EPISODE · Jun 18, 2020 · 14 MIN
What is the PACS Certification? A Chat with Amanda DeMarzo, PharmD, MBA, PACS
from The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. Albert · host Dr. Erin L. Albert
What is prior authorization, and can you niche in it? Why...yes you can! In fact, we have special guest Dr. Amanda DeMarzo on The Edutainer today to discuss more about a new certification for a wide range of professionals - the PACS. Amanda DeMarzo, Pharm.D., M.B.A, PACS is the Associate Director of Patient Access, ACMA. She works with the National Board of Prior Authorization Specialists (NBPAS) to revolutionize the industry and set the standard of excellence in the field of reimbursement with the Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) certification. Trained as a pharmacist with years of patient-facing healthcare experience, Amanda has always had a passion for patient care and ensuring patient access. When she isn't advocating for patients, she can be found upcycling furniture or participating on the Wroxton Advisory Committee for where she studied abroad in England. National Board of Prior Authorization Specialists (NBPAS) - an affiliate of Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA): https://www.priorauthtraining.org/ BONUS: if you want to know more about the world of prior authorization - head on over to The Point podcast with Apex Benefits tomorrow, Friday June 19th, for my bonus conversation with Amanda! She will talk more broadly about what a PA is, and who all is involved! The Point is on the web at: https://apexbg.com/the-point-podcast/ or subscribe at Apple at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-point-podcast/id1247887966 (Nerd alert: if you're interested in 300 certifications/certificates for your niche in healthcare - check out the updated certifications list at: https://payhip.com/b/XOVg
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What is prior authorization, and can you niche in it? Why...yes you can! In fact, we have special guest Dr. Amanda DeMarzo on The Edutainer today to discuss more about a new certification for a wide range of professionals - the PACS. Amanda DeMarzo, Pharm.D., M.B.A, PACS is the Associate Director of Patient Access, ACMA. She works with the National Board of Prior Authorization Specialists (NBPAS) to revolutionize the industry and set the standard of excellence in the field of reimbursement with the Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) certification. Trained as a pharmacist with years of patient-facing healthcare experience, Amanda has always had a passion for patient care and ensuring patient access. When she isn't advocating for patients, she can be found upcycling furniture or participating on the Wroxton Advisory Committee for where she studied abroad in England. National Board of Prior Authorization Specialists (NBPAS) - an affiliate of Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA): https://www.priorauthtraining.org/ BONUS: if you want to know more about the world of prior authorization - head on over to The Point podcast with Apex Benefits tomorrow, Friday June 19th, for my bonus conversation with Amanda! She will talk more broadly about what a PA is, and who all is involved! The Point is on the web at: https://apexbg.com/the-point-podcast/ or subscribe at Apple at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-point-podcast/id1247887966 (Nerd alert: if you're interested in 300 certifications/certificates for your niche in healthcare - check out the updated certifications list at: https://payhip.com/b/XOVg
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