In today's ever evolving market, InterMed actively resolves prescription issues that can face the employer, injured worker, Claims Examiner or the medical service providers. InterMed provides Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) as part of a bundled service to Intercare claims and managed care service clients.
Our cost containment service is primarily responsible for processing & paying prescription drug claims, developing and maintaining the formulary, working with our PBM partner on direct contracting with pharmacies, negotiating discounts and rebates with drug manufacturers.
Our PBM program aggregates the buying clout of all of our clients to obtain lower prices through retail pharmacy discounts, rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers and the efficiencies of mail-service pharmacies. InterMed's PBM program employs the most effective clinical tools to reduce inappropriate prescriptions and medication errors, improving consumer compliance and health outcomes. We'll ensure that you receive the best results in a competitive marketplace.
The program offers injured workers access to a large network of providers while removing out-of-pocket cost concerns for their specified prescription medications. Further cost reductions can be realized through retail pharmacy discounts, rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers and the efficiencies of direct mail service pharmacy organizations.