KPhA COMMITTEES
KPhA Professional Affairs Committee meets for 30-60 minutes monthly via Zoom, with ad hoc meetings scheduled as needed. With healthcare changing rapidly, this committee provides guidance to the KPhA Board of Directors and staff in issues that affect the practice of pharmacy. The committee is charged with shaping statewide protocols, best practices, and evaluating potential quality improvement projects in the state. This committee will be heavily involved in implementation of the new pharmacy practice reforms. KPhA is seeking members and a chairperson to lead the direction of this 10 to 18-member committee. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from September 2026 to August 2027. Meeting day will be selected by the committee chairperson. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
KPhA/KPF Education Committee meets for 30-60 minutes monthly via Zoom. The committee is charged with the development and promotion of educational opportunities for Kansas pharmacy practitioners, including annual meeting continuing education, on-demand continuing education, and non-CE educational opportunities. A public education subcommittee is charged with helping to promote the critical work of pharmacy practitioners in our state and beyond. KPhA is seeking members and a chairperson to lead the direction of this 10 to 18-member committee. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from September 2026 to August 2027. Meeting day will be selected by the committee chairperson. Must be a KPhA and/or KPF member to serve on this committee.
KPhA Engagement Committee meets for 30-60 minutes monthly via Zoom and is charged with increasing engagement in KPhA through member recruitment, member activities, and community service. If you're outgoing, we'd love to have you on this committee! The committee makes recommendations to the KPhA board for types of memberships and costs, as well as plans social and networking events for academies and members to enjoy. KPhA is seeking both members and a new chairperson to lead the direction of this 10 to 18-member committee. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from September 2026 to August 2027. Meeting day will be selected by the committee chairperson. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
KPhA Government Affairs Committee meets via Zoom for 30-60 minutes quarterly when the legislature is not in session, and weekly during session (January-May) on Thursdays at 10 a.m. The committee is charged with reviewing, developing, and recommending legislation and official positions on political issues to the KPhA Board of Directors. The GAC reviews the current political environment, as well as needs of pharmacies in the state, and works to determine legislative priorities for the association. Previous work of the committee has included PBM licensure, point of care test & treat negotiations, immunization protocols, medication administration, and more. KPhA is seeking 10 to 18 members for this committee. Meeting day will be selected by the committee chairperson. Appointments are for a 1 year term that follows the Kansas legislative session. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
KPhA Practice Innovation Committee meets for 30-60 minutes monthly via Zoom and is charged with increasing the number of pharmacies that are currently engaged in grant projects, CPESN KS contracts, and implementing new services related to the 2026 practice reform. KPhA is seeking both members and a new chairperson to lead the direction of this 10 to 18-member committee. Members are appointed to a 1 year term that runs from September 2026 to August 2027. Meeting day will be selected by the committee chairperson. Must be a KPhA member to serve on this committee.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
APhA House of Delegates decides policy positions and language that direct the APhA Board of Directors and staff in their work. Examples of previous policy passed in the house are support for pharmacy recovery networks, support for research into and education on medical cannabis, and language on the use of AI in pharmacies. Delegates are required to be an APhA member, plan to attend APhA 2027 in Charlotte, and plan to attend both house sessions on Friday, March 19 and Monday, March 22. Delegates are expected to participate in webinars ahead of APhA 2027 - approximately 1hour per month starting late fall 2026. Appointments are for a 1 year term that run June 2026 - May 2027. You will need to attach your CV for consideration if interested in this opportunity.
Kansas Pharmacists Recovery Network (KsPRN) Committee meets quarterly on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Topeka, with virtual attendance as an option. This 6 to 12 person committee reviews pharmacy practitioners participating in the KsPRN and manages policies and procedures related to KsPRN. CIPP makes recommendations to the Kansas Board of Pharmacy on practitioners participating in KsPRN. For this specialized committee, interested applicants should have experience with substance use disorder, work in the field of substance use disorder/prevention, OR have a special interest in the topic. To learn more about KsPRN, please visit https://www.ksrx.org/about/kansas-pharmacists-recovery-network. Committee terms are 2 years running with the calendar year. Committee members do not have to be KPhA members. These positions will be selected in Q4 2026 to start terms in Q1 2027.