Business Support Program
Every pharmacy in Wisconsin should be participating in PSW's Business Support Program.

"PSW's business support program was one of the best investments made by Aurora Pharmacy. Each of our locations will continue to participate."
  Jim Moore, President
  Aurora Pharmacy, Inc., Wauwatosa, WI

The Business Support Program is intended to provide PSW the financial resources needed to address the major challenges facing pharmacy businesses in Wisconsin – challenges like the state budget cuts to pharmacy reimbursement.

PSW's legislative activities over the past year, funded by the Business Support Program, achieved an impressive victory for Wisconsin's pharmacies.   PSW successfully prevented the implementation of Governor Doyle's devastating pharmacy reimbursement vetoes.  As a result, there will be no reductions to the state pharmacy Medicaid reimbursement rates.  PSW's success translates to thousands of dollars in savings to most pharmacy businesses – approximately $3 for every prescription you dispense to enrollees in the state's Medicaid, SeniorCare, HIRSP and BadgerCare programs.

In order to cover the costs associated with PSW's work on the state budget and to proactively address upcoming pharmacy challenges, including the next budget development, it is imperative that EVERY Wisconsin pharmacy participates in the Business Support Program – all pharmacy businesses from every market segment.   Your support now will help ensure that the next two years are as successful as the last two.

If you care enough to get involved in shaping the future of your profession, this is the single best way to make it happen.  I'm confident you will regard your pharmacy's investment in the Business Support Program as wise and well worth your return.  Individual pharmacist dues are insufficient in providing the financial resources necessary for PSW to address the issues confronting pharmacy businesses.  PSW is working on behalf of your business and we need your pharmacy's support.

***Contact Chad Nechvatal to sign up or for more information.***

How much does it cost?
Independent, Chain, Clinic, Home Care ..... $500 per Wisconsin pharmacy location

Hospitals
  Less than 100 beds ..... $500
  100-300 beds ............ $1,000
  More than 300 beds .... $2,000

Long Term Care ........ $1 per LTC resident served

More Testimonials
"The pharmacy profession as a whole understands that pharmacy, especially the business of pharmacy, is dynamic and constantly evolving.  The business support system of PSW is my most important employee in dealing with this ever-changing and challenging environment."
  Chris Witzany, RPh, Owner
  Wood River Pharmacy, Grantsburg, WI

"As the pharmacy profession transitions from a product-focus to a patient-focus, PSW has been an effective advocate in creating opportunities for my practices and the profession as a whole."
  Brian Jensen, RPh, FACA, President
  Lakeshore Apothacare, Inc., Two Rivers, WI

"PSW provides services for the business side of pharmacy as well as for the individual technician and pharmacist. We need — and benefit from — PSW's business advocacy."
  Russ Jensen, RPh, MS, Director of Pharmacy
  Dean Health/St. Mary’s Hospital Pharmacy, Madison, WI

"The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin created the Business Support Program to provide information, advice and support for the many business challenges we face. I will continue to support the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin financially and philosophically. We are not fighting for just the member pharmacies, but for all pharmacies."
  Pete Ciaramita, RPh, Owner
  Lakeview LTC Pharmacy, Racine, WI

"Pharmacy businesses need to do all they can to keep PSW financially robust. A strong PSW means strong representation on issues that matter to pharmacy providers and the patients they serve. Participation in the business support program is the single best way to positively influence Wisconsin's pharmacy profession as a whole."
  Steve Rough, RPh, MS, Director of Pharmacy
  University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Madison, WI

"From leadership development to legislative advocacy, PSW is always working to better the pharmacy profession in Wisconsin. It’s part of our professional responsibility to support that work by participating in PSW's business support program."
  James Klauck, RPh, MS, Director of Pharmacy
  Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

"PSW's conferences and seminars provide our hospital’s pharmacists with easy access to a variety of CE programming. A strong PSW benefits Wisconsin’s pharmacy practice in so many ways."
  John K. Johnson, RPh, Director of Pharmacy
  Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse, WI

"The outpatient side of our hospital’s pharmacy program realized huge savings because PSW's legislative advocacy prevented reimbursement rate cuts. Those savings alone make our membership in the business support program a wise investment."
  Mark Zwaska, RPh, MS
  Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc, WI