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Some 13,000 health care professionals from around the world convene each year at this popular meeting to discuss case studies, sympsia, oral presentations, and other forms of new research.

As the 2018 midterm elections approach and the 115th Congress draws to a close, it is important for pharmacists to stay informed on legislative and regulatory issues that have the potential to affect their practice.

In this clip, Mark Neuenschwander, President of The Neuenschwander Company, explains the role that automation and technology plays in health care, and how it will affect the future of pharmacy practice.

In this clip, Mark Neuenschwander, President of The Neuenschwander Company, discussed IV preparation errors and the importance of workflow technologies in reducing error rates.

Patricia C. Kienle, BSPharm, MPA, FASHP, director of accreditation and medication safety at Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions, discusses the impact of IV drug shortages and the importance of preparing for these shortages.

Fred Massoomi, PharmD, FASHP, Senior Director at Visante, explains how USP 800 regulations will drive the use of closed system transfer devices in health care.

Drug shortages aren’t going away anytime soon, which is why it’s important for pharmacies to put preparedness plans in place ahead of future IV shortages, according to an interactive discussion held this week at the ASHP Summer Meeting and Exhibition.

Leticia Shea, PharmD, BCACP, Associate Professor of Pharmacy at Regis University, discusses why it's important for pharmacists to stay up-to-date on the latest laws and research surrounding medical marijuana use.

Joshua Evans, PhD, assistant professor of health care ethics at Regis University, discusses some of the common ethical dilemmas associated with medical marijuana.

Fred Massoomi, PharmD, FASHP, senior director for Visante, discusses using closed system transfer devices.

In this clip, Fred Massoomi, PharmD, FASHP, Senior Director at Visante, offers advice on the best practices for USP 800 compliance, including gap analysis, individual monitoring, and education.

For health care providers, staying up to date on drug development trends is crucial to understanding the implications of these therapies and how they can best help their patients.

In this clip, Dennis Killian, PharmD, PhD, Director of Pharmacy at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, compares the use of premixed with compound IV products for enhanced patient safety.

The new section will provide an enhanced focus on ASHP’s efforts to help its members provide optimal patient care and comprehensive medication therapy management in the specialty pharmacy environment.

Pharmacists have a crucial role to play in identifying medication safety issues and implementing best practices to prevent errors, according to the ISMP.

In this clip, Dennis Killian, PharmD, PhD, Director of Pharmacy at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, discusses the features and functionalities to consider when purchasing a new infusion pump.

Leticia Shea, PharmD, BCACP, Associate Professor of Pharmacy at Regis University, discusses why it's important for pharmacists to educate patients on medical cannabis use.

Dennis Killian, PharmD, PhD, Director of Pharmacy at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, talks about the benefits of using ready-to-use, premixed IV products versus compound IV products.

Sponsored by ASHP and the ASHP Research and Education Foundation, the award honors student members in their second through fourth professional years of pharmacy school.

Our team is on site in Denver all week covering from ASHP Summer 2018.

In this clip, Traci Fritschle, PharmD, explains why pharmacists are uniquely positioned to be utilized in a team-based model for diabetes care.

In this clip, Lucinda L. Maine, PhD, RPh, AACP, discusses how the APhA platform encourages leadership in the pharmacy profession.

At the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, Lucinda L. Maine, PhD, RPh, AACP, was honored with the Gloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award.

In Idaho, pharmacists are able to delegate tasks, such as final product verification, transferring prescriptions, and even administering vaccines, to pharmacy technicians.

In this clip, Brooke Griffin, PharmD, from Midwestern University, discusses the pharmacist's role in assessing patient eligibility for hormonal contraception.

In a session at APhA2018, the national president of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists, spoke about organizing events, such as a flu vaccine clinic or presentation.

Following NDPP guidelines for early prevention programs, The Kroger Co. established patient-centered processed that involved collecting and assessing patient records, while connecting those enrolled in the study with lifestyle coaches.

Assure patients they'll be able to forward their medications, and counsel on how to administer them.

Two pharmacy professors address this issue in a session at APhA2018 called "Loosening Controls on Birth Control: Helping Women Get the Care They Need."

WellDyneRx has created a comprehensive program to control costs while improving communication and outcomes.