PAAS began in 1993 as a program developed by Ed Heckman, R.Ph., for the Illinois Pharmacists Association to meet the growing demands from members for assistance with third-party Audits and Contracts. This program grew rapidly and before long calls were coming from well beyond Illinois borders.
In 1996 Mr. Heckman went national with PAAS to expand his advocacy to assist and protect (defend) community pharmacies with the unilateral dealings they face with Third Parties.
Our Mission at PAAS National® is to provide the resources and tools to you the practicing community pharmacist, to result in clean claims when filling and billing prescriptions.
Now you can join PAAS National® and give your pharmacy access to unparalleled expertise and experience when dealing with Third Parties. As PAAS has matured over the years, so has our reputation as a leading advocate for Community Pharmacists. PAAS National® has matured to over 3,000 pharmacies across the country and has assisted in more than 10,361 audits with savings of over $52.2 million in third-party charge-back penalties. (One particular audit experienced a total savings of $136,000.)
A PAAS membership puts our comprehensive tools and member services at your fingertips. An annual membership to PAAS comes at a fraction of the costs you would pay an independent consultant or attorney. Below, is a list of the services your membership includes.
- Pro-Active Audit Educaton . PAAS will teach you how to pro-actively reduce your audit risk and liability..
- Audit Assistance. From the first notification of an audit to the final audit review, PAAS is there every step of the way for its members. We help pharmacies prepare for audits, advise them of their rights during audits, and guide them towards a fair settlement.
- PAAS resources. From our comprehensive Member Manual, to our member favorite Third Party Newsline, or the New and Improved Wire bound Signature Logbooks; and our wide array of Member Support Tools such as the PAAS Pharmacy Incident Report and Quality Improvement System are always just a phone call away..
PAAS is also recognized as a leader in Continuing Education Seminars. PAAS seminars have received the highest ratings on a national level. To read more about these seminars, go to C.E. Seminars or call PAAS at 888-870-7227.
PRESIDENT
H. EDWARD HECKMAN, R.Ph.
PAAS National® President, H. Edward Heckman, R.Ph. is dedicated to providing Expert third-party Audit and Contract Assistance to community pharmacists across the country.
Mr. Heckman has over 36 years of diversified retail drug experience. As a prior independent drug store owner, Mr. Heckman became acutely aware of the challenges that community pharmacists encounter when dealing with third-party Audits and Contracts. In addition to store ownership, Mr. Heckman was an Executive Vice President with Perry Drug Stores and worked for Perry Drug from 1973 to 1987.
Acknowledged as an expert in his field, Mr. Heckman also serves as a litigation consultant in court cases. Call PAAS today for assistance.
HEAR WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING ABOUT PAAS NATIONAL®
"Thank you PAAS National® for educating me on the pitfalls of 3rd Party Contracts. Now I make informed decisions on accepting or rejecting contracts and I know what to look for besides reimbursement rates. I wouldn't be without your service!"
--Thomas Witt, R.Ph.
Christenson Pharmacy
Rushford, MN
"Though I receive 3rd Party Newsletters and Bulletins from various Pharmacy Associations, the PAAS Newsletter has the greatest impact on the way we do 3rd Party Business. PAAS is one newsletter we keep on hand for frequent reference."
--David Kammer
MD Pharmacy
St. Louis, MO
"Ed Heckman has now done four C.E. Presentations to our Independent Community Pharmacy Members. Each one has been practical, timely, and well received. Also, a number of our Pharmacies are members of PAAS National® and appreciate the benefits of the Assistance Service."
--Danny R. Johnson
American Pharmacy Coop., Inc. Director
Birmingham, AL
Your PAAS membership means real benefits and fewer headaches.
By joining PAAS today, you will quickly see what a difference we will do for your pharmacy. Enroll today, or call 888-870-7227 for more information.
