The Importance of Patient Advocacy

Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.

How Many People Might Lose Medicaid When States Unwind Continuous Enrollment?

More than 34 million people in the United States were living in food insecure households in 2021, a decline from 38 million in 2020. The combination of the expanded child tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and private donations all contributed to reducing food insecurity during the pandemic. Still there is much more work to be done, with food costs spiking 11.4%, the largest annual increase since 1979, inflation factors could easily cause food insecurity to grow.

The pharmacy industry sees at least five changes

Medication non-adherence has led to at least 100,000 preventable deaths each year and $100 billion annually in preventable healthcare costs in the United States

NABP Associate Executive Director Josh Bolin on DSCSA compliance prior to FDA moving compliance deadline.

There are multiple factors that will impact an individual patient’s choice on how to go about getting their prescription medication. It can be overwhelming to navigate this complex issue.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! – Letters of Intent due 9/15/23

Healthy People 2030 Leveraging Healthy People to Advance Health Equity Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. “Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.”

A Fireside Chat with AAM Chair, Christine Baeder and Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Cost Plus founder

The five most recent states to expand the scope of reimbursement for pharmacists are Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming

Three Healthcare Organizations Join Forces to Save Lives