How does UPMC for Life help members who take many medications?
UPMC for Life members who have multiple chronic diseases, take many medications regularly, and have an expensive drug therapy regimen may need some help managing their medications. UPMC Health Plan has developed a unique medication therapy management program for them. The program is administered by a team of UPMC Health Plan health care professionals, including clinical pharmacists, registered nurses, caseworkers, clinical psychologists, and support staff, under the guidance of the Medicare Medical Director. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires companies that offer Part D benefits to also offer a medication therapy management program. Members who meet the three criteria listed above must be given the option to participate in this program. The program includes: • A complete review of the member’s medications, with a focus on safety and on educating members about their diseases and their medications • Assistance in finding transportation services for doctor appoint
