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To evaluate the preliminary development and implementation plans for medication therapy management (MTM) services across plan sponsors for the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) and provide pharmacists with insights for MTM development.

The article reports on the significance of the pharmacist networks to meet the challenges in delivering medication therapy management (MTM) in the U.S. The networks are developed to meet the needs of a payer, including the availability of enough pharmacists to provide care to patient and a mechanism to ensure the quality of the care provided. It suggests that a network with an administrative team that works closely with the payer will provide an opportunity to pharmacists to participate in MTM.

The article offers tips in developing effective programs for self-insured employers in providing direct patient care and receiving reimbursement for patient-centered services. It includes finding a self-insured employer group willing to collaborate and identifying the key decision maker. Also, it provides tips on how to develop an employer-based business plan including designating a pharmacist with excellent interpersonal skills, developing marketing materials, and providing reports.