CPE
Shawn Bookwalter, PharmD, MSHI, MS, BCPS, FISMP, Deputy Director, Immunization Healthcare Division, Defense Health Agency, Falls Church, VA
In February 2024, one of the largest data breaches recorded affected Change Healthcare, a data processing entity of UnitedHealth Group. Pharmacies were suddenly unable to adjudicate claims, validate medication coverage, or verify insurance. Although the immediate impact was primarily economic, many pharmacies experienced significant delays in providing services. At the time of the breach, Change Healthcare was the largest health care clearinghouse, processing 15 billion annual health care claims. An unsecured server was later determined to be the culprit, allowing cybercriminals to infiltrate and pull off the largest heist of health data in history.
CPE assessment
This assessment must be taken online; please see “CPE information” below for further instructions. The online system will present these questions in random order to help reinforce the learning opportunity. There is only one correct answer to each question.
CPE information
To obtain 1 hour of CPE credit for this activity, complete the CPE exam and submit it online at www.pharmacist.com/education. A Statement of Credit will be awarded for a passing grade of 70% or better. You have two opportunities to successfully complete the CPE exam. Pharmacists and technicians who successfully complete this activity before October 1, 2027, can receive credit. Your Statement of Credit will be available online immediately upon successful completion of the CPE exam.
This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the CPE activity. Learners who successfully complete this activity by the expiration date can receive CPE credit. Please visit CPE Monitor for your statement of credit/transcript.
To claim credit
1. Go to http://apha.us/CPE.
2. Log in to your APhA account, or register as a new user.
3. Select “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” (click “View Cart” and “Check Out”).
4. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
5. Click “Claim Credit.” You will need to provide your NABP e-profile ID number to obtain and print your statement of credit.
Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET at APhA InfoCenter by calling 800-237-APhA (2742)
or by e-mailing infocenter@aphanet.org.