Paving the Path: Credentialing and Billing for Ambulatory Care Pharmacists
ACPE Activity Number:0204-0000-26-057-H04-P Release Date: 4/15/2026 Expiration Date: 4/15/2029 Activity Type: Knowledge-based CE Credits: 1 contact hour Activity Fee: Member – Free / Non-Member – Not Available
This activity is a recording of a live webinar, if you claimed credit for the live activity, you should not claim credit for this activity.
Activity Overview
In this session, speakers will share their firsthand experience navigating the early stages of credentialing for clinical pharmacy services. Attendees will gain insight into how to build a compelling business case, engage key stakeholders, and initiate the credentialing process within their organization. This presentation will highlight practical strategies, lessons learned, and common challenges faced by sites that are just beginning this journey. This session is designed to empower pharmacists and leaders with the knowledge and confidence to take the first steps toward integrating credentialed services into their practice model.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.
This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of ambulatory care pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists, and pharmacy leaders who are involved in or preparing to engage in credentialing and billing processes for clinical pharmacy services. It is especially relevant for those in health systems or outpatient settings seeking to establish or enhance credentialed pharmacist roles and integrate billing workflows into their practice models.
After completing this activity, the learner should be able to:
Describe the foundational components of the credentialing process for clinical pharmacy services, including key terminology, stakeholders, and documentation requirements.
Recall how to develop a business case to support the initiation of credentialing within an ambulatory care pharmacy setting.
Identify common barriers encountered during the credentialing journey and strategies to overcome them based on real-world examples.
TerriJorgenson,RPH National Program Manager, Clinical Practice Integration and Model Advancement Veterans Health Administration, Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office (CPPO) Bel Air, MD
Tera Moore, PharmD National Program Manager, Clinical Practice Integration and Model Advancement Veterans Health Administration, Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office (CPPO) Aurora,CO
Betsy Shilliday,PharmD AVP, Advanced Practice Provider Center UNC Health Raleigh,NC
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