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2 Navigating the Healthcare Landscape Navigating the Healthcare Landscape 133RD APA ANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 11-13, 2015 The Arkansas Pharmacists Association s (APA) 133rd Annual Convention will be held at The Embassy Suites in Little Rock from June 11-13, The conference theme, Navigating the Healthcare Landscape, reflects the environment of constant change for pharmacists and other healthcare providers. Pharmacists can stay up-to-date and informed with the Continuing Pharmacy Education sessions and networking opportunities planned at the convention. This annual conference will welcome up to 350 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, exhibitors, students, and special guests. Why Attend Continuing Pharmacy Education: APA will offer up to 15.5 hours of Continuing Pharmacy Education credit with highly-regarded instructors on topics ranging from Medicare Part D to the latest in Healthcare Technology. Comprehensive Exhibition: Exhibitors including pharmacy wholesalers, manufacturers, insurers, Colleges of Pharmacy, hospital, and software vendors will be on hand to discuss their newest products and services that will benefit the practice of pharmacy in Arkansas. Be sure to visit with these professionals to learn about their innovative products. Social and Networking Events: Join old and new friends at the convention social events. In addition to the lively Opening Reception at the Exhibit Hall, the Friday evening reception will be held at the Embassy Suites and feature the popular Dueling Pianos. Enjoy this fun entertainment as well as beverages and a dinner buffet. Accommodations The host hotel for the 133rd APA Annual Convention is The Embassy Suites at Financial Centre Parkway in Little Rock. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM. For reservations, call Room rate starts at $ plus tax. Mention Arkansas Pharmacists Association Group for group rate. Cut-off date for rooms is May 10, We appreciate the support of our Wholesale Business Partners! * AmerisourceBergen Cardinal Health McKesson Morris & Dickson Company, LLC Smith Drug Company * These organizations did not provide any financial support for continuing education activities. 2

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Schedule is subject to change) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, :00 AM - 12:00 PM APA Board of Directors Meeting 1:00 PM APA Annual Golf Tournament Country Club of Arkansas (Maumelle) 2:00-5:15 PM Evolving Practice CPE Block Implementation of Pharmacy Services in a Primary Care Clinic Biosimilar Insulins: Issues and Considerations before Clinical Use Basic Insulin Therapy in the Treatment of Insulin Resistant Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of the Pharmacist in Ensuring Their Safe and Effective Use in Patients 4:45-5:30 PM Arkansas Pharmacists Foundation Board Meeting and Past Presidents Council 5:30-6:00 PM Presidents Reception 6:00-8:00 PM Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall 133 rd APA Annual Convention June 11-13, 2015 THURSDAY, JUNE 11, :00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration 7:30-8:30 AM Breakfast 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM Clinical Update CPE Block New Drugs of 2015 Using Genetic Testing to Guide Drug and Dose Selection 12:15-1:45 PM Luncheon & Awards Ceremony 2014 President Dana Woods with 2014 Pharmacist of the Year Michelle Crouse. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, :00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration 7:30-8:30 AM AP-PAC Breakfast and Speaker 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM Medicare Part D CPE Block Understanding DIR Fees and Surviving Part D Measuring Pharmacy Performance 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists (AAHP) Board Meeting 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Spouse Trip Mark Twain Riverboat Cruise (lunch provided) The Mark Twain is an American Legend and one of the premier attractions docked on the north shore of the Arkansas River. An authentic stern wheeler named after the beloved riverboat-era author, Samuel Clemens, the Mark Twain is classic, captivating and comfortable. The first deck is climate-controlled for year-round comfort with large unobstructed panoramic windows. The second deck is open-air, offering a spectacular view of central Arkansas from the river. 3

4 Navigating the Healthcare Landscape Spouse Trip: Mark Twain Riverboat Cruise 12:15-1:45 PM Luncheon in Exhibit Hall 2:00-5:15 PM Managing your Practice CPE Block Wake Up and Smell the Digital Healthcare Opportunities Interviewing Potential Employees with a Purpose: Get Who and What You Want 6:00-6:30 PM Swearing in of New Officers 6:30-8:30 PM APA s Dueling Piano Lounge Honoring APA s Wholesale Partners: AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson, Morris & Dickson Company, LLC and Smith Drug Company. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, :00-10:00 AM Registration 7:30-8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & State of the Association Address 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM Shots and Law CPE Block Looking Forward and Looking Back: Immunization Update Pharmacy Law Update 12:00 PM Convention Adjourns CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION SESSIONS THURSDAY MORNING CLINICAL UPDATE BLOCK New Drugs of 2015 Tom Frank, Pharm.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, UAMS Regional Programs Northeast ACPE # L01-P Identify new trends in drug development. List indications, pharmacology, adverse effects, and dosing. Explain the role these products will play in the participant s practice. Describe the economic implication of these choices. Examine products in the short-term pipeline that will be important to the practice of the participants. You won t want to miss the Ernie Biggs Dueling Pianos at the APA Dueling Piano Lounge. This event is an interactive musical experience that engages the audience and makes you part of the show! Like the song, Don t Stop Believing that you will have an unforgettable time at the APA Dueling Piano Lounge. The Embassy Ballroom will be transformed in to a Lounge atmosphere that will have you singing along and making memories with your APA colleagues. Using Genetic Testing to Guide Drug and Dose Selection Lindsay Elliott, Pharm.D., CGP, Assistant Professor, Harding University College of Pharmacy ACPE # L01-P List characteristics of the various cytochrome P-450 enzymes involved in the metabolism of the most commonly prescribed drugs. Identify medications subject to significant drug-gene interactions. Given a patient case, identify medication related problems (MRPs) based on drug-gene interactions. 4

5 THURSDAY AFTERNOON EVOLVING PRACTICE BLOCK Implementation of Pharmacy Services in a Primary Care Clinic Alison Gray, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacist, Little Rock Family Practice Clinic ACPE # L04-P Define Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care model. Describe the clinical services provided by an ambulatory care pharmacist. Identify the key elements for how to develop the service. List at least 5 clinic operations that require consideration when building the service. Describe the most common billing models for reimbursement. Biosimilar Insulins: Issues and Considerations before Clinical Use Curtis Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ACPE # L01-P/T 1.0 Contact Hours This program is organized by Horizon CME. This program is supported by Sanofi US. Outline the differences between biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and generic medications. Discuss the FDA guidance documents and abbreviated regulatory pathway available for the licensing of biosimilar products and the implications for insulin products. Describe the potential impact that changes in manufacturing and sourcing of ingredients for biosimilar products may have on immunogenicity, safety, and efficacy. Discuss the critical issues of naming, interchangeability, and pharmaovigilance with biosimilar products including biopharmaceuticals with a narrow therapeutic window such as insulin. Identify the issues and considerations for clinical use of biosimilar insulin products. Basal Insulin Therapy in the Treatment of Insulin Resistant Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of the Pharmacist in Ensuring Their Safe and Effective Use in Patients Susan Cornell, BS, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE, Midwestern University ACPE # L01-P 1.0 Contact Hours This program is organized by Horizon CME. This program is supported by Sanofi US. Describe the reasons for the use of high concentration insulin formulations in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Discuss the clinical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles for current and emerging basal insulins. Implement strategies for safely converting between U-100 and concentrated insulin formulations using different syringes and pen devices in patients with type 2 diabetes. Review currently available insulin pens and syringes used for the administration of insulin. Explain and apply strategies to overcome the barriers to insulin-mediated glucose control. FRIDAY MORNING MEDICARE PART D BLOCK Understanding DIR Fees & Surviving Part D Lonny Wilson, P.D., Executive Director, Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma ACPE # L04-P Evaluate the risk/reward for being a preferred pharmacy in Medicare Part D plans. Describe the purpose of Direct Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees in Medicare Part D. Explain how DIR fees will impact your bottom line in Medicare Part D plans. List any Medicare Part D plans that are using DIR fees as a pay for performance incentive. Develop a strategic business decision about whether it is better to be a preferred or nonpreferred pharmacy. Measuring Pharmacy Performance Tripp Logan, Pharm.D., Vice President, Logan & Seiler, Inc., SEMO Drugs ACPE # L04-P Describe the current health care landscape and its transition away from fee for service. Describe community pharmacy s impact on quality measures. Describe a community pharmacy quality incentive program or payment model. Develop an action plan to effectively prioritize patient interventions to improve measurable patient outcomes and positively reflect pharmacy quality. 133 rd APA Annual Convention June 11-13,

6 Navigating the Healthcare Landscape FRIDAY AFTERNOON MANAGING YOUR PRACTICE BLOCK Wake Up and Smell the Digital Healthcare Opportunities Bill Felkey, Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Informatics, Auburn University ACPE # L04-P Describe connectivity requirements mandated by healthcare reform across the continuum of care in general and pharmacy specifically. List at least three system benefits derived from system connectivity that promote participatory healthcare when pharmacies employ interfaces and integration with both providers, patients and their caregivers. Discuss how clinical decision support systems can now be employed in the pharmacy and directly with patients to achieve new levels of patient safety and quality. Recognize key steps in deciding what new technology to employ in your practice to achieve your business and professional goals. Interviewing Potential Employees with a Purpose: Get Who and what you Want Grady McCorkle, Assistant Director, Dillard s ACPE # L04-P Review current US and Arkansas immunization rates. Apply the current CDC immunization schedule to a patient based on age and/or disease state. Discuss evidence-based strategies to inform patients decision on vaccinations. Identify tactics that could be implemented into a community or hospital pharmacy to increase the number of patients protected from vaccinepreventable disease. Pharmacy Law Update John Kirtley, Pharm.D., Executive Director, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy ACPE # L03-P Analyze recent changes in Pharmacy regulations in Arkansas. Discuss the reasoning behind changes to pharmacy regulations. Demonstrate understanding of recent pharmacy regulatory changes and challenges. Identify three practice changes to protect your controlled substance inventory. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Continuing Education Credit: The following educational activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through the co-sponsorship of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. These activities will provide pharmacists up to 14 contact hours. Review the main areas for creating a compelling job description. Discuss the basics of reviewing resumes and screening candidates. Improve your interviewing skills to select the right talent the first time. Establish appropriate onboarding procedures and evaluation periods. SATURDAY MORNING SHOTS AND LAW BLOCK Looking Forward and Looking Back: Immunization Update Eric Crumbaugh, Pharm.D., Director of Clinical Programs, Arkansas Pharmacists Association ACPE # L01-P 2.0 Contact Hours L01-P L04-P L04-P L01-P L04-P L01-P L04-P L04-P L03-P These educational activities are open to all pharmacists. To receive credit, the pharmacy participant must complete and submit attendance forms and complete all online post-tests/program evaluation forms. If the attendance documentation is illegible then no credit can be issued. Partial credit will not be given for a session; you must attend each session in full to receive credit for that particular session. Credit will be uploaded to CPE monitor within 60 business days of completion of program. Participants will be notified via when credit has been uploaded to the CPE monitor database. You may check the status of your CPE credit anytime by logging on to your CPE Monitor account at www. mycpemonitor.net. For questions regarding the activities listed above please contact the CPE Office at or via ASPerry2@uams.edu. The University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive continuing education credit for this program, participants must attend the conference, complete the Pre- and Post-Activity ARS surveys, and submit an activity evaluation which will be provided to you via following the live activity. Once your evaluation is received statements of credit will be uploaded to participant NABP e-profiles via CPE Monitor within 30 days of completion of the program. Paper statements will not be mailed. These are ongoing programs with an initial release date of and This event is co-sponsored with the UAMS College of Pharmacy. 6

7 APA 2015 Annual Convention REGISTRATION FORM Register online at First Name: Last Name: Designation: P.D. Pharm.D. Technician Student Other Nickname (for badge): Home Address: City: State: Zip: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Employer: Pharmacist License # (e.g. PD01234): NABP E-Profile #: PHARMACIST FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE Includes: All education sessions and CPE, receptions, exhibit hall admission, prize drawings, breaks and social event tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Cutoff date for early bird registration is May 15, APA MEMBER NON MEMBER Before 5/16 After 5/16 Before 5/16 After 5/16 Full Registration $259 $289 $354 $384 Full Registration $359 $389 $454 $484 & Spouse/Guest PHARMACIST DAILY REGISTRATION PACKAGE Includes: All education sessions and CPE, receptions, exhibit hall admission, prize drawings, breaks and social events for the day of registration. APA MEMBER NON MEMBER Thursday Only Registration $199 $249 Thursday Only Registration $249 $299 and Spouse/Guest Friday Only Registration $199 $249 Friday Only Registration $249 $299 and Spouse/Guest Saturday Only $149 $199 Registration Saturday Only Registration $199 $249 and Spouse/Guest TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION PACKAGE APA MEMBER NON MEMBER Full Registration $175 $210 Thursday Only Registration $120 $140 Friday Only Registration $120 $140 Saturday Only Registration $120 $140. PHARMACY STUDENT SPONSORSHIP Pharmacy Student Sponsorship - $85 Sponsor a student pharmacist to provide the opportunity for a UAMS or Harding College of Pharmacy student to attend the APA convention for free. # of Students to $85 each = ADDITIONAL CONVENTION ACTIVITIES Wednesday, June 10 Convention Golf Tournament - $65 # of Golfers at $65 per player = Name(s) of Golfers Friday, June 12 Spouse Trip to Mark Twain Riverboat Cruise - $40 Name of Attendee: SOCIAL EVENT TICKETS - Friday, June 12 Social Event Tickets are included in the Full Registration Package. APA Dueling Piano Lounge # of Additional $50 each = RESERVATIONS Please let us know the number of attendees for each event you plan on attending. Thursday, June 11- Awards Luncheon and Ceremony Thursday, June 11- Opening Reception Friday, June 12- AP-PAC Breakfast Friday, June 12- APA Dueling Piano Lounge Saturday, June 13- Breakfast & State Of the Assoc. PAYMENT Total Amount: Pymt. Type: Visa AmEx MC Discover Check Card# Exp Sec Code Made payable to Arkansas Pharmacists Association: 417 S. Victory St., Little Rock, AR Fax to: Or register at rd APA Annual Convention June 11-13, 2015 Refund Policy By May 22, 2015, 50 percent refund will be issued. After May 22, 2015, no refund will be issued. All refund/cancellation requests must be submitted to APA in writing. Registrations are non-transferrable. 7

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