The Texas Pharmacy Association’s Independent Pharmacy Academy (IPA) held its annual meeting Sunday, July 30 during the 2023 TPA Conference & Expo. The Academy was formed in 2020 to unite and strengthen the voice of independent pharmacy in Texas for more robust and effective pharmacy advocacy, as well as to advance independent community pharmacy practice by creating a forum to share innovative and entrepreneurial practices, discuss business challenges, and identify solutions.
IPA Chair Danny Vela highlighted the Academy's achievements during the past year and opportunities for growth. Special guest Crystal Lennartz of Health Mart Atlas and Atlas Specialty provided information about upcoming changes to pharmacy reimbursement, and TPA lobbyist Duane Galligher TPA discussed ongoing efforts with the Texas Department of Insurance to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are complying with reforms passed by the Legislature in 2021. Finally, TPA President Jay Bueche installed Ben McNabb (owner of Love Oak Pharmacy in Eastland) as Chair-Elect of IPA.
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