Benefits of becoming a prior authorization certified specialist (PACS®)
The PACS program is the only program focused on the information necessary to be a successful access and reimbursement professional
8000+ learners enrolled
Recommended
95% rate PACS good to excellent
Accredited
PACS is accredited by IACET/ANSI
100% online
Learn at your own pace fully online
10-12 hours
Time needed to complete the PACS program
Credential
Earn a prestigious PACS credential
Gain immediate recognition
Credentialing can provide immediate recognition in your daily functions navigating the payer and healthcare infrastructure. Whether you are new to the role or have years of reimbursement experience, certification can support the impact of your role as an expert in prior authorizations.
Elevate your skills and reinforce experiences with certification
Enhance your professional growth and career prospects
Become a valued member of the PACS community
Make a difference in the lives of patients
95% of industry professionals rated the PACS® program as good to excellent.
Network and community
In addition to certification and recognition as a Prior Authorization Certified Specialist, you will have access to a community of other PACS grads, who are all experts in their field. As a community, we share the latest topics that drive our daily functions in reimbursement and utilization management.
We encourage you to reach out to your peers. Together, we can creatively solve the problems that limit patients' access to care.
Why should I become a Prior Authorization Certified Specialist?
Credibility
Earn the recognition of achieving the standard of excellence among reimbursement professionals
Expertise
Prior Authorization Certified Specialist professionals are leaders and subject matter experts among their reimbursement peers
Dedication
Prior Authorization Certified Specialists demonstrate a commitment to patient access and better outcomes
Higher pay
Certified professionals earn higher pay compared to other professionals in the field
Don't take our word for it.
Trust our customers
The PACS program truly opened more remote prior authorization opportunities for me, allowing me to expand my career in ways I hadn't imagined. The contents I learned in the PACS program truly set the foundation and helped me be a step ahead in my current prior authorization role. Thank you for the certification which has led to a strong career where I can work from home while making a decent living. Thank you!
Andrine Toussaint, LPN, PACS
Licensed Practical Nurse
I found the information informative. I knew some of it from doing prior authorizations already but I also learned a lot about different insurance companies and services rather than just medications. I got through it pretty quickly. I liked how the test was laid out with different sections and was easy to follow. The information was easy to understand and follow. I like the links that were throughout the slides for more information. The exam itself was over the material read, no trick questions or hidden information. Overall, I would recommend the course.
Taylor Nease
Prior Authorization Specialist
I really enjoyed the program as it was pertinent to my current role as a Field Reimbursement Manager at GSK. I heard about the PACS program from our leadership who supported us in obtaining this certification. Overall, it was a great learning experience and well worth the investment!
Jay Harding, PACS
Sr. Director, Market Access
I think the program was great. Having done this program, I'm trying to make myself more valuable. I want to stand out as someone who's done the program but also for people to reach out to me and ask for help. For me, being a PACS takes my credibility up a couple of notches
Jeni Nelson PACS
Territory Manager
The PACS program was both comprehensive and insightful. The modules were broken down into appropriate segments and together they gave a wonderful view of the entire prior authorization landscape. It was extremely easy to navigate and user-friendly even down to the very responsive chat function!
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Kristen Hawthorne
Access and Reimbursement Manager
Great certification program for the field reimbursement/patient access role. This is beneficial to people in the profession. This gives them an in-depth overview of the operations surrounding reimbursement.
Dorette Shirley
Field Reimbursement Manager
I had a great experience! In terms of the program and design, the content is great. I am already seeing benefits in my role. There are things that I learned in the PACS program that I m using in my conversations with the physicians and nurses. There is tremendous value in the PACS program!
Anil Bulchandani MBA, LSSBB, PACS
Field Reimbursement Director
It was a great course. I learned so much!!! Definitely met the needs of my role as a field reimbursement manager. I was excited to learn more about how I could be a better asset and resource to my offices.
Lynn Liberati PACS
Field Reimbursement Manager
Prior authorizations are not a multiple choice test that if you put in enough right answers you ll pass and get an approval. The PACS course explained not just the why of the process, but the importance of all the pieces that make up the why. I would recommend this course to anyone involved with the authorization process to better grasp the steps and refresh their skills. I thought I was pretty savvy when it came to prior authorizations but this certification allowed me to further demonstrate my knowledge and skill set.
Elizabeth Johnson LPN, CPC, PACS
Patient & Healthcare Advocate
The PACS Program is designed very well. It helped me sharpen my skills in this area. Overall great course and great learning experiences. There are so many topics that helped me clear my concepts and I will definitely implement that during my routine job.
Jayshree Patil
Coordinator, Prior Authorization
I was able to do it as well! It was a very helpful overview. The course allowed me to sharpen my skills and learn new information about areas that are outside of my current responsibilities. I am hoping the certification translates into a bit of an advantage as I continue to interview for market access positions in this highly competitive job market! I also am incredibly grateful for the scholarship provided, I couldn't have signed on without it, so thank you again!
Lori Cecutti MBA, PACS
Field Market Access Director
The PACS course is comprehensive and a well structured training program that reflects real life experiences in the field.
JT Hostler PACS
Director of Market Access
Great certification program for the field reimbursement/patient access role. This is beneficial to people in the profession. This gives them an in-depth overview of the operations surrounding reimbursement.
Dorette Shirley
Field Reimbursement Manager
Prior authorizations are not a multiple choice test that if you put in enough right answers you ll pass and get an approval. The PACS course explained not just the why of the process, but the importance of all the pieces that make up the why. I would recommend this course to anyone involved with the authorization process to better grasp the steps and refresh their skills. I thought I was pretty savvy when it came to prior authorizations but this certification allowed me to further demonstrate my knowledge and skill set.
Elizabeth Johnson LPN, CPC, PACS
Patient & Healthcare Advocate
I had a great experience! In terms of the program and design, the content is great. I am already seeing benefits in my role. There are things that I learned in the PACS program that I m using in my conversations with the physicians and nurses. There is tremendous value in the PACS program!
Anil Bulchandani MBA, LSSBB, PACS
Field Reimbursement Director
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