Handling insurance claims and processing insurance are important functions within the pharmacy. There are roles dedicated to dealing with insurance claims, payer policy, and prior authorization. Dr. Amanda DeMarzo, PharmD, MBA, PACS is the Associate Director, Patient Access with the National Board of Prior Authorization Specialists. She encourages enhancing patient access through education and certification. […]
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What are Biosimilars?
Biologic products are drugs that have regulation by the United States Food and Drug Administration. They have utility to diagnose, prevent, treat and cure medical diseases and conditions. They are usually large and complex molecules and are harder to characterize than small molecule drugs. Common and familiar biologics include etanercept (Enbrel®), infliximab (Remicade®), adalimumab (Humira®), […]
Summary: Patients, Need a Helping Hand with Prior Authorization?
Prior Authorization is often viewed as a complex and confusing subject. It complicates the patient care process via a series of troublesome obstacles that are regularly associated with insurance policies. Dr. Amanda DeMarzo, an advocate of improving patient care outcomes via improved methods of training and education, as well as a leading figure of the […]
