Forum Rewind 2021

Publication Highlights

What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine A principal investigator for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine discusses development of the vaccine and the outlook for herd immunity. Page 4

CDC National COVID-19 Update The CDC’s Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases provides a timeline and the outlook. Page 4

Putting Positive Quality Interventions into Action: Consistent Clinical Standards and NCODA Resources for Medically Integrated Teams A panel discussion of NCODA’s Treatment Support Kits, Positive Quality Interventions and Oral Chemotherapy Education sheets. Page 5

Protecting Your Patients and Practices with Cybersecurity Leaders from Utah Cancer Specialists talk about the cyberattack on their practice and what they did about it. Page 5

Optimizing Use of Biomarkers in Managing Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Role of the Oncology Healthcare Team A panel of experts focuses on how to improve outcomes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer by utilizing biomarker-directed treatments. Page 6

Important Advances in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer: Integrating Targeted Strategies to Address Previously Unmet Clinical Needs An overview of potential biomarkers used to optimize selection of patients with bladder cancer eligible for immune checkpoint inhibitors. Page 6

Legislative Update Within Medically Integrated Dispensing on the Federal Level U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter talks about MID and other medical issues before Congress. Page 7

Addressing the Impact of PBMs, Payers and DIR Fees in the Oncology Landscape An overview of methods for improving performance metrics to reduce DIR fees. Page 7

Breaking Down the Practice of White, Brown and Clear Bagging in Oncology Experts from three practices break down patient risks, supply chain challenges, hazards and inventory management issues. Page 8

Exploring Careers for Students Within Oncology Three pharmaceutical industry leaders discuss career strategies in the Q&A session. Page 8

Pharmaceutical Excellence in Leadership for Students Incyte’s Vice President of Market Access, Distribution and Patient Access Services provides insights on leadership skills. Page 9

An In-Depth Look at Integrative Medicine for the Oncology Patient Methods for combining standard care with non-pharmacological interventions for a holistic approach to cancer treatment. Page 10

Symptom Management: Collaboration Within the Medically Integrated Team How providers, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists collaborate to put patient needs first at Florida Cancer Specialists. Page 10

Operational Challenges for Pharmacy Technicians: Improving Workflow & Efficiency Three pharmacy techs review best practices for implementing PQIs, managing MIDs, coordinating care, preparing for the unexpected, and maximizing workflow. Page 11

Looking Forward: New and Emerging Oral Oncolytics A look at the oral chemotherapy drugs for non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma and hematologic malignancies. Page 11