Direct Audit Assistance
Each member is entitled to direct assistance from one of our professional team of Third-Party Analysts. Your partners at PAAS National® are the first people to call when notified of an audit. The PAAS staff is ready to swing into action to serve your needs.
Your membership includes a comprehensive array of audit services from the first moment of audit notification by a PBM or Managed Care Plan through the finalization of your audit results. Our scope includes hands-on experience with literally hundreds of different Audits and Auditors. We track each Third Party and provide invaluable information to you on their idiosyncrasies.
Contract Reviews
PAAS analyzes national PBM Contracts and Amendments identifying potential risks and the financial implication to you. We will address your specific questions and concerns. You can save time and avoid bad deals with this valuable service. Since 1999, PAAS has served as the Community Pharmacy Contract Clearinghouse for the National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA). PAAS has reviewed more contracts and has the largest library of Third-Party contracts of any organization in the country.
Negotiate Better Contract Terms
PAAS will improve your chances to negotiate better contract terms and reimbursements. Learn how to arm yourself with information and knowledge, evaluate reimbursements and develop negotiation strategies. PAAS Members across the country are improving their contract terms.
Third-Party Newsline – The PAAS Newsletter
Succinct and timely, the “Third-Party Newsline” is a member favorite. The “Third-Party Newsline” is a monthly newsletter providing up-to-the-minute Third-Party News, Information, Safe Filling and Billing Tips, and Legislation updates.
PAAS Member Manual
The “PAAS Member Manual” with Third-Party audit information and assistance is an excellent reference source on Third-Parties and Audits. The section on Prevention, highlights a proactive approach to safe filling and billing procedures that could save your pharmacy thousands of dollars.
PAAS Member Forms
PAAS provides an array of important forms for members. Signature Log Forms, Signature Logbooks, Signature Log Postcards, Patient Affidavits, Compounding Protocols and Discrepancy Report Forms, plus others help you address Third-Party requirements.
Provider Contract Library
PAAS maintains a comprehensive reference library of hundreds of Third-Party Provider Contracts and Amendments. This library is at your disposal to tap into the information you need.
Third-Party Connection
At PAAS, we maintain an extensive database of PBM and Managed Care Plan contacts with key personnel that include addresses and telephone numbers. If you are tired of Help Desks staffed from remote areas of the world and need a contact and/or telephone number, there is an excellent chance that PAAS can help you.
Legal Referral Service
Unfortunately, some pharmacies may require legal assistance with their Third-Party dilemma. PAAS has worked with many attorneys and can assist in your search for legal representation.
Litigation Consulting – Expert Witness Services
PAAS President Edward Heckman is experienced in representing clients in civil and criminal proceedings as a Litigation Consultant-Expert Witness. Call PAAS at 888-870-7227 for more information.
Member Services Support
PAAS has a toll-free phone number for prescription filling and billing questions, and to assist you with audit-proofing your prescription claims. Many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians call us with questions.
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