**PHARMACIST**Medicare Advocate 2020: Pharmacy Guide to Increase Medicare Benefit Awareness


Date: Oct 15, 2020 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Fee

$0.00

CE Hours

2.50

CE Units

0.250

Registration closes on Nov 30, 2020 11:00 PM

Activity Type

Knowledge

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists
Pharmacy Students

Accreditation(s)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Statement: Howard University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

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Objectives

  • Describe the four parts of Medicare pertaining to coverage, eligibility, enrollment and cost-sharing
  • Outline the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
  • Explain Medicare Part D and the importance of yearly plan evaluations
  • Identify Medicare Beneficiaries' barriers in selecting a Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Describe the Role of the Department of Aging and Community Living
  • Describe the SHIP and QMB Programs
  • Explain the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in assisting Medicare Beneficiaries in optimizing their benefits

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Derrick D. Anderson, PharmD, AAHIVP
Staff Pharmacist, Walgreens, Local Hospital Specialty

Activity Number

0010-9999-20-045-L04-P
Date: 10/15/20
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

CE Hours

2.50
Registration Closed