Full course description
The University of Maryland School of Public Health is proud to offer a certificate of completion in the Fundamentals of Pharmacy Benefit Management. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and practices of pharmacy benefit management. This course will cover topics such as the history and evolution of pharmacy benefit management, the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy benefit managers, the legal and regulatory environment, and the financial and operational aspects of pharmacy benefit management and healthcare cost containment. This course is beneficial for those who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy benefit management, as well as those who are already working in the PBM, insurance, public health, hospital, or associated fields and want to gain a better understanding of the industry.
This is a hybrid program which includes online content and 2 in-person sessions. One of the sessions would be a field trip to an anctual PBM Organization.