Translating our experience into industry leadership.
Becoming a leader in industry trade associations has been a natural outgrowth of our market leadership. Working closely with our members and business partners, MHA has gained in-depth knowledge of industry issues and an appreciation of the perspectives of many different stakeholders.
We have also proven to be a leader in addressing enormous challenges, particularly in the areas of data management and educating members on the procedures required to accurately process Medicare Part D claims in the long-term care setting. Combined with a reputation for integrity and fairness, MHA is honored to help ensure a unified message and advocate with our partners for results that benefit the industry as a whole.
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
MHA is an Allied Member of ASCP
More than 7,000 members strong, ASCP is a leading trade association for consultant pharmacists, providing leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to advance the practice of consultant and senior care pharmacy.
As medication therapy experts, consultant and senior care pharmacists ensure that their patients' medications are the most appropriate, the most effective, the safest possible, and are used correctly. They are essential players on the health care team, and influential decision-makers in all aspects of drug therapy. Consultant and senior care pharmacists also assist in numerous primary care services for seniors, including pain management counseling, pharmacokinetic dosing services, intravenous therapy, nutrition assessment and support, and durable medical equipment.
For more information, visit www.ascp.com
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Alliance (LTCPA)
MHA leadership serves on the Board of Directors
The LTCPA advocates for the interests of the long-term care pharmacy community. By providing a national, unified voice on major issues, such as long-term care pharmacy costs, specialized nursing facility pharmacy services, and Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, the LTCPA highlights the critical issues of concern surrounding the pharmacy needs for more than 90 percent of the nation’s long-term care residents.
For more information, visit www.ltcpa.org.
National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)
MHA leadership serves on the NHIA Future of Infusion Advisory CouncilThe National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) represents and advances the interests of all organizations that provide infusion and specialized pharmacy products and services to the entire spectrum of home-based patients. At the strategic direction of the NHIA Board of Directors, the NHIA Future of Infusion Advisory Council was launched in 2008 to bring together outstanding manufacturing and service companies who pledge their leadership, policy and financial support to NHIA - the Council works closely with the NHIA Board, staff and provider members to address the most critical issues and challenges facing the industry.
MHA is an active Business Firm Affiliate member of NHIA - and a committed Founding Member of the NHIA Future of Infusion Advisory Council.
For more information, visit www.nhia.org.
Senior Care Pharmacy Alliance
Formed in 1993, SCPA is a non-profit corporation that represents the needs of independently owned pharmacies who service residents in LTC facilities, assisted living, group homes or institutional settings. The sole purpose of SCPA is to make sure that the entrepreneurs represented have an equal status in state and federal government rulings pertaining to pharmaceutical services to their clients. These governmental actions could adversely or favorably affect the care of patients as well as the daily operations of pharmacy members' businesses.
For more information, contact Ginny Robert, SCPA Executive Director, 800-446-3879, Pharm4@aol.com.
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