APhA Policy Manual

Accountability of Pharmacists

INTERPROFESSIONAL RELATIONS PHARMACEUTICAL CARE PHARMACY PRACTICE PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION

APhA affirms pharmacists’ professional accountability within their role in all practice settings.
APhA advocates that pharmacists be granted and accept authority, autonomy, and accountability for patient-centric actions to improve health and medication outcomes, in coordination with other health professionals, as appropriate.
APhA reaffirms 2017 Pharmacists’ Role Within Value-based Payment Models and supports continued expansion of interprofessional patient care models that leverage pharmacists as accountable members of the health care team.
APhA advocates for sustainable payment and attribution models to support pharmacists as accountable patient care providers.
APhA supports continued expansion of resources and health information infrastructures that empower pharmacists as accountable health care providers.
APhA supports the enhancement of comprehensive and affordable professional liability insurance coverage that aligns with evolving pharmacist accountability and responsibility.