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Pharmacy staffing, PBM reform, and payment for pharmacists’ services

APhA members consistently identify pharmacy staffing, PBM reform, and payment for pharmacists' services as among the most urgent challenges facing the profession today. While each issue presents unique concerns, all are tied together by the financial realities confronting community pharmacy. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue shares APhA's approach to advancing policy solutions, supporting pharmacists in the workplace, and creating a stronger foundation for the future of patient care.

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Lessons from Coach Lou Holtz

APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the wisdom of legendary football coach Lou Holt, while encouraging pharmacy professionals to consider how the coach’s words may impact their role in the profession.

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Posted: Jul 24, 2026

Pharmacy staffing, PBM reform, and payment for pharmacists’ services

APhA members consistently identify pharmacy staffing, PBM reform, and payment for pharmacists' services as among the most urgent challenges facing the profession today. While each issue presents unique concerns, all are tied together by the financial realities confronting community pharmacy. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue shares APhA's approach to advancing policy solutions, supporting pharmacists in the workplace, and creating a stronger foundation for the future of patient care.

Posted: May 11, 2026

One life lost is one too many—Pharmacists must be part of the solution

As the nation confronts the ongoing substance use disorder and overdose crisis, APhA is continuing to advocate for pharmacists to be recognized as essential members of the care team. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the release of the new National Drug Control Strategy, the lives impacted by addiction, and the critical role pharmacists play in prevention, treatment, recovery, and connecting patients to care.

Posted: Apr 23, 2026

APhA’s member-driven policy response on vertical integration

As policymakers debate major changes to the pharmaceutical supply chain, APhA is taking a deliberate, member driven approach to one of pharmacy’s most complex issues: vertical integration. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue shares how our members, the House of Delegates, and Board of Trustees are shaping a thoughtful, transparent policy response.

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Lessons from Coach Lou Holtz

APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the wisdom of legendary football coach Lou Holt, while encouraging pharmacy professionals to consider how the coach’s words may impact their role in the profession.

Posted: Feb 26, 2026

Community pharmacists are rewriting the rules of practice

In his latest blog, CEO Michael Hogue highlights two pharmacists redefining what community practice can be. Their innovative models show how autonomy and clinical care can thrive together.

Voices of APhA

Perspectives & Stories from Our Staff

Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Congressional update: The hurry up and wait approach

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

In this blog, Doug Huynh provides an update on the rapidly shrinking congressional calendar and what it means for key pharmacy priorities. He explores the opportunities and challenges facing legislation such as the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act and why time may be the biggest obstacle to advancing pharmacy policy this year.

Posted: Jun 3, 2026

The bill formerly known as ECAPS

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

In this blog, Doug Huynh provides an inside look at recent congressional activity surrounding H.R. 3164—the “Main Street Pharmacy Access Act,” formerly known as ECAPS. He breaks down what this progress means for pharmacists, patients, and the broader healthcare system, and why this moment represents an important step toward recognizing pharmacists as essential Part B providers.

Posted: Apr 30, 2026

Redefining Possible: A personal reflection on passion, purpose, and joy

Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, President, APhA

Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP—in her first blog as APhA President—reflects on the values that continue to shape the future of pharmacy: passion, purpose, and joy.

Guest Spotlights

Thought Leadership & Contributions from Industry Experts

Posted: Jul 2, 2026

Deprescribing has entered the payment era

Jennifer Pruskowski, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, BCGP and Sean M. Jeffery, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF

For years, clinicians have known that deprescribing is clinically important. Every day, health care professionals identify unnecessary medications, reduce adverse drug events, prevent falls, minimize drug interactions, and help patients navigate medication burden.

Posted: Jun 10, 2026

Offer vaccines just as strongly as last year

Col (Ret) John D. Gräbenstein, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, Managing Editor, IZ Express, Immunize.org

In a new guest blog from APhA, Col (Ret) John D. Gräbenstein, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, encourages pharmacists to continue giving strong vaccine recommendations and reminds the profession that vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective tools to prevent serious illness and death.

Posted: Jun 8, 2026

The Importance of Motivational Interviewing and Patient Connection

Bruce A. Berger, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy

Fifteen years ago, William Villaume and I developed our sense making approach to motivational interviewing (MI) based on Brenda Dervin's sense making theory.

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