Objectives

1. Discuss the principles and concepts of cost-effective medication use
2. List the essential qualities of a medication formulary that is comprised of clinically effective, state-of-the-art medications
3. Discuss the policies, procedures and practice guidelines that are essential to safe and effective medical care

Faculty

Stephen Ryzewicz, MD, FACP, FASAM
Hospitalist Medicine Program
BH P&T Committtee Chair
Baystate Medical Center

None of the members of the faculty and planning committee for this educational event have commercial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods and services consumed by or used on patients.