American Pharmacists Association Foundation

About Us The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation is America’s most trusted source of research demonstrating how pharmacists can improve health care. For over 70 years, we have consistently proven that patient health outcomes are positively impacted by pharmacists. The APhA Foundation is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 52-6039142) headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the oldest and largest national professional society of pharmacists in the United States established in 1852. Our Mission The Mission of the APhA Foundation is to improve health by inspiring philanthropy, research, and innovation that advances pharmacists' patient care services. Our Vision The APhA Foundation is nationally recognized as a leader in transforming the health care system. Our Values The APhA Foundation values patients' central role in all its endeavors. Furthermore, the Foundation recognizes and respects the critical role that pharmacists have in collaboration with other health care providers. INNOVATION Innovation is the key to breakthrough thinking that leads to dramatic systems improvements COLLABORATION Collaboration among all health care stakeholders is essential for improving the patient’s health RESPECT Respect for the patient’s role in managing their health is central to care PATIENT-CENTRIC Patient-centric care is critical to improving health EVIDENCE-BASED The development and use of the best available evidence guides Foundation initiatives OUTCOMES-DRIVEN Outcomes-driven findings lead to improvements that make a difference PHARMACISTS' ROLE Pharmacists are essential to appropriate, effective and safe medication use QUALITY Quality improvement is central to all Foundation activities