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AHIP AHM-540 Exam - Topic 1 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-540 exam
Question #: 33
Topic #: 1
[All AHM-540 Questions]

Health plans that choose to contract with external organizations for pharmacy services typically contract with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Functions that a PBM typically performs for a health plan include

Managing the costs of prescription drugs

Promoting efficient and safe drug use

Determining the health plan's internal management responsibilities for pharmacy services

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Suggested Answer: B

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Sharen
5 months ago
Sounds too good to be true, are they really that effective?
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Regenia
5 months ago
Wow, I didn't realize they had such a broad role!
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Candida
5 months ago
Not sure about that, I thought they only focused on cost management and drug safety.
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Deonna
5 months ago
I think they also handle internal management, so it's definitely all of the above.
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Bok
5 months ago
PBMs really do manage drug costs and promote safe use.
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Chau
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know it has something to do with catalog codes and APIs, but I'm not totally sure which component is being referenced. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Gretchen
6 months ago
Okay, let's see here. The key things to look at are the performance impact and any additional setup needed, like the separate interface. I think I've got a good handle on this.
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Craig
6 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The exhibit doesn't seem to have all the details I'd expect to see for a POAP configuration. I'll need to review my notes and try to figure out what's missing.
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Lorenza
6 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The effectiveness of controls is directly related to the level of risk they're managing. That makes option D the correct answer.
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