Brian Hodgkins Pharm.D., FCSHP, FASHP Executive Vice-President – Desert Oasis Healthcare Heritage Pioneer ACO Clinical Services
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. “
Stop Number 1
State of the profession Pharmacy jobs “looming joblessness crisis for new graduates” 157,000 new pharmacists by 2020 Rated as top 7 profession Forbes 2016 138* Schools of pharmacy 56 new schools in 30 years 12 CA schools 29,000 in CA 290,000 US Current trends 61% women, 16% minority 21% part time $112,000 - $136,000 Santa Cruz $171,000 States in need – deep South, Wild West 45% community 25% health-system
Stop Number 2
Politics CA Senate Bill 493 – provider status in State Advance Practice Pharmacist Certification, Residency or providing clinical services to patients, CPA for 1 year (any 2 out of 3) US Senate Bill 314/House Bill 592 – “Pharmacy and medically underserved areas enhancement act” (Social Security Act revision) (MUP/A < 62 under HRSA) Washington – pharmacists must be added to insurance networks and paid for patient care within scope of service ACA status - Repeal and replace - gridlock
Stop Number 3
“You're on your own. And you know what you know “You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”