National Society of Biologic Coordinators

NEW EPISODE! ??Has your medication been denied? ?? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We sit down with Lacey Varnon from National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA) to discuss how patients and doctors can work together to navigate health insurance approvals. From understanding the role of a prior authorization to appealing a denial, we break down everything you need to know to get your medications covered. ?Here’s what you can expect: ??? What is prior authorization and why it matters? ?? How patients and doctors can streamline the approval process? ?? Understanding common reasons for medication denials? ?? How to appeal a medication denial? ?? Tips on accessing sample and bridge programs ?? Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Produced in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to Amgen for sponsoring this episode. #HealthInsurance #MedicationDenied #PriorAuthorization #PatientAdvocacy #InsuranceAppeals #Biologics #AllergyCare #AsthmaCare #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcast #healthcoverage

?? Thank you to the National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA) for sponsoring our Exhibit Hall Happy Hour, where everyone will have a chance to meet our amazing Exhibitors! This is one of our favorite events, especially after a full day of kicking off the conference, mingling, and enjoying an incredible lineup of workshops and sessions! We can't wait to see you there! ?? Date: Wednesday, September 5th, 2024 ?? Location: Palace Ballroom Exhibit Hall ?? Time: 5:00-6:30 PM Remember, relationships matter, and we’re all about creating meaningful connections! ???? #Networking #MeetTheExhibitors #NAMAPA

?? The attendee experience begins from the very first email you send to your registered guests and continues when they arrive on-site. Who will they first see? How are they welcomed? Can they easily find their way? ??? Be on the lookout for our Welcome Ambassadors and Human Signs (they will be holding giant lollipop signs)! ?? Here's a sneak peek of our final signage (after countless hours of design, placement, and flow consideration to ensure every aspect of the branding shines). We love our lighted exhibit hall entrance unit! We are thrilled to bring a few exciting activations to the floor, including a survey wall with questions like: ?? What Do You Hope to Learn? ?? What Do You Like? ?? What Would You Change? ?? And who doesn't love a confessional booth? - Take a few minutes to step into our Advocate Confessional Booth, where our A/V team will be ready to record your thoughts! A huge thank you to all of our sponsors! ?? Breakfast/Theatre Sponsors: Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) | RxVantage | Solace ?? Happy Hour Ribbon Cutting & Networking Lounge Sponsor: HealthWell Foundation ?? Happy Hour Sponsor: National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA) ?? Poolside Reception Sponsor: CVS Health ??? Poolside Reception Cabana Sponsors: CVS Health | HealthWell Foundation | Atlas Health | Annexus Health | Cinnamon Inc. ?? Magazine Sponsor: TailorMed ??? Podcast Booth Sponsor: Accessia Health ?? Technology Kiosk Sponsor: Annexus Health | National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA) | In-House Interpreting ? Coffee Sponsor: Heritage Biologics | Pharmacy Data Management, Inc. (PDMI) | CoverMyMeds #AttendeeExperience #Branding See you Sept 3-6, at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas! Caesars Entertainment | Caesars Entertainment Meetings and Events

Wishing you all a very happy and safe 4th!

Wishing you all a very happy and safe 4th!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the AMAZING Superheroes out there!

NAMAPA Launches Medication Access Coordinator Training 101 to Empower Healthcare Professionals ?The?National Association for Medication Access and Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA)?is excited to launch the?Medication Access Coordinator? Training 101. This new education aims to empower healthcare professionals by equipping them with critical skills and knowledge to overcome challenges in medication access. "As the complexity of medication access increases, it is necessary that our healthcare professionals have the tools and knowledge to navigate these challenges effectively.” - Melissa Paige, President Lacey Varnon, Vice President of NAMAPA, adds, "Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals to advocate strongly for patients and ensure equitable access to essential medications." #Education #MedicationAccess #Training

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