ACCP Strategic Communications: Collaborating with Key Health Policy Stakeholders and Physician Groups

ACCP’s legislative agenda is driven by its core values and strategic plan, which specifically calls for a collaborative approach to the College’s advocacy work. As the leading health professional organization advancing clinical pharmacy practice and research, ACCP has a team in Washington, D.C., that is committed to advancing collaborative initiatives with other key health policy stakeholders.

ACCP recently submitted targeted communications to Capitol Hill and to the Medicare administration, urging integration of coverage for clinical pharmacy services for America’s older adults. These communications not only reflect ACCP’s strategic plan, but are also indicative of how its collaborative, patient-centered approach to medication optimization remains aligned with the strategic goals of key health policy stakeholders, including physician-led groups.

ACCP Champions Interprofessional Collaboration to Advance Patient Care

Essential to this collaborative approach to legislative work, ACCP continues to lead efforts in promoting team-based, interprofessional care through advocacy and practical resources that strengthen collaboration between physicians and clinical pharmacists.

Highlights from the 2025 ACCP Annual Meeting

At the 2025 ACCP Annual Meeting, a session titled “Improving Health Outcomes: Designing and Implementing Collaborations Between Clinical Pharmacists and Physicians” underscored the value and impact of collaborative practice. This program featured experts from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the University of Colorado, highlighting AMA’s Improving Health Outcomes initiatives, including the MAP Hypertension program. These initiatives align closely with ACCP’s position that integrating the expertise of clinical pharmacists into physician-led teams delivers superior patient care and improves health outcomes. Collaborative practice enables each health professional to contribute their own unique knowledge and skills, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality patient-centered care.

ACCP Releases Collaborative Practice Agreement Template

To further support these partnerships, ACCP has released a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) template, designed to help institutions implement agreements that comply with state regulations while fostering integrated care. Collaborative practice is permitted in all 50 states, but requirements vary widely. The ACCP template addresses these differences by providing customizable language and guidance on key elements.

• Number and ratio of collaborative providers
• Duration of agreements
• Referral or prescription requirements
• Pharmacist qualifications
• Specificity of medications and laboratory orders required
• Filing requirements with regulatory bodies

Key Features of the ACCP CPA Template

Alignment with ACCP Policies: Reinforces the role of clinical pharmacists as medication experts within physician-led teams

Education and Training: Emphasizes residency-trained pharmacists who maintain competence through board certification

Integrated Care: Promotes ongoing communication and coordination between pharmacists and physicians

Flexibility: Adapts to meet state-specific and institutional requirements

This resource is available to ACCP members and reflects the organization’s commitment to advancing collaborative practice as a cornerstone of patient-centered care. Learn more and download the CPA template here.