KPhA Advocacy Efforts

• KPhA's Political Action Committee is instrumental in advocacy efforts and supports candidates that support pharmacy
  
• KPhA works closely with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy, the KU School of Pharmacy and other stakeholders on issues of importance to you
  
• KPhA hosts a "Day with the Legislature" at the Kansas Statehouse each February to acquaint association members with the legislative process, their House and Senate elected leaders, and government officials to discuss important pharmacy issues
  
• KPhA utilizes weekly emails and sometimes conference calls with its members and professional lobbyist to keep them up-to-date on legislation during the session

Advocacy Issues

• Disallowing PBMs from paying their owned pharmacies more than they pay other contracted pharmacies
  
• Allowing pharmacists to deny service in light of predatory reimbursement practices by PBMs
  
• Secure provider status for pharmacists and pharmacies in KanCare - ACHIEVED in 2023!! Learn more about how to participate on our Clinical Services page!
  
• Work with federal partners to secure provider status at the federal level
  
• Coverage parity for pharmacies in Kansas health insurance plans for patient services allowed under scope of practice