MPA Member Benefits
Act today and join your colleagues in MPA by going to the JOIN page on this website. If you questions, call our association office at 406-449-3843 or e-mail us at info@rxmt.org.
Advocacy
- MPA is your advocate on a state level. MPA is your advocate at the Montana Legislature. Throughout each legislative session members of MPA receive timely “legislative updates” from our office staff that will detail the bills we are working on as well as information letting you how to contact state lawmakers to voice your opinion.
- MPA is your advocate on a national level. MPA is a leader in working with other national pharmacy associations to help pass federal legislation that delays AMP, provides passage of Prompt Pay, and delays DME Competitive Bidding as well as other critical provisions ensuring better patient access. By working closely with Montana’s Congressional Delegation, we will continue to fight for your interest on future bills to modify AMP and other federal measures.
- MPA speaks out at state rule hearings. In the last year, MPA has spoken out at Montana Medicaid hearings on the importance of a higher dispensing fee, special packaging costs, and the need for fair compounding regulations and reimbursements.
- MPA is your representative at the Board of Pharmacy. We have appeared before the Board of Pharmacy on matters involving CE rules, licensing fees, and the rights of pharmacies to control what drugs they dispense.
Continuing Education
MPA provides educational opportunities for Association members and other pharmacists. The Association's annual convention, held each spring, and the Winter CE Conference are the featured CE events every year.
Communication and Coordination
Information is power! MPA provides members with newsletters, e-bulletins, and an informative website. Our communication tools provide members with the latest on such issues as job postings and "news about state and federal issues." In addition, MPA works with national organizations and associations representing pharmacy (e.g., American Pharmaceutical Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, and others).
Cost Saving Benefits
MPA / Pharmacist Mutual Insurance Program. Provides your pharmacy significant insurance savings in several business insurance areas. Click here for contact information.
MPA / Heartland Credit Card and Payroll Processing Programs. As a member, you are eligible to receive savings that can provide lower discount rates on credit card processing and time-saving services. Click here for contact information.
PAAS National Pharmacy Audit Assistance Service. Provides your pharmacy with an expert resource on third-party audits, contracts and negotiating strategies. PAAS national will work with you to see that you receive the most equitable treatment possible in all types of third-party dealings. Click here for information.
Montana Impaired Pharmacist Program (MIPP)
This program was developed through a collaborative effort involving recovering pharmacists, the Montana State Board of Pharmacy, and the Montana Pharmacy Association. Pharmacists in all practice settings face chemical dependency risks everyday and they are too valuable to their families, friends, and communities to be left unassisted and untreated when chemical dependency issues arrise. The Montana Impaired Pharmacist program (MIPP) was developed to assist montana's pharmacists. The ultimate goal of the program is to help the recoving pharmacist / pharmacy technician / intern pharmacist to re-enter practice as a competent professional.
If you are concerned about a colleague or yourself, call the MIPP helpline at 406-531-4145 for confidential assistance.
- MIPP Helpline: (toll free) 877-748-4400
- Emery Jones, LCPC, LAC : Call 406-531-4145 or fax 406-677-2915, PO Box 7307, Missoula, MT 59807, Email: mtassist@msn.com