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2017 Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair: #LaunchFLForward

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2017 Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair: #LaunchFLForward

Get Into Politics...Or Get Out of Pharmacy Launch Your Profession Forward: 127th Annual Meeting and Convention

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Mission Statements:

FPA Calendar 2017

MAY 5

Last day of legislative session

7-9

NASPA Leadership Conference

Last Day to Submit Resolutions

APhA Diabetes and Immunization Certificate Training Programs

12-16 Annual Meeting and Convention Orlando AUGUST

20-21 FPA Continuing Education Conference Jacksonville

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House of Delegates Board of Directors Conference Call

15-16 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Ft. Lauderdale

Memorial Day - FPA Office Closed JUNE

Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Kissimmee

Last day to submit items of new business for the House of Delegates JULY

Independence Day FPA Office Closed

The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer-reviewed journal which serves as a medium through which the Florida Pharmacy Association can communicate with the profession on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest to the profession. As a self-supported journal, it solicits and accepts advertising congruent with its expressed mission.

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FPA Officers Retreat Renaissance Orlando Airport

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Regulatory & Law Conference Miami OCTOBER

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Midyear Clinical & Nuclear Conference Kissimmee DECEMBER

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Regulatory & Law Conference Sarasota

For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com Events calendar subject to change CE CREDITS (CE cycle) The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours’ LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours’ general education needed every license renewal period. There is a new 2 hour CE requirement for pharmacists on the dispensing of controlled substances effective this biennial renewal period. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2017 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to renew their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2018. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office. For more information on CE programs or events, please contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our website at www.pharmview.com

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The President’s Viewpoint SCOTT TOMERLIN, FPA PRESIDENT

130 Years of the Florida Pharmacy Association

s the upcoming 2017 FPA Convention approaches, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on the work we have done over the past year and what lays upon the horizon moving forward. Working hard as your advocates in both Tallahassee and Washington D.C., the FPA is committed to advancing our profession while keeping a close eye on issues that could impact the practice of pharmacy, both positively and negatively. I have seen first-hand the skill and hard work of our legislative advocacy team at Adams Street Advocates, along with the unsurpassed efforts of our very own, Michael Jackson. I can truly say that they are a world-class team, and we should all be proud of what they do for our association and profession. For the past two years, I have had the privilege of attending the NCPA Congressional Pharmacy Fly-in (formerly known as the NCPA Legislative Conference), and each year I find new friends within the profession from across this great country. As we gather, it is noticeable the similarities that can be seen in the frustrations with the current environment that pharmacists have to contend with. The continued threat of PBMs looming over pharmacies with their unfair tactics, restricted network access to pharmacies and DIR fees are a few issues that plague our profession. It is refreshing to know that working together is our best chance of overcoming these obstacles. What a sight it was bringing all of the pharmacists, technicians and student pharmacists to the Florida State Capitol last month, as we advocated for the profession dur-

ing our Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days. While there remains work to be done at the conclusion of this session, we must stay focused on our priorities, continue to foster and build those relationships with our elected legislators and move forward in our quest to protect and defend our great profession. I have no doubt we will make this happen.

I can truly say that they are a world-class team, and we should all be proud of what they do for our association and profession. As we continue to navigate the evolving pharmacy profession, it is nice to take a moment to look back and see how much has changed in the world since FPA was founded 130 years ago. I thought it might be fitting to list a few tidbits about life in the year 1887: ■■ While the president in 1887 was Grover Cleveland, the vice presidency during that year was vacant.

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1887 was the year that Congress created the Electoral Count Act Roasted coffee cost 42 cents per pound and milk was 8 cents per quart You could buy the finest A-grade horse buggy for $47 In 1887, Jacobs Pharmacy at Five Points Atlanta was becoming known for being the first place Coca-Cola was sold. The Florida Pharmacy Association was founded in 1887 by Duval County pharmacists, with its first meeting being held June 8-9, 1887, in Jacksonville.

Make plans now to register for the 2017 FPA Annual Convention, to be held July 13-16, 2017, at the beautiful JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. I look forward in seeing you there! n

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2016-17 FPA Board of Directors The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work diligently all year long on behalf of our members.

Tim Rogers............................................................................................................Board Chair Scott Tomerlin..............................................................................................FPA President Alexander Pytlarz.................................................................................... FPA Treasurer Suzy Wise ...................................................................................................President-Elect Carol Motycka............................................................................Speaker of the House David Mackarey............................................................Vice Speaker of the House Kathy Baldwin.......................................................................................... FSHP President Jennifer Chen........................................................................................ Region 1 Director Neil Barnett............................................................................................Region 2 Director Tom Cuomo.............................................................................................Region 3 Director Linda Lazuka.........................................................................................Region 4 Director Robert Parrado...................................................................................Region 5 Director Luther Laite IV.....................................................................................Region 6 Director Paul Delisser.................................................................... Region 7 Director (Interim) Humberto Martinez..........................................................................Region 8 Director Mitchell Fingerhut.............................................................................Region 9 Director

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Vice Chair....................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Treasurer...............................Don Bergemann, don.bergemann@verizon.net Secretary................................................................... Stuart Ulrich, stuarx@aol.com Member.............................. Rebecca Poston, Rebecca.Poston@flhealth.gov Member.................................................Patricia Nguebo, notablep@hotmail.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member............................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com Journal Reviewer....................... Dr. Melissa Ruble, mruble@health.usf.edu Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill, ahill2@health.usf.edu

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Executive Insight BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, B.PHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

When In a Battle, Use Your Best Resources

happen to come across an article that I wrote in the April 2005 issue of Florida Pharmacy Today raising issues with our state policymakers over their decision to hand over the Medicaid program to managed care. Back then, the desire was to find ways to reign in the costs related to a growing health care program jointly funded by state and federal governments. Well, here we are 12 years later, and the debate on the growing costs of health care continues. It has been suggested that while Medicaid costs have increased over the years, those increases are less than what the costs would be had we not transitioned to the managed care program. Perhaps that may be true, however, let us give some thought to what cost increases could be attributed to. Since my 2005 article, it is safe to presume that prescription drug prices have increased rather than decreased. This increase in prescription drug costs could be due to the increase in the cost of prescription drugs themselves as well as the higher costs related to new drugs that have come onto the market with no generic alternative. It is also safe to presume that the number of Medicaid-eligible patients have increased given the number of new consumers who call Florida home each year. Some of these thousands of new people coming to Florida are Medicaid-eligible patients. This also means that you have more Medicaid providers seeing these patients, which results in more pharmacy encounters. With increased costs, driven by higher patient volume and higher per-prescription drug pric-

es, it becomes necessary to balance the budget in one or both of two ways. Squeeze the reimbursement from current and new pharmacy providers, and/ or find ways to limit access. From the above it is clear to this writer that both solutions have been deployed in the Medicaid program

Folks, we are in a war dealing with the need to get our best assets on the health care battlefield. through tightly restricted Medicaidmanaged care networks and very aggressive maximum allowable cost (MAC) programs. MAC pricing efforts within the managed-care marketplace became so problematic that the FPA had to fight to get into Florida law a requirement that the managed-care industry had to update their pricing weekly. This year we are fighting to include enforcement authority for the Office of Insurance Regulation. We are also fighting to get into Florida law a provision to allow pharmacies to participate in the Medicaid program if they meet credentialing requirements, agree to the terms and conditions of Medicaid contracts and can demonstrate quality. While the Senate has been more open to allowing pharmacies to participate in open networks allowing for greater access by patients, the Florida House has been very

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uncommitted to these proposals citing claims by the managed-care organizations that such a change in Florida laws would greatly restrict their ability to get the best price from their pharmacy networks. Folks, we are in a war dealing with the need to get our best assets on the health care battlefield. Many of these pharmacy providers, who are now finding themselves rejected by managedcare networks, have proven quality care services expected of Medicaid. They can demonstrate good patient outcomes and can perform as well as, or in some cases better than, in-network providers. Why then are they just discarded as a non-essential provider when they have shown how their patients are adherent to their medications and that that their health is improving? I have never seen a war won with APRIL 2017 |

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just one division of our armed forces. Conflicts must be resolved using all branches of the armed services. In pharmacy, we need to make sure that patients have access to their provider of choice regardless of which pharmacy is within their community. If your pharmacy services are quality-based and you can show evidence that your services drive good outcomes, then that is the argument to make in the debate of restricted networks. That disproves the claim by managed care that restricted networks lower costs. After all, how can you improve quality if a patient in a restricted network fails to get their prescriptions filled, chooses not to take their medications or is not having their health closely monitored by their family pharmacist? What is being done about the closed network issue? By the time this article is published in Florida Pharmacy Today, the 2017 legislative session will be close to ending. While the Senate version of HB625 related to network restriction of pharmacy providers has been heard in several committees, the House version has not moved at press time. We are greatly encouraged by dialog with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The FPA met with AHCA administration over the past year and filed several comment letters regarding pharmacy issues. They have been quite responsive to our issues and have, in fact, placed several provisions in the managed care contracts that require the plans to roll back some of their network closure policies. During an April 13 Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing on his confirmation, AHCA Secretary Justin Senior stated that the agency was exploring ways to address the issues of ownership and favoritism in relationships between pharmacies and PBMs. The FPA will be watching for progress on this issue to see which direction the Agency plans to go. For now, as pharmacists, our message is that quality is the key ingredient to controlling health care costs. Prescription drugs that are not taken or taken improperly costs the Medicaid program more than simply limiting access to only in-network pharmacies and lowering reimbursement. This is where health care needs to go for the future. n

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2017 Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair: #LaunchFLForward By Angela S. Garcia, PharmD, MPH, CPh; Assistant Professor, University of South Florida and Jeanette E. Connelly, PharmD; Clinical Pharmacist, Health Systems Each year during the legislative session, pharmacists and student pharmacists travel to Tallahassee to participate in the Florida Pharmacistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Legislative Days and Health Angela S. Garcia, Jeanette E. Connelly, Fair. To no surprise, PharmD, MPH, CPh PharmD our team rallied together again this year to send a unified message to our legislators about health care priorities affecting the patients we serve and the way we practice across various care settings. Together, we embraced FPA President Scott Tomerlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slogan of Launch the Profession Forward by flooding social media with our newest hashtags: #LaunchFLRx, #FLRxAdvocacy, and #LaunchFLForward highlighting our activity with senators, representatives and legislative staff members to promote the profession. There were 300 student pharmacists and

FPA President Scott Tomerlin and EVP/CEO Michael Jackson were among many leaders guiding students through the annual event in Tallahassee.

90 pharmacists registered for the 2017 events, and after a few additional pharmacists and students joined us the day of the events, we ended up with over 400 advocates in Tallahassee during one of our favorite events of the year. On the evening prior to the start of the legislative visits (Monday, March 13), our team held our third annual Pizza & Policy Night event at Florida A&M University. During

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2016-2017 Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days & Health Fair Student Pharmacist Liaisons College of Pharmacy

Legislative Liaisons

Health Fair Liaisons

FAMU, Tallahassee

Jenny Luu

Billie Evans, Rachael Massey

LECOM, Bradenton

Mark Johnston

Tahina Celestin

NSU, West Palm Beach/ Ft. Lauderdale

Ronell Balcacer

Jessica Greenwood, Katie McCrink

Elizabeth Osmon

Paul Ghanem, Winston Johnson

UF, Gainesville/ St. Petersburg/ Orlando/ Jacksonville

Mario Padraza

Mario Padraza, Jessica Boh, Lea Gabner, James Alcorn Meredith Diamond, Chris Duphren Stephanie Fournier, Ashlan Kunz-Coyne

USF, Tampa

Michael Carulli

Kevin Moore, Corey Lewis

Larkin, Homestead

Arelys Del Pino

PBA, West Palm Beach

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this event, students from all of Florida’s colleges of pharmacy were invited to review and discuss the most current language and status of the pharmacy bills, as well as hear the prior focus for talking points. To assist with this process, students were given White Coat Booklets that contained brief language on the key pharmacy bills, as well as disease state information that is useful during the health fair screening process. This event fostered unity between the schools and served to increase the efficacy of our state associations’ efforts with respect to changes necessary for pharmacy to thrive as a profession and grow in patient care services. While the event itself takes place in just two days, a dedicated team of pharmacists and students plan and train for several months in preparation. Each of the Florida Colleges of Pharmacy had student pharmacists serving as legislative and health fair liaisons to facilitate communication and coordination of the trainings, legislative visits and health fair scheduling (see table). With these roles came enormous responsibilities for the students, but it provided incredible lessons in leadership and opportunities for promoting the profession. Growing over the past several years, we have divided the responsibilities among two divisions, one for advocacy and legislative visits and the other for health fair training and clinical oversight. The advocacy and legislation team was directed by pharmacists Christina Laird, PharmD, and Preston McDonald, BPharm. Weekly meetings were held via webinar and conference calls to ensure communication was consistent and timely with regard to the bills and scheduling of legislative visits to all available legislators. In addition, special events were coordinated to increase exposure for the student pharmacists of the history of the Capitol and processes for legislative activity. The health fair team was co-coordinated by Angela S. Garcia, PharmD, MPH, CPh, and Jeanette E. Connelly, PharmD. Student pharmacist liaisons were given credentialing and training documentation to manage their school teams. Each school was responsible for providing training on glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol point-of-care testing. Several pharmacists volunteered to support these trainings and traveled to six Colleges of Pharmacy to provide additional training on BMI, bone density and spirometry, as well as communicating expectations for educational stations 10

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such as smoking cessation, safe drug disposal and men’s and women’s health. YouTube videos were developed to support trainings, and students were prepared with enhanced continuity to further demonstrate our pivotal place in patient-centered care and clinical services in ambulatory and community pharmacy practice settings. This allowed for increased accountability and quality, and it increases student pharmacist competency and confidence. Along with our pharmacy organization lobbyists, Adams Street Advocates and the Lockwood Law Firm, with participation from FSHP general counsel Larry Gonzalez, our student pharmacists joined practicing pharmacists in legislative activities, including legislator visits, attending special sessions and attending a senate hearing during the Legislative Days events on Tuesday, March 14, and Wednesday, March 15. In total, there were 106 documented visits to legislators over the course of our event, with the primary focus of facilitating conversations and listening to their questions about patient care and pharmacy services. Breaking these visits down, our teams were able to meet with 71 representatives, covering 59 percent of all Florida representatives, and 35 senators, covering 88 percent of all Florida senators (see Figure 1). There was an overwhelming number of legislators who agreed with our prioritization of patient care, and agreed to support our pharmacy bills. While advocating for pharmacy bills, 222 student pharmacists took the lead under the supervision of 18 licensed pharmacists to demonstrate clinical services by providing pointof-care testing, screenings and education for participants of the Health Fair on Wednesday, March 15. In 30- to 60-minute

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non-clinical stations, recruiting and serving 130 participants. Prior to being screened, health fair participants were asked to Florida Pharmacists Health Fair provide consent and received our annual2017 Passport to Health Participant Services booklet. This booklet allowed for results from the point-ofcare screenings to be recorded in order for the participant to 24 their pharshare theirSafe numbers at future appointment with Drug Disposal macist and primary care provider. 11 Mens/Womens After registration was completed, participants were free to move from station to station for their screenings and edu18 Cessation cation. No Smoking individual participant health information was retained, but students were able to demonstrate the value of a 64 Spirometry 64 pharmacist in care and management, as well as showcase the 63 unique clinical skillset pharmacists have as members of the BMI 55 health care team for optimizing patient health outcomes. formed and 508 educational and counseling sessions per60 (see Figure 2). A total of 240 members, representing Bone Density There were 469 point-of-care testing and screenings performed 78 both the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Soci99 Cholesterol ety of Health-System Pharmacists, 100 participated in the Florida Pharmacists Health 79 Fair event representing six of our seven Blood Pressure Florida Colleges of82 Pharmacy, their faculty and pharmacists 90 from many areas across the state. Blood Sugar 90 During the health fair, we identified two patients with critical60 levels and were reach out to120 their primary health 0 20 40 80 able to100 care providers to assist with scheduling an appointment. Edcucation / Counseling (Total 508) Point-of-Care Screenings (Total 469) We also referred them to local clinics supported by clinical faculty from Florida A&M University for medication assistance and services. Those two catches from a community-based screening highlight the importance of pharmacists in addressing health literacy, improving access to care, serving on interprofessional care and treatment teams and providing chronic disease management. This is why we fight for APRIL 2017 |

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Cholesterol Blood Pressure Blood Sugar 0 20 40 Edcucation / Counseling (Total 508)

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bills that support and enhance pharmacy services. These situations happen every day to thousands of patients across the state of Florida. This is why we advocate for strong legislation that support progressive changes for pharmacy practice. Our student pharmacists had advocacy fever and were challenged to demonstrate their commitment to advocating for their profession. The FPA Public Affairs Council announced President Tomerlin’s Advocacy Challenge campaign, which would highlight their commitment to “launching” their professions forward. Each school was invited to produce videos over the two days of the legislative events and health fair. These videos were submitted to the Board of Directors to vet and approve for posting on the FPA YouTube channel for final voting during the 2017 FPA Annual Convention. This year, advocacy challenge videos were received from Nova Southeastern University, University of Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic, and the University of South Florida, each with a unique approach and creative flair. Please go to the FPA website (www.pharmview. com) and search for our YouTube link to vote for your favorite advocacy video. The winner will be announced during the Annual Convention in Orlando this July, during the Student Track programming. We would like to extend a very special thank you to all the pharmacists and students who served on the Legislative and Health Fair Teams. We graciously thank the donors who purchased ads in the Passport to Health that supported our costs for the supplies used during the health fair. We appreciate everyone who purchased the lapel pins designed by President Tomerlin, of which all proceeds supported the legislative days 12

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and health fair events - wear them proudly! Without the student pharmacists, this event would not have the magnitude of impact it does every year on the legislators; you have stepped up and demonstrated leadership and commitment to moving this profession closer to the reality we all want.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students

FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 127th ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION July 12-16, 2017 JW Marriott Grande Lakes ♦ Orlando, Florida Poster Session: Friday, July 14, 2017 ♦ 11:00AM-1:00PM The FPA Poster Presentations are open to PHARMACY STUDENTS ONLY. Complete and submit this COVERSHEET for each abstract submission. Submissions must be received no later than Friday, May 5, 2017. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date. Mail or E-mail this application along with the abstract submission to:

PLEASE TYPE

Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Continuing Education Florida Pharmacy Association 610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 tmerren@pharmview.com

Contact Information: Presenter's Name (MUST BE A STUDENT):________________________________________________________________

□Entry Level Pharm.D.

□ Post B.S. Pharm.D.

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No: _____________________E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________ College of Pharmacy: _____________________________________________________________________________ Abstract Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Poster Type:

□Clinical Research □Basic Science Research □Translational Research (Basic Science and Clinical Research)

Primary Author: __________________________________________________________________________________ (Students must be listed first to be considered for the Award. Presenter will be notified by mail of acceptance). Co-Author(s): _________________________________________________________ Student Awards:

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Posters will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes to be presented at Convention. (Only one prize is given for each winning poster)

ABSTRACT FORMAT The abstract form submitted should be the equivalent of one page. The abstract should include: Title (Include authors’ names and name of College of Pharmacy), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstracts will not be accepted if it is not in this format. Do not include figures or graphs.

Please direct all questions and concerns to: Tian Merren Owens ♦ (850) 222-2400 ext. 120 ♦ tmerren@pharmview.com DEADLINE DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 APRIL 2017

Get Into Politics...Or Get Out of Pharmacy By Will Chan, Pharm D. Candidate 2017

Health care providers are constantly striving for various methods of improving patient care. Pharmacists play a vital role in improving care and patient outcomes because a key component of patient care is proper medication use. Improper medication use adversely affects patient outcomes, costs and the entire health care system. The U.S. spends approximately $300 billion per year on medication issues alone. About 50 percent of patients prescribed medications for their chronic disease states are non-adherent to their regimens.1 With improper medication use, patients experience worsened side effects of their medications, chronic conditions are not controlled and hospital readmissions are higher. By including pharmacists in the patients’ healthcare team, not only do patients benefit from better outcomes, but the health care system also benefits with a better quality of health care, better access and reduced costs. The importance of pharmacists’ role in improving patient care has been emphasized more and more throughout the years as the profession has grown. With new technologies constantly emerging, the profession must adapt to these changes to provide the best possible health care. The role of pharmacists has already begun to grow, from the dispensing of medications to more clinical interventions. We strive to spend less time behind the counter and spend more time with direct patient care. Pharmacists in institutional settings work with physicians in collaborative practice agreements as part of multidisciplinary health care teams. Pharmacists are now involved in immunizations to prevent widespread disease in the community. As advocates have begun seeking provider status for patients to have improved access to pharmacists’ services, it is vital that pharmacists also advocate their role to payers and policymakers so they can recognize the impact of having pharmacists as health care providers. Changing Our Perception The current perception of a pharmacist is a person wearing a white coat behind a counter and dispensing medications. The scope of practice has dramatically changed over the last few years, but the perception has not followed suit.2 Often, the public does not see many of the changes in the scope of practice of a pharmacist. Pharmacists are increasingly becoming part of a team of health care providers, such as physicians and nurses, to collaborate and manage patients’ chronic disease states. Most states have policies in place for pharmacists to provide a variety of services by collaborative practice agreements with 14

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physicians. However, some patients are still unaware that a pharmacist can administer flu shots and other vaccinations. Very few patients are aware of pharmacists’ ability to provide medication therapy management to ensure optimization of their medication regimen, or to simply save money on their prescriptions every month. The value of the profession of pharmacy lies in the clinical services provided rather than the order-processing services provided. Research has shown that the clinical interventions provided by a pharmacist improve patient outcomes. By advocating to patients and policy makers, it is possible to change the perception of the profession as a whole. Pharmacists must advocate the importance of their role of clinical services that benefit patient care and outcomes. Change Is In The Air With the shift from the Democratic leadership to the Republican Party in the White House, new legislation within these next few years will be very influential on health care reform. Many changes are on the horizon, with one being the possibility of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law in 2010. Millions of people insured through the ACA may be affected, and access to prescription medications may fluctuate with the variability of rising costs and lack of coverage. Many of the services provided by pharmacists were also authorized under the Affordable Care Act, such as blood pressure and cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, immunizations for adults, obesity screening, tobacco screening, diet counseling for patients with increased risk for metabolic disease and aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease. With changes to the ACA, or complete repeal of the law, pharmacists may be heavily impacted by the scope of services they are authorized to provide. Now is the time, more than ever, to pay close attention to policy makers, and make an impact through leadership and pharmacy advocacy. Pharmacy advocacy is the active support or promotion of our skills and education as a member of the health care team. The pharmacy profession is constantly changing, and advocacy is the foundational movement for change that will benefit pharmacy as a profession. Legislation To Watch For Pharmacy advocates are pushing for an expansion in the role of pharmacists as health care providers. Here are some highlights of key legislation being brought up to the Senate and the House of Representatives this year, and how it can impact the practice of pharmacy. Visit the Florida Pharmacy Association’s website at www.pharmview.com to explore all of the pharmacy-related legislation that will be on the table in 2017.

SB 1180: EXPANDING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY

This bill is highly impactful for the profession of pharmacy, as it attempts to expand the practice of pharmacy in various outlets. First, it clarifies the relationship between a physician and a pharmacist enrolled in a collaborative practice setting. Currently, collaborative practice agreements are coordinated primarily in an institutional setting. This bill attempts to expand a physician and pharmacist collaborative practice outside of the institutional setting, granted certain certifications are met. It removes the limitation currently set in place on the ordering of laboratory or clinical testing within context of a patient’s care. A consultant pharmacist may administer medications, initiate, modify or discontinue medications when authorized by a medical supervisor based on the testing. A specific example of how this may impact the profession is the pharmacists’ ability to treat influenza. If passed, pharmacists will be able to coordinate flu testing for patients that complain of flu symptoms. If the results of the tests reveal a positive diagnosis of the flu, pharmacists may then engage in the treatment of influenza by prescribing the patient a medication such as oseltamivir under supervision of a medical supervisor.3

SB 182/HB 95: CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM NONMEDICAL CHANGES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARIES

Currently, patients enrolled in health insurance policies are subject to changes in the policies prescription drug formulary

during a policy year. You may have heard of patients complaining about how their insurance no longer covers a certain medication that they regularly take. These bills attempt to limit these changes to prescription drug coverage during the policy year. There are a few exceptions that allow for a change in the formulary, but for the most part, these bills will protect patients from having to pay more out of pocket for their medications than what they originally signed up for. Not only do these limitations benefit patients, but the pharmacy as well. Disruption in service due to challenges of formulary changes midyear should become less of an issue.4 SB 530/HB 877: PRIOR AUTHORIZATION STRUCTURE

Other disruption in service to patients in the pharmacy occurs quite often due to prior authorizations. This bill brings structure to the prior authorization process by creating a set of standards for insurance companies. This will help improve the prior authorization process for patients, independent of their insurance provider.5 SB 800: MEDICATION SYNCHRONIZATION

Most pharmacies continue to push for medication synchronization. Syncing a patient’s medications so that they can all be picked up at the same time helps tremendously in medication adherence. Pharmacists often run into issues with insurance policies with denials of the coverage for partial supplies to sync with their other medications. This bill prohibits, under certain circumstances, the denial of coverage for partial

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fills of medications dispensed by network pharmacies. Policies will be set in place to allow for network pharmacies to override denial codes and apply a prorated cost-sharing rate to assist in synchronization of medications.6 Our Voices Are Heard Legislation is being passed throughout the year that may impact pharmacists. These bills are created not only with the patient’s best interests in mind, but they also benefit the pharmacist. The bills benefit the profession by allowing for a smoother patient care process. They also benefit the profession by allowing pharmacists to practice to their best capabilities. Being part of this change is necessary to drive the profession forward. There are aspects of the profession that are not perfect, and that is why it is important to voice your concerns. Problems cannot be fixed if they are not addressed. As technology advances, aspects of the profession continue to change. Legislation is required to keep the profession up to date and help pharmacists provide the best possible health care. It’s crucial to not only stay informed about new legislation that changes the profession, but to be active in promoting these changes. “The history of health care has been shaped by visionaries who saw how pharmacists could solve existing or future problems. These leaders long believed that pharmacy had the potential for an expanded scope of practice, and pharmacists today are helping patients in ways their predecessors could only dream about.”7 – John Michael O’Brien, Pharm.D., MPH. Who Me? I’m No Leader The concept of leadership can be ambiguous, and may differ in various circumstances. Not everyone feels that they can be a leader. Many people have a misconception that leaders must hold a position of power, such as being the president of an organization, but this is simply not true. Leaders are those who motivate and inspire others to engage in a shared vision. “All of us can be leaders whenever we choose to take a stand and act to influence others. We must realize that we should never be limited by our formal titles.”7 – David A. Holdford, BSPharm., M.S., PhD The truth is that leadership can come from many different levels. It’s important to note that leadership occurs daily when practicing the profession of pharmacy. Leadership occurs when building rapport with patients and building long-lasting relationships with those around you. Leadership occurs when participating in professional organizations. Leadership occurs when participating in health-related workshops. Leadership occurs when guiding your team in the pharmacy toward a common goal of patient safety. Leadership occurs on a day-to-day basis.

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Come Full Circle “Examining the history of pharmacy in the United States, we find that pharmacists for many decades provided accessible primary care right on the main square of most towns and cities…The maturation of the medical profession into a powerful political force in society, as well as some twists of state and federal regulations in the mid-1900s, moved pharmacy into an era of subservience…Leaders in the profession were driven to action by anxiety that pharmacy would not remain a vital player in health care if our future was simply about processing orders for drug products.”7 – Lucinda L. Maine Ph.D., R.Ph. Pharmacy originated as a profession that was directly involved with patient care. Pharmacists were, and still are the most readily available health care providers. The advancements in medicine and technology drove the role of a pharmacist away from direct patient care and more into medication order processing. The value of pharmacists in medication order processing is beginning to decline, as automated processes and technicians are able to complete the mechanical tasks currently provided by pharmacists. Becoming irrelevant as a profession in health care is a possibility if steps are not taken to broaden our role as pharmacists. With automated dispensing and verification processes being put in place, where does this leave a pharmacist in the future of health care? The prospect of machines taking over the role of dispensing is not too farfetched of an idea in the near future. It’s vital that the profession finds its way back to its origins of direct patient care in order to remain relevant. Pharmacy advocates are the leaders of the profession who are taking these steps to return to direct patient care rather than processing drug orders. “With current attention to problems of health care quality, particularly medication safety and effectiveness, we are at the tipping point for acceptance that the pharmacy profession has two critical functions. As has been true for centuries, we remain responsible for designing and overseeing safe, accurate and efficient drug distribution systems. Much of the processing of prescriptions today can and should be done by automation and technicians. Leadership and innovation are increasing the opportunities for pharmacists to serve their second key function, as specialists who work with patients and prescribers to design implement and monitor medication regimens.”7 – Lucinda L. Maine Ph.D., R.Ph. Pharmacists are known as medication experts. Our role in health care is to better patient outcomes through our knowledge and clinical interventions. As medications become more powerful, the need for pharmacist intervention to ensure proper medication use is apparent. Legislation is beginning to shift the role of a pharmacist away from the mechanical du-

ties we have served in the last century to more clinical roles with the goal of direct patient care. The future of pharmacy continues to trend this way, and it’s not a bad idea to get behind the legislation that is supporting this cause. Start Now The act of advocacy can occur almost anywhere, whether it is behind the counter or while you’re out and about. Many people don’t know the technicalities of the role of a pharmacist. When asked about what we do as pharmacists, explain to them the various clinical interventions we participate in. Everyone has their fair share of stories of how they have made an impact as a pharmacist. Show patients what we are capable of instead of hiding behind the counter. Understand the importance of how politics may play a role in the profession that we practice. It’s never too late to get involved. The decisions made by legislators can change the entire role of the profession. It’s important to not only stay informed about these changes, but to remain active in the development of these changes. Advocating for the need for change is crucial to keep our profession alive. Stay informed of changes in Florida by following the Florida Pharmacy Association (pharmview.com) to monitor the various bills being introduced in the 2017 year. The FPA also posts breaking news and other articles related to pharmacists. There are various ways to get involved, whether to our legislators or to our patients. Pharmacists can reach out to communities by joining state or national pharmacy associations. It’s also valuable to build a relationship with your elected officials. Issues of importance to pharmacy can be brought up to the legislators through calling, writing or meeting in person. Establishing a relationship with your elected officials allow for you to be a resource to consult with when issues relating to pharmacy are brought up. “Leadership requires two things: a vision of the world that does not yet exist and the ability to communicate it.”8 – Simon Sinek The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has developed strategies for colleges of pharmacy to produce leaders and advocates for our profession. I want to challenge each and every one of us to step up our advocacy efforts. Make your voice heard by those you work with, by extending the knowledge about the direction this profession is headed. It’s important to extend these efforts onto the new generation of pharmacists graduating each year. Acting as role models for the new pharmacists, express the need for change in this profession. Mentors are needed to provide insight about the challenges faced as pharmacists, and possible methods to resolve these issues. The earlier pharmacy students become involved, the higher the chance they will make an impact on the pharmacy profession. Communicate with your peers, your patients and your officials. Together, we can bring pharmacy back to what it was originally—a practice of direct patient care.

References

1. APhA: Pharmacists Provide Care. (n.d.). Retrieved March 12, 2017, from http://pharmacistsprovidecare.com 2. Boechler, L., Despins, R., Holmes, J., Northey, J., Sinclair, C., Walliser, M., & Perepelkin, J. (2015). Advocacy in pharmacy: Changing “what is” into “what should be”. College of Pharmacy & Nutrition, 148(3), 138-141. doi:10.1177/1715163515577693 3. State of Florida: State Senate Bill 1180, 2017 (An Act Relating to Pharmacists). Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez. https://www. flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/01180. Accessed March 16, 2017. 4. State of Florida: State Senate Bill 182, 2017 (Consumer Protection from Nonmedical Changes to Prescription Drug Formularies). Committees on Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; and Senator Debbie Mayfield. https://www. flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/00182. Accessed March 16, 2017. 5. State of Florida: State Senate Bill 530, 2017 (Health Insurance). Senator W. Greg Steube. https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/ Bill/2017/00530. Accessed March 16, 2017. 6. State of Florida: State Senate Bill 182, 2017 (Consumer Protection from Nonmedical Changes to Prescription Drug Formularies). Committees on Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; and Senator Debbie Mayfield. https://www. flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/00182. Accessed March 16, 2017. 7. Boyle, C. J., Beardsley, R. S., & Holdford, D. A. (2007). Leadership and advocacy for pharmacy. Washington, D.C.: American Pharmaceutical Association 8. Sinek, S. (2011). Start with why: How great leaders inspire

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ACCOMMODATIONS Room Rates: $159 and up based on single/double occupancy. The room reservation deadline is Friday, June 23, 2017 or when room block is full. Thereafter, reservations may be taken on a space available or rate available basis. Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The check-in time is 4:00pm and the checkout time is 11:00 am. Room reservations can be made by calling (800) 266-9432 or online at FPA’s website. Guest self parking is $9 per car per day. Valet parking is $25 per day/night.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Pharmacist, entrepreneur and diabetes educator, DeAnn Mullins is devoted to keeping people well — As the owner of Mullins Pharmacy and WeCare Wellness, she inspires, educates and fights for patient rights, by empowering real people to care for themselves. DeAnn’s award-winning WeCare Diabetes Education Program has helped thousands of people gain the skills to balance their blood sugar levels — and lead longer, healthier, more joyful lives. She has published numerous articles on diabetes and was a regular diabetes care columnist for Retail Pharmacy Management magazine. Her column reached every retail pharmacy in the United States and then some—totaling more than 60,000 pharmacies—and had an estimated 120,000 readers. DeAnn received her formal training from Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy — but her role as a caregiver and wellness crusader began long before that, when her brother was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, at age 9. As the current President of the National Community Pharmacists Association and Board of Directors member, she is deeply committed to the continued growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy. DeAnn is a former member of the Florida Board of Pharmacy and is currently serving on advisory boards and committees for Cardinal Health, Samford University, Prescribe Wellness and the NCPA Innovation Center. DeAnn has been recognized for her professional and patient care efforts with awards including the Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award; Samford University Professional Service Award; Eli Lilly Award for Ethics, Scholarship and Leadership; ASHP Leadership Award; and the FPA Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award. Married for 29 years to husband Ken and Mom to Stevie-Marie (20) and Gracie (17), DeAnn considers her girls to be her best contribution thus far towards making the world a better place. Learn more about her story at mullinspharmacy.com

General Education Track THURSDAy - SUNDAy The general education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide

variety of important topics pertaining to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific required Florida Board Approved courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and the Validation of Controlled Substances. There will also be an Innovative Pharmacy Practice Panel of pharmacists with various backgrounds who will share unique things occurring in their pharmacy.

CONSULTANT Education Track FRIDAyThe- general SATURDAy The consultant education track will provide pharmacists with the most current information available on various topics education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining that pharmacists encounter in the profession of pharmacy. The consultant track will focus on Geriatric Pharmacy and Infectious Disease. to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific required courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors and HIV/AIDS. The specific topics being offered include STOPP Criteria/BEERS, Pain in the Elderly, Alzheimers, Deprescribing, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Antimicrobials, There will also be a Specialty Drug Update course which focuses on key trends in specialty pharmaceuticals for various health and Antibiotic Stewardship. There are 12 hours available for consultant pharmacists. conditions. 20

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technician focused continuing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of continuing education on a variety of topics, including the required courses for Florida registration and PTCB renewal: Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and Law. The student track consists of several hours of fun and exciting continuing education, such as The Career Forum, the NASPA/NMA Game Show and Responsibilities of a Pharmacist upon graduation. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Patient Counseling Competition and showcase their Poster Presentations.

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FPPC RECEPTION: Attend this reception to support your Political Action Committee. STUDENT EVENTS: Participate in the Adopt-A-Student Mentor Social and Volleyball Tournament. Students will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists, attending student focused continuing education programs and learning first hand about the FPA and how involvement can improve their chosen profession. Call the FPA office and offer to mentor or sponsor a student.

ExHIBITS: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Browse submissions from pharmacy students. Contact the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation.

RECEPTIONS: Enjoy catching up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foundation host its reception. Also, participate in Karaoke Night!

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