AMCP’s Adam Colborn Recaps AMCP Legislative Days 2024, Education Sessions, Best Poster Competition, and More
Dear MCPs,
While it often seems like things don’t get done in Congress, AMCP is reminded by our members that advocacy on important issues can make a difference. Whether it’s public safety, transportation, or health care, raising our voices in support of smart, effective policies can truly spur change.
This month, AMCP hosted our annual Legislative Days event. MCPs from across the country met in Washington, D.C., for two days of education and advocacy. After learning more about our stances on key issues, AMCP member advocates met with their Members of Congress to urge them to support the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act and the Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act. We’re very proud to say that several AMCP members secured commitments of support for these bills during their meetings. Those who have been involved in grassroots advocacy before will know how rare that can be.
We also took time to honor bipartisan Members of Congress who have led the charge to advance policies that improve the practice of managed care pharmacy. This year’s honorees of the 2024 AMCP Achievement in Pharmacy Policy Award are Congressmen Kevin Hern of Oklahoma and Mike Thompson of California.
As we approach an election and the end of 118th Congress, it is more important than ever to come together in support of improving access to much needed treatments. Join us today as we look to change the landscape of managed care for everyone and help patients get the medication they need at a cost they can afford.
Sincerely,
Adam Colborn
Director, Government Affairs
AMCP 2024 Sessions Are Now On-Demand
Missed AMCP 2024? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled the top education sessions from the meeting to create an on-demand library for you to enjoy. From real-world clinical outcomes data related to the use of GLP-1 RA to updates on IRA, visit AMCP Learn to access the library today. Members may enroll at no cost!
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Say Hello to Our Featured AMCP Team Members, Tyler Thorne and Beth O'Brien!
Say hello to our featured AMCP team member, Tyler Thorne. Tyler joined AMCP in 2022 following internships with the U.S. House of Representatives and a frontline congressional campaign, as well as the Alliance for Retired Americans’ Government Relations and Communications departments. He enjoys cheering on the Denver Broncos, spending time outdoors, and exploring the vibrant neighborhoods of Washington D.C.
As the Senior Director of Meetings and Conventions, Beth O’Brien joined AMCP in 2017 with 10 years’ experience managing logistics and strategy for association and non-profit events ranging in size from 50-18,000 attendees. Her passion for creating event experiences that provide true connection began as a child watching the positive impact that events and trips her mom planned made on the family’s closeness. She has maintained her certified meeting professional certification since 2011 and earned her digital event strategist certification in 2020. When she isn’t working, she loves spending time with her fiancé Steve and his son Chase, going to Orange Theory Fitness, taking girls trips with her twin sister Megan and niece Isabella, and going to Bethany Beach.
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