Insurance committee recommends CDPHP pharmacy-concierge program to Board

The Columbia County Insurance Committee voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors consider a contract with CDPHP for a pharmacy-concierge service intended to reduce prescription costs for the county’s self-funded plans. Staff told the committee the vendor proposes a fee of $1.75 per member per month and would work directly with patients’ medical providers to identify clinically appropriate, lower-cost alternatives.

Staff presented the vendor’s forecasted savings and contract terms and answered several operational questions from committee members about patient consent, physician authority and provider responsiveness. As staff summarized the price and membership numbers, they stated: "So looking at 1,229 members at a dollar 75 PMPM, we were looking at, an annual cost of $25,809." Committee members asked the vendor to provide historical results and response-rate metrics; staff said CDPHP can supply case studies and follow-up reporting. The committee approved the recommendation to present the contract to the Columbia County Board of Supervisors. "All in favor? Aye. Opposed? Carry," the Chair said after the motion carried.