PLANO, Texas, Sept. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) launched today its updated online education courses that focus on the essentials of pharmacy benefit management. The courses include introductory-level and advanced-level classes and were developed to help healthcare stakeholders learn about the ever-evolving pharmacy benefit landscape.
“For more than 20 years PBMI has been producing educational materials that focus on all aspects of the pharmacy benefit management industry,” says Jane Lutz, PBMI’s Executive Director. “Our online courses offer healthcare professionals an easy and affordable way to learn about the complex PBM industry.”
Human resource professionals, pharmacy management professionals, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, as well as anyone interested in learning about the pharmacy benefit management industry can register for courses. At the end of each class, registrants take a knowledge assessment, and upon passing, receive a certificate of completion. Continuing education (CE) credit is available for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The following outlines the classes available:
Introductory Level
- PBM 101: Introduction to Pharmacy Benefit Management
- PBM 102: Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy Benefit Management
Advanced Level
- PBM 201: Plan Design for the Pharmacy Benefit
- PBM 202: Utilization Management Tools for the Pharmacy Benefit
- PBM 203: Specialty Medical Management
- PBM 204: Contract Pricing for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services
PBMI is offering a Back to School Savings Event until October 31st (100-level classes $99 each and 200-level classes $159 each). Learn more and register for classes. Individuals may register for a specific class or can sign up for the entire program. A discounted rate is available for purchasing the bundle (all six classes).
About PBMI
The Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) is the preeminent thought leader in research and education in pharmacy management. PBMI helps healthcare and benefits professionals work with pharmacy benefit managers to design prescription drug benefit programs. For more information, please visit www.pbmi.com.