APFM Section 3 Module 3: Utilization Management Administration
Module Description
Utilization management can be resource-intensive and require significant administrative operations. This module will explore electronic prior authorization and gold carding and their significance in utilization management operations. Learners will be able to identify sources of administration burden and strategies to address them. Lastly, this module will identify the different types of smart logic systems along with their benefits and challenges in utilization management operations.
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Managed Care Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define electronic prior authorization and its significance in utilization management operations.
- Describe gold carding and its role within utilization management.
- Identify sources of administration burden and strategies to address them.
- Recognize the different types of smart logic systems and their benefits and challenges in utilization management.
Faculty:
Goldina Erowele, PharmD, MBA
Pharmacy Advisor/Consultant
KJC Media Health
Financial Relationship Disclosures:
Faculty/Reviewer/Planner | Reported Relevant Financial Relationships |
Goldina Erowele, PharmD, MBA Faculty | Cigna Healthcare, Employer |
- AMCP Staff have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- If applicable, relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and documented.
- Content has undergone a peer review to ensure content validity.
Accreditation:
ACPE UAN:0233-0000-23-026-H04-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 0.75
Release Date: August 04, 2023 • Expiration Date: July 31, 2026
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