Prior authorization certified specialist recertification
The PACS program is the only program focused on the information necessary to be a successful access and reimbursement professional
Warning
Failure to maintain your PACS™ certification on an annual basis will result in suspension
PACS® the badge of excellence
The Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) program is the first and only accredited certification for prior authorizations, access, and reimbursement in the world.
Achieving the PACS demonstrates the highest standards of knowledge and excellence. It also sets the stage for continual professional development through values centered on lifelong learning.
As a PACS certified professional, you must meet specified requirements to maintain and renew your certification every (1) year. Maintaining your certification is essential as a professional.
Why should I recertify as a PACS® professional?
Elevate
Update your certification with the latest knowledge of Prior Authorization
Enhance
Maintain your professional growth and career prospects
Network
Demonstrate a continuous engagement within the PACS community
Impact
Make a difference in the lives of patients
What are the benefits of maintaining my certification?
Specialization in a growing field
Be recognized as an expert in a growing industry.
Salary increase
Give yourself better odds for better pay when you earn an accredited certification tackling a tough industry.
Graduate network
Gain opportunities to network with your prior authorization peers from across the healthcare industry.
Continuing education
Raise the standards for your industry through accredited certifications, knowledge checks, and more.
Requirements for renewing your PACS® certification:
Upon successfully completing the PACS program, your certification includes 1 year of coverage. After that term expires, you must recertify every year to keep your certification active.
Purchase your recertification from this page, using the same email address you originally used for the PACS program.
After your purchase, complete the required number of eligible PACS recertification activities in the LMS. Learners may satisfy the requirement by finishing approved courses, watching approved webinar recordings, or combining both as allowed under the current SOP.
Once you complete the required activities for your recertification cycle, the final attestation module will unlock.
After you review and confirm the attestation, your recertification for the year will be complete.
Your updated certification certificate will then be available for download. And your next recertification will be due within a year from the date of completing the attestation.
The cost for recertification is $99 USD.
Approved PACS recertification topics currently available for LMS selection are listed below. Webinar recordings expire one year after publication and should be reviewed quarterly for replacement.
Recertification Courses for 2026
Patient-Reported Outcomes
Effective Communication
Speaker Programs
Drug Literature Evaluation
Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
Buy and Bill
Copay Maximizers and Accumulators
Recertification Courses for 2027
Diversity in Clinical Trials
Social and Behavioral Pharmacy
Patient Centricity
Pharmacy Mobile Applications and Resources
Rare Disease Drug Development