Doors open at 12 Noon. Opening Ceremony is 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (No CE for Opening Ceremony)

This session will provide a keynote presentation on the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) by a national thought leader. The session will continue with presentations from federal pharmacists, which will focus on the importance of federal pharmacy’s involvement in the new pharmacy practice model initiative and will showcase examples of patient-centered practice environments, discussing various projects that have been implemented in the federal sector resulting in improved patient outcomes. The session will also include a first of its kind federal pharmacy technician presentation that describes the outstanding roles and responsibilities that federal technicians have undertaken. Their contributions have improved the efficiencies of their departments and also resulted in freeing up the pharmacist for more direct patient care activities. The session will conclude with presentations from the Federal Pharmacy Chiefs discussing key issues and challenges facing federal pharmacy practice today.