Integrated Delivery Networks Landscape

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Definitions of Integrated Delivery Networks, and business models
Market size, growth and consolidation by model type
Medical management structure and key decision makers
Physician reimbursement and use of pay for performance initiatives
Use and implementation of quality metrics
Continuing shift in responsibility for risk from payers to IDNs and its impact on pharma cos
Drug management tools used (formularies, restrictions, and evidence based algorithms)
Differences in formulary decision making between different types of IDNs
Key therapeutic areas IDNs focus on for disease management and drug utilization control
Impact of quality and cost focus on drug decision making
IDNs/ interests and expectations related to contracting with pharma cos.
Impact of increase in IDNs’ decision-making ability on contracting trends
Change in manufacturer expectations and support required