1. Role of the Pharmacist in the U.S. Healthcare System
Angela M. Hill, Pharm. D. , BCPP
Chair and Professor

2. Lecture Objectives
By the end of this lecture, the student pharmacist will be able to :
Describe the role of the pharmacist in the current system of healthcare delivery.
Compare and contrast the practice of pharmacy in the US and other countries.
Explain existing and potential opportunities for the profession consequent to the Accountable Care Act.

3. What do pharmacists do?
Write an “Elevator speech about the role of pharmacists in healthcare.

4. Text a Friend or Family Member
Text a family member or friend and ask them their perception of the pharmacist as a healthcare provider.

8. Pharmacist-Prescriber Communications

9. Pharmacist-Patient Communications

12. What are other countries doing?
What is the scope of practice for pharmacists in other countries?
What is the scope of healthcare in other countries?

13. Group Work
Create a commercial, radio ad, or billboard that educates the public about the expanded roles of pharmacists. The ad should include at least one “right and privilege” for consumers to services by pharmacists. At least five references on innovative pharmacy practices should be included.
Be prepared to show group work in class next week.

14. Article Reviews
What are non-distributive roles provided by pharmacists?
What roles can pharmacists provide in ACOs?
What roles can pharmacists play in public health?
How are pharmacists valuable as informaticists?
What are steps that cold be used to integrate pharmacist into the interdisciplinary teams?

15. Article Reviews: Scan the articles posted in CANVAS
Article Summary: Integration of a Primary Healthcare Pharmacist (Groups 1-3)
Article Summary: From “Retailers” to Healthcare Providers: Transforming the Role of Community Pharmacists in Chronic Disease Management (Groups 4-6)
Article Summary: Pharmacists’ Role in Accountable Care Organizations (Groups 7-9)
Article Summary: Expanding the Role of Pharmacists on the Healthcare Team (Groups 10-12)

16. Article Reviews: Take 15 minutes to scan the articles posted in CANVAS
Article Summary: Is There a Pharmacist in the House? (Groups 13-16)
Article Summary: The Public Health Pharmacists and the Role of the Pharmacy Curriculum: A Call to Action (Groups 17-19)
Article Summary: Faculty Knowledge and Perceptions of Pharmacy Practice and Education at a Traditional Liberal Arts College (All Groups)
Article Summary: Value of Pharmacy Services to the Healthcare System: An Interdisciplinary Assessment (All Groups)

17. Article Reviews
Article Summary: Health Care Reform 2011: Opportunities for Pharmacists (All groups)

18. Homework
Ask a pharmacist about the distributive and non-distributive responsibilities that they have as a pharmacist. Be prepared to discuss in class next week

19. What do pharmacists do?
Revise your “Elevator speech” about the role of pharmacists in healthcare.

20. Questions?