Nationally Recognized Continuing Education Seminars

Edward Heckman, R.Ph. and his PAAS seminars continually receive the highest ratings on a national level. All PAAS seminars are constantly revised and updated to keep them current and on the cutting edge. Heckman and the PAAS Team pride themselves in delivering content that is full of useful and practical information that retail pharmacists put into play immediately.

Ed and his team of PAAS Analysts have experienced the pleasure of speaking at dozens of State Association Meetings. All seminars meet the requirements for pharmacy Continuing Educational Credits. All seminars are available in varying lengths and can be customized to fit specific needs.

Heckman and his Team are willing to customize seminars to meet your needs.

CURRENT TOPICS

Audit Proof Your Pharmacy

Learn how to proactively approach future audits by changing to safe filling and billing procedures.  Learn about practices that you can immediately put into play and avoid huge charge-backs. Today’s prescription claim is next year’s audit charge-back.

Medicare Part D Audits—what you need to know

While the Medicare Part D legislation provided access to many seniors to medications who otherwise could not afford them, it also incorporated significant obligations and risks for community pharmacists. Congress placed a major emphasis in the Medicare law incorporating measures to stem health care fraud, waste and abuse. Learn about the laws that affect your practice and the impact of Medicare Part D.

Third-Party Audits: A Survival Guide

This entertaining seminar uses the real-life audit horrors of Joe Chopski and Wonder Drug to focus upon the risks and perils of Third-Party Audits. Learn how to exercise your due process and protect your rights. "Third-Party Audits: A Survival Guide" takes you through the audit process from beginning to end.

Reimbursement Strategies for Compounding Pharmacists

Many pharmacists with strong compounding practices find themselves in a “Catch 22” on whether to bill or not to bill a compounded claim to a PBM or Managed Care Plan.  Learn about strategies you might put in place to get paid and reduce audit risks.

Understanding Third-Party Contracts

Can you recognize trouble? This educational seminar teaches things about Third-Party Contracts you didn't learn in Pharmacy School. Learn how to identify unfavorable language and deal with the large complex contracts you are asked to sign. "Understanding Third-Party Contracts" offers many real-life examples to emphasize key points.

Negotiating and Evaluating the Deal

Should you attempt to negotiate fairer contract terms? The newest of the PAAS Series of seminars instructs you on how to arm yourself with information and knowledge, evaluate reimbursements versus your cost of dispensing, and develop proven negotiating strategies.

To bring one of our premier programs to your group or association, call PAAS at 888-870-7227 today!!!!