Managed Care - July 2008 - (Page H1) SUPPLEMENT TO Care July 2008 M A N A G E D Hematologic Cancer as a Chronic Disease: Shifting the Methodology and Impacting Cancer Care Management Based on a satellite symposium held at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 20th Annual Meeting & Showcase, San Francisco, April 18, 2008 A Continuing Education Activity INTRODUCTION Managed Care Considerations: Hematologic Cancer as a Chronic Disease Opposite RONNIE J. DEPUE, RPH Corporate Clinical Pharmacy Director, Coventry Health Care FACULTY PRESENTATIONS Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Disease Overview and Therapy Options 3 STEVEN COUTRÉ, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Director, Hematology Clinic, Stanford Hospital and Clinic Multiple Myeloma: Epidemiology and Therapeutic Options 9 JOSEPH M. TUSCANO, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of California–Davis Cancer Center, Sacramento Balancing the Policy With Appropriate Patient Care 16 RICHARD G. STEFANACCI, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD Executive Director, Center for Medicare Medication Management University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing Education Objectives 2 Answer Sheet 20 Post-Test 21 This supplement is supported by an educational grant from Celgene Corp. The material in this supplement has been independently peer reviewed. The grantor played no role in reviewer selection. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the institutions that employ them, or of Celgene Corp.; The Chatham Institute; MediMedia USA; or the publisher, editor, or editorial board of MANAGED CARE. Clinical judgment must guide each clinician in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this supplement may reflect the clinical experience of the authors or may reflect the professional literature or other clinical sources and may not be the same as indicated on the approved package insert. Please consult the complete prescribing information on any products mentioned in this publication. MediMedia USA assumes no liability for the material published herein.
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