12/13/17
…David Donn, Chief Executive Officer of managed care advisory firm Donn & Co., said that while some recent progress has been made in pharmacy-benefit manager pricing transparency, that hasn’t been the case for most PBMs or for bill review, preferred provider organizations and utilization review companies.
“I’d say transparency, in general, is still given lip […]
“Getting the Most from Your Pharmacy Benefit Management Program”
This session will provide members with objective, insider intelligence on PBMs: what are competitive prices and service standards, the most common pitfalls in buying/managing PBM services, and effective techniques for optimizing PBM performance. Our goal will be for members to walk away with a working knowledge […]
Court Orsborn: “Next generation strategies for PBMs – from opaque to transparent in 60 minutes”
It’s no small undertaking to review your PBM service components and financial structures, whether you use a PBM to support your pool’s health program, workers’ compensation program, or both. The tangle of pricing structures for drug discounts, rebates, formularies, clinical […]
8/24/17
…Court Orsborn, president of Donn & Co. in San Francisco, said most of the managed care advisory firm’s clients are concerned about opioids, and many are expanding their efforts to address the issue. “This is definitely something all payers should look at,” Orsborn said. “It’s one of the clearest win-wins in comp, where more […]
We are pleased to announce that Donn & Company will be exhibiting at NWCDC 2017 Annual Conference & Exhibition this December 6-8, 2017 in Las Vegas.
Be sure to stop by our booth #1420 in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about how we competitively bid all managed care products including bill review, PBM, case management, […]
7/12/2017
…Court Orsborn, president of Donn & Co. in San Francisco, said physician dispensing can represent a significant percentage of some payers’ total prescription costs. Donn & Co. is a workers’ comp managed care advisory firm serving employers and carriers.
“While there are certainly some situations where physician dispensing may be appropriate, the reality is that […]
05/01/2017
…Although Alexander with PCMA said clients can specify how much transparency they want from their PBM, Orsborn said that may not be as easy as it sounds.
“A lot of PBMs are reluctant to provide pricing ‘transparency,’” Orsborn said. “You may find yourself without many options if that’s your selection criteria. And transparency may not […]
David Donn: Demystifying Managed Care in Workers’ Compensation Programs
May 17 – May 19, 2017 Indianapolis, IN
By David A. Donn, CEO, Donn & Company
This session will provide a basic overview of the distinctions between workers’ compensation managed care and group health. A high-level overview of some of the “hidden economies” will also be provided with […]
