IVIG
What are the two newly established IVIG call points for the Bio Team?
Rheumatology and Dermatology
Please list seven of the fourteen biologic therapies for which we currently receive credit?
-Tepezza
-Simponi Aria
-Entyvio
-Tremfya
-Remicade
-Stelara
-Truxima
-Rituxan
-Infliximab
-Yesintek
-Wezlana
-Actemra
-Skyrizi
-Inflectra
In the classic film The Sandlot, what is the actual name of the dog commonly referred to as “The Beast”?
This is not a good time to connect—my schedule is very limited right now.
Acceptable Responses (including, but not limited to):
-When would be a good time to connect?
-Give a couple options to come back to visit - give specific days/times.
What is our patient satisfaction percentage with Optum Nursing?
-96%
When approaching an IVIG account identified as a potential target, what is the first question you should ask the RN, MA, or Referral Coordinator?
Does your office prescribe IVIG?
Which five biologic therapies for which we receive credit require both a negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening and a negative Hepatitis B (Hep B) result?
(Please use the generic medication name for one answer, this will encompass all associated biosimilars.)
-Infliximab Products
-Simponi Aria
-Truxima
-Rituxan
-Actemra
For which film did Denzel Washington win the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001?
-Training Day
We have an established relationship with another infusion provider and prefer to continue working with that representative.
Acceptable Responses (including, but not limited to):
-What do they do that you like?
-What could they do differently?
-Has there ever been a time you couldn't use them? What happened?
____ out of 10 appeals are overturned?
-8
Name two of the four IVIG diagnoses currently targeted by the Bio Team.
-Pemphigus/Pemphigoid
-Dermatomyositis
-Polymyositis
-Inclusion Body Myositis
Which two infliximab products are included on OptumRX formulary?
(Hint: One of these products does not qualify for credit.)
-Inflectra
-Avsola
Which artist is widely known as the “King of Pop”?
-Michael Jackson
Our practice operates its own infusion center.
Acceptable Responses (including, but not limited to):
-Has there been a time a patient couldn't get to your center?
-What if a patient works outside your normal business hours?
-Are there therapies that are more profitable than others?
How many Optum Infusion Pharmacies are there?
Name three of the five IVIG medications that offer copay assistance programs that help improve patient affordability and access.
-Octagam
-Alyglo
-Gammaplex
-Panzyga
-Yimmugo
Which biologic therapies for which we receive credit are commonly prescribed within a Rheumatology practice?
(Provide five answers. Please use the generic medication name for one answer, this will include all applicable biosimilars.)
-Infliximab Products
-Simponi Aria
-Truxima
-Rituxan
-Actemra
Which artist is commonly referred to as the “Princess of Pop”?
-Britney Spears
We do not currently see a high volume of patients who need home infusion services.
Acceptable Responses (including, but not limited to):
-What is a lot?
-When was the last patient you had for home infusion? What did that look like?
How many contracts do we have across the nation?
-1300+
Which IVIG medication is the preferred formulary option for UnitedHealthcare (UHC)?
Octagam
Which biologic therapy uniquely utilizes a gut‑selective mechanism of action rather than a systemic approach to treating a patient’s condition?
-Entyvio
Who was the first artist to achieve a No. 1 album on the Billboard charts while serving a prison sentence?
-Tupac Shakur
Our selection of infusion partners is primarily dictated by payer.
Acceptable Responses (including, but not limited to):
-What would your next criteria be?
-What payers are you currently seeing the most of? Are there any giving you a difficult time?
-I'm still learning some of the insurance nuances - walk me through what that looks like. How do you get to that conclusion?
What is the name of the new financial assistance program?
Optum Savings IQ