American Pharmacists Association

APhA Expresses Disappointment Over Absence of Temporary Provider Status Language in HEALS Act

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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This language would allow Congress to dramatically expand COVID-19 testing and immunization by including the most accessible health care providers in the nation: pharmacists.

Key Points: 
  • This language would allow Congress to dramatically expand COVID-19 testing and immunization by including the most accessible health care providers in the nation: pharmacists.
  • "Now is the time for an all-in push for the inclusion of temporary pharmacist provider status in Medicare Part B.
  • "The final coronavirus stimulus legislation during this election year presents our shining opportunity to achieve a targeted version of provider status.
  • Together with our members, APhA wants to unleash the full potential of pharmacists' contributions for testing and immunization during COVID-19.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Collaborates with American Pharmacists Association (APhA) To Develop Immunization Credential Program for Pharmacy Technicians

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Monday, June 29, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the nation's leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians, ispleased to announce a collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)to provide pharmacy technician credentialing in immunization delivery to those completing the APhA/Washington State University Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians Program.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the nation's leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians, ispleased to announce a collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)to provide pharmacy technician credentialing in immunization delivery to those completing the APhA/Washington State University Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians Program.
  • The training program will serve as a stepping stone for PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) to earn an Assessment-Based Certificate.
  • "APhA is the leading authority on immunization training for pharmacists, so we are pleased to collaborate with them on this program for technicians."
  • The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association of pharmacists in the United States advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

APhA Announces Task Force and Campaign to Address Structural Racism in Pharmacy

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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The task force will recommend actions driving short- and long-term strategies to eliminate racism, discrimination, injustice, and the marginalization of individuals within the profession and communities that APhA members serve.

Key Points: 
  • The task force will recommend actions driving short- and long-term strategies to eliminate racism, discrimination, injustice, and the marginalization of individuals within the profession and communities that APhA members serve.
  • "The creation of this task force will put in motion an action plan to address racism and discrimination in every facet of our profession.
  • It is important for APhA, the only organization representing all of pharmacy, to take a stand and use our platform to create positive change.
  • "We are extremely humbled and excited for this opportunity to lead this national initiative on addressing structural racism in pharmacy," noted Task Force Chair Andrew Gentles, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID.

American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and APhA Foundation Join National Organizations to Promote Pharmacists-Patient Care

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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Research conducted by the APhA Foundation demonstrates that improved patient care outcomes are achieved when pharmacists are part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

Key Points: 
  • Research conducted by the APhA Foundation demonstrates that improved patient care outcomes are achieved when pharmacists are part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
  • APhA is dedicated to helping all pharmacists improve medication use and advance patient care and is the first-established and largest association of pharmacists in the United States.
  • The APhA Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, is a trusted source of research demonstrating how pharmacists can improve health care.
  • The APhA Foundation is affiliated with the American Pharmacists Association, the national professional society of pharmacists in the U.S. For more information, please visit the APhA Foundation website www.aphafoundation.org .

APhA Swears in Scott J. Knoer as its 13th Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Scott J. Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, was sworn in today as the 13th Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Pharmacists Association, during a virtual ceremony witnessed by APhA members and staff.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Scott J. Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, was sworn in today as the 13th Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Pharmacists Association, during a virtual ceremony witnessed by APhA members and staff.
  • "Being sworn in as the leader of this storied organization is the greatest honor of my life.
  • Dr. Knoer succeeds Thomas E. Menighan, who has served as CEO/EVP of APhA for the past 11 years, and last year announced his plans to retire in 2020.
  • "I can't wait to start working to advance our profession and improve the health of our patients and our communities," said Dr. Knoer.

APhA Warns Pharmacists and Patients About COVID-19 Test and Product Scams

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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APhA today issued guidance to protect pharmacists and patients from frauds and scams.

Key Points: 
  • APhA today issued guidance to protect pharmacists and patients from frauds and scams.
  • Pharmacists are being offered fake and unapproved test kits in scams seeking money for pre-orders that likely will never be delivered.
  • APhA's new guidance helps pharmacists be on the lookout for fraud and scams and provides steps they can take to protect them and their patients.
  • FDA has information about fake vaccines, drugs, and test kits for pharmacists and patients .

APhA Creates COVID-19 Training Programs and Resources for Pharmacists

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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To assist them in staying safe and up to date with the latest research and practice guidance, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) offers new and current training programs and resources.

Key Points: 
  • To assist them in staying safe and up to date with the latest research and practice guidance, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) offers new and current training programs and resources.
  • "We are diligently working on behalf of pharmacists and patients to address the training needs of all as we face unprecedented times," said APhAVice President, Professional Education Resources, Daniel Zlott, PharmD, BCOP.
  • To further assist in the fight against COVID-19, APhA has provided comprehensive practice resources and a weekly webinar series to arm pharmacists with the latest information on the pandemic.
  • APhA is dedicated to helping all pharmacists improve medication use and advance patient care and is the first and largest association of pharmacists in the United States.

APhA Urges Insurers, PBMs to Immediately Remove Barriers on Prescription Drug Refills for Coronavirus Preparedness

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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"It's essential that patients be prepared and have adequate supplies of their prescription medications," said APhA Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA.

Key Points: 
  • "It's essential that patients be prepared and have adequate supplies of their prescription medications," said APhA Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA.
  • "America's pharmacists can best serve patients if barriers to access medications, such as not allowing early refills, burdensome prior authorization, refill limits, and home delivery requirements are removed now, not later."
  • APhA has previously recommended that patients and/or caregivers check their prescription benefit coverage with their health insurance and/or PBM to determine coverage for early refill or supply limits before requesting refills from their pharmacy.
  • America's pharmacists stand ready to provide patient care, whether it's related to coronavirus or other health needs.

APhA Urges Regulators to Revise Their Review Process of Healthcare Vertical Mergers

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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In 2019, APhA's House of Delegates proactively enacted policy on the "Consolidation within Health Care," to clarify the position of pharmacists on mergers and consolidation within the health care marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, APhA's House of Delegates proactively enacted policy on the "Consolidation within Health Care," to clarify the position of pharmacists on mergers and consolidation within the health care marketplace.
  • "Patient care is impacted due to PBMs disproportionate market power," said APhA Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA.
  • The agencies account for anticompetitive harm to healthcare access, quality, and service in vertical merger enforcement policy as it relates to the healthcare sector.
  • The agencies rigorously scrutinize claimed efficiencies from vertical mergers, including whether any efficiencies will be passed on to consumers.

PTCE to Present Three Satellite Symposia at the American Pharmacists Association 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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PTCE, a leader in continuing education for retail, health-system, oncology, managed care and specialty pharmacists, will conduct three continuing education satellite symposia at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition on March 21 and 22 at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • PTCE, a leader in continuing education for retail, health-system, oncology, managed care and specialty pharmacists, will conduct three continuing education satellite symposia at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition on March 21 and 22 at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • We are proud to deliver these continuing education sessions to attendees at the 2020 APhA Meeting & Exposition, said Jim Palatine, MBA, RPh, president of PTCE.
  • The PTCE satellite symposia are:
    Influenza Management: Reviewing the Safety and Efficacy of Therapy Options, to be held Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. in the Cherry Blossom Ballroom.
  • Pharmacy Times Continuing Education ( PTCE ) is a leader in continuing education for retail, health-system, oncology, managed care and specialty pharmacists.