Automated Pharmacy Prior Authorization/Smart PA

 

Smart Smart PASM is the intelligent Prior Authorization decision support system. It uses a highly sophisticated clinical rules system to determine if evidence-based criteria for appropriate use are met. Smart PASM utilizes drug and medical claims data, as well as provider-supplied information when necessary.

 

Implementation Date Indiana Smart PASM Rule
January 1, 2012 Cox II and Brand NSAIDs
January 1, 2012 Aromatase Inhibitors
January 1, 2012 Brand Medically Necessary Anticonvulsants
January 1, 2012 Multiple Sclerosis Agents
April 1, 2011 Pulmonary Hypertensives
April 1, 2011 Welchol
January 1, 2011 Targeted Immunomodulators
January 1, 2011 Urinary Tract Antispasmodics
October 5, 2010 Duplicate Sedative Hypnotic/Benzodiazepine Therapy
June 1, 2010 Chantix
April 1, 2010 Effient

March 16, 2010

Duplicate Stimulant Therapy

March 9, 2010

Low Dose Atypical Anti-psychotic Therapy

February 9, 2010

Duplicate Atypical Anti-psychotic Therapy

February 9, 2010

Duplicate Typical Anti-psychotic Therapy

January 1, 2010 Marinol
January 1, 2010 Lidoderm
January 1, 2010 Xolair
January 1, 2010 Opiate Overutilization

December 8, 2009

Duplicate SSRI and SNRI Anti-depressant Therapy

November 1, 2009

15 Day Trial on New Atypical Anti-psychotic Therapy

Please see bulletins bt200927 and bt200945  for additional details.

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