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11/24/2020

Happy Monday, everyone! While many companies have raced to find a COVID vaccine, the nation might have a solution to vaccinate millions this December. Read all about the latest news.

Article 1: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/13/trump-covid-vaccine-december-436481

Article 2: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-pfizer/pfizer-to-start-pilot-delivery-program-for-its-covid-19-vaccine-in-four-u-s-states-idUSKBN27X09A

11/16/2020

Happy Monday everyone! For this Managed Care Monday, we will be going over the latest findings in the realm of antipsychotic drug therapies.

Updates on the antipsychotic Pimavanserin:
https://neurology2020.amcpmeetings.org/pimavanserin-associated-with-limited-antipsychotic-related-adverse-events/

Latest on dementia-related psychosis:
https://neurology2020.amcpmeetings.org/literature-review-underscores-the-need-for-appropriate-treatments-for-dementia-related-psychosis/

11/09/2020

Good afternoon! This week's MCM will cover more advancements made to screen and treat patients with coronavirus.

More on a possible treatment:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-novartis-coronavirus/novartis-arthritis-drug-fails-to-help-covid-19-patients-idUSKBN27M0QG

For details on a screening method:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/06/fda-authorizes-first-test-t.html

11/02/2020

Happy Monday, y'all! Here is the latest tea on FDA activity. Hope you catch the highlights while you enjoy this great sweater weather!

Article 1:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/10/31/trump-hydroxychloroquine-stockpile-pharmacies/

Article 2:
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/covid-supplies-overdose-drug-on-fdas-essential-needs-list

10/27/2020

Happy Monday everyone! AMCP continues to bring you updates around about the latest news in pharmacy as we all hope everyone continues to stay safe and healthy! This week's MCM brings more data on the coronavirus vaccine and the latest FDA activity.

1st article:
https://www.statnews.com/2020/10/23/fda-shows-signs-of-cold-feet-over-emergency-authorization-of-covid-19-vaccines/

2nd article:
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20201023/fda-clears-application-for-car-gammadelta-tcell-therapy-for-advanced-lymphoma

10/21/2020

Third General Meeting

Thank you all for attending AMCP's third general meeting! We were very thankful to have to Dr. Thomas Nguyen from Superior HealthPlan join us and share his role in managed care pharmacy! We hope you learning something new and hope to catch you at our next event! #ManagedCare #UHCOP #AMCP

10/19/2020

Happy Monday, everyone! As the elderly population in the US is quickly aging, pharmaceutical companies are making efforts to improve the safety of medications administered to them. Read more about the improved safety measures in community-acquired pneumonia treatment along with the new clinical trials for an autoimmune therapy for adults.

For more on the Scleroderma treatment:
https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20201016/first-patient-dosed-in-gene-therapy-trial-for-scleroderma

More on community-acquired pneumonia therapy:
https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20201018/lefamulin-safe-effective-monotherapy-alternative-for-older-adults-with-cabp

10/12/2020

Happy Monday, everyone! For this Managed Care Monday we will be going over the shortages that have surfaced due to COVID in the US and around the world.

Find about the medical supply shortages in the US:
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-pandemics-ap-top-news-global-trade-fresno-4354f8e8026cf8135b74fa19f0d0f048

Read all about the medication shortage in Europe:
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-europe-drugs/european-countries-face-shortages-of-covid-19-drug-remdesivir-idUSL8N2

10/05/2020

Happy Monday, everyone! For this week's MCM we're catching up on the latest approvals by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Article 1: Addition of a new indication for an asthma medication
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20200925/fda-grants-new-indication-for-mepolizumab-in-hypereosinophilic-syndrome

Article 2: Approval of the first preservative-free OTC eye drops
https://www.hcplive.com/view/fda-approves-preservative-free-ophthalmic-solution-eye-allergy-itch

10/02/2020

Second General Meeting

Thank you all for attending AMCP's second general meeting. We also want to thank Dr. Kirti Gandhi and the Kelsey Seybold Team for talking about the residency process and sharing their role in managed care. We hope everyone learned about the opportunties available in managed care and discovered how they could be involved in our local chapter. Don't forget to follow this page and look out for updates in our weekly emails. #UHCOP #AMCP #ManagedCare #KelseySeybold

09/28/2020

Happy Monday everyone! For this week's MCM, find out how FDA is improving it's labeling requirements and granting fast track designation to cancer therapy.

Latest on FDA's labeling requirements: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/09/24/fda-requires-stronger-warning-label-xanax-valium-similar-drugs-benzodiazepine/3516126001/

Updates on FDA's fast track designation:https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/fda-grants-fast-track-designation-to-dkn-01-for-gastric-and-gastroesophageal-junction-cancer

09/27/2020

UH AMCP wants to give a huge thank you to everyone who made it to the Kelsey Seybold Seminar! We learned that Kelsey Seybold has several multi speciality clinics throughout Houston and the Greater Area. In addition, Kelsey Care Advantage is one of only 11 Medicare Advantage Plans to receive a 5-Star rating in the U.S. Thank you to the Kelsey Seybold team for taking the time to hold this seminar! #kelseyseybold #UHCOP #managedcare

09/21/2020

Happy Monday! Welcome back to a new week and a new Managed Care Monday! This week we tackle more updates on the development of a COVID vaccine.

1) Latest with Oxford-Astra Zeneca:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-12/oxford-university-to-resume-u-k-trial-of-astrazeneca-vaccine

2) Improvements from Pfizer:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-15/pfizer-covid-vaccine-trial-free-of-major-safety-issues-so-far

09/16/2020

Congratulations to Falguni Maisuria for winning the AMCP Facebook Raffle! She will be taking home a free UHCOP Ice Blue Comfort Color Long Sleeve Shirt.

AMCP is selling shirts and pins for its fundraiser! If you want a comfy long sleeve shirt to keep you warm once you're back in the classroom or a shiny pin to join your collection, now is your chance!

*Special Offer: If you purchase both, you will get $1 off the pin.

Here are the links to each item:
AMCP Pin Orders: https://forms.gle/DPsqzh3Bd41qv6pj7
AMCP Long Sleeve T-Shirt Pre-Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEEqR8sq2VVV1SF9Z6jeW5MU5iNcEZGRCPbrEC81GFEt3g-Q/viewform

09/15/2020

Thank you all who came out to Part I of the Step Into Managed Care Series! If you missed it, not to worry! There is a Part II coming your way very soon.
#UHCOP #managedcare #improvehealthcareforall

09/14/2020

COVID vaccines are being tested in human trials! Find out more on how far development has come along with this week’s MCM.

1. Astra Zeneca article
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/health/covid-astrazeneca-vaccine-trans.html

2. LabCorp article
https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/labcorp-to-launch-single-home-swab-test-spanning-covid-19-flu-rsv

3. HHS article
https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/09/09/trump-administration-takes-action-to-expand-access-to-covid-19-vaccines.html

09/10/2020

Thank you all for coming to the AMCP events so far!
We hope all those who attended learned a lot from the AMCP Informational, P&T Competition Informational, and Humana Webinar!

A special thank you to Dr. Debbie Meyer for sharing about the opportunities available at Humana and the new mentorship program.

Be on the lookout for our AMCP weekly emails for details on how to become a member, join the competition, and join the mentorship program.

Also, special shoutout to Lindsey Nguyen, who won the free membership at the AMCP informational!

Hope to see you all at our next meeting next week, where you will learn more about the field at Step Into Managed Care Workshop Part I.

#ManagedCare #AMCP #UHCOP

09/07/2020

Hope your Memorial Day weekend is going great! For our MCM this week, we’re talking about the medical supply shortage affecting normal clinical tests and how the US is already manufacturing coronavirus vaccines.

1) Medical Supply Shortage
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-01/supply-shortages-are-plaguing-non-covid-testing-in-the-u-s-too

2) Manufacturing of Coronavirus Vaccines https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/us-stockpiling-three-different-types-of-coronavirus-vaccines-through-operation-warp-speed

08/31/2020

Happy Monday everyone! AMCP continues to bring you updates on the coronavirus as we all continue to maintain social distancing and stay safe! This week's MCM brings more data in coronavirus testing and treatment.

1) New Rapid Coronavirus Test
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-26/abbott-gets-ok-on-5-15-minute-covid-test-that-avoids-lab-delay

2) The Use of Convalescent Plasma for Treatment
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/23/us/politics/fda-plasma-coronavirus.html

08/24/2020

Good morning everyone! Happy Monday! As we kick off the semester today, we want to wish everyone good luck as we start virtually and keep as safe as possible! This week's MCM covers three executive orders passed by President Trump.
1) First executive order on reducing kickbacks:
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2) Second executive order on increasing the importation of drugs to lower prices:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.mmsend39.com/link.cfm?r=Hr1w-2CVWMcOkkylIy0U3g**A&pe=yY4E3bmrqUVPrDLRgwvdTvnE7-kFe45LVNdT4KZpkBJSCMGH9HJZk0kjJHLkv6Iloonj-H93f3pOFjZ4P2BShw**A&t=qTED1BWOKjyz-AVuLDwGDg**A__;fn5-fn5-!!LkSTlj0I!WspH8LUyB6x556ZgB5qenWQmiYHTxdkSjDzx3KjiDO5rDIZyuEK4BG7T9FuI0agSCOhwRw$
3) Third executive order on access to affordable life-saving medications:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.mmsend39.com/link.cfm?r=Hr1w-2CVWMcOkkylIy0U3g**A&pe=UaepobleiqsDK-bUb3XBCFg3U4Aq4C2Rqk3bvMDBE3nlhSJJKmTq9UlG5_f0GII_yo52kn3cWKCtGUZZDKYBAg**A&t=qTED1BWOKjyz-AVuLDwGDg**A__;fn5-fn5-!!LkSTlj0I!WspH8LUyB6x556ZgB5qenWQmiYHTxdkSjDzx3KjiDO5rDIZyuEK4BG7T9FuI0ajBQYBT9w$

08/20/2020

AMCP Orientation Fair Video

Welcome Class of 2024!

Save this date! If you want to learn more about Managed Care and what our chapter have in store for you, be sure to come out to our informational on Thursday, September 3rd from 12:00 - 12:45 PM.

Good luck with the start of your semester and we will see you then!

05/07/2020

AMCP 2019-2020 Recap

UHCOP AMCP 2019-2020 Recap!
Thank you to all our members for a wonderful year!

UHCOP AMCP 2019-2020 Recap

04/25/2020

Hello Everyone! Today marks the last event of the year with the AMCP Student Pharmacist Academy webinar. To recap on what we've done this month:

**AMCP/IPhO Pathway to Industry Fellowship and Managed Care Residency Series Part 3:

In this series, we had over 50 participants attending with guest from University of North Carolina and University of Texas. Our guest speakers spoke extensively about the application process for both Managed Care Residency and Fellowship as well as amazing tips on how to be prepared for Midyear. We would like thank our speakers: David Giang, Emily Boesch, Kim Dinh, and Grace Pham for the wonderful advice as well as everyone who attended. This webinar was a huge success!

**AMCP Student Pharmacist Academy: Understanding the Fundamentals of Prescription Drug Pricing and the Supply Chain:

In this webinar, we had the pleasure of AMCP hosting a panel that allowed AMCP student members from across the country share ideas and accomplishments with each other. Additionally, students who attended were able to get a brief introduction to the fundamentals of how prescription drugs were priced and the supply chain model. We had some amazing panelists and would like to thank Alyza King and Irene Huang for being part of it and representing UH!

This concludes UH AMCP Spring Semester and we look forward in seeing you guys in the Fall Semester. Good luck on your upcoming exams!

04/18/2020

STUDENTS — On Saturday, April 25th from 12-2 PM, AMCP will be hosting the first online Student Pharmacist Academy! Tune into this webinar to learn learn about drug pricing and the supply chain. Our Vice President, Irene Huang, will also be presenting the University of Houston’s chapter project, the Language of Managed Care Workshop. You don’t want to miss it! Register at the link below.

Students! Register now for our upcoming AMCP Student Pharmacist Academy webinar, Understanding the Fundamentals of Prescription Drug Pricing and the Supply Chain. Bonus: 5 lucky students will be randomly selected for free access to our Fundamentals of Managed Care Pharmacy course. https://bit.ly/3cp4VEg

04/13/2020

We are excited to announce our newly appointed UH AMCP diplomat, Dr. Angelica Asadi! We are proud to welcome her back to the chapter and receive her guidance in promoting the mission & vision of AMCP. Take a look at the advice she has to offer for student pharmacists in our April Pharmacist of the Month!

04/13/2020

Good morning everyone! Happy Monday! As the semester comes to a close, we want to wish everyone good luck as we push towards the end and keep as safe as possible! This week's MCM covers medical supply requirements and corona treatment and vaccine outlooks.
1) Modeling coronavirus " uncertainty is the only certainty:
https://apnews.com/88866498ff5c908e5f28f7b5b5e5b695?fbclid=IwAR34zLkx4sSAsLs2elII1t1QkOv7XnJ0pOBWxkCl1D2teIXMXaZrvGykaC4
2) CDC website drops guidance, data on trump backed hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/08/coronavirus-cdc-removes-guidance-hydroxychloroquine-treatment/2967852001/?fbclid=IwAR0s0fqzybXawwg00IXxn52Q4TSfMC3hHKTx_ywvQxVY0y9IqwNs5ld1YMQ
3) Potential COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in mouse study:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/928000?fbclid=IwAR3xsiqFf-RzzGK5yA9ybfsHkYNeXWgTaXYgVLu0SaXTms_MbqoPU0PTNNM

04/06/2020

Happy Monday everyone! AMCP continues to bring you updates on the coronavirus as we all hope everyone stays safe and healthy! This week's MCM brings more data in coronavirus outcomes, medical supply access, and difficult predictions for things to come.

1) CDC: People with underlying conditions at great risk of serious complications: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/490447-cdc-people-with-underlying-conditions-at-greater-risk-of-serious?fbclid=IwAR0cK-bdbC9wK_bwrNarnS52x6L6hqzVZqcw2BiQ5TKwu-UBvusEjKVeohE

2) White House Airlifts Medical Supplies from China in coronavirus fight: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/business/economy/coronavirus-china-supplies.html?fbclid=IwAR2m8ir27D_xTrGML9NClv7ikHBzRlX1Rlmwq4Law6Z9Jzn6SlIH37vPeo8

3) Trump warns of "Very Painful" time as aides predict US Coronavirus death toll could reach 240,000: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/31/trump-coronavirus-pandemic-could-kill-many-240-000-americans/5100446002/?fbclid=IwAR09ccKVVDjfsYJ5_GUlqMCc-LcBp6eeKbXn1j7xhnrTfzZD_Ct0JzW37RE

03/23/2020

Good afternoon! It's been a crazy couple of weeks, and we hope you and your family are doing okay. While we transition into online courses, AMCP wishes everyone to stay safe and healthy. This week's MCM will be more coronavirus focused as we look towards the treatment of the disease.

1) WHO to launch a multinational trial to jumpstart the search for coronavirus drugs:
https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/18/who-to-launch-multinational-trial-to-jumpstart-search-for-coronavirus-drugs/?fbclid=IwAR1nkrrqkyZ71Wd84fFF7YNlEtMu1_W61OYGXlAKARQeqxkdASGcC_jMSxk

2) Trump taps emergency powers as virus relief plan proceeds: https://apnews.com/bd6d92f70e73276c74502fc18e663ae7?fbclid=IwAR1S-PSbnxP3P2bvdiGA_2HtPnyzEfVe37hdSRVkj5VBKbADvyvvVUF9XwQ

3) Hundreds of scientists scramble to find a coronavirus treatment:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/science/coronavirus-treatment.html?fbclid=IwAR1E-TBdY9O1MZD51OsAlZyoK5cwG0U8SFL4j2LcVdAVlJxdAIWVIvwIvjE

03/04/2020

AMCP2020 Scholarship

Attention members! We have another scholarship opportunity!

SCHOLARSHIP: UHCOP Chapter AMCP2020 Scholarship
DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY! (3/6/20 @11:59 PM)

The UHCOP AMCP Chapter will be providing up to four (4) individual scholarships of $175. Recipients will be notified of their selection prior to the Advanced Registration Deadline. We highly encourage students interested in managed care to attend this conference as it is a wonderful opportunity to network with practicing pharmacists in the field!

Application Requirements:
• Students MUST be a member of AMCP in order to be considered for this scholarship.
• Selected recipients are required to attend the AMCP2020 meeting.

APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/6jBN41qwZXAtPdgr6

For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Alyza King ([email protected]).

AMCP2020 Meeting Details: April 21-24, 2020 George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, TX AMCP national conferences are wonderful opportunities for students to network with pharmacists involved with managed care and attend a variety of learning sessions. The UH AMCP Chapter would like to recognize s...