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Coordinating Co-Pay Support: Co-Pay Cards, Co-Pay Maximizers, and Co-Pay Accumulators (CE)

October 24, 2026


ABOUT THIS PODCAST

This podcast provides an overview of manufacturer copay cards, explaining eligibility limitations for commercially insured patients, how programs are funded and applied, and the variability in enrollment requirements and benefit structures. It also discusses how copay cards may extend beyond medication costs to cover administration fees and how they support health systems by improving access, adherence, and revenue cycle efficiency. The speakers clarify the differences between copay accumulators and maximizers, highlighting their financial and operational impacts on patients, pharmacies, and health systems.


SPEAKERS

  • Regina Edmonds, EdD, MBA, CPhT, SHRM-CP
    Pharmacy Manager, Medication Access, Wellstar MCG Health
  • Meredith Lopez, PharmD, MPH, BCACP
    Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy and Medication Management, Piedmont Healthcare

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The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

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