Why Should You Join MPA?
As a pharmacist,
you are important in the health care equation.
But will pharmacists always be important
in that equation? Will the health care evolution reduce pharmacists'
role? Not as long as patients and health care professions find value
in the pharmacy profession ... value that improves quality of life
and wellness.
What gives value to
your profession?
- Is it the PBM that offers a plan
that pays AWP-17 plus $1.50?
- Or is it the Missouri Pharmacy
Association which is working to enhance the pharmacy profession,
improve patient care and promote public health by showcasing the
value of pharmacist care.
- Is it the health insurance company
that wants to send prescriptions to a mail-order pharmacy
to be filled?
- Or is it the Missouri Pharmacy
Association that year after year represents pharmacy's interests - your
professional interests - in the halls of the state capitol, explaining
to legislators why it is important for patients to have a personal
and professional relationship with their pharmacist?
When MPA talks, do
legislators and state health leaders listen?
Yes, because MPA represents
many pharmacists.
It is you and the number of other
pharmacists MPA represents that gives MPA its political power. Pharmacists
become a political force when they come together in numbers through MPA. Putting it simply – numbers count.
The more Missouri pharmacists MPA represents, the more likely it is that health care decision-makers
will listen to and consider pharmacy's viewpoint. And these decision-makers
listen – especially when pharmacists, like you, talk to them about the
issues. MPA will keep you informed about professional situations
so that you may share pharmacy's perspective with decision-makers and
other health care professionals.
That's
why it is essential to MPA and to the pharmacy profession that
YOU become
a member. We need to be able to count on you!
Member Benefits and Services
Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy
- MPA supports legislation that increases your opportunities as a health care professional. Just as critical, MPA works against legislation that would over-regulate your profession and cause you undue work and record keeping. The Missouri Pharmacy Association has an experienced lobbyist who works for legislation that is in pharmacy’s best interest.
- The Missouri Pharmacy Association represents the profession of pharmacy before the Missouri General Assembly and the Missouri Board of Pharmacy and with various state departments. The Association monitors developments that affect your practice.
- Annual Pharmacy Legislative Day sponsored by MPA offers an opportunity for pharmacists to personally meet with state representatives and senators on issues affecting pharmacy.
Publications/Communications
- Missouri Pharmacist– MPA’s magazine provides in-depth coverage of Missouri pharmacy issues and home-study continuing education articles. Published quarterly, Missouri Pharmacist is mailed and also is available to members online.
- Missouri Pharmacy Newsline– This easy-to-scan monthly publication highlights some of the key issues MPA is addressing on behalf of our members.
- E-News– MPA e-mails this newsletter each Friday. It contains the latest state and national pharmacy information to keep members better informed.
- E-Alerts – MPA keeps members up-to-date on breaking legislative and regulatory news through periodic e-mail alerts.
Educational and Networking Opportunities
- MPA’s magazine, Missouri Pharmacist,contains home-study articles and questionnaires for
CE credit. MPA also offers a number of online CE courses.
- MPA holds several meetings and conventionsannually where pharmacists share ideas with other pharmacists, attend CE programs presented by nationally known speakers and participate in informative sessions on issues concerning the practice of pharmacy.
Additional Member Services
- www.morx.com– MPA’s Web site contains information of interest to Missouri pharmacists.
- Manuals– MPA offers several manuals and other publications for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Special member rates are available.
- A knowledgeable and dedicated staff– MPA’s staff is available to assist members and answer questions relating to pharmacy. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll find it for you!
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