PAAS National
PAAS National is dedicated to helping community pharmacies gain confidence and peace of mind through proactive guidance, compliance programs, and audit assistance. Since 1993, they have been fighting for fair audit treatment, providing tools, training, and support to ensure pharmacies thrive in a complex regulatory environment. They also offer specialized guidance on DMEPOS audits, including ostomy supplies, helping pharmacies understand documentation requirements and compliance standards.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
PAAS National
Products
Days' Supply Calculator (mobile/web app)
Digital calculator and supporting charts to determine accurate days' supply for various dosage forms (eye drops, inhalers, topical products, insulin), intended to standardize billing calculations.
DMEPOS and clinical/billing reference materials (downloadable PDFs)
Collection of checklists, documentation templates, and clinical/billing charts for DMEPOS items, expanded to include ostomy supplies (standard written order elements, medical-record requirements for stoma diagnosis and condition, proof-of-delivery, proof-of-refill request/affirmative response). Materials include jurisdiction-specific checklists, LCD/policy references, and claim narrative guidance for supply quantities.
Audit Assistance
An industry-leading community pharmacy audit assistance and PBM audit defense service offering expert guidance, claim compliance resources, days' supply calculators, and member portal tools to prevent and manage audits.
Audit Assistance & Proactive Guidance
Comprehensive audit assistance and proactive guidance service designed to help community pharmacies navigate PBM audits, reduce recoupments, and educate staff with prevention tips.
USP 800 Compliance
A turnkey compliance program designed to help community pharmacies meet USP 800 standards for handling, storing, and managing hazardous drugs.
USP 800 Compliance Training
Occupational exposure and safe handling training program designed for all pharmacy personnel to comply with USP 800 standards.
Days' Supply Calculator (mobile/web app)
Digital calculator and supporting charts to determine accurate days' supply for various dosage forms (eye drops, inhalers, topical products, insulin), intended to standardize billing calculations.
DMEPOS and clinical/billing reference materials (downloadable PDFs)
Collection of checklists, documentation templates, and clinical/billing charts for DMEPOS items, expanded to include ostomy supplies (standard written order elements, medical-record requirements for stoma diagnosis and condition, proof-of-delivery, proof-of-refill request/affirmative response). Materials include jurisdiction-specific checklists, LCD/policy references, and claim narrative guidance for supply quantities.
Audit Assistance
An industry-leading community pharmacy audit assistance and PBM audit defense service offering expert guidance, claim compliance resources, days' supply calculators, and member portal tools to prevent and manage audits.
Audit Assistance & Proactive Guidance
Comprehensive audit assistance and proactive guidance service designed to help community pharmacies navigate PBM audits, reduce recoupments, and educate staff with prevention tips.
USP 800 Compliance
A turnkey compliance program designed to help community pharmacies meet USP 800 standards for handling, storing, and managing hazardous drugs.
USP 800 Compliance Training
Occupational exposure and safe handling training program designed for all pharmacy personnel to comply with USP 800 standards.
Services
Consulting to prepare for PBM and payer audits, assemble required documentation, review claims and invoices, and assist with appeals and auditor communications. Services include support for Medicare Part B (DMEPOS) documentation requirements and device-specific audit issues.
Subscription compliance program providing written policies and procedures, staff training, task lists, and regulatory updates delivered via a member portal to align with enforcement expectations and credentialing needs.
Program focused on hazardous drug handling for community pharmacies, including physical process recommendations, written policies, and staff training to meet USP 800 requirements.
Training curriculum for pharmacy staff addressing cultural competency, language assistance, and patient communication aligned with language-access expectations.
Centralized portal service to track professional licenses and credentials, monitor expirations, and store supporting documentation for audit readiness.
Newsletters, article archives, and training webinars covering audit trends, PBM policies, DMEPOS topics (including device-specific series such as ostomy supplies), and operational best practices.
Consulting to prepare for PBM and payer audits, assemble required documentation, review claims and invoices, and assist with appeals and auditor communications. Services include support for Medicare Part B (DMEPOS) documentation requirements and device-specific audit issues.
Subscription compliance program providing written policies and procedures, staff training, task lists, and regulatory updates delivered via a member portal to align with enforcement expectations and credentialing needs.
Program focused on hazardous drug handling for community pharmacies, including physical process recommendations, written policies, and staff training to meet USP 800 requirements.
Training curriculum for pharmacy staff addressing cultural competency, language assistance, and patient communication aligned with language-access expectations.
Centralized portal service to track professional licenses and credentials, monitor expirations, and store supporting documentation for audit readiness.
Newsletters, article archives, and training webinars covering audit trends, PBM policies, DMEPOS topics (including device-specific series such as ostomy supplies), and operational best practices.
Expertise Areas
- PBM and payer audit assistance and appeal preparation
- Design and management of FWA and HIPAA compliance programs
- Medicare Part B (DMEPOS) documentation and billing compliance, including ostomy supplies
- Self-audit program development and operational risk reduction
Key Technologies
- Web-based compliance platform and member portal
- Cloud-based document management and downloadable PDF templates
- Mobile and web days' supply calculator
- Audit analytics and reporting tools
News & Updates
Update on package size changes for certain medications, including FDA product labeling requests.
Overview of changes in prescription validation requests by PBMs in 2025.
Guidance on understanding manufacturer coupons and their implications for pharmacy billing.
Guidance on preparing for and managing unannounced CMS site visits.
A comprehensive guide to LTC codes and submission clarification codes.
Latest updates on medication dispensing charts.
Update on package size changes for certain medications, including FDA product labeling requests.
Overview of changes in prescription validation requests by PBMs in 2025.
Guidance on understanding manufacturer coupons and their implications for pharmacy billing.
Guidance on preparing for and managing unannounced CMS site visits.
A comprehensive guide to LTC codes and submission clarification codes.
Latest updates on medication dispensing charts.