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AMCP Nexus 2021: Christina Barrington of Priority Health Talks Real-World Evidence in Managed Care
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Christina Barrington, VP of pharmacy programs at Priority Health, spoke at AMCP Nexus 2021 about the value of managed care, real-world evidence and more.
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