Mike Hennessy, Chairman

Zika virus, which the World Health Organization has called a public health emergency of international concern," continues to move toward the United States, with alarming developments along the way.

Have you ever noticed a disconnect between a reported trend in pharmacy and what's actually happening in the trenches?

The pharmacist's role continues to evolve from a distribution focus toward an emphasis on value-based health care.

Caucuses like Iowa's resemble the NFL playoffs in that they aggressively determine which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election, which is essentially the Super Bowl of the presidential race.

Almost 6 years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed, a law constructed with the notion of making health care more affordable, accessible, and of higher quality.

Patient nonadherence to medication is a well-known problem plaguing health care. For this reason, many quality measures now focus on improving adherence.

The move away from traditional quantity-driven models toward value-based care has helped put pharmacists at the forefront of efforts to improve the quality of care patients receive.