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Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP

Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP

Michael D. Hogue is the 15th Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

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Dream stealers and dream keepers—A message for graduates, and perhaps all of us

Dream stealers and dream keepers—A message for graduates, and perhaps all of us

As I write this week’s blog, I’m preparing for commencement addresses at two schools of pharmacy: Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy, and Howard University School of Pharmacy. Walking around college campuses this time of year reminds me of the hope of the future, and as I strolled around the Loveliest Village on the Plains it hit me that there is a stark contrast between this week and next month for these graduates.

Payment for pharmacists’ services is spreading quickly across the states

Payment for pharmacists’ services is spreading quickly across the states

As a part of APhA’s commitment to serve every pharmacist and all of pharmacy, we have advocated for issues impacting you and your practice in your state. I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Michael Murphy who serves as APhA’s advisor for state government affairs.

Congress, regulators must step in on health care cybersecurity

Congress, regulators must step in on health care cybersecurity

Let’s face it, there is not a single digital infrastructure in our society impervious to the focused, deliberate attacks of cyber criminals. Every day it seems we learn of another cyberattack bringing down a bank, a hospital, a university

This town ain’t big enough for the two of us – except, it is.

This town ain’t big enough for the two of us – except, it is.

“This town ain’t big enough for the two of us” says Woody in Toy Story. Remember the storyline of the Pixar–Disney Film Toy Story where Woody, the lanky cowboy, starts the story feeling threatened by the new toy in Andy’s room, Buzz Lightyear.

The sun is rising; will you help me today?

The sun is rising; will you help me today?

As I write, I’m in awe of the sun as it rises over the U.S. Capitol building. APhA headquarters is a great location to watch both sunrises and sunsets, and today’s sunrise is particularly gorgeous with gentle wind-swept cloud wisps combing the sky over the Washington Monument. I’m reminded that today is a new day with a new start, and an opportunity to do good in the world. It’s a chance to work hard to make a difference in people’s lives and to tell the story of our profession to folks who have the power to make change happen.

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