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Welcome to the Dermsquared Practice Support video series! Tune in to hear insights and updates from top KOLs.
Register now! Patient Access Management Summit (PAMS) in ChicagoWhere: The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago909 North Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60611When: April 25, 2026Earn up to $500 in consulting fees!$200 for completing C-PAM Foundational curriculum$200 for attending the sessions in full$100 for completing a post-conference evaluation
In this short, practical walkthrough, Mark Kaufmann, MD, breaks down what buy and bill really looks like in today’s dermatology landscape, and why it’s worth reconsidering as reimbursements tighten. He explains how the model works, why biologics are often the best place to begin, and how bringing the full drug lifecycle in-house can streamline care, shorten wait times, and stabilize practice revenue.Dr Kaufmann highlights the essentials: choosing the right medications, understanding which payers permit buy and bill, preparing for cash-flow demands, maintaining tight inventory controls, and documenting with precision. He also underscores the infrastructure required—clear staff roles, accurate coding, and periodic auditing to ensure financial viability.A grounded, concise guide to when buy and bill makes sense, and how a practice can implement it with confidence.
With an eye for what actually works in busy dermatology practices, clinical pharmacist Aly York Minter shares her five most actionable buy and bill takeaways from Patient Access Management Summit (PAMS). She highlights why strong communication loops are the backbone of successful programs, how knowing your payers “cold” saves more time than any tool, and why inventory control and documentation shape both speed and accuracy.Minter offers concrete strategies—weekly check-ins, shared dashboards, benefit verification, chart-note templates, and reusing successful appeals—that help prevent denials before they start. She closes by underscoring the role of empowered teams: when physicians, coordinators, and billing staff all understand their lane, access becomes smoother and patients get on therapy faster.
Locations + Dates:Columbus, OH - 6/28/25 - Register now!Las Vegas, NV - 11/8/25 - Register now!Join your peers at the Patient Access Management Summit (PAMS)Practical Education:Attendees gain insights into the appeals process, formulary requirements (FRMs), VSAs, and other elements of managing patient access.Networking & Community:A major benefit is networking with peers in the field and exchanging practical knowledge and strategies.
Learn why Janelle Ball, Founder and CEO of BC Educators believes that certification for C-PAM Foundational Level today prepares you for the Intermediate and Advanced levels coming soon. This will give you the confidence you need in your role today and the ability to take your career to the next level as the new levels of C-PAM are launched in 2025.Check out the Foundational Course to start today!
View why Jennifer Fields, RMA, PACS, and member of the PAMS Steering Committee believes that certification through C-PAM enables you to train to the highest levels and advance your professional career within the community of Access Professionals.Check out the Foundational Course to start today!
Learn why Tommie Major, Biologic Coordinator and member of the PAMS Steering Committee, believes C-PAM certification is essential for staying up to date and building connections within the access management community. Don’t wait—register now and become C-PAM certified today!
Discover why Dr Mark Kaufmann believes in the importance of certifying your patient access management team—for the benefit of both your practice and your patients. Share this opportunity with your practice management and access teams and encourage them to become C-PAM certified today—at no cost to you or your staff!
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