Understanding the PayerHow Dossiers are Used in Real-World Decision Making and

Where Opportunities Exist for Filling in the Gaps

Judy CahillExecutive Director

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

2nd Annual Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics Conference

February 2, 2011

Objectives

Review how innovative technology can increase the

usefulness and application of evidence presented in

product dossiers

Challenges with traditional dossiers

AMCP eDossier System

Secure access based on approved authorizations

Feedback from registered HCDMs

Feedback from participating manufacturers

Examine which sections of product dossiers are most

utilized and valued by decision makers

Value of product dossiers to HCDMs

Standard dossier sections (AMCP Format v3.0)

Value/Usefulness of sections within product dossiers(1=Not of Value/Not Useful; 5=Very Valuable/Very Useful)

Sections most often accessedPercent of “hits” for a sample of active product eDossiers

Understand what resources payers believe may

complement dossiers & support evidence-based

decision making

Payer feedback: Various tools and resources considered

useful by decision makers

(A) Electronic

Dossier Tools

(A) Electronic

Dossier Tools(B) Online Budget

Impact Models

(B) Online Budget

Impact Models(I) Education tools(I) Education tools

(C) Data analysis tools

for use with health

plan’s claims data

(C) Data analysis tools

for use with health

plan’s claims data

Dymaxium Inc. Health Care Decision Maker Focus Group. San Diego, CA. April 2007.

Payer feedback: Scientific resources that complement

dossiers in the decision making process

How can the value of dossiers be further supported?

Final comments

Remember…

Manufacturers are encouraged to get involved

Summary

Discussion

Backup Slides (if needed)

HCDM registration is easyGo to: amcp.eDossiers.com

Dossier Content Developers can be involved, too