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Saturday, March 2
APhA Opening General Session
9:00 am–11:00 am
Convention Center, South Hall K

Begin your activities at APhA2013 with this engaging session that offers practitioners, scientists, and students the opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments and focus on the future of pharmacy practice. The powerful theme of APhA2013 — Your Voice • Your Profession • Our Legacy — embodies the strategic agenda APhA is advancing to lead with the strong and compelling voice for pharmacy. The practice of pharmacy is changing and will continue to adapt to new opportunities. The Affordable Care Act, Medicare Part D, state-based health care challenges and national quality initiatives dramatically alter the landscape. Pharmacists have an increasingly vital role in the provision of health care in this country and APhA stands ready to lead the way.

Mark Walberg will moderate this morning's session. You may recognize him as the Emmy-nominated host of the PBS hit series Antiques Roadshow and the talented host of an array of popular television game, reality, and talk shows. We welcome Mark back as a part of the APhA family — this is his fifth appearance as Moderator for the APhA General Sessions.

The Opening General Session includes APhA's recognition of award winners, all of whom are outstanding visionaries in pharmacy practice and research. A stirring address will be delivered by APhA President Jenelle Sobotka, who has offered our profession inspiring leadership throughout her term this past year..

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Pharmacy's Role in the Transformation of the Health Care System
Level 1
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
ACPE# 0202-0000-13-086-L04-P • 0.1 CEUs
ACPE# 0202-0000-13-086-L04-T • 0.1 CEUs

The Affordable Care Act presents evolving roles for pharmacy personnel in the creation of a more effective and efficient health care system. As health care operations, policies, and systems are transformed, pharmacists and technicians will encounter both opportunities and challenges. In this session, Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, will offer strategic insights on current and future developments in the complex health care environment and their impact on pharmacy, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. More>>

Sunday, March 3
APhA Second General Session
9:00 am–11:00 am
Convention Center, South Hall K

The APhA2013 Second General Session is sure to jumpstart your Sunday morning! Attendees will hear from "in the know" thought-leaders. The challenges and changes facing our profession will provide us with many opportunities to strengthen our role as patient care providers. APhA2013 is all about providing you with the necessary resources to get results and to demonstrate your value and benefits to your patients and community.

A special feature of this session is the presentation of award recipients from the APhA Academies. APhA President-elect Steven Simenson will share his action plan to advance the recognition of pharmacists as health care providers and APhA's agenda in 2013.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION — Adapting to Evolving Health Care Delivery Models
Level 1
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
ACPE# 0202-0000-13-087-L04-P • 0.1 CEUs
ACPE# 0202-0000-13-087-L04-T • 0.1 CEUs

From the increased focus on the patient as a consumer of health care, to innovations in health care payment models, the Affordable Care Act is transforming the U.S. health care delivery system. As the health care system evolves, will you be able to adapt? Michael Leavitt, former three-term Governor of Utah and former Secretary of Health and Human Services, will provide strategic insights about current developments and what they mean for the practice of pharmacy today and in coming years. More>>

Saturday, March 2
APhA-ASP Opening General Session
1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Convention Center, South Hall K

The best and brightest of our nation's student pharmacists gather to celebrate the achievements of our Academy. During this session, regional award winners will be recognized and awards will presented to the national winning chapters of our patient care and community outreach projects.

Our keynote speaker, Judson Laipply, will infuse laughter with merit, combine side-splitting bits with thought provoking moments, and synergize humor with inspiration. Judson is a one-of-a-kind performer who has the audience engaged from the moment he steps on stage until he dances off. Combining his thoughts about life and its challenges with humor, his presentation will have student pharmacists inspired and laughing at the same time. His finale, The Evolution of Dance, has been viewed over 200 million times on YouTube.

The keynote speaker is supported by a grant from Cardinal Health Foundation.