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2025

3/11/2025
AMCP Foundation Releases New Report About Emerging Trends Impacting Managed Care Pharmacy for 2025
AMCP Foundation, in collaboration with Pfizer, released the newly updated Emerging Trends in Managed Care Pharmacy report.

9/19/2024
AMCP Names Mitzi Wasik Executive Director, AMCP Foundation and SVP, Practice Strategy and Innovation
AMCP announced the appointment of Mitzi Wasik, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FAMCP, FCCP, as Executive Director, AMCP Foundation and SVP, Practice Strategy and Innovation, effective September 30.

3/25/2024
Empowering Change: AMCP Foundation Partners with Moda Health and Novo Nordisk Inc., Launching a Health Disparities Research Internship
AMCP Foundation partners with Moda Health and Novo Nordisk Inc., launching a Health Disparities Research Internship and selects Daria Sinclair of Howard University to be the first Health Disparities Research Intern.

2023

12/8/2023
Raquel Erb Excels as AMCP Foundation Intern
News: As part of AMCP Foundation's efforts to train managed care pharmacists in specialized care practices, Raquel Erb, a PharmD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy, completed our inaugural internship sponsored by Sanofi, studying and optimizing the benefit design of specialty drugs.

10/11/2023
AMCP Foundation Introduces HBCU Students to Managed Care at AMCP Nexus
AMCP Foundation is proud to award Sochima Oriaku and Ada Oyeka HBCU Travel Awards this fall. Sochima and Ada each received $1,500 to defray expenses to attend AMCP Nexus 2023 in Orlando, Fla., and a one-year AMCP student membership.

8/9/23
AMCP Foundation Announces Partnership with Sanofi on Internship in Specialty Care
To develop leaders and enhance outcomes, AMCP Foundation proudly partnered with Sanofi Genzyme to launch a themed internship in Specialty Care this summer. Our organizations congratulate Raquel Erb, a PharmD 2024 candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy as the inaugural intern.

8/4/23
AMCP Foundation Announces First Cathy A. Carroll Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Carroll Scholarship recipients! Our 2023 winners are Kendall Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, and Kevin Li from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.

6/9/23
AMCP Foundation Elects New Officers, Installs 2023-24 Board
This spring, AMCP Foundation elected new officers who will serve two-year terms and lead our 2023-24 Board. The Board also features three new trustees who were confirmed following AMCP’s annual meeting.

5/2/23
Self-Care Tips for a Healthy Mind and Body
AMCP Foundation is dedicated to helping you progress in your wellness journey. With this article, you will learn key habits to include in your daily routine for a healthy mind and body.

4/26/23
First HBCU Travel Awards Granted to Two Student Pharmacists
News: Collaborating with AMCP affiliates and leaders who launched this effort, AMCP Foundation created the HBCU Travel Awards Fund to provide grants to HBCU pharmacy students to attend AMCP’s national meetings.

4/12/23
Volunteer Spotlight: 2023 Best Poster Competition and P&T Judges
News: We admire and appreciate the hard work and dedication that our Best Poster Competition and P&T Judges demonstrated leading up to the presentations during AMCP 2023.

4/7/23
University of Connecticut Takes First Place in AMCP Foundation Case Study Competition for Future Pharmacists
News: The AMCP Foundation and its partners have announced the winners of the 23rd Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics Competition, where teams from across the country developed a drug monograph and recommendations for formulary placement.

4/7/23
Best Poster Awardees Announced at AMCP 2023 Focus on Adherence
News: Congratulations to Bilqees Fatima, Adaeze Amaefule, and Yuqi Lan, the recipients of AMCP Foundation’s Best Poster Awards at AMCP 2023. This semiannual competition, proudly presented by AMCP Foundation with support from CVS Health, culminates twice a year at AMCP national meetings.

4/7/23
AMCP Foundation Honors Judith A. Cahill as the 2023 Steven G. Avey Awardee
News: The AMCP Foundation has posthumously awarded the 2023 Steven G. Avey Award to Judith A. Cahill, former CEO of AMCP, for her sustained and exemplary service to the practice of pharmacy. Cahill's legacy includes creating the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, the AMCP Format for Formulary Submissions, and championing the passing of the Medicare Modernization Act and the Affordable Care Act.

3/29/23
UF College of Pharmacy Team Finishes in Top Five of AMCP Foundation P&T Competition
In the news at UF College of Pharmacy: A team of student pharmacists from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Orlando campus advanced to the final round of the National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics Competition hosted by AMCP Foundation. Only five of the 45 pharmacy colleges submitting entries in the national competition were invited to participate on March 22 in San Antonio.

2022

12/15/22
AMCP Foundation Visits the Pacific Northwest
News: In November, a delegation from AMCP and AMCP Foundation had the great honor of visiting important partners in the Pacific Northwest. I joined the group visiting the University of Washington, Premera BlueCross and AMCP Northwest in Seattle, Washington.

11/21/22
From Paula's Desk to AMCP Foundation Donors: November Donor Impacts Newsletter
News: With this year’s passing of former AMCP CEO Judy Cahill, we at AMCP Foundation are reflecting on her and previously lost managed care icon Cathy Carroll’s impact on the profession. Your continued support of AMCP Foundation goes to preserving the vision they set out to realize.

11/15/22
AMCP Foundation Interns Delve into Oncology, Evidence Gaps, Medication Adherence in Partnership with AbbVie Inc. and Pfizer Inc.
News: AMCP Foundation congratulates the student pharmacists who recently completed immersive managed care centered internships on oncology, health outcomes, and nonprofit leadership through the generous support of Pfizer Inc and AbbVie Inc.

11/15/22
Minnesota Student Completes AMCP Foundation's First Internship Focused on Enhancing Health Equity
News: AMCP Foundation congratulates Zachary Brunko, PharmD candidate at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, for completing AMCP Foundation’s inaugural internship devoted to addressing health inequities in managed care settings.

11/15/22
Studies in HIV Prevention, Athletic Injury Recovery, and Diabetes Receive AMCP Foundation Best Poster Awards
News: AMCP Foundation announces Best Poster recipients during Nexus 2022. This semiannual competition culminates twice per year at AMCP national meetings, with awards for new practitioners presented in three categories.

9/30/22
Best Poster Competition Alumni: Tavan Parker, PharmD
News: AMCP Foundation is excited to showcase former Best Poster award recipient, Tavan Parker, PharmD.

9/15/22
Meet AMCP Foundation Steven G. Avey Award Winner Mark McClellan, MD, PhD
Podcast: On this episode of the AMCP Podcast Powered by PopHealth Week, co-hosts Fred Goldstein and Gregg Masters sit down with Steven G. Avey Award winner Dr. Mark McClellan and Executive Director of the AMCP Foundation Paula J. Eichenbrenner.

8/10/22
Announcing AMCP Foundation’s Inaugural Internship Focused on Health Disparities
News: AMCP Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our newest immersive experience for student pharmacists, a themed internship on health disparities.

8/9/22
From Paula’s Desk: Examining Health Disparities from the Patient Perspective
News: In this blog post, Paula Eichenbrenner, MBA, CAE, discusses AMCP Foundation's session at the AMCP Health Summit in June. Learn more about the session that highlighted health disparities from the Patient Perspective.

6/10/22
AMCP Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Couto
News: The AMCP Foundation team greatly appreciates support from our volunteers. We caught up with Joe Couto to hear his perspective on volunteering and why it is important.

6/9/22
P&T Competition Alumni Spotlight: Doug Beeman
News: AMCP Foundation is pleased to highlight former finalist and P&T judge, Doug Beeman in this spotlight article.

4/19/22
Best Poster Awardees Announced at AMCP 2022 Focus on Reducing Readmissions, the Effectiveness of Mail-to-Prescriber Letters, and Improving Medication Adherence
Press Release: AMCP Foundation announces Best Poster recipients during AMCP 2022. This semiannual competition culminates twice per year at AMCP national meetings, with awards for new practitioners presented in three categories.

4/19/22
University of Michigan Receives First Place from AMCP Foundation in 2022 National P&T Competition
Press Release: During AMCP Foundation's 2022 National P&T Competition, the University of Michigan received the first place prize. The competition convened student pharmacists from around the country to develop a formulary drug monograph, considering evidence gaps; value; health equity; and utilization management tools.

4/13/22

Ph.D. Student Earns AMCP Best Poster Award for Study Showing Benefits of Phone-based Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence
News: UH College of Pharmacy researchers won AMCP Foundation Best Poster ward for providing new evidence that telephone-based interventions conducted by pharmacy students are an effective tool for improving medication adherence among nonadherent patients with hypertension and diabetes.

4/13/22
AMCP Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Brian Peltz
News: Frequent AMCP Foundation Volunteer, Brian Peltz, provides insight into the importance of volunteering and it's role in propelling the managed care pharmacy profession forward.

2/28/22
AMCP Foundation Announces Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, The 2022 Steven G. Avey Award Winner
Press Release: Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, was recently named 2022 Steven G. Avey Award recipient. The Avey award recognizes a managed care leader for sustained, exemplary, and distinguished service to the practice of pharmacy.

2021

11/08/21

Bernard J. Dunn School Of Pharmacy News: Fall 2021
News: A team from Shenandoah University won AMCP Foundation Best Poster Award in the student category for their work at the 2021 AMCP Nexus Meeting.

10/13/21
From Paula's Desk: Research Symposium with Aunt Bertha CEO on Preparing Health Plans for the Future
News: We are extremely honored to host Erine Gray, MPA, the Founder and CEO of Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Corporation in Austin, Texas. Erine will paint a vision for the safety net of the future, challenging health plans to prepare data and analytics capabilities now to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in the coming decades at AMCP Nexus 2021 in Denver, CO.

10/13/21
AMCP Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie Meyer
News: Debbie has been a frequent volunteer for the AMCP Foundation/Pfizer Managed Care and most recently for the Pfizer Oncology program. We recently connected with Debbie to get her thoughts on the value of volunteering.

10/12/21
Former Summer Intern, Jennifer S. Graff, to Serve as AMCP Senior Director of Professional Affairs
News: AMCP announced that Jennifer S. Graff, PharmD, would be joining the organization as senior director, professional affairs. Dr. Graff will lead strategic efforts for AMCP’s practice-related initiatives and work to advance patient outcomes and medication management strategies.

8/11/21
From Paula's Desk: The Frontier of Managed Care Pharmacy Research Begins at Nexus 2021
News: AMCP Foundation will surface critical insights at this fall! Two upcoming events are themed upon the managed care pharmacy research agenda, a focal point in our organizational strategy.

6/16/21
Real-World Studies in Cancer, Neurological Disease Receive AMCP Foundation Best Poster Awards
Press Release: AMCP Foundation and CVS Health proudly announced the recipients of AMCP Foundation Best Poster Awards at AMCP 2021 Virtual.

6/10/21
AMCP Foundation Elects New Officers, Installs 2021-22 Board
News: In May, AMCP Foundation elected officers who will serve two-year terms and lead our 2021-2022 Board of Trustees.

6/9/21
From Paula's Desk: AMCP Foundation's New Strategic Aspiration
News: Our Board of Trustees recently endorsed a new direction for AMCP Foundation, with exciting priorities centered on innovation and next-generation managed care leaders.

6/8/21
Volunteer Spotlight: 2021 Virtual Best Poster Competition Judges
News: Thank you to our hard-working and dedicated judges who volunteered their time for the latest AMCP Foundation Virtual Best Poster Competition. Judges volunteered to review cutting-edge research presented at AMCP 2021, evaluating scientific merit, methodology, and visual interpretation of data.

4/29/21
A Deeper Look at 2021 Steven G. Avey Awardee Babette S. Edgar, PharmD, FAMCP
News: Dr. Babette Edgar was selected as our Steven G. Avey Award recipient for her lifetime achievement in managed care pharmacy. Celebrate her dedication to the profession and join the Virtual Host Committee in her honor.

4/29/21
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy Receives First Place from AMCP Foundation in 2021 National P&T Competition
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation and its partners announced the top schools and colleges of pharmacy in its 21st Annual National Student Pharmacist P&T Competition.

4/28/21
From Paula's Desk: Managed Care Pharmacy Research Agenda
News: AMCP and AMCP Foundation published the research agenda in 2020 as a call to action for stakeholders to close knowledge gaps ranging from value-based decision-making to the impact of benefit design. Our profession’s experience in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19 informed the development of two new priorities.

4/28/21
Volunteer Spotlight: 2020 P&T Competition Finals and Semi-Finals Judges
News: Thank you to the individuals, who evaluated entries from schools of pharmacy at the semi-final and final stages. The AMCP Foundation P&T Competition would not be possible without the managed care pharmacists who generously volunteer their time and expertise.

3/31/21
Join Us in Celebrating the 2021 P&T Competition Finalist Teams
News: Congratulations to the 2021 National Finalist teams, Honorable Mention Semi-Finalist teams, and all the Schools and Colleges of Pharmacy that participated in the 2021 Competition. Join us for live, virtual finals on Friday, April 16!

2/11/21
From Paula’s Desk: Looking Back on 2020
News: To prepare future leaders, we launched the AMCP Foundation/Pfizer Managed Care: Oncology Internship last summer. This important new initiative was a first for us in more ways than one, as we focused on this disease state when executing all program elements.

2020

12/9/20
From Paula’s Desk: The Importance of Year-End Giving
News: ‘Tis the season to give back! We participated in GivingTuesday on Dec. 1, and we hope to build upon this exciting momentum as we close out 2020. Please remember #AMCPFdn as you make your final charitable investments for this year.

11/27/20:
PharmD Student Alice Cheng Receives Best Student Poster at AMCP Foundation Semiannual Best Poster Competition
In the News at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Alice Cheng, PharmD 2021 candidate said: “When I submitted to AMCP Nexus, my goal was to convey to the rest of the managed care pharmacy world our findings around Saxenda, a costly weight loss therapy, and hoped that what we learned would be useful to others in their coverage determinations.”

11/23/20
Howard University Student Pharmacist Presents Critical Research Following the Conclusion of AMCP Foundation and Genentech Internship
Press Release: AMCP Foundation recognizes Montrell Taylor, 2021 PharmD Candidate at Howard University College of Pharmacy, for his successful completion of the Genentech Evidence for Access Summer Internship Program.

11/23/20
AMCP Foundation Interns Evaluate COVID-19 Impact, Opioid Overdoses and Biosimilars in Partnership with Pfizer, Inc.
Press Release: AMCP Foundation congratulates three student pharmacists who recently completed two innovative programs on managed care pharmacy and nonprofit leadership, through the generous support of Pfizer, Inc.

11/23/20
Student Pharmacists Complete New AMCP Foundation/Pfizer, Inc. Oncology Summer Internship Program
Press Release: AMCP Foundation proudly recognizes two student pharmacists who recently completed the Managed Care: Oncology Summer Internship program with the generous support of Pfizer, Inc.’s US Oncology Organized Customer Team.

11/23/20
Major Depressive Disorder and Presbyopia Reviews Presented by AMCP Foundation/AbbVie, Inc. Specialized Health Outcomes Interns
Press Release: AMCP Foundation recognizes two student pharmacists from the University of Southern California and University of Washington for the successful completion of the Specialized Summer Internship Program in Health Outcomes, sponsored by AbbVie, Inc.

10/26/20
Safety, Efficacy, and Savings Result From Study of Nonmedical Switching
In the News at AJMC The Center for Biosimilars: A study of mandatory switching for patients with rheumatologic conditions led to savings without effect on safety or efficacy. Research from AMCP Foundation Semiannual Best Poster Competition at Nexus 2020 Virtual contributes to findings.

10/23/20
AMCP Foundation Semiannual Best Poster Competition Virtually Illustrates the Financial Impact of Managed Care Pharmacy Strategies
Press Release: AMCP Foundation hosted its most recent Best Poster Competition at AMCP Nexus 2020 Virtual on Wednesday, Oct. 21. With the support of CVS Health, student pharmacists, residents, and fellows virtually presented innovative research to nearly 2,000 leaders and professionals in the managed care setting.

10/14/20
From Paula's Desk: Foundation Means Well(ness)
News: We often say that AMCP Foundation Means Well(ness). AMCP Foundation means well, since we have a charitable mission. And we mean wellness! Next week, we are hosting daily afternoon breaks to remind AMCP Virtual Nexus attendees to take time away from their screens to breathe, stretch, and center.

8/12/20
Volunteer Spotlight: Thank You to the 2020 P&T Competition Judges
News: We extend heartfelt appreciation to the judges for the recently concluded 2020 P&T Competition. Volunteers are important members of the AMCP Foundation, especially during unprecedented times.

8/12/20
How the Universal Charitable Deduction Could Help Nonprofits During the Pandemic
News: After three decades of developing leaders and producing valued research, we have revisited and fine-tuned our mission statement. Learn more about it and what it means for AMCP Foundation’s next 30 years and beyond.

8/12/20
Association Foundation Group Taps AMCP Foundation Staff for Key Leadership Positions
News: Congratulations to AMCP Foundation’s Executive Director and Senior Manager, Programs and Development! Paula J. Eichenbrenner and Ebony S. Clay were recently appointed to leadership positions at the Association Foundation Group (AFG) as President-Elect and Co-Chair, Membership Committee.

8/12/20:
After 30 Years, AMCP Foundation Revitalizes Mission
News: After three decades of developing leaders and producing valued research, we have revisited and fine-tuned our mission statement. Learn more about it and what it means for AMCP Foundation’s next 30 years and beyond.

8/12/2020
From Paula’s Desk: How We’ve Adapted Since the Pandemic Began
News: It feels like yesterday we invited you to meet our 2020 interns! Summer weeks always slip by quickly, but this year was even more of a whirlwind as we creatively tackled COVID-19 challenges. But we are no stranger to innovation and have swiftly adapted our programs to meet the challenges of today.

6/12/2020
From Paula’s Desk: Supporting AMCP to Achieve Racial Equity in Health Care
News: This edition of our e-news comes as our nation grapples with the harsh realities of deeply rooted racial injustice that has once again been spotlighted by the recent killings of Black lives — George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.

6/12/2020
AMCP Community Generously Sends Socks to Houston's Families in Need
News: We extend a Texas-sized THANK YOU to all who sent socks online in support of needy families in Houston.

6/12/2020
2020 Avey Award Recipient David Calabrese Reflects on Career, Managed Care Pharmacy
News: This year's Steven G. Avey Award recipient, David Calabrese, RPh, MHP, describes his reaction to receiving the field's highest honor.

6/12/2020
Abbvie, Genentech, Pfizer and AMCP Foundation Leap to Virtual Internships During Pandemic
News: Adjusting to realities of COVID-19, AMCP Foundation pivoted this summer to offer virtual internships for eight rising pharmacists with AbbVie, Inc, Genentech Inc., Pfizer Inc., and AMCP Foundation.

6/12/2020
Best Poster Competition: AMCP Foundation and CVS Health Recognize Research on Preterm Birth, Opioid Use, and Migraine Therapy
News: Congratulations to the students and new practitioners whose original research was recognized with AMCP Foundation Best Poster Awards this spring!

6/12/2020
AMCP Foundation, Genentech, and Partners Congratulate UCSF School of Pharmacy for Excellence in P&T Competition
News: Congratulations, University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy! UCSF took top honors in our 20th Annual Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition, with nearly 70 schools across the country participating.

6/12/2020
AMCP Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Saira A. Jan
News: Saira A. Jan, MS, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, has been an outstanding volunteer for many years.

5/28/20
AMCP Foundation P&T Competition Marks 20 Years; Winning Teams Develop Formulary Recommendations for Asthma Treatment
Press Release: AMCP Foundation is pleased to announce that a team of student pharmacists from University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy took top honors in the 20th Annual National Student Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition.

5/27/20
Research in Opioid Utilization, Migraine Therapy and Preterm Birth Recognized with AMCP Foundation Best Poster Awards
Press Release: AMCP Foundation announces recipients of its spring 2020 Best Poster Awards, in partnership with CVS Health.

5/12/2020
AMCP and AMCP Foundation Announce 2020 Award Winners in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: AMCP and the AMCP Foundation are pleased to announce winners of this year’s awards that recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to managed care pharmacy. These honors include the 2020 Steven G. Avey Award.

4/29/2020
From Paula's Desk: Adapting to COVID-19, Sock Drive Ends 5/15!
News: It's remarkable how rapidly change can consume us! We are working from home but working harder than ever as we innovate upon our flagship programs.

4/29/2020
Foundation Presents 2020 Avey Award to David Calabrese
News: AMCP Foundation is pleased to confer the 2020 Steven G. Avey Award to David Calabrese, RPh, MHP, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer at OptumRx.

4/20/2020
P&T and Poster Competitions Move to Virtual Platforms
News: AMCP Foundation re-imagined this spring's Best Poster Competition and P&T Competition, as AMCP 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic.

4/20/2020
New Web App Aims to Assist in Navigating AD Treatment
News: AMCP Foundation, along with PRIME Education and the Case Management Society of America, recently launched a web portal that helps providers and patients navigate treatment around atopic dermatitis (AD).

3/30/2020
Foundation Co-Presents at World Congress of Cardiology
News: AMCP Foundation, in partnership with PRIME Education and the Case Management Society of America, presented a poster at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) World Congress of Cardiology on the outcomes and impact of our lipid.care tools for providers and patients.

2/28/2020
Check Your 2019 Donations for Tax Season with New Functionality
News: Improved web experience launched just in time for tax season! Foundation donors and AMCP members can now log in and view your giving history by clicking on “My Donations.”

2/28/2020
Wellness Activities and Planned Giving Featured Online
News: Prepare to sweat! We recently launched a new microsite for our health and wellness programs that give you details on when, where, and how to participate.

2/28/2020
P&T Competition Celebrates 20 Years
News: Over the past two decades, our Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition has introduced thousands of rising pharmacists to the profession of managed care pharmacy.

2/28/2020
Thank You, 2019 Sponsors! Opportunities Exist for 2020 Support
News: The Foundation is fortunate to partner with organizations that recognize the importance of our work to develop leaders and enhance health. Thank you to our 2019 sponsors.

2019

10/31/2019
AMCP Foundation and Pfizer Complete Annual Summer Internship Program in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: AMCP Foundation congratulates six student pharmacists from across the country who recently completed 10-week summer internships organized by the Foundation and supported by Pfizer, Inc.

10/31/2019
Oncology Care Model Poster Presented by AMCP Foundation and Genentech Intern
Press Release: AMCP Foundation recently completed another successful summer internship program organized by the Foundation and supported by Genentech, Inc.

10/31/2019
Pharmacist Interns Present Capstone Projects on Health Outcomes in Partnership with Allergan
Press Release: AMCP Foundation presents new findings at AMCP Nexus 2019 this week through its summer internship program organized by the Foundation and supported by Allergan Plc. Two student pharmacists participated in the competitive program, now in its 12th year.

10/29/19
Data in Innovating Cancer Care Is Focus of Research Symposium and Best Poster Podium Presentation
News: Leading oncology experts gathered recently at the AMCP Foundation's 9th Annual Research Symposium to discuss opportunities and challenges on how data can best be used to improve cancer care.

10/18/2019
AMCP Foundation Research Symposium Q&A with Dr. Donna Rivera
News: AMCP Foundation spoke with symposium presenter Donna R. Rivera, PharmD, MSc, the scientific project officer at the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at the National Cancer Institute on how big data and technology are changing the way we treat cancer.

9/23/2019
Optimizing Big Data and Technology in Cancer Care: 2019 Research Symposium
News: The rapid pace of oncology innovation presents both opportunities and challenges for stakeholders across the health care spectrum. Cancer care will be the focus of the AMCP Foundation Research Symposium, which takes place just prior to AMCP Nexus 2019.

9/23/2019
AMCP Foundation Launches New Website, Branding
News: We are so proud to unveil our new online home. The easy-to-navigate site offers information about how we advance insights and train future pharmacists. The website also gives us more flexibility in sharing content and highlighting recent stories.

9/23/2019
Prep for P&T Competition and Network at Nexus 2019
News: AMCP Foundation is pleased to offer programming at Nexus 2019 specifically designed for student pharmacists. Attend interactive sessions and check out great networking opportunities just for you.

7/2/2019
Machine Learning In Clinical Trials: What Will The Future Hold (And What's Holding Us Back)?
In the News at Clinical Leader: AMCP Foundation also produces a Trends in Health Care report, the latest of which highlighted how payer-owned claims data can assist manufacturers with clinical trial planning. Examples of areas where claims could enhance trial planning included targeting on disease prevalence via geography, investigator profiling with patient counts, and physician profiling for referrals, including patient count and distance from sites.

5/16/2019
Carroll Fund Launched: Support Future Pharmacists
News: The AMCP Foundation has proudly opened a memorial fund with support of the Carroll family to honor Cathy A. Cathy’s legacy of interdisciplinary leadership and AMCP service. Funds raised will be used to support future pharmacists, especially those with a passion for pursuing managed care careers in health and economics outcomes research (HEOR) or industry, and other AMCP Foundation purposes.

4/4/2019
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2019 National Best Poster Contests
News: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is pleased to announce winners of its 2019 Best Poster Contests, in partnership with CVS Health. The recipients were recognized March 28 at the AMCP Foundation Awards Ceremony during the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif.

4/3/2019
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2019 National P&T Competition
News: Four student pharmacists from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy took top honors in the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation 19^th Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition.

3/29/2019
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2019 National P&T Competition
News: Four student pharmacists from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy took top honors in the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation 19th National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition.

3/29/2019
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2019 National Best Poster Contests
News: The AMCP Foundation awarded recipients of its 2019 Best Poster Contests, in partnership with CVS Health, on March 28 at the AMCP Foundation Awards Ceremony during the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif.

3/28/2019
Foundation Trustees Elect New President, Treasurer
News: The AMCP Foundation is pleased to announce that Christopher V. Goff, Esq., President of Employers Health, Canton, OH, has been elected President of the Foundation Board of Trustees and Alan J. Arville, Esq., has become the Foundation's new Treasurer.

3/28/2019
AMCP and AMCP Foundation Hold Annual Awards Dinner to Honor Professionals Who Have Made Lasting Contributions
News: AMCP and AMCP Foundation recognized a group of thought leaders for their significant contributions to the profession of managed care pharmacy.

3/11/2019
AMCP Foundation Presents Highest Managed Care Pharmacy Award to Steven G. Avey
News: Special interview with award recipient and namesake.

2/9/2019
Foundation and PRIME Present Poster at Crohn’s and Colitis Congress
News: AMCP Foundation staff and researchers from PRIME last month presented a poster on advances in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress in Las Vegas.

2018

10/24/2018
AMCP Foundation's 8th Annual Research Symposium Discusses Health Care Trends, Disruptors and Opportunities
Press Release: Misaligned incentives that drive overutilization of certain treatments, a realization that everyone can't have everything, and the need to address social determinants to improve patient health are among the health care trends revealed at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation's 8th Annual Research Symposium.

10/19/2018
AMCP Foundation and Pfizer Offered Summer Internships in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is delighted to announce that six student pharmacists from across the country recently completed summer internship programs organized by the Foundation and supported by Pfizer, Inc.

10/19/2018
AMCP Foundation and Genentech Offered Summer Internships in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is delighted to announce that two student pharmacists recently completed a summer internship organized by the Foundation and supported by Genentech, Inc.

10/19/2018
AMCP Foundation and Allergan Offered Summer Internships in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is delighted to announce that two student pharmacists recently completed a summer internship organized by the Foundation and supported by Allergan Plc.

7/5/2018
AMCP Foundation Adds Two New Members to Board of Trustees
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Susan Shiff, PhD, MBA; and Mary C. Young, MHPA, CEBS, to the Foundation's 11-member Board of Trustees.

6/27/2018
AMCP Foundation's 5K for the Future Run/Walk Raises $50,000-plus for Education and Research
Press Release: More than 200 registrants, including ten teams and 60 participants for the "Sleep-In for Wellness" fundraiser, participated in the event.

5/30/2018
AMCP Foundation and Pharmerit Collect Record Number of Socks to Benefit Boston Residents
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is delighted to announce that it collected 1,118 pairs of brand-new socks last month for individuals in need throughout the Boston area.

4/27/2018
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2018 National P&T Competition
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is pleased to announce winners of its 18th Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition.

4/27/2018
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2018 Best Poster Contests
Press Release: The Academy of Manged Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is delighted to announce winners of its 2018 Best Poster Contests.

4/26/2018
Managed Care Pharmacy Leaders Are Honored at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy/AMCP Foundation Awards Dinner
Press Release: AMCP and AMCP Foundation last night recognized a group of leaders who have contributed significantly to the profession of managed care pharmacy.

2017

12/7/2017
New Report Summarizes Value-Based Health Care Findings Identified During AMCP Foundation Research Symposium
Press Release: AMCP Foundation has released a comprehensive summary about the concepts of "value" examined at its recent Research Symposium on "Value-Based Health Care: Identifying Benefits for Patients, Providers, and Payers."

10/19/2017
AMCP Foundation 7th Annual Research Symposium Examines Benefits of Value-Based Health Care From Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives
Press Release: The perception of what is "valuable" in any particular therapy can vary widely between providers, patients and payers, according to panelists at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation's 7th Annual Research Symposium.

10/6/2017
AMCP Foundation and Pfizer Offered Eight Summer Internships in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is delighted to announce that eight student pharmacists from across the country recently completed summer internship programs organized by the Foundation and supported by Pfizer, Inc.

10/6/2017
AMCP Foundation and Allergan Offered Summer Internships in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is delighted to announce that two student pharmacists recently completed a summer internship organized by the Foundation and supported by Allergan Plc.

10/6/2017
AMCP Foundation Genentech Offered Summer Internships in Managed Care Pharmacy
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is delighted to announce that two student pharmacists recently completed a summer internship organized by the Foundation and supported by Genentech, Inc.

4/28/2017
AMCP Foundation Holds Successful Campaigns to Support Future Research, Help Low-Income Residents in Denver
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation fulfilled a significant part of its philanthropic mission last month with two successful giving campaigns.

3/30/2017
Managed Care Pharmacy Leaders Honored at Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy/AMCP Foundation Awards Dinner
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy and AMCP Foundation honored some of managed care pharmacy's brightest leaders last night at the Annual Award Dinner. Eight awards were presented at the gala event held March 29 as part of the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

3/30/2017
AMCP Foundation Board of Trustees Swears in New Member, Summerpal Kahlon, MD
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Summerpal Kahlon, MD, to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Khlon's term began at the conclusion of the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo.

3/30/2017
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2017 National P&T Competition, Best Poster Contests
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation is proud to announce winners of its 17th Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P&T) Competition and 2017 Best Poster Contests for student pharmacists, resident or fellows, and graduate students.

2/23/2017
AMCP Foundation Executive Director Paula Eichenbrenner Named 'Young & Aspiring Association Executive by Association TRENDS Magazine'
Press Release: Eichenbrenner was one of the five individuals selected for this prestigious national award, presented since 1998 to the brightest rising stars of the association community.

2016

11/30/2016
AMCP Foundation Issues Two Major Reports: Symposium Report on Effective Strategies to Balance Access and Use of Opioid Therapies; and Assessment of Future Health Care Trends
Press Release: The Academy of Managed Care (AMCP) Foundation has released two major reports that address some of the most perplexing challenges facing the U.S. health care system today.

10/5/2016
AMCP Foundation's Symposium Gathers Diverse Stakeholders to Address Issues of Opioid Misuse and Abuse
Press Release: Improvements to opioid prescribing, increasing the use of naloxone to reverse opioid overdose and expanding the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid-use disorders were among the many suggestions to come out of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation 6th Annual Research Symposium, "Balancing Access and Use of Opioid Therapy."

9/2/16
PCORI Advisory Panels Select Two Managed Care Pharmacy Leaders Nominated by AMCP and AMCP Foundation
Press Release: Two nationally recognized managed care pharmacy experts have been appointed to influential advisory panels of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) based on joint nominations by the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and AMCP Foundation.

6/20/16
AMCP Foundation Partners with Allergan and Pfizer on Managed Care Summer Internships
Press Release: Six student pharmacists from across the country will participate in summer internship programs offered by the AMCP Foundation in partnership with Allergan, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc.

5/23/16
AMCP Foundation, Purdue College of Pharmacy Collaborate on Study Analyzing Curricular Preparation for P&T Competition
Press Release: Interpretation of biomedical statistics and principles of evidence-based medicine are the top two general curriculum subjects that best prepare student pharmacists for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation Annual National Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition, finds new research survey of institutions that host AMCP student pharmacist chapters.

4/22/16
AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2016 National P&T Competition and Best Posters
Press Release: The awards were presented at the AMCP Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

4/22/16
AMCP Foundation Adds New Member to Board of Trustees
Press Release: The AMCP Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member to its Board of Trustees.

4/20/2016
AMCP and AMCP Foundation Honor Distinguished Colleagues at Annual Awards Dinner
Press Release: Managed care pharmacy recognizes its most distinguished leaders at the Annual Awards Dinner of the Academy and AMCP Foundation.

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