Healthcare Supply Chain Association

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) is a broad-based trade association that represents 14 group purchasing organizations, including for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, purchasing groups, associations, multi-hospital systems and healthcare provider alliances.

The mission of the Healthcare Supply Chain Association focuses on five key areas:

• Advocacy:

We work collaboratively with all legislative and regulatory authorities to ensure fair and efficient procurement practices in an open and competitive market within the health industry.

• Education:

We provide educational opportunities designed to improve efficiencies in the purchase, sale and utilization of all goods and services within the health industry.

• Ethics:

We uphold the ethical conduct of business practices within the industry and the standards adopted by the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative that are intended to strengthen the integrity of the health care supply chain.

• Information:

We enhance the awareness of our members' efforts to support the delivery of high-quality, cost effective health care.

• Liaison:

We promote meaningful dialogue between health industry organizations engaged in group purchasing and other industry entities on issues of mutual interest.

HSCA’s Vision: Preparing for the Future
As one of the nation's leading health care trade associations, HSCA strives to have a long-term, positive impact. All of our efforts are focused on realizing our vision for tomorrow. We envision a world in which:

• An open forum exists for the exchange and promotion of best practices in the non-labor cost side of health care and for the exploration of complex issues in health care cost control.
• Cost-efficient, high-quality health care is more widely available.
• Innovative approaches flourish, and standards of practice and excellence are maintained, in the health care products market.
• Free market dynamics for health care products are maintained.
• Beneficial and legally allowable cooperation is not disrupted by the proprietary interests of industry competitors.

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American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

The vision of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is optimal medication management and improved health outcomes for all older persons.

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists empowers pharmacists to enhance quality of care for all older persons through the appropriate use of medication and the promotion of healthy aging.

Core Strengths

• Knowledge and skills in geriatric pharmacotherapy and the unique medication-related needs of seniors and long-term care residents
• Expertise in long-term care settings for the frail at-risk elderly
• Patient-centered advocate for seniors at-risk for medication-related problems

In their role as medication therapy experts, consultant and senior care pharmacists:

• Hold their patients' interest above all others
• Take responsibility for their patients’ medication-related needs
• Ensure that their patients’ medications are the most appropriate, the most effective, the safest possible, and are used correctly; and
• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems that may interfere with the goals of therapy.

ASCP's 7,000+ members manage and improve drug therapy and improve the quality of life of geriatric patients and other individuals residing in a variety of environments, including nursing facilities, subacute care and assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice programs, and home and community-based care. In addition, 4,500+ pharmacy student members of ASCP demonstrate their identification with and support of ASCP's mission and vision to serve seniors wherever they reside.

3rd Annual Compounding Pharmacy Compliance

Strategies to Unravel Regulatory Complexities, Strengthen Quality Programs and Ensure Inspection Readiness

The cornerstone event for compounding pharmacies, IVT’s Compounding Pharmacy Compliance returns to Arlington, VA June 18-19. With three concurrent tracks serving the unique needs of 503A, 503B and hospital/health system compounding facilities, the 2020 program features exclusive FDA insights as well as case studies, panel discussions and comprehensive breakouts. Join top stakeholders and hear critical updates from FDA and State Board leaders, discuss best practices for quality management and explore strategies to ensure inspection readiness in this ever-evolving, increasingly complex landscape.

A Must-Attend to Discuss Critical Topics Transforming the Compounding Landscape:

• Deep Dive into FDA’s Priorities for Drug Compounding
• Assess the Scope of Compounding Oversight from Pharmacy State Boards
• Prepare for Regulatory Inspections and Respond to 483s
• Establish Effective Supplier Qualification and Auditing Procedures
• Simplify Compliance with USP <800> Standards
• Discover Practical Strategies for cGMP Compliance
• Develop Quality-Driven Training Programs
• Ensure a Sanitary Environment for Compounding Cleanrooms
• Assess the Evolving State of Veterinary Compounding

For details or help registering you or your team, contact John Kuchinski at (339) 298-2112 or john.kuchinski@informa.com.

Compounding Pharmacy Compliance
The Westin Arlington Gateway
801 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203

Future Events
Compounding Pharmacy Compliance West
September 16-17, 2020
San Diego, CA

The Virtual Pharmacy Trade Show

The Virtual Pharmacy Trade Show is pharmacy's one-stop destination to research and connect with leading providers of products and services throughout every segment of pharmacy. Due to our accessibility, relevance, and focus, more than 50,000 annual visitors depend on the Virtual Pharmacy Trade Show to conduct preliminary and advanced research on industry leaders.

Proud of Our Past - Shaping the Future

In May 1879, 18 pharmacists met in the backroom of a Dallas drug store and formed the Texas State Pharmaceutical Association. Their goal was simple: to improve the quality of drugs and pharmaceutical services in Texas. We’ve been the state’s leading advocate for pharmacy ever since.

Today, TPA serves almost 4,000 members practicing in all areas of pharmacy, including community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, education, manufacturing and distribution. We are the strongest voice speaking for all Texas pharmacy professionals and national leaders in lobbying, continuing education and practice innovation. As Rxperts, we are transforming the patient-pharmacist relationship and empowering today’s pharmacists to be effective health-care advisors.

Serving and Growing Membership
We will be the preeminent association serving Texas pharmacists, technicians and students:

• Education & Resources
• Member Conections & Social Networks
• Publications, Web site & Member Communications
• Effective Member Recruitment & Retention
• An Entrepreneurial Approach to Providing Products & Services

Influencing Public Policy & Advocacy
We will be the pre-eminent Texas association in protecting the pharmacy profession and benefiting patient outcomes:

• A Strong & Effective Advocacy/Lobbying Team
• A Strong Political Action Committee – PharmPAC – to support the legislative friends of pharmacy
• Uniting the Profession & Building Effective Coalitionsn Leaders
• Professional Staffing & Staff Development

Advancing Pharmacy Through Public Awareness
We will strengthen public awareness of pharmacy’s value to advance the patient outcomes and the profession:

• Advancing the Rxperts Brand and Designation
• Patient-Focused Consumer Initiatives that Improve Patient Outcomes & Advance Smart, Healthy Living

Maintaining a Model Association
We will be a nationally recognized association respected for its resources, leadership and professional workforce:

• Financial Strength Supported by Revenue Diversification, Dedicated Reserves & Fund-raising campaigns
• A Strong Texas Pharmacy Foundation
• A Governance Structure that is Efficient & Strategically Focused
• Development of Current & Future Association Leaders
• Professional Staffing & Staff Development

What's an Rxpert

Rxperts - TPA’s patient-focused pharmacy professionals - have a vital message that will help patients improve their health and better manage their own care. This message has the power to transform the patient-pharmacist relationship, empower pharmacy professionals to improve adherence and outcomes, and transform the public image of pharmacy.

The Rxperts of Texas Pharmacy Association are redefining the role of pharmacy in Texas.
Our patient-centered Smart, Healthy Living initiatives are changing public perceptions
and attracting a new generation of pharmacists eager to meet the challenges head-on.

An Rxpert is not just a medication expert. An Rxpert is a health-care practitioner who is empowered and committed to improve patient wellness. An Rxpert:

• Is committed to innovative, patient-focused care;
• Values MTM as critical to improving patient outcomes;
• Views focused CE as central to professional expertise and growth; and
• Knows that constant advocacy is critical to the advancement of pharmacy.

We are uniting Texas pharmacy to engage patients and improve outcomes while advancing pharmacists as full partners in health care.

Federation of American Hospitals

FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition

The annual Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition is widely regarded as one of the health industry’s finest health policy events.

The FAH Conference features addresses by leaders in government, the business community and the media, as well as participation by those who manage on a day-to-day basis the government programs that are critical to the industry.

The nationally acclaimed FAH Business Exposition brings together representatives from the Provider and Supplier communities, affording them the opportunity to interact and conduct business while participating in continuing education programs.

ATTENDEES: Senior executives from multi-hospital system management companies and hospitals; representatives from health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and integrated delivery network organizations (IDNs); and, health care suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.

BENEFITS FOR SUPPLIERS:This event affords numerous opportunities to meet directly with representatives from GPOs and IDNs all in one location -- a "one-stop shopping" for your business requirements. In these challenging economic times many companies are utilizing the FAH Business Exposition as their first quarter, and in some cases their second quarter, travel budget. As an added value, the buyer group is the exhibitor, consequently, there are no booth or product shipping costs on the part of supplier companies.

The 2020 FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition will be held March 1 -3, 2020 in Washington, DC.

For further details regarding the FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition, please call 202-624-1500.

National Pharmacy Purchasing Association NPPA

First Association for Pharmacy Buyers is Founded!

In January 2010, the first association specific to Pharmacy Buyers, the National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA), was founded by Summerdale Enterprises, Inc., the publisher of Pharmacy Purchasing Outlook and conductor of Annual Pharmacy Purchasing Networking Conferences (from hereon to be known as the NPPA Conference).

NPPA was created for Pharmacy Buyers in response to the need of such an organization expressed by the subscribership of Pharmacy Purchasing Outlook, and the attendees at their Annual Conferences.

The mission of NPPA is to:

• Promote the Profession of Pharmacy Purchasing.
• Provide Specific and Enhanced Educational Opportunities for the Pharmacy Buyer.
• Provide a Unified Voice for the Professional Pharmacy Buyer.
• Affirm Pharmacy Purchasing as a unique and important specialty within the Pharmacy Profession
• Affirm that Pharmacy Purchasing is an important aspect of Total Patient Care.

Members of the Association will consist of Institutional Pharmacy Buyers, regardless of their local job title, and those who support the goals of the Association.

NPPA Conference - August 19-22, 2013

Save the Date for EduCon 2020!

For 2020, the biggest pharmacy compounding education event of the year is heading to Denver. Co-located with the National Home Infusion Association's Annual Conference at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Resort, EduCon 2020 promises to bigger and better than ever:

• 1300+ attendees for the combined APC and NHIA conferences.
• Combined Expo featuring more than 150 compounding product and service vendors.
• Combined networking events, symposia, and education opportunities.
• Updates on the latest in pharmacy compounding law and regulation – and how it will affect you.
• More than 10 hours of compounding-specific continuing education on a range of hot topics to keep you in-the-know and completely compliant.

EduCon2020
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80019

Future Events
APC Compounders of Capitol Hill
September 9 - 10, 2020
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC

California Society of Health-System Pharmacists CSHP

"The Leader in Wellness, Patient Safety and the Optimal Use of Medications"

Founded in 1962, CSHP is a professional society representing thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists and associates to promote wellness, patient safety and the optimal use of medications.

The specific purposes and objectives of this corporation are to promote rational, patient-oriented medication therapy across the continuum of care; to foster the optimal and responsible use of medication-related technologies; to promote pharmacists, and technicians as integral members of the healthcare team in order to allow full utilization of their clinical skills and knowledge of the medication use process in each healthcare setting; to serve as a primary advocate for advancing professional practice, optimizing patient outcomes, and improving the quality of patient care; to promote pharmaceutical services that use sound pharmacoeconomic principles; to advocate the pharmacist's and technician's value to patients by ensuring that appropriate clinical services and the medication use process are applied to their benefit; to promote public health by fostering the optimal and responsible use of medications, including education for proper use and/or controlled use of medications; and to promote competency in the profession by offering state of the art education and training programs.

CSHP members practice in a variety of organized health care settings including, but not limited to hospitals, integrated healthcare systems, and clinics, home health care and ambulatory settings.

Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)

The mission of California Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Continuing Pharmacy Education program is to provide innovative educational activities that will advance the practice of pharmacy and optimize patient care.

California Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE standards were designed to facilitate the continuum of learning and emphasize the foundation needed for development of the learner as a lifelong learner.

CSHP's responsibilities to learners:

• Advocate for lifelong learning of pharmacists and technicians
• Emphasize systematic, self-directed learning
• Identify and meet the educational needs of pharmacists and technicians
• Assure that faculty take an active role in delivering content so pharmacists and technicians are actively engaged in their learning
• Assess participant learning from a CPE activity
• Evaluate the impact of CPE activities in pharmacy practice

Seminar 2012: October 18 -21, Paris Las Vegas Hotel

Welcome to the 37th annual meeting of the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists, “Jackpot, Pharmacy!”. CSHP is proud to offer the largest state-run seminar for health-system pharmacists in the United States! The goal of Seminar is to provide our attendees, ranging from pharmacy students to directors, with a venue for networking with colleagues, updating their knowledge, enhancing their skills and learning about the latest products and technologies offered by industry. The multitudes of continuing pharmacy education courses provided at Seminar are developed to maintain and enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of all attendees. From presentations to receptions, Seminar has found the perfect balance of content and networking for professional growth and inspiration of health-system pharmacists and technicians as well as other pharmaceutical related professionals. Seminar is designed by health-system pharmacy professionals from California for health-system pharmacy professionals. This ensures greater insight into the unique needs of our members and an opportunity for a meaningful, worthwhile experience tailored to your personal and professional requirements. Seminar 2012 is a fantastic opportunity to fulfill your personal commitment to professional experience and life-long learning.