Pharmacy Times October 11, 2024

Amelia Arnold, PharmD, reflects on the growing recognition of pharmacists as valuable clinical providers.

To celebrate American Pharmacists Month, Pharmacy Times® interviewed Amelia Arnold, PharmD, VP of Operations for 4 Community Pharmacies locations in Maine, who was instrumental in getting provider status legislation in Maine passed and serves as a tireless advocate to educate lawmakers about the value pharmacies provide. Arnold discusses her career journey and the changes she has witnessed in the pharmacy profession. She highlights the increased recognition of pharmacists as clinical providers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also expresses concerns about unsustainable reimbursement models. Arnold emphasizes the rewarding aspect of working in small communities where pharmacists are highly respected, and she recounts the decade-long advocacy efforts...

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