ASCP has a series of new advisory focus groups representing different industry sectors. These groups are a way for members to network and share ideas virtually and in person at ASCP national meetings.

Home and Community-Based Consultant Pharmacists

This group (formerly titled "Private Practice Network/PPN") is established to enable the mutual sharing of experience and expertise among senior care pharmacists in the home and community-based settings. The goals of this group are to:

• Facilitate shared learning and networking; to explore new business and clinical opportunities.
• Support the progressive movement of home and community based pharmacist initiatives.
• Advocate for the unique educational and marketing needs of the group.
• Provide guidance to ASCP leadership regarding business and clinical educational programming ideas.

Consultant Pharmacist Operators

This is a group of about 15-20 consultant pharmacists who own and operate an independent LTC clinical and consultant practice. These practitioners contract directly with nursing home operators to do monthly drug regimen reviews and in many cases medication reviews at time of admission and discharge to home.

Nursing Home Pharmacy Executives

This program is specifically for pharmacist executives employed by regional or national skilled nursing and assisted living providers. This is a must attend for pharmacists responsible for pharmacy services contracting and medication services on behalf of LTPAC operators.

LTC Pharmacy Operators

This is a group of pharmacy managers, owners and executives. It’s a great networking opportunity for pharmacy executives to discuss operational challenges and opportunities, for example, working with EHR companies.

Grassroots Network

ASCP's Grassroots Network is a members-only communications platform designed to engage in ASCP's advocacy initiatives and seek opportunities to meet with Congressional members, their staff, and important stakeholders on critical issues. The grassroots network is open to all ASCP members. To join this group, please email jspiro@ascp.com.