CPS Town Halls

CPS Town Halls are designed to be an open forum and a way to provide access between pharmacy professionals in the state of Colorado and leaders in healthcare. They are designed to be informative, cover current topics, be informal and open for dialogue. 


Thursday, September 19th 2024: Vaccines for Children Town Hall


The Colorado Pharmacists Society, Colorado Department of Public Health and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing discussed how pharmacies could become Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers in Colorado. The session includes an overview of the VFC program, why expanding VFC to pharmacies is important and how pharmacies could play a role in expanding access to vaccines. 

VFC Town Hall Presentation Slides

Tuesday, February 22, 2022: Town Hall Meeting - Medicaid Pharmacist Provider Status– Now what?!

With the passing of HB 21-1275 pharmacist services are now reimbursed by CO Medicaid. Come hear the details on how to enroll, bill and much more! CPS will be joined by the Medicaid Pharmacy Leadership and Experts to explain and answer all of your questions.  

Provider Manual Pharmacist Services Billing Manual | Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing

Chat Thread from this town hall.


 Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Town Hall Meeting - What we DO!  What CAN we do?” 

 


Friday, June 4, 2021: Town Hall During Annual Meeting 

 


Tuesday, April 27, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

The Colorado Pharmacists Society, Academy of Health-System Pharmacists is hosting a virtual information session about the COVID-19 vaccine for the general public. Panelists will give a brief presentation about the three available vaccine products. After, they will answer questions submitted by community members and share their experiences. The panelists are comprised of three pharmacists who have taken an active role in distribution and education for the COVID-19 vaccine.


Tuesday, February 23, 2021: Are We Well?

Do you feel energized and optimistic about your career? Or burned out and discouraged? Or somewhere in between? Let's start an open discussion about how we, as pharmacy professionals, are doing.
Join CPS and a panel of contributors from APhA, CO Schools of Pharmacy, CO Peer Assistance, CPS leadership and more. Let’s talk about where we are, where we want to go, and how CPS can help.

 

2020 Town Hall Meeting & CPS Incoming President and Executive Director's Remarks  


Thursday, December 10, 2020

We will be joined by staff of the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy. Come hear “Board 101” overview, how the regulatory and rule-making processes happen and hear from an inspector. You will also be able to ask questions and discuss timely issues currently facing Colorado pharmacy professionals!

PRESENTATION SLIDES

 


Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Hear about the Colorado state COVID-19 vaccine plan and how pharmacies can get ready for Phase 1 and beyond. Hear directly from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and ask your questions as well. We will be joined by Heather Roth, Immunization Branch Chief, with CDPHE. 

PRESENTATION SLIDES