May 19 - 21, 2008
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
"Every Community Pharmacist has a new business partner with his own ideas about pharmacy. His name is Uncle Sam. We must ratchet up our political involvement to protect our businesses and our patients."
...Bruce Roberts, RPh, NCPA Executive Vice President and CEO
Community Pharmacy is facing one of the most tumultuous times in history. Cuts to our Medicaid reimbursements threaten your ability to serve your patients. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) continue with their abusive practices in the Medicare program, forcing take-it-or-leave-it contracts on pharmacies while reaping huge profits.
The Legislative Conference is your opportunity to gain insight into how Uncle Sam will impact your business in years to come. You'll learn from political analysts, industry experts and fellow pharmacists on how to effectively engage in the political process to help build the "community pharmacy majority" necessary for legislative success.
Congress needs to understand the crucial healthcare role you play in helping to contain costs while ensuring quality care. This is your opportunity to help educate your Senators and Representative and let them know firsthand what is happening to your patients and your pharmacy—a job that only you can do.
This is Your Opportunity to Personally Make Your Views Known on Capitol Hill.
Key members of the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as government officials and political insiders, will be on hand to share their views on targeted community pharmacy issues with NCPA Legislative Conference participants.
This is your opportunity to be an insider—to discuss community pharmacy issues on Capitol Hill with the people that can make things happen.
NCPA chapter students are strongly encouraged to attend this important legislative conference. This session will enhance your understanding of the political process and the many legislative issues that will have a dramatic impact on the way you deliver health care in the coming years. Registration is free for NCPA Student Members.
Topics you will not want to miss include:
- PBM Update: State laws and how they impact your business
This three-day event is educational, entertaining and hands-on. Considering the challenges facing Community Pharmacy today, this is an event that you simply cannot miss.
Register for the Legislative Conference today!
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