Podcasts about chief pharmacy officer

In this episode, Todd Karpinski, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FACHE, System Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at WVU Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving pharmacy landscape. He shares perspectives on ongoing challenges with retail pharmacy reimbursements, addressing staffing shortages, and how strategic partnerships can support sustainable growth and strengthen pharmacy operations across the health system.

In this episode, Roya Tran, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer for Pharmacy Finance and Supply Chain at Duke Health, joins the podcast to discuss her experience with the 340B program and how it supports access to care. She shares perspectives on expanding the ambulatory pharmacy space, identifying growth opportunities, and improving access to pharmaceutical care through strategic finance and supply chain alignment.

In this episode, Michael Evans, RPh, MBA, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Enterprise Pharmacy at Geisinger, discusses key pharmacy priorities including biosimilar adoption, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, cell and gene therapy readiness, and strategies to expand access and strengthen pharmacy operations.

In this episode, Michael Evans, RPh, MBA, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Enterprise Pharmacy at Geisinger, discusses key pharmacy priorities including biosimilar adoption, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, cell and gene therapy readiness, and strategies to expand access and strengthen pharmacy operations.

In this episode, Nilesh Desai, MBA, BS, RPh, CPEL, CPPS, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health System, discusses how pharmacy is driving medication access, specialty and outpatient growth, and financial sustainability. He also shares how technology, interoperability, and responsible AI adoption are shaping pharmacy strategy amid staffing and drug shortages.

In this episode, Kuldip R. Patel, PharmD, FASHP, Senior Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at Duke University Health System, discusses how pharmacy services are expanding across the continuum to reach more patients and improve outcomes. He shares insights on supply chain resilience, ambulatory and inpatient pharmacy growth, and the technologies shaping the future of pharmacy practice.

As more people depend on them for local, personalized care, a new report from CVS Health sheds some light on what's ahead. Tune in for Lucille Accetta, Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Pharmacy Manager Edwin McGee from CVS Health.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Lucille Accetta is Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health, who advocates to elevate the practice of pharmacy in health care as key to improving health outcomes and lowering the cost of care. She is responsible for creating and implementing strategic opportunities to connect CVS Health pharmacy assets across the enterprise. As Senior Vice President and Head of CVS Specialty Operations, Lucille leads CVS Health's specialty pharmacies which support more than 1.8 million patients.   Dr. Edwin McGee is a District Leader Emerging Leader (DLEL) for CVS Pharmacy, based in Huntsville, AL. His journey began as a pharmacy technician, where he steadily took on roles of increased responsibility, demonstrating his pharmacy care expertise and strong leadership qualities. Edwin is currently managing a high-performing and successful pharmacy team and continues to exhibit his leadership while serving his local community. Recently, he was awarded a 2024-2025 CVS Health National Paragon Award, recognizing his contributions and impact amongst his peers and his patients. cvshsealth.com/rx-reportFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

This episode features Michael McKendall, Chief Pharmacy Officer at InclusivCare, as he discusses strategies for improving patient outreach, key trends he's following in the healthcare space, and the leadership principles that drive effective and compassionate care.

In this eye-opening episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston sits down with Dr. Nate Harold, Chief Pharmacy Officer at MedOne, for a vulnerable and visionary conversation about family, faith, and the broken state of pharmaceutical care. What starts as a discussion about PBMs and prescription access quickly unfolds into a story of personal trauma, moral courage, and system-wide reform.Together, Jeff and Dr. Harold explore how their shared experiences with addiction and loss have fueled a mission to rethink mental wellness from the inside out.

In this episode, Nilesh Desai, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health System, discusses how his team launched a cutting-edge 102,000-square-foot central pharmacy services center, designed to improve access and efficiency across the system. He also shares insights on technology adoption, addressing drug shortages, and developing the next generation of pharmacy leaders.

In this episode, Dr. Rita Shane, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Cedars-Sinai, shares her passion for advancing medication safety, tackling the “poly problem,” and navigating the complexities of therapeutic innovation. She also discusses her leadership in policy advocacy and the importance of collaboration in improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Live from the Connect 2025 conference, PioneerRx superuser Rannon Ching shares how he and his pharmacy team are tackling new opportunities in the industry—all by getting their workflow right. He discusses how Texas legislation is opening doors, how you can leverage your team (and residents) to create new programs, and most importantly, how you can make practical workflow fixes to implement those programs. He also talks all things immunizations, organizations, and why pharmacy websites matter more than you think. If there's one takeaway from Rannon, it's this: When you free up workflow, you make space for everything else that matters. 01:14 – Tarrytown & PioneerRx Origin Story 03:54 – Senate Bill 1236 and Texas Advocacy 12:28 – Insulin Emergency Supply Bill 20:27 – Tarrytown's Mid-Year Focus 26:13 – Internal Operations & Front-End Strategy 32:02 – Med Sync Success & Staffing Strategy 44:02 – Residency Program & Leadership Development  Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies          Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx Guest: Rannon Ching | President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Tarrytown Pharmacy  Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com 

In a world where healthcare disparities persist, innovative solutions are essential. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Oyekan, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Stanford Healthcare and Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley. Dr. Oyekan shares her vision for enhancing population health in underserved communities through a groundbreaking care model. Discover how she leads with a focus on education, community engagement, and mentorship, and learn about her unique framework for effective leadership. With insights into the critical role of pharmacy in the healthcare system and the challenges of workforce dynamics, this discussion illuminates the path toward value-based care and the importance of mentorship in shaping future leaders. Read Transcript CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode101 Claim CE and MOC: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3267

In this episode, Matt Gibbs, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Blue Shield of California, joins Becker's to discuss how the company is dismantling the traditional PBM model to bring cost transparency and flexibility to pharmacy care. He shares insights on specialty drug pricing, the role of biosimilars, and why health plans must take back control of their pharmacy management.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Eric Cannon, Chief Pharmacy Officer and General Manager of Select Health/Scripius. Here, he discusses how transparency can help drive down costs and improve the member experience. Eric also explores innovative approaches to helping members choose the best care through an e-commerce experience tailored to their needs.

Dr. Mark Campbell, Chief Pharmacy Officer at RxBenefits, a prescription benefit optimizer that works with self-funded employers to help them get the best clinical and economic value from their pharmacy benefit manager relationships. As the healthcare landscape has become more complex with the rise of specialty and high-cost drugs, a significant portion of an employer's pharmacy costs can be impacted by a small population. A key challenge is managing the volatility introduced each year by changes in the health of employees and their families while also managing costs for the broader covered population. Mark explains, "The landscape for prescription benefits has shifted a lot over the course of my career. In 1998, for example, 35% of the prescriptions were generic, and 65% were branded. There was no appreciable amount of specialties at that time. And the average cost for a plan was probably in the mid-thirties per member per month. But with the shift we've seen where generics have grown to roughly 88% of the prescriptions for most of our groups, now the remaining 12% of brand and specialty drugs make up about 85% of the cost." "And you could narrow that even further to say that roughly 2% of the members make up about 65% to 70% of the cost of a plan. And now we're getting into conditions, diabetes, and the non-specialty realm, which is a very large influence on the overall cost for a plan. Also we are getting into specialty therapies for a variety of conditions, whether it's inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, or certain types of cancers where we have new therapies that we didn't have several years ago." "Even in many orphan conditions, we've seen new products come to market. That can be a significant benefit for patients who have either had limited or no therapy options for them in the past. So, beginning to help employers understand how to address that 2% of their population in a way that will get an elegant response for the member, getting the right drug for the right patient, and getting it at the right cost is where a lot of our emphasis is."  #RxBenefits @RxBenefits @MarkCampbell #PharmacyBenefit #PharmacyBenefitOptimizer #PBO #PrescriptionDrugCost #HighCostDrugs  rxbenefits.com Download the transcript here  

Dr. Mark Campbell, Chief Pharmacy Officer at RxBenefits, a prescription benefit optimizer that works with self-funded employers to help them get the best clinical and economic value from their pharmacy benefit manager relationships. As the healthcare landscape has become more complex with the rise of specialty and high-cost drugs, a significant portion of an employer's pharmacy costs can be impacted by a small population. A key challenge is managing the volatility introduced each year by changes in the health of employees and their families while also managing costs for the broader covered population. Mark explains, "The landscape for prescription benefits has shifted a lot over the course of my career. In 1998, for example, 35% of the prescriptions were generic, and 65% were branded. There was no appreciable amount of specialties at that time. And the average cost for a plan was probably in the mid-thirties per member per month. But with the shift we've seen where generics have grown to roughly 88% of the prescriptions for most of our groups, now the remaining 12% of brand and specialty drugs make up about 85% of the cost." "And you could narrow that even further to say that roughly 2% of the members make up about 65% to 70% of the cost of a plan. And now we're getting into conditions, diabetes, and the non-specialty realm, which is a very large influence on the overall cost for a plan. Also we are getting into specialty therapies for a variety of conditions, whether it's inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, or certain types of cancers where we have new therapies that we didn't have several years ago." "Even in many orphan conditions, we've seen new products come to market. That can be a significant benefit for patients who have either had limited or no therapy options for them in the past. So, beginning to help employers understand how to address that 2% of their population in a way that will get an elegant response for the member, getting the right drug for the right patient, and getting it at the right cost is where a lot of our emphasis is."  #RxBenefits @RxBenefits @MarkCampbell #PharmacyBenefit #PharmacyBenefitOptimizer #PBO #PrescriptionDrugCost #HighCostDrugs  rxbenefits.com Listen to the podcast here  

The Pharmacy Vision Awards at Vizient celebrate values and achievements of our program participants. Elham Amiri, pharmacy informatics project manager at UCSF Health, is a recipient of the professional excellence award, given to an individual who demonstrates leadership, strategic contribution and commitment to ongoing learning and development. Elham and Dr. Noelle Chapman, vice president, chief pharmacy officer and COO at UCSF Health, join us today to discuss their award-winning program.   Guest speakers:  Elham Amiri, CPhT, CSPT, BS Pharmacy Informatics Project Manager  UCSF Health Noelle Chapman, PharmD, MBA Vice president, Chief Pharmacy Officer and COO  UCSF Health Host:  Carolyn Liptak, BS Pharmacy, MBA   Pharmacy Executive Director   Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence     Show Notes:  [00:52-02:07] Guest's background information  [02:08-03:32] Their great work at UCSF Health [03:33-05:49] How their work contributed to the Pharmacy Value Improvement Program [05:50-07:27] Taking a roll and running with it [07:28-09:25] How UCSF supports professional development [09:25-10:24] How patients benefit from this model [10:25-13:45] What does the future hold   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed  

In this episode, Chronis Manolis, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC Health Plan, shares his perspective on the evolving pharmacy and drug access landscape. He discusses the challenges surrounding rising drug costs, GLP-1 medications, and the future of pharmacy benefit management in a complex healthcare environment.

In this episode, Chronis Manolis, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC Health Plan, shares his perspective on the evolving pharmacy and drug access landscape. He discusses the challenges surrounding rising drug costs, GLP-1 medications, and the future of pharmacy benefit management in a complex healthcare environment.

The Pharmacy Vision Awards at Vizient celebrate values and achievements of our program participants. The Executive Leadership Award is granted to an individual who provides strategic insight, advances leading clinical practices, and demonstrates business acumen for their entire organization. Our 2023 winner is Dr. Curtis Haas, Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He's joins us to share his perspective on pharmacy leadership with Gretchen Brummel, your program host.   Guest speakers:  Curtis Haas, Pharm D, FCCP Director of Pharmacy University of Rochester Medical Center Host:  Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS  Verified Rx Host    Show Notes:  [00:47-05:11] Curtis Haas background and why it's important [05:12-07:02] Why elevating pharmacy practice on a state and national basis is important [07:03-08:59] Results of success by placing priority on providing resources and support and encouraging innovation [09:00-12:36] What Curtis has been doing lately at the University of Rochester Medical Center that he would like to highlight [12:37-14:53] Curtis' volunteer work outside his organization   Links | Resources:  https://verifiedrx.podbean.com/e/transcendental-medication-management-transformational-practice-in-pharmacy/   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed  

Ryan Mezinger, RPh, is Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. Ryan and his team have built an impressive outpatient pharmacy strategy and have grown their footprint immensely in the last few years. We also talk through the automation they implemented to help increase their capacity. You'll hear how successful they have been and get tips on how to justify a similar strategy with urgency in your own health system!

In this episode of Pharmacy Innovators, we delve into the critical roles of leadership and advocacy within hospital pharmacy settings. Hospital pharmacists are not only frontline healthcare providers but also leaders driving impactful change in patient care. Join us as we sit down with St. Luke's Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer, Kelley Curtis, who shares her insights on navigating the complexities of healthcare systems. Discover firsthand how effective leadership strategies can empower pharmacy teams to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately improve healthcare outcomes. Whether you're a pharmacy professional, healthcare leader, or simply interested in the intersection of pharmacy practice and advocacy, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice.  

This podcast provides an interview with one of the first pharmacist hospital CEOs, Bill Evans, retired CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and one of the first health system Vice Presidents of Pharmacy and author of the 2005 AJHP paper “Rationale for having a chief pharmacy officer in a health care organization”, Marianne Ivey. They will explore the evolution of pharmacy executives and the path of pharmacy practice and the opportunities still ahead. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Chronis Manolis, SVP and Chief Pharmacy Officer of UPMC Health Plan, joins Julie Yoo, general partner, Daisy Wolf, investment partner, and Will Shrank, venture partner, of a16z Bio + Health.Together, they discuss how payors and providers are thinking about anti-obesity medications, as well as pricing and prior authorization considerations. This is the third episode in our series on the science and supply of GLP-1s. Listen to last week's episode to hear from Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, founder and CEO of knownwell, about the importance of patient-centric medical homes. The week before, we spoke with Carolyn Jasik, Chief Medical Officer at Omada Health, on GLP-1s from a clinical perspective. 

Margins are tight everywhere in healthcare, and a health system pharmacy adds value especially when led by an established chief pharmacy officer.  Jordan Dow, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Froedtert Health, Michael Oinonen, VP of Pharmacy Networks at Vizient, and our usual host Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director for the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence join guest host Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence to discuss the importance of the CPO role.   Guest speakers:  Jordan Dow, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FACHE Chief Pharmacy Officer Froedtert Health   Michael Oinonen, PharmD VP of Pharmacy Networks  Vizient   Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence    Host:  Carolyn Liptak, BS Pharmacy, MBA  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence    Show Notes:  [00:54-02:53] Mike Oinonen and Jordon Dow background information  [02:54-04:31] What exactly is a Chief Pharmacy Officer and how the CPO role differs from other types of health system pharmacy leaders [04:32-08:17] Gretchen and Mike discuss their blog post on the CPO role [08:18-07:46] Does the CPO role apply to all health systems in all hospitals big or small [07:47-12:11] How prevalent is this CPO role, and its history [12:12-15:42] Benefits of having a pharmacist at the C-suite level [15:42-19:03] What an organization is mission without a CPO [19:04-21:46] Where the CPO role is going in the future   Links | Resources: A Chief Pharmacy Officer in your C-suite: Vital to health system success  Vizient Pharmacy Solutions  Pharmacy Network  HVPE  ASHP Statement on the Roles and Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Executive  Rationale for having a chief pharmacy officer in a health care organization | American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | Oxford Academic (oup.com)  The rise of the chief pharmacy officer    Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed

Discover the nuances of pharmaceutical expenses in healthcare systems with Amy Gutierrez, VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UCHealth. Amy shares insights on the overlooked rise in drug costs versus labor expenses and discusses current focuses, including GLP-1 medications' promising aspects and challenges. Tune in for a concise exploration of these crucial topics.

In this episode, Mary Beth Lang, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Kaiser Permanente shares insights into her career journey, Kaiser Permanente's focus on expanding their value-based care model, what the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be effective in the next few years, and more.

In this episode, Lisa Mulloy, Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer at Northwell Health joins Scott Becker in a discussion where she provides insight into her background & Northwell Health, what issues she is focusing on in her role today, advice for emerging leaders looking to have a fulfilling career, and more.

This episode features Danielle Griggs, Chief Pharmacy Officer at UVA Health. Here, she provides insight into her role & UVA Health, pharmacy workforce shortages, what she is most focused on and excited about going forward in 2024, and more.

Join Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare as she engages Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UC San Diego Health, in a discussion about key healthcare issues and leadership strategies. Gain insights into Spangenberg's background, perspectives on healthcare trends in 2024, excitement, concerns, and essential qualities for effective leadership in the evolving healthcare landscape.

This episode features Laura Dyrda, Vice Presiden & Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, she shares updated information on the Change Healthcare cyberattack. She also shares insights into Thomas H. Lee Partners agreeing to acquire all outstanding shares of Agiliti Health, and a discussion she had with Kavish Choudhary, Chief Pharmacy Officer at University of Utah Health.

This episode features Bhavesh Shah, Chief Pharmacy Officer Specialty and Hematology Oncology Pharmacy at Boston Medical Center (BMC). Here, he discusses his experience staying with the same organization for over 2 decades, trends he is watching in the pharmacy space, health equity initiatives at BMC, and more.

Join Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare as she engages Kavish Choudhary, Chief Pharmacy Officer at University of Utah Health, in a discussion about pharmacy trends, notable initiatives, and future growth strategies. Gain insights into Choudhary's background, current trends in pharmacy, impactful projects, and his vision for future expansion.Interested in all things pharmacy? Join our Chief Pharmacy Officer Forum that is taking place at Becker's 14th Annual Meeting. We hope to see you this April!

Recorded live at the 11th Annual Becker's Healthcare CEO + CFO Roundtable, this episode features Karen McConnell, ParmD, MBA, Chief Pharmacy Officer at CommonSpirit Health. Here, she discusses key insights into her professional background & CommonSpirit Health, her excitement surrounding pharmacy as a strategic asset, her focus on compliance and organizational efficiency, and more.

Hey everyone, I'm back this week with a very special guest and fellow podcaster, who is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and transforming healthcare. She is the founder of Talk to Your Pharmacist, which has over 250 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. Her interest in leadership inspired her to author How Pharmacists Lead: Answers from Women Who Are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy which is available on Amazon to encourage young female leaders and those who want to grow in their careers. I'm so excited to introduce Dr. Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA, a clinically and business-trained pharmacist having practiced for over a decade in a variety of healthcare settings. She has experience in healthcare strategy, business development, formulary development and management, consulting, and establishing successful medication access programs. In her current role, she serves as Chief Pharmacy Officer at Dispensary of Hope, a national non-profit medication distributor hosted by Ascension where she oversees the formulary, leads research initiatives, and manages two networks of pharmacist strategic advisors. Dr. Blackburn was selected to serve on the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) - APPM Executive Committee for 2021-2023 and invited to serve on the Foundation's Women in Pharmacy Committee. Additionally, she has served as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA's Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member on the Membership Engagement and Legislative and Policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. She precepts student pharmacists from several colleges and serves on the Belmont University College of Pharmacy Dean's External Advisory Committee. Hillary is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In 2012, Hillary returned to her Tennessee roots and met her wonderful husband, Chad, in Nashville where she enjoys staying involved in her community through volunteering, living an active lifestyle, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and their two children. Connect with Hillary Blackburn via: Email: hillary@hillaryblackburn.com Website: www.hillaryblackburn.com Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-to-your-pharmacist/id1266493289 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-pharmd-mba-67a92421/ How Pharmacists Lead: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBNXJ58/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=how+pharmacists+lead&qid=1596681336&sr=8-2

Hey everyone, I'm back this week with a very special guest and fellow podcaster, who is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and transforming healthcare. She is the founder of Talk to Your Pharmacist, which has over 250 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. Her interest in leadership inspired her to author How Pharmacists Lead: Answers from Women Who Are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy which is available on Amazon to encourage young female leaders and those who want to grow in their careers. I'm so excited to introduce Dr. Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA, a clinically and business-trained pharmacist having practiced for over a decade in a variety of healthcare settings. She has experience in healthcare strategy, business development, formulary development and management, consulting, and establishing successful medication access programs. In her current role, she serves as Chief Pharmacy Officer at Dispensary of Hope, a national non-profit medication distributor hosted by Ascension where she oversees the formulary, leads research initiatives, and manages two networks of pharmacist strategic advisors. Dr. Blackburn was selected to serve on the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) - APPM Executive Committee for 2021-2023 and invited to serve on the Foundation's Women in Pharmacy Committee. Additionally, she has served as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA's Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member on the Membership Engagement and Legislative and Policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. She precepts student pharmacists from several colleges and serves on the Belmont University College of Pharmacy Dean's External Advisory Committee. Hillary is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In 2012, Hillary returned to her Tennessee roots and met her wonderful husband, Chad, in Nashville where she enjoys staying involved in her community through volunteering, living an active lifestyle, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and their two children. Connect with Hillary Blackburn via: Email: hillary@hillaryblackburn.com Website: www.hillaryblackburn.com Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-to-your-pharmacist/id1266493289 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-pharmd-mba-67a92421/ How Pharmacists Lead: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBNXJ58/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=how+pharmacists+lead&qid=1596681336&sr=8-2 Connect and message her on LinkedIn for a free book Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Marva Williams-Lowe, System Chief Pharmacy Officer, MUSC Health - Pharmacy Services joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, recent initiatives her or her team have implemented that she is proud of, and more.

Marva Williams-Lowe, System Chief Pharmacy Officer, MUSC Health - Pharmacy Services joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, recent initiatives her or her team have implemented that she is proud of, and more.

Brian Smith, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Shields Health Solutions, addresses the challenges patients experience receiving specialty drugs by working with health systems to simplify the process. With a focus on measuring outcomes and improving patient care, Shields has seen a significant cure rate for hepatitis C, driven by attention to medication adherence and tracking outcomes. Recognizing the need to treat the multiple conditions patients often experience, Shields takes a patient-centric view to help these high-risk patients keep their conditions under control.   Brian explains, "We started in the areas of what people would call specialty pharmacy, such as oncology medications that people take at home, oral medications for people who have had a transplant, and injections like Humira for rheumatoid arthritis." "But I'd say what we found over the last 12 years is a lot of medications can be challenging and difficult, and a lot of patients need help. While we focus on specialty pharmacy, I'd say we have broadened ourselves to focus on high-risk patients with a lot of needs." "When we support our specialty patients, and I had the little quotations on my fingers here, we view them holistically. If the patient chooses, we try to support all of their medications, which helps them a lot, as well as dealing with one pharmacy, one call a month, to remind them of their refills for any and every medication they might need. It simplifies things for their providers as well, where it's a lot easier to screen for things like drug interactions and other challenges that can happen with polypharmacy." #ShieldsRx #SpecialtyPharmacy #ElevatingSpecialtyPharmacy #RareDiseases #HepC shieldshealthsolutions.com Download the transcript here

Brian Smith, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Shields Health Solutions, addresses the challenges patients experience receiving specialty drugs by working with health systems to simplify the process. With a focus on measuring outcomes and improving patient care, Shields has seen a significant cure rate for hepatitis C, driven by attention to medication adherence and tracking outcomes. Recognizing the need to treat the multiple conditions patients often experience, Shields takes a patient-centric view to help these high-risk patients keep their conditions under control.   Brian explains, "We started in the areas of what people would call specialty pharmacy, such as oncology medications that people take at home, oral medications for people who have had a transplant, and injections like Humira for rheumatoid arthritis." "But I'd say what we found over the last 12 years is a lot of medications can be challenging and difficult, and a lot of patients need help. While we focus on specialty pharmacy, I'd say we have broadened ourselves to focus on high-risk patients with a lot of needs." "When we support our specialty patients, and I had the little quotations on my fingers here, we view them holistically. If the patient chooses, we try to support all of their medications, which helps them a lot, as well as dealing with one pharmacy, one call a month, to remind them of their refills for any and every medication they might need. It simplifies things for their providers as well, where it's a lot easier to screen for things like drug interactions and other challenges that can happen with polypharmacy." #ShieldsRx #SpecialtyPharmacy #ElevatingSpecialtyPharmacy #RareDiseases #HepC shieldshealthsolutions.com Listen to the podcast here

In this episode, Elizabeth Oyekan, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley discusses key insights into her background & organization, the top healthcare trends she is following today, precision medicine and pharmacy, plus a lot  more!

Dr. Madeline Camejo, Chief Pharmacy Officer and VP Pharmacy Services at Baptist Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Dr. Madeline Camejo, Chief Pharmacy Officer and VP Pharmacy Services at Baptist Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.

Nish Kasbekar, PharmD, BSPharm, FASHP, is the President of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.Dr. Kasbekar talks through her priorities for ASHP this year, her path through professional organizations and her advice to those looking to get involved! Read the article from The Philadelphia Inquirer where they covered what an ICU Pharmacist does as Nish describes in the episode! More pharmacists should be in the news highlighting the great work they do everyday!

Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievement of our pharmacy members. The winner of the Excellence in Clinical Practice Award implements novel strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of medication utilization.  Christine Collins, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Lifespan, this year's winner of the Executive Pharmacy Leadership Award, joins Vizient's own Dan Kistner, Group Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions and host Gretchen Brummel to discuss advanced leading clinical practices, and business acumen for an entire organization. Guest speakers: Christine Collins, MBA, RPh, FASHP Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer LifeSpan Dan Kistner, PharmD Group Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions Vizient Moderator: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [10:07 - 10:06] How we are doing with succession planning, and preparing the next generation of leaders [10:07 - 13:12] What we have to look forward to in the future Links | Resources: Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards Overview document About the program 2022 award winners Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Android RSS Feed  

Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievement of our pharmacy members. The winner of the Excellence in Clinical Practice Award implements novel strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of medication utilization.  Christine Collins, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Lifespan, this year's winner of the Executive Pharmacy Leadership Award, joins Vizient's own Dan Kistner, Group Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions and host Gretchen Brummel to discuss advanced leading clinical practices, and business acumen for an entire organization. Guest speakers: Christine Collins, MBA, RPh, FASHP Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer LifeSpan Dan Kistner, PharmD Group Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions Vizient Moderator: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [01:28 - 03:01] Christine's background [03:02 - 04:22] Dan's Background [04:23 - 09:35] Programs and expansion at LifeSpan [09:36 - 19:18] Trends in executive pharmacy leadership Resources: Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards Overview document About the program 2022 award winners Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Android RSS Feed    

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by Steve Maike, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Remedy Analytics (part of the Brown & Brown team), and Alan Pannier, Vice President of Strategy with SmithRx. The team leads a discussion around strategies and best practices for employers to help confront the rising costs of pharmaceuticals for employers. Pharmacy cost increases are projected to be 9.8% with specialty drugs leading that trend, up almost 13.5% in 2023. The team covers strategies from highlighting biosimilars, gene therapy, navigational resources and recent legislation directly impacting employers on their pharmacy plans. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton