Leading the Charge on PBM Reform: U.S. Senator Ed Markey Joins as Featured Guest Speaker at APEX 2026

We’re proud to welcome U.S. Sen. Ed Markey as a featured guest speaker—one of the leading voices in Washington shaping the future of pharmacy policy. As Ranking Member of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Markey is the highest-ranking Democrat overseeing key issues like commercial PBM reform and ERISA plans. He also serves as the top Democrat on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, reinforcing his influence on policies impacting independent pharmacies and the communities they serve.

Register now to see Sen. Markey at APEX 2026!

American Pharmacies Federal PAC

At American Pharmacies, we are deeply committed to our mission to protect, defend, and enhance the business model of independent retail pharmacy. Advocacy plays a central role in fulfilling this mission – it’s more than just a priority for us; it’s in our DNA.

We have now carried the mission to Washington, D.C. Since 2023, American Pharmacies along with the lobby team at Roberti Global has been actively advocating for independent pharmacies in the nation’s capital. It has been an especially important time in the fight against PBM’s in the federal arena. Several concrete reforms passed in the January 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Bill (standardizing reasonable and relevant contract terms in Medicare contracts, delinking PBM compensation, defining essential retail pharmacies). Additional bills to improve reimbursement in Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and Federal employee plans are all pending. There is a lot of work for us to do.

In 2025 we took our advocacy a step further with the creation of the American Pharmacies Federal Political Action Committee (APFEDPAC).

We would like the opportunity to share more information about the APFEDPAC with you. However, federal election rules require us to obtain your written consent before we can reach out regarding the PAC.

Please take a moment to complete the online approval form. Completing the form does not obligate you to contribute; it merely permits us to communicate with you about the PAC and provide you with more detailed information.

Once completed, we can let you know of special opportunities for federal insights available to contributors. Only American Pharmacies members can contribute to APFEDPAC.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the form, please don’t hesitate to contact us at federalpac@aprx.org. If you filled out this form last year, it is not necessary to send in another one.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Medical Billing at APEX 2026: From Setup to Success—Turn Clinical Services into Revenue

If medical billing is on your radar, APEX 2026 is the place to start—or accelerate your progress. We’re opening this year’s conference with a dedicated afternoon focused entirely on this rapidly growing clinical opportunity.

Designed for both pharmacists and technicians, this session creates a unique environment to connect with peers who are actively billing medical claims today. You’ll gain real-world insight, ask questions, and walk away with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

Here’s a snapshot of what to expect:

• Contracting & credentialing discussion led by strategic partner, Provider CSAO
• Sessions featuring APRx's two billing platform partners: RxBB and MedMe
• A 90-minute workshop led by APRx's Clinical Services Council; includes practical, actionable guidance and real pharmacy experience, as well as a panel discussion featuring participants from APRx's medical billing pilots
• Both MedMe and RxBB will be accessible in our exhibit hall for 2 nights, with no competing sessions or events

Explore Our New Medical Billing Partners: Learn how RxBB and MedMe can support your path to clinical billing success—schedule a demo today and discover which solution fits your pharmacy best.

APEX 2026 Activities, Day by Day: Yoga, Golf, Live Branding & an Americana Finale

APEX 2026 is designed to give you more than just time in sessions—it’s a full experience built around connection, energy, and memorable moments outside the meeting rooms. From morning wellness and outdoor activities to interactive experiences and a memorable, Americana-inspired closing event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, APEX 2026 is built to give you time to recharge, connect, and enjoy the setting.

Here’s how the activities unfold throughout the week: 

View full event details, pricing, and register: Register Today!

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Nimble at No Charge for APRx Members: Boost Fills, Increase Revenue, and Save Time

Nimble is a connected pharmacy platform that helps independent pharmacies attract and retain patients, increase revenue, and run more efficiently — through automated patient communication, mobile checkout, and direct integration with your existing pharmacy management system. As an APRx member, access to Nimble is included in your membership at no cost.

Fewer abandoned prescriptions, more fills

Nimble automatically notifies patients when prescriptions are ready, sends refill reminders, and supports two-way HIPAA-compliant messaging — reducing fill abandonment by 25% and driving a 7% increase in refill volume in the first three months.

More revenue

Nimble makes it easy to promote your OTC inventory at checkout, increasing basket size without any extra marketing effort. Nimble also pays you for every order completed through the platform - the average pharmacy earned $1,450 in 2025!

Less time at the counter

Nimble saves pharmacies two minutes per patient checkout and automatically handles routine patient inquiries, freeing your staff to focus on higher-value work.

Your next step

To activate your complimentary access, set up time with the Nimble team here.

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