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NABP

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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

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What does the NABP oversee?

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Administers NAPLEX

Accredits online pharmacies

Ran VIPPS (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) for online pharmacy verification

Promotes pharmacist education

Advocates for uniform standards

Inspects for compliance

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APHA

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American Pharmacists Association

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What does the APHA do?

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Roles:

Provides a Code of Ethics guiding pharmacist conduct.

Advocates for pharmacist provider status for billing.

Balances ethical principles with evolving pharmacist roles.

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ASHP

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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What does the ASHP do?

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ASHP is responsible for accrediting pharmacy residency programs, providing additional training for pharmacists in various specialized areas within health systems.

Representation: Represents pharmacists serving as patient care providers in acute and ambulatory settings.

Membership: Comprises nearly 55,000 members, including pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

History: Active for over 75 years.

Mission: At the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and enhance patient safety.

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AACP

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

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what does the AACP do?

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AACP represents pharmacy education in the United States, working to advance pharmacy education, research, scholarship, practice, and service.

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ACPE

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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

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What does the ACPE do?

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ACPE accredits pharmacy education programs, ensuring they meet established standards. They also play a role in setting standards for pharmacy curricula.

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ACCP

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American College of Clinical Pharmacy

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What does the ACCP do?

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ACCP focuses on advancing the practice of clinical pharmacy, promoting research, education, and service in this specialized field.

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AMCP

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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

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What does the AMCP do?

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MANAGED CARE

AMCP is dedicated to optimizing medication therapy management in MANAGED CARE settings, emphasizing the intersection of pharmacy and healthcare management.

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What is managed care?

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Managed care is a healthcare delivery and payment system that aims to manage the quality and cost of healthcare services. It involves a set of techniques and approaches to coordinate medical care, control costs, and ensure that patients receive appropriate and necessary services.

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ISPOR

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International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research

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What does ISPOR do?

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ISPOR is a professional society for health economics and outcomes research, fostering the development and application of pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research.

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BIO

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Biotechnology Innovation Organization

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What does BIO do?

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BIO represents biotechnology companies, advocating for policies that support the biotech industry’s innovation, growth, and contribution to healthcare.

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AFPE

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American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education

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What does AFPE do?

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AFPE provides scholarships and promotes research in pharmaceutical education, supporting the development of future leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences.

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GPhA (now called AAM)

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Association for Accessible Medicines

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What does AAM do?

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Formerly GPhA, now AAM, represents the generic pharmaceutical industry, advocating for policies that promote access to affordable generic medications.

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ISMP

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Institute for Safe Medication Practices

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What does ISMP do?
ISMP focuses on promoting safe and effective medication use through the prevention of medication errors.
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NCPA
National Community Pharmacists Association
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What does NCPA do?
NCPA represents independent community pharmacies, advocating for their interests and providing resources to support their success.
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NACDS
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
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What does NACDS do?
NACDS represents chain community pharmacies and provides a platform for collaboration on issues affecting chain drug stores.
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ASCP
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
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What does ASCP do?
ASCP focuses on the unique needs of consultant and senior care pharmacists, promoting optimal medication management for older adults.
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AAPS
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
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What does the AAPS do?
AAPS is a professional association for pharmaceutical scientists, providing a platform for networking, education, and collaboration.
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BPS
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
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What does the BPS do?
BPS certifies pharmacists in various specialties, recognizing their expertise and commitment to advanced pharmacy practice.
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PTCB
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
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What is the PTCB?
PTCB certifies pharmacy technicians, ensuring they meet specific standards for knowledge and skills in the field.
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PhRMA
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
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What do the PhRMA do?
PhRMA represents pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, advocating for policies that support innovation in drug development.
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CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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What does the CMS do?
CMS administers the nation's major healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, and plays a key role in healthcare policy and regulation.
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PSSNY
Pharmacists Society of the State of New York
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What does the PSSNY do?
PSSNY is a professional association representing pharmacists in the state of New York, advocating for their interests and providing resources.
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NYSCHP
New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists
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What does the NYSCHP do?
NYSCHP represents health-system pharmacists in New York, focusing on advancing pharmacy practice in healthcare institutions.
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NYSED/OPS
New York State Education Department/Office of the Professions
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What does the NYSED/OPS do?
NYSED/OPS oversees the licensing and regulation of various professions, including pharmacy, in the state of New York.
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration
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What does the FDA do?
The FDA is a federal agency responsible for protecting and promoting public health by controlling and supervising food safety, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter medications, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, radiation-emitting devices, veterinary products, and more.
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Provider Status: What is provider status?
Definition: Recognition and inclusion of pharmacists as healthcare providers. Importance: Enables pharmacists to bill for patient care services.
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Medicare Part B and Pharmacists:
Social Security Act (SSA) and Pharmacists: Pharmacists are not listed providers in key sections of the SSA. Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient services, does not recognize pharmacists as eligible providers for reimbursement. As a result, pharmacists are not able to bill Medicare directly for the patient care services they provide in outpatient settings.
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Who are listed providers in the SSA?
physicians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists
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What is ASHP's role in advocating for pharmacist provider status?
Legislation Support: Back legislation for pharmacist recognition under Medicare Part B. & Urge states to pass laws recognizing pharmacists Payment Code Push: Get codes for paying pharmacists for their services.

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