Mark J. Anderson

Advanced Pharmacy Concepts is a pharmacy benefit consulting firm in the United States. The APC team of professionals has demonstrated experience in PBM operations, rebate contracting, government programs and clinical services. APC offers a breadth of services that focus on pharmacy issues. Their services include but are not limited to: comprehensive benefit consulting and audit services, rebate administration and mail service pharmacy audits, medical billing (HCPCS) crosswalks for pharmaceutical pricing, coverage determination criteria worker compensation programs, on-site and Class-of-Trade pharmacy purchasing consulting, clinical utilization and formulary support, Medicaid and 340B programs and AMP, AWP and ASP pricing analysis. Established in 1997, APC is privately owned and has no affiliation with, and receives no funding from, the PBM or related industries. They devote their services entirely to drug benefit purchasers, thereby eliminating those conflicts of interest. APC has a staff knowledgeable in pharmacy benefit issues and PBM operational capabilities. The staff includes pharmacists with Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, statisticians, financial analysts, MBAs, and pharmacy technicians. The majority of the APC team has worked previously within the PBM industry, and many employees have previous experience on other sectors of the healthcare system.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.