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Clinical Advisory Committee
The Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC) is the cornerstone of Ventegra’s Clinical Programs.
The Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC) is the cornerstone of Ventegra’s Clinical Programs.
The CAC serves as an advisory body to Ventegra, our clients, and strategic partners by providing consultation regarding drug formularies, preferred drugs and clinical programs associated with formulary selection.
The Committee’s mission is to promote safe, cost-effective, and quality drug therapy that appropriately reflects community and national standards of practice. The Committee has both a clinical and fiduciary responsibility to our clients and strategic partners.
The CAC meets a minimum of three times per year. The chairperson convenes additional ad hoc meetings as necessary to conduct business.
Committee roles and functions include the following:
- Review and approve Ventegra formularies and preferred drug lists.
- Review and analyze clinical information regarding the safety and efficacy of a drug or therapeutic class, pharmacoeconomic and utilization studies, health outcomes research data, and drug trends to determine appropriate drug therapies and alternative interventions.
- Such review will encompass and integrate (as pertinent) all types of drugs including, but not limited to, prescription pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter drugs, injectable agents, and homeopathic/neutraceutical remedies of clinical value.
- Review and analyze cost data related to the drugs and therapeutic classes under consideration to meet the clinical and business needs of Ventegra and our clients and strategic partners.
- Review and evaluate Ventegra’s clinical programs, quality initiatives and other clinical interventions related to selection of formulary drugs or preferred agents.
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Membership
Membership includes Ventegra staff and external members who provide a broad range of pharmacy and medical practice input. External members include representatives or their designees of the Ventegra’s clients and strategic partners. Each external member has one vote. Ventegra staff are non-voting members.
The role of the member is to assist the Committee in meeting its responsibilities and fulfill specific duties, including, but not limited to:
- Attend and actively participate in committee meetings in person or via web conference or teleconference.
- Participate in ad hoc Committee meetings and scheduled Subcommittee meetings, as necessary, usually conducted telephonically.
- Provide expert consultation regarding formulary drug selection, formulary-related guidelines and clinical programs, and other drug therapy issues.
Member Compensation
Members receive compensation for participation in Committee meetings and related consultative services. Ventegra does not offer members payment incentives based on drug reviews or formulary or drug therapy decisions. |
