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1 month ago | 
amcp.org | Susan A. Cantrell
Each year, AMCP Legislative Days remind us of the power of collective action in shaping health care policy. That power was on full display as 56 of our dedicated members headed to Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation that will transform patient access to high-value, pharmacist-supported care. This year, we shattered previous records—not only in participation but in impact. We held 98 meetings with congressional offices, eight of them at the member level.
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2 months ago | 
ajmc.com | Pearl Steinzor |Susan A. Cantrell |Adam Colborn |Neha Kashalikar |Sam Peasah
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) conference is highly valued for fostering a sense of community and strategic thinking among managed care pharmacy professionals.
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2 months ago | 
ajmc.com | Pearl Steinzor |Susan A. Cantrell
Artificial intelligence (AI) in managed care pharmacy, real-world evidence (RWE) studies on payer and provider disconnect, and 340B and legislative updates will be key topics presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting, says Susan Cantrell, CEO of AMCP. This interview was lightly edited; captions were auto-generated. TranscriptCan you highlight some of the key sessions that will be taking place at AMCP?
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Sheila Arquette |John O’Brien |Susan A. Cantrell
By David PintoThe Economist, that news-oriented, internationally flavored, reasonably neutral, highly regarded weekly print publication, recently explored, in print, the newest, or not so new, emerging retail format in the United Kingdom: the corner store.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | John O’Brien |Susan A. Cantrell |Thorvardur de Shong
By John O’Brien, president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council With a new Congress, a new administration, and new leadership in statehouses across the country, there is a new opportunity for a data-driven and evidence-informed conversation about the value of medicines to patients and to the health system. At the time of this writing, the incoming administration was announcing its nominees for key health policy leadership roles.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | Susan A. Cantrell |Thorvardur de Shong
WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the formation of its Sports and Active Nutrition Forum (SANF) for members. The CRN SANF launch represents the strategic evolution of its previous Sports Nutrition Working Group.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | Susan A. Cantrell |Thorvardur de Shong
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Bridges Consumer Healthcare LLC , a consumer healthcare platform made up of nine over-the-counter and personal care brands, today announced the acquisition of KT Tape, the leading kinesiology tape brand designed to provide drug-free pain relief and support for muscles, tendons and ligaments.
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May 29, 2024 | 
amcp.org | Susan A. Cantrell
By Susan A. Cantrell, RPh, CAE • 5/29/24 Throughout our history, AMCP has been a proud convener and advocate as we’ve strived to bring together experts across the health care industry. We recognize that conversation is key if we’re going to find solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing patients and policymakers today. This month, we tried to do just that through our AMCP Legislative Days.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
chaindrugreview.com | Susan A. Cantrell |Bill Schiffner
In the first of a two-part series, leaders of industry associations present their expectations for pharmacy operators for this year. The views of other organizations will appear in the next issue of Chain Drug ReviewAs we embark on a new year, there is value in taking a moment to reflect on the current state of American health care and its future. The past year has been dynamic, defined by cutting-edge innovation and promising advances.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
pharmaphorum.com | Susan A. Cantrell
If you’re reading headlines out of Washington, DC, it can feel like partisan gridlock is the only game in town. To be sure, razor thin margins of control in the House and Senate present some challenges, but there’s a strong undercurrent of bipartisanship in areas of health policy where action can help make a tremendous difference in the lives of millions of patients across America.
