March 2022 News & Views: New AMCP CEO Blog: Get Inspired at AMCP 2022 in Chicago; Pharmacoequity: A New Opportunity for ManagedCare Pharmacy; Mark Your Calendar for the AMCP Health DisparitiesSummit on June 9; Explore Education Opportunities at AMCP 2022.
On April 27, AMCP joined a broad coalition of health care stakeholders in urging Congressional leaders to protect American's access to COVID-19 testing, treatments, and vaccines, regardless of insurance status - by replenishing the COVID-19 Uninsured Relief Fund.
On March 25, AMCP joined a diverse coalition of pharmacy stakeholders in expressing support for the Equitable Community Access for Pharmacists Services Act. This bill would permanently authorize pharmacists' ability to provide health care services during public health emergencies.
On April 19, AMCP joined a pharmacy stakeholder letter addressed to the Biden administration's COVID-19 czar, Dr. Ashish Jha. The letter urged the Biden administration to allow qualified pharmacists to prescribe oral antivirals to treat COVID-19 and maintain PREP Act services provided by pharmacists.
AMCP Foundation announces Best Poster recipients during AMCP 2022. This semiannual competition culminates twice per year at AMCP national meetings, with awards for new practitioners presented in three categories.
During AMCP Foundation's 2022 National P&T Competition, the University of Michigan received the first place prize. The competition convened student pharmacists from around the country to develop a formulary drug monograph, considering evidence gaps; value; health equity; and utilization management tools.