APhA Foundation announces recipients of Pinnacle Awards

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation recently announced the recipients of its 2016 Pinnacle Awards.

Established in 1998 by the APhA Foundation, the Pinnacle Awards celebrate major contributions to upgrade the process of medication usage. This involves raising awareness of patient adherence, decreasing drug misuse, promoting the following of national treatment guidelines, improving patient outcomes and enhancing communications amongst healthcare team members.

The awards are given in three different categories.

The first category is: “Individual Award for Career Achievement: Individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in enhancing health care quality and medication use.” The honoree in this category is James M. Hoffman, PharmD, of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The second category is: “Group Practices, Health Systems, and Healthcare Corporations: This category recognizes a significant scientific contribution and/or quality improvement project.” The honoree in this category is Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group.

The third category is: “Voluntary Health Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, Associations, Government Agencies and Public/Private Partnerships: Organizations that have demonstrated approaches to assist patients and their caregivers in achieving better outcomes from their medications.” The honoree in this category is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The recipients will be honored at the APhA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 19.