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Announcements, program milestones, and accreditation news from the American College of Benefit Specialists.
- Jun 23, 2026
USC Mann School of Pharmacy to Support CE for Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist
The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Continuing Professional Development will support continuing education accreditation for the CPBS program, as employers face growing pressure to document oversight of PBM arrangements.
- Mar 24, 2026
As Employers Demand Greater PBM Oversight, ACoBS Awards CPBS Designation to 21 Professionals
ACoBS announced that 21 professionals earned the Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist designation, as employers and advisors face rising drug costs and growing scrutiny of PBM performance.
- Jan 6, 2026
Pharmacy Benefit Institute of America Becomes Part of America College of Benefit Specialists (ACoBS)
PBIA formally joined ACoBS, aligning its pharmacy benefits credential with a broader, multi-discipline certification framework spanning medical, pharmacy, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
- Nov 21, 2023
Pharmacy Benefit Institute of America Celebrates Outstanding Achievements of New CPBS Graduates
Five professionals earned the CPBS designation, with Frank Chen achieving a perfect final exam score and leading the cohort with distinction.
- Aug 23, 2023
PBIA Congratulates New CPBS Graduates for Excellence in Pharmacy Benefits
Twelve professionals completed the Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist program, earning the CPBS designation for demonstrated expertise in pharmacy benefits management.
- May 16, 2023
Hilb Group Celebrates the Achievement of Sixteen Employees Earning CPBS
Hilb Group, a leading insurance and risk management provider, celebrated sixteen employees who earned the Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist designation from PBIA.
- Nov 17, 2022
Eighteen Notable Healthcare Professionals Receive CPBS Designation from PBIA
Seventeen pharmacists and an attorney were awarded the Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist designation, including two participants recognized for exceptional capstone and exam performance.
- Sep 1, 2022
15 Professionals Awarded Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist (CPBS) by PBIA
The Pharmacy Benefit Institute of America announced 15 professionals who completed the CPBS program, including two participants recognized for top program and exam scores.
- Mar 27, 2019
Frier Levitt Pharmacist Attorney Dae Y. Lee, Pharm.D., Esq. Becomes a Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist
Frier Levitt announced that pharmacist attorney Dae Y. Lee earned the CPBS designation, deepening the firm’s PBM expertise on behalf of providers, plan sponsors, manufacturers, and distributors.
- May 16, 2018
Apex Benefits Releases ApexRx to Reduce Pharmacy Benefits Costs
Apex Benefits launched ApexRx, backed by a team of Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialists, to help employers uncover hidden PBM revenue and achieve 10–30% first-year pharmacy benefit savings.
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