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Posted: Aug 21, 2025

A peek behind reconciliation

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

In this blog, Douglas Huynh offers a behind-the-scenes look at how lobbying works in practice—cutting through spin, navigating political realities, and seizing legislative opportunities. Through the story of the ECAPS Act and its attempt to ride along in a reconciliation package, he shows how politics often trumps policy, even when everything seems lined up for success.

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Posted: Jul 25, 2025

How APhA works with lawmakers

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

As a lobbyist, one of the many questions I get asked often is what became of a piece of legislation we supported or opposed as an organization.  As is the case many times, the answer is – it’s complicated.

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Posted: Jul 16, 2025

The year of PBM reform: Pharmacy policy progress across the states in 2025

E. Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, Senior Advisor for State Government Affairs, American Pharmacists Association, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

The first half of 2025 has demonstrated just how powerful pharmacy advocacy can be when national and state organizations work in alignment.

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Posted: May 7, 2025

Are you ready? Billing under the medical benefit for pharmacists’ services is coming, if not already here.

Brigid K. Groves, PharmD, MS, Vice President, Professional Affairs

In recent years, the role of pharmacists has evolved significantly, expanding beyond traditional dispensing duties to encompass a wide range of patient care services.

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