Podcasts about medication therapy management

HealthPartners is joining forces with Perfecting Peds to bring life-changing medication management to Minnesota's sickest children. Many of these young patients, covered by Medicaid and the Health Exchange, manage complex medication regimens across multiple specialists. This partnership ensures they get the safest, most effective treatments-without the guesswork. By embedding specialized pediatric pharmacists directly into the care journey, HealthPartners and Perfecting Peds are bridging critical gaps between prescribing and outcomes—ensuring that every medication serves its intended purpose safely and effectively. This model of proactive, pharmacist-led intervention not only improves clinical outcomes, but also eases the emotional and logistical burdens on families. It empowers caregivers with clarity and support, transforming uncertainty into confidence. As other health systems look to elevate care for high-risk pediatric populations, this partnership serves as a blueprint for scalable, sustainable, and compassionate innovation in pharmacy-driven care. This is just the beginning. Co-Hosts: Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS CEO and Founder Perfecting Peds Lyle Mioduszewski President Perfecting Peds Guests: Dr. Sarah Groen PharmD Clinical Pharmacist in Medication Therapy Management at HealthPartners

Is there a natural way to support our body's own GLP-1 production? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Stephanie Redmond on GLP-Wonder and Bye-Bye Weekend!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!   Dr. Stephanie Redmond, PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM, is a nationally recognized expert in optimizing health through natural ingredients and lifestyle changes.As the founder of the Medication Therapy Management practice at Ridgeview Clinics in Minnesota, she specialized in endocrinology and hormone disorders, often recommending the very herbs, vitamins, and minerals now found in her supplements. Dr. Stephanie is a respected national speaker, consultant, and published author, with contributions to prestigious organizations like the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the American Pharmacist Association. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and national news segments. Additionally, she has served as adjunct guest faculty at the University of Minnesota and as a community Board Member for the American Diabetes Association. https://byebyeweekend.com/ https://drstephanies.com/For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Are you prioritizing yourself, or are you stuck in people-pleasing and overachievement? In this episode, Lesley Logan interviews Whitney Prude, a Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist and wellness coach, who shares her transformative journey from career burnout to self-love. Whitney reveals how women can stop the cycle of self-neglect, find their true worth, and make self-love a priority. Tune in for a conversation about letting go of people-pleasing, shifting from external to internal motivation, and leaning into the discomfort for lasting change.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Whitney's transition from pharmacist to wellness coach.How her autoimmune disease forced a career shift.The harmful effects of people-pleasing and overachievement.How to recognize early signs of burnout before it's too late.The importance of prioritizing self-love and emotional care.Why leaning into discomfort is key to personal progress.How to shift your motivation from external validation to internal fulfillment.Episode References/Links:Whitney Prude InstagramWhitney Prude WebsiteFemGevityDr Mindy PelzGuest Bio:Whitney Prude is a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), as well as a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). She earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in South Jordan, Utah, and completed a Post-Graduate Residency (PGY1) at the University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She obtained her coaching certification through the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coaching Program, which is certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching. Additionally, she is certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. She currently works as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she has been for 7 years. She is also a public speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Whole & Happy Living, a health and wellness company offering coaching, education, and medication review. Her true passion lies in helping others transform their health so they can live their absolute best life possible.  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Episode Transcript:Whitney Prude 0:00  You need to be at number one. If you want to show up for your kids, if you want to show up for your husband, if you want to be here in 20 years when you have grandkids and you want to see their kids and whatever, you want all of that stuff to happen, then you've got to start putting yourself at number one.Lesley Logan 0:15  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.  Lesley Logan 0:56  All right, Be It babe. Okay. I'm excited. I am so excited for you to listen to this conversation. It was more than I ever expected. So when I met today's guest, I was like, yeah, I want to talk about this. This is great. This is exactly what I want to talk about. And just my schedule is kind of crazy so I couldn't talk to her until today. And today–the day that we're recording it–is the three-year anniversary of the podcast, and so super, just so exciting, and to be able to have this conversations, honest conversation that is really for the ladies who are listening, but if you are a male listening, thank you. And there are women listening in your life, there are women in your lives, and I think it's really important that you hear this and then also you share this with them. So we are going to talk a lot about self love and achieving and also people-pleasing. And today's guest is really just an expert in really helping you work internally on yourself. But a lot of times people work with her because of external stuff. So it's just great. It's amazing. Get ready to hit rewind a couple of times. I remember when Oprah goes, that's a tweet. Tweet, when Twitter was new, she's like, that's a tweet. Tweet. Like, I just want to go this is like, hold on. I just need, like, there's a Be It mic drop moment. We'll have to come up–send in your suggestions for these things. But I just really, absolutely love today's interview, and I cannot wait for you to hear our guest's amazingness. So here is Whitney Prude. Lesley Logan 2:17  All right, Be It, babe. I'm really excited to have this conversation today. I've met Whitney, our guest today, a while back, and I just really love the mission she's on and her tips and advice that she has, so I'm excited to share that with you. Whitney Prude is our guest. Can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Whitney Prude 2:31  Well, thank you, first of all, for having me. Like you said, I'm Whitney Prude. I am a Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist and I'm also a certified health and wellness coach and a certified nutrition coach. So what do I rock at? Well, I try to crush it at all of those things where I have certifications. Lesley Logan 2:51  Should I be calling you Dr. Prude? Am I supposed to be calling you– or Dr. Whitney? Whitney Prude 2:57  I don't know. It feels a little uncomfortable to me. I don't need to be called doctor. I mean, I am a doctor, but it feels kind of weird, because medical doctors are called doctor and so it's always like, just call me Whitney. I don't want to, you know, but yes, I do have a doctorate degree. I'm a pharmacist, but I'm not currently working as a pharmacist. I've kind of stepped away, and I'm working full-time in my business, and it's been a fun journey.Lesley Logan 3:20  That's amazing. Okay, I just want to like shout out. And maybe I'm ignorant, but you worked at the Mayo Clinic for many years. Like, don't we consider the Mayo Clinic is, like, the top the best of the best, right? Like, this is where everyone goes. Like, yes, don't be so humble. Like you, you, you've done some amazing work in the medical field. And then the fact that I love that you mentioned certified against the health and wellness and the nutrition, because so many people, they have certificates, not necessarily certification. So what drew you to in the being a pharmacist to also then going after these other educations and these other areas of expertise?Whitney Prude 3:58  Yeah, good question. I never intended on doing what I'm doing right now. That was not it wasn't in my plan. I never imagined that I would be a business owner. I never imagined that I would be a coach. It wasn't in my plan. My dream was to be a pharmacist. I worked my whole life to be a pharmacist. I had decided, since I was in high school, to be a pharmacist, and I became a pharmacist. I worked in pharmacy for about eight years before I stepped away to do my own business. But that was my dream, that was my goal, and life had different things in mind for me. I don't know if you want to dive into my story. I'm happy to if you'd like me to, but.Lesley Logan 4:34  Yes. If you're willing to share it I love our listeners to hear first of all, to be honest that it wasn't in your plan. Sometimes I'm like, do we need to have plans? But then yes, because, like, a plan is a road map, and if you're willing to allow yourself to go on an adventure, then you'll eventually get to somewhere better than what you could have imagined from your first plan. So, but I would love if you're willing to share. Whitney Prude 4:56  Yeah, 100%. I think it is important to have a roadmap to think, you know, to have a goal is something that you want to get to, a dream, whatever, right? And you can work full force to get to that. But the reality is, is that things don't always turn out how we plan them. And when life happens, sometimes we have to make shifts, and we have to learn how to make the best of what we've got. So that was my story, basically, when I I mean, really, to give you kind of a full understanding, let me go back even to when I was a teenager, because I think it kind of starts at this point. When I was 16 years old, my parents went through a divorce, and it was, I mean, at that point in my life, but, you know, I'm a teenager, it's already hard to handle life, to manage life, but my world crumbled. Everything that I knew was a solid foundation for me, relationships that were closest to me, everything just crumbled beneath me, and at that point, I remember very vividly having two pathways of like I can decide to rebel and let this be my excuse for going down one path, or I can make a decision to not let this destroy me and to continue to follow my dreams. And I remember very vividly making that decision, but what I did when I made that decision is that I started to bury the pain and the hurt and basically try to survive like humans do, and just move forward, but I really buried everything in business, the busyness, in trying to accomplish my dream of becoming a pharmacist. Lesley Logan 6:23  Yeah, I'm sure no one listening knows what that is. All of our people are perfect. They don't over-achieve at all.Whitney Prude 6:31  They don't over-achieve and they don't bury their pain. They address everything as they come, they process everything. So, yeah, I'm human, right? And it actually took me a long time to accept that I was human and that I actually wasn't okay as I was burying all of those things. I did it for several years, and then I pushed myself through pharmacy school. And pharmacy school is literally the hardest thing that I've ever pushed myself through, because it just pushes you beyond, like, what, what survivable human, human limitations should be because it's just so demanding, and it really pushed me past my limits of what I could cover up. I couldn't cover up the pain anymore, and I just started having like these emotional meltdowns, like on a very, very regular basis. And essentially, I pushed myself to a point where I just, I crumbled. I came home from school one day I was completely exhausted. I felt like a zombie, nearly. I had so much studying I still had to do, and there was just this day where I crumbled to the floor and I just sobbed and I sobbed and I sobbed and I sobbed. I just I laid there, and it was just like I was completely broken. And that was really the, the turning point in my life where I was like, okay, I'm not okay. I can't cover it up anymore. I'm not okay. And so I started going to therapy. I started reading every self-help book possible that you know, that I could find. I was like, okay, I gotta do something, right? But the reality is I did get through pharmacy school, I got through residency, and I got this job at the Mayo Clinic. You know, it's like, oh, dream come true it's like, everything's fine, but the problem was, is that I had pushed myself too far, and I had pushed myself too hard, and I ended up developing an autoimmune disease about nine months into my job. Lesley Logan 8:20  Oh my gosh. Whitney Prude 8:21  So I had, yeah, nine months in, I had $200,000 of debt, student debt, hanging over my head and I couldn't use the computer. I was (inaudible) my whole job. I couldn't use the computer. I had a lot of limitations, a lot of restrictions. It's like, oh, you know, everything. I just need to let it heal my wrists and stuff will be fine. And that wasn't the case. I never came off of those restrictions. My limitations never changed. I couldn't do my job in the way that I ever you know, that I had imagined it being I was on disability, and at that point, I was like, what do I do now? How do you ever pay this loan off if I can't keep working as a pharmacist? And so that's where I started, you know, I was like exploring well, what would I do if I wasn't a pharmacist and I wanted to be a public speaker, and kind of, with that came coaching, and so that's when I started to explore some other things. But ultimately, what I decided I wanted to do, there's this, and I think that this maybe will be beneficial for some listeners, but I tried to find other people that could be inspiring to me, people that I knew had chronic illnesses, but I hadn't really looked into it very much. And one of the celebrities you can kind of hear more about their lives and stuff and so I came across Lady Gaga. I had never really been a fan of her before, but.Lesley Logan 9:35  Huge fan, huge fan, huge fan. (inaudible) I was at her first World Tour. Front row. Okay, anyways.Whitney Prude 9:46  And so, well, so I started listening to a lot of her interviews and stuff as she was talking about her chronic illness and she said something that was very, very powerful to me. And she said, "My pain really does me no good unless I can transform it into something that is." And so I took that to heart, and I said you know what, I am spending hours and hours and hours in bed every single day for months on end. And what I decided to do was to take that pain and all of this that I was dealing with. And I said, well, what I'm going to do is I'm going to turn it into a program to help people to avoid the pitfalls of what I have just gone through. I've lost so much of my life, so I'm going to now make it my life goal to help other people to avoid the pitfalls that I'm dealing with and have to deal with the rest of my life.Lesley Logan 10:34  Yeah. Oh, thank you for sharing that story and I love the idea of looking for people who inspire you who have similar issues, I think that is where people tend to also even go wrong in their inspiration. They pick someone out who has a different life than them, and they're like, I should be like them. That is a path. And it's like, I certainly don't want you to be inspired by other people outside, but also it's important for us to feel seen and heard and understood. And there have been people that I've compared myself to, and they inspire me as a female CEO. And it's like, yeah, they also had investors up the wazoo. We do not have the same life, we do not have the same abilities. I can have them as a North Star, but also like, can I be inspired by them, or should I find someone who's also gone through similar journeys, similar instances, similar growing up, so that I can feel a little bit more seen and also be inspired, because in spite of all of that, they have done other things. So that's really, really cool. So yeah, I mean, it's interesting. Like, autoimmunes are really–I was listening to Mindy Pelz and she was saying that the world we live in is killing women and more and more women have more autoimmune diseases than ever before, because of our society. And so it is true, because we push ourselves, because the way education systems are done is not anywhere in a way that is conducive to a cycle that a woman is going through and they're pushing this. And so you're inevitably going to have some sort of issue, whether it is a gut issue or an autoimmune issue. What are some of those things that you were telling people to like maybe be on the mind, watching out for that could be signs that could be affecting them or pushing them too far. And what are some of the things that you are doing to help people watch for those signs, or how we learn from your story so we don't end up in the same situation?Whitney Prude 12:18  Yeah, when I bring women into my program, I think some of the most common reoccurring things that I see, especially with women, is people-pleasing or we define ourselves as caretakers. And I think that also falls into being a mom. It's like when you're a mom, all of a sudden you have humans that are dependent on you to stay alive. And so a lot of times, we very much put ourselves on the back burner. So people-pleasing is a huge one. If you're taking care of everybody else, and if you're a yes woman, and you're saying yes to everybody else, but you don't have time to eat healthy, and you don't have time to exercise, and you don't have time to get enough sleep at night, those are key indicators that you're doing too much, that you're not taking care of yourself, that you've got to start switching your priorities and putting yourself at the top of your priority list, or you're not going to be able to keep showing up for those people. Lesley Logan 13:11  Yeah, so not at all what I expect you to say, and I'm loving it. I'm so grateful that you talk about people-pleasing and being too busy for self -care. There must be something in the moons, like I was talking to my girlfriend, and I don't want you to lose your train of thought. But I was talking to a girlfriend and she was like, I just don't have it in me to have that hustle. And I was like, you should see the morning routine I have so that I can do the job that I've created for myself that I love so much. And I was starting to feel like it sounded like luxurious and ridiculous. And then I was like, wait a minute, actually, no, this is what I need to be the best version of myself. There's nothing wrong with that. And I already tell people self-care isn't selfish care. So why is it, why am I thinking that I sound like it is selfish or luxurious. It's required. I need it. So I definitely, let's definitely get back to self-care in a moment. But thank you for bringing up people-pleasing because it is an epidemic. There's too many people who are people-pleasers, and it is costing us our lives. Whitney Prude 14:05  Well, and essentially, if you're a people-pleaser, you're very likely also an overachiever, like you're saying yes to way too many things, whether that's in the community or people you know, it's like at your kid's school, and they're asking you to do stuff, and then at church, they're asking you to do stuff, and then at work, they're asking you to do stuff, and if you're a yes woman, you're essentially overachieving. You're taking on everything, and you think that you're this rock star–in the long run, it's damaging, and it's going to show up. It's going to manifest when we push ourselves too hard internally, it is going to manifest, and usually it manifests in our physical health. So whether that's an autoimmune disease or it manifests in weight gain and bad diabetes, there's hundreds of ways that it can manifest, but the reality is, is that it will manifest. You cannot continue living like that the rest of your life and not have it lead to health issues. Lesley Logan 14:56  Yeah, yeah, everyone, rewind and re-listen to that again, because it is 100% my own experience. I also had student loans, but not, not nearly, not nearly what you had, but I also didn't walk out of it with a doctor degree and even a career. Liberal arts degree over here, everyone. I had a private school because that was smart. So that just means more expensive, everyone. So I was really trying to get out of this low-salary job and do what I loved, and I love doing it. So I told myself, it's fine that I'm working seven days a week because I love what I'm doing. And that was the overachiever in me. And what was happening is like my gut system was shutting down and I got dangerously underweight, and not because I wasn't eating, but because I wasn't digesting, absorbing nutrition. So my body was just not doing well and Facebook is showing me videos and pictures that I posted 10, 15, years ago, and I was like, that girl is, I can see how unhealthy she is. I could see it. I didn't see it then, because I'm just going and going and going and, like, living L.A. life where I have a 45-minute commute, and you just do that because that's the range you can afford. You just keep pushing and at some point you can't push anymore. And the problem is, is that now you're in a worse position, because it's actually harder to get out of that health situation than if you had made change, if I had made changes at the first signs of things. But no one told me–I think what the issue is and I think this is where listeners might also–I did seek help for some of the signs, and no one said, Hey, tell me about your workload. Tell me about, let's talk about a day in the life of you. Do you feel like you have time like, tell me about, what are you doing for? How's your sleep? No doctor was like asking me those things. And I do think that if someone had just actually put a mirror into my face, like you are actually not doing enough sleep, you're not, enough self-care, that I may have been able to shift it sooner. So I'm just wondering, like that's your experience as well.Whitney Prude 16:54  Oh yeah, 100% it's like when you do start noticing things like, where do we go? What do we do? We go to the doctor. And there's nothing wrong with going to the doctor, but the reality is that in the medical field, right? You're going to come in and they're looking at symptoms, and they're going to try to find a way to treat it, but we're not looking at what has driven us here. Why are we here? How do we make changes to actually change our lifestyle? A lot of it, you could reverse some of it, you can't, which is unfortunate, and you may require treatment, but we're not looking at the underlying root causes. And one of the things that I'm very, very passionate about is that usually, so if you look at people like, okay, we're people-pleasers, we're overachievers, we're perfectionists, whatever those things are, right? Whatever it is that we're pushing ourselves backwards and we're trying to please in the world. We're trying to, we're trying to feel worthy. We're trying to feel like we're enough. We're trying to feel loved. Well, where does this usually come from? The majority of it comes from our past. We go through our past and we're treated in a certain way, and there is no parent that is going to 100% meet your needs. Yeah, it's just not possible. They're human too, right? And so there's always going to be things where we don't feel good enough, or where we weren't recognized, or maybe only when we would really high achieve that's only the time that we were recognized. So now we're like, well, if I do everything perfect, then I can be loved and I can be good enough. And so we develop, over our lives, we develop these beliefs about ourselves, we develop these coping mechanisms, and they're all subconscious. Our brain does it on its own of like, how do we get this satisfaction out of the world that we need, essentially, and so we start doing all of these things in our lives to try to feel good enough and nobody ever teaches us how to show up for ourselves so that we can meet our own emotional needs and feel good enough inside of ourselves, so that we don't need any of that stuff. And none of that is ever going to be addressed when you go to the doctor. Never, never, never, never. It's the underlying cause for the majority of why people start getting sick.Lesley Logan 19:10  Oh my gosh. And for everyone we're not advocating, don't go the doctor, obviously, like, but we even have a female telemedicine that's a sponsor, so I love them. But also, just getting your symptoms treated is not the same as going, how did I get here in the first place? And so do you have tips for us, for the people who are listening, like, how do I meet my own needs? Or is this something that it obviously can't just be like three things and like, we've all nailed it. Obviously it takes coaching with you. But what are some areas we can see we're not meeting our own needs? Maybe that's a better way of looking at it. Whitney Prude 19:40  I mean, the first thing that I would say, and I like to challenge people to do this, just in general, if you sit down and write down your top five priorities, one through five. Okay, everybody sit down, write down your top priorities. Now the majority of people, when I have them, write down their top five priorities. At the end I ask, "And where are you on that list?" Nobody, almost no one puts themselves on that priority list. And where should you be and your health be on that priority list? It should be number one. Now everybody feels like that is selfish and it's 100% not selfish. It is essential. So you need to be at number one if you want to show up for your kids, if you want to show up for your husband, if you want to be here in 20 years when you have grandkids and you want to see their kids and whatever. You want all of that stuff to happen, then you've got to start putting yourself at number one. So you move yourself up to priority number one. You shift your kids down, you shift your husband down, you shift your work down, you shift everything down. And even, you know, some people are like, oh, no, well, God is most important. I have to do all this stuff for God, even that you cannot show up in this world and fulfill your true purpose for God if you are not prioritizing yourself and your health? So it doesn't matter. All of this stuff, you have to shift it down on the priority list, and you have to put yourself as number one. And when you start putting that into your focus every single day, it's like, well, have I met my own needs today? And people are bombarding you and asking you for all this stuff. If you haven't met your own needs, then the answer is no. You've got to start saying no. Lesley Logan 21:24  Oh my gosh, thank you for saying that. I've heard only one other person ever say, and this is not to knock men, but he was a male saying kids are number three. And I was like, I just feel like he gets away with that. He can say that, and every mom is not listening to that. They're, you know what I mean? They're not. They're putting the kids up first. And the relationship may be a second, but probably not. And honestly, he's like, you have to take care of you. And then if you have a partner, your partner's taking care of them, that's great. Then together, there's some way of making income, and the income is what fuels the payments for all the things. And then there's other people in your life, your children, family, other stuff. And he's like, it's gonna sound awful, but you can't provide for them if you don't take care of you, and you can't be there for them if you haven't made a way of providing. So it's like very difficult for people to understand. And I'm gonna get so many people saying kids should be number two. Obviously, if you have an infant, take care of the infant. But it'll be easier to take care of the infant if you've taken care of you before having the infant. And it's easier for your kids to be in a household where they have needs met, if the person who's meeting their needs has taken care of their own. It's just I don't like I used to teach so many moms that come in the school's asking to show up for things. They've got to do this thing for the household. The neighbor needs this. So all these different things, and they're talking about this in their session that's for them. And I was like, so this is like, for you. So like, maybe we, like, just, can we just, like, close the world off for a moment, this is actually for you. And when I kept telling them, like, we're doing this for you, so you could do all those things. I had those women coming three and four days a week, because it was the thing that they could tangibly feel was for them, it was like, why they were coming in, and it gave them the energy to do all this other stuff. And it's really cool. And we do have to remind people, we say this all the time on the podcast, which is why I'm, like, obsessed with you already, is like self-care is not selfish care. It is essential for you to be around. And the other unfortunate thing is, all the stuff that we do for self-care can feel very luxurious, like that's a word I mentioned, because you won't ever know what it prevented you from getting. You're not going to make it to the end and go, whoop, didn't get that autoimmune disease. Like you won't know because you did the things to prevent the burnout or the diseases or the illnesses, we don't get that information, so we tend to forget the self-care stuff when life gets hard. Whitney Prude 23:49  Yep, I think another important point to make as well is like, we talk about self-care, and I'll ask people like, do you genuinely love yourself? And they're like, oh yeah, well, I spend money, I buy myself clothes, I go get my nails done, I take care of myself, and I'm like, yes, but do you genuinely love yourself? Like self-love and self-care are two different things, right? So we have this element of are you showing up for yourself physically? Are you doing the things, you know it's like you're eating healthy? Are you exercising? Are you showing up for yourself physically? But on the flip side, and this is another thing that a lot of people miss, are you showing up for yourself emotionally? And do you know how?Lesley Logan 24:32  I think everyone just stopped and didn't know how to answer that. How did you learn that? Because I can't I mean, obviously that's something you had to learn, because you know, I'm not going to say you don't burn out if you love yourself, because I'm sure there's always room for an option, but I definitely think you would know it sooner than later. How did you learn that? How did you learn to self-love? How do you help people do that? Whitney Prude 24:56  Well, so my experience through this journey and my own self-love journey is kind of interesting. And you know, some people, anyone that's raised in like a pretty religious environment, could potentially relate. But within religion, there's a lot of expectations, and you're either doing the good things and meeting the expectations, (inaudible) or they're not, and you're not a good person, and you're a disappointment sort of a thing. It doesn't matter what religion it's like, these things exist, right? There are things that you're supposed to do and there are bad things. So for me, I had gotten, and it's not to say that the religion was bad in any sense of the word, but for me and my personality, I latched on to this of like, I can check the boxes and everyone thinks that I'm awesome, right, and it's praising me and I learned at one point in my life where my belief kind of started to, like, falter a little bit. I was like, wait a second, if I don't believe this and people aren't praising me, then, like, do I even freaking matter? Does anybody love me? Can I be loved, right? Like, if I'm not doing all of these things. Am I still lovable, or am I just this horrible, awful disappointment? And so I had to prove to myself, and I almost intentionally started doing the wrong things, because I had to prove to myself that it doesn't matter what I do or don't do, my worth doesn't change. And getting to the base of like, what's the value of a human being? Is value based on actions of how much you can accomplish? Or are you valuable because you are a living, breathing human being. It doesn't matter what you do or don't do. You're a unique individual that has value no matter what. And so my journey was associated with religion of like, where I felt this disappointment, because all of a sudden I was questioning like this, you know, this core belief that had brought me all of my self-worth, my whole life. And so then I had to start working to find myself like, well, can I be good enough? Can I be loved regardless? And I had to be the one that loved myself. I had to stop searching for all of these other people to fill that void. I had to start doing it for myself. Lesley Logan 27:06  Yeah, oh my gosh we could talk forever on I was raised in religion, and so we could talk forever about how that creates overachievers and this urge to always be doing and I think inherently, like, religion isn't bad. I think it's the way it's interpreted in people's bodies and emotions (inaudible) on them and so, yep, it's true, and it's interesting, because I don't know how much, even though I could quote some verses, which I'm not going to do that right now. But like, even though we are told that we are loved by the person we believe in, we are not taught to love ourselves the way that they love us, you know? And so going back to what you said at the beginning of this episode, it's like, how we are raised. Are we raising kids to love themselves? Are we teaching them that–I have a girlfriend who has her little girl, and she has like, little mirror things, and she's like, I'm beautiful and I'm loving, and she's doing this thing. She's like, I don't know if I (inaudible) in the mirror. And I'm like, I think it's really cool that she says, I'm beautiful and I'm loving, like she's having a whole little self-love moment every single day. Who cares what's in the mirror? You know? Like, I think that I didn't grow up like that. So we obviously know more today than we do. Every generation gets to have a little bit more insight. We get to learn from other people's journeys. But I think that is a really cool thing that we can all take away. Now that you are obviously now full time working for yourself and very aware of, like, why you're doing this and what you're doing. Who are you most excited to work with? And like, what brings you joy in doing this work? What are you hoping to help them achieve? And I hate the way I said achieved, like, helping them get or enjoy?Whitney Prude 28:39  Honestly, my favorite people to work with are women who don't know who they are, who are lost in their life. Because when they come into our program and they start digging, and it's hard to dig, you got to be brave, you know, and you got to say, okay, we're going to look inside, we're going to start paying attention to what my feelings are, and showing up and validating and recognizing that those feelings matter and that I deserve space in my own life. And so those women that come in and say, I'm not comfortable in my own skin, I don't really know who I am. Like I've lost myself. I don't know where I'm going, I don't know what to do, I don't know how to get out. Those are my absolute favorite people to work with, because when those women come into the program and we start digging and we start diving in, I mean, there's a lot of emotion, and there's a process that we take women through. They come because they want to lose weight, and they leave not even caring about the weight that they lost because they found themselves and they knew they know who they are and they're in control. They're able to now live a fulfilling life because they know how to show up for the woman that's staring back at them in the mirror. Those are one. 100% my absolute favorite clients to work with, because you just see this complete transformation. And it is absolutely incredible.Lesley Logan 30:10  I love that. Thank you for being so specific, because I do think there's a lot more people who are more aware that, like they're whelmed, like they're not, like they might not be overwhelmed, they're in the middle and they're kind of like, if you were to ask them, like, who are you really? Do you love yourself really? Those are some big questions that we don't have to face on a daily basis. Most people just ask us how we are, and they expect to say, I'm good, and then they get to know, I'm good too. Have a great day. Like, that's what most people expect. So most people are not asking themselves those big questions. And this is the Be It Till You See It podcast, and it's really hard to be it till you see it if you don't know who you are in the first place, it's a little bit difficult, you know? And so we've all been in places where, like, who am I really and where am I going? And like, do I matter? And am I lovable? And those are big questions that don't get answered overnight, but you do the work like your clients, or that you're saying your clients do, and then you get on the other side, and not only have the benefits of shedding weight in your instance, but also your client's sense, but also knowing exactly who you are and why you matter and what matters to you. So easy for us to focus on the outside. I need to fix this about me on the outside, and it's always, there's always an internal thing that is the root of it.Whitney Prude 31:23  If you think about, and this is, and I just say weight loss, just because, yeah, that's what, what brings a lot of people in, into my program. But if you think about someone so they want to reach a goal, right? They're like, okay, I want to lose 20 pounds. We don't like how we look. We want to get the scale down. Like, the motivation is very external, okay, but if you can take that motivation and you transition it from external to internal, and you get yourself to a point where you genuinely love yourself and you honor yourself, and you respect yourself, and you make yourself a priority, okay, so now it's coming from inside of yourself, then why do you eat healthy, and why do you exercise, and why do you get enough sleep? You do all of those things not because you want to change the scale. You do them because you genuinely care about yourself, you care about your body, you care about who you are, you care about how you feel like it all comes from inside of you, and it doesn't matter if the scale changes three pounds. Who cares now, right? You're gonna keep doing these things no matter what because you care about you. ,Lesley Logan 32:26  Yeah yeah. I think that's like, that's so good. I've been asking people what they do for self-care. I'm like, here's what I do for self-care. Like, what do you do for self-care? And I was on another person's podcast this week, and she's like, I got my nails done for self-care. Like, what do you do? And I'm like, prioritize my sleep. I try to drink enough water every day, you know, I make sure I'm feeding myself before I'm angry. I move my body intentionally for how my body is feeling that day, because I know I will be thankful tomorrow. I said, then, yes, I have a cold punch and I have a red light and I've got all these extra things, but like, the other thing that is listed are mostly free, if not things you are already buying at the grocery store as it is. So like, how you're choosing to see them. And I think people don't realize that they have control over self-care without changing that much in their schedule. It can be more intentional about when they go to bed and what they do before bed, and what they're feeding themselves with. And it's so easy to say that because I know how badly I felt when I wasn't making those intentional decisions, because I wasn't loving myself and I wasn't caring for myself. I said I'll do that tomorrow. Oh, when I have more time or I have my money, then I'm more deserving when I've done this, and I'm more deserving of x and y things, and it's actually like your future person is deserving of it now, but that it comes with self-love, like you said. Oh, cool stuff. Whitney. Okay, we're gonna take a brief break and we're gonna come back and find out where people find you, follow you, work with you and your Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 33:54  All right, Whitney, where can people connect with you more if they want to dive in deeper with you? What do you got for us? Whitney Prude 33:58  Yeah, the best place to connect with me, first of all is on Instagram. You can always message me on Instagram. My Instagram is @mywholeandhappylife. Just send us a message. We're always in Instagram responding to messages. Happy to answer any questions. Lesley Logan 34:14  Amazing. Okay, you have given us a lot to ponder already. So I'm just gonna say, like, the transcripts of this are gonna have some great questions for you to ask yourself. But we always love the for the overachiever, perfectionist, the action step that people can take to be uit till they see it. What bold, executable, intrinsic or target steps can we take? What do you have for us?Whitney Prude 34:34  So I think what kind of goes along with the conversation that we've had today in talking about helping women to really dive in and find themselves. The step that I would encourage people to take is to lean into the discomfort. Now, the reason that I say that is because if you want to change, change is uncomfortable. So. So your body will be telling you what you need to change, because it will feel uncomfortable. Maybe you don't express yourself, you don't share your feelings, and you feel uncomfortable. Your stomach drops. You're like, like, you know it's like our bodies often will tell us the things that we need to be working on, that we need to do, but we have to lean into that discomfort. We have to recognize it, and then we have to start forcing ourselves to actually do the thing that's uncomfortable. So then you have to start actually speaking up, whether it's like looking inside of ourselves, or if it's prioritizing ourselves, even when we feel selfish, that's uncomfortable. I have clients where it's like you have to schedule 10 minutes of nothing in your schedule. That is just time where you sit like you are just spending time with yourself. Put it in your schedule, on your calendar, non-negotiable. And it's almost overwhelming. They're like, I can't even comprehend spending that 10 minutes with myself, right? You have to start pushing yourself into that discomfort. So in talking about self-love, in talking about self-care, my action step would be to really plan that time for yourself, put it on your calendar, non-negotiable. Same time every day. This is your time, and you have to just sit in it, no matter how uncomfortable it is, start sitting in the discomfort and it will get more comfortable. But you have to get into the discomfort before you're ever going to make progress towards change. Lesley Logan 36:33  Yeah. I was just talking to some of the girls in my mentorship program, they're Pilates teachers, and they're like, yeah, my client complains it's uncomfortable. And I was like, so it's not painful, just like, No. And I'm like, well, then, yeah, it's uncomfortable. We're doing something different in her body. Like, no, we need to it's okay to say. It's okay. It's okay to be uncomfortable. Not everything is comfortable in life, changing our strength, changing our alignment, changing our posture, is going to be uncomfortable because it is different than what we are used to. Pain is a different story, and so it's just really funny, because we all want the thing or the goal or the achievement or whatever it is, but to get there, because we don't have it now, it's going to take some discomfort and changing who we are to be there. So I love that. It's great. It's great. Whitney, you're awesome. This has been a wonderful conversation. I'm fired up. I'm excited. I am definitely checking myself on my self-love after this, what a great thing to just do a check in on everyone. How are you gonna use these tips in your life? Please let us know. Make sure you tag Whitney and her team and let them know how this episode affected you. And if you are needing more of this. Reach out to Whitney, because obviously, like, wow, definitely struck some good chords in here. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 37:49  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. Brad Crowell 38:32  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 38:37  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co. Brad Crowell 38:41  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 38:48  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 38:51  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LifeBlood: We talked about medication therapy management, what that is and the impact it can have, how technology is impacting pharmacies in positive ways, and the opportunity that exists to better serve patients, with Anna Hall, Clinical Pharmacist and Chief Compliance Officer with Outcomes Operating Inc.        Listen to learn why better patient outcomes are closer than we realize! You can learn more about Anna at Outcomes.com, X, Facebook and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin speaks with Whitney Prude about nutrition and meal planning. Whitney Prude is a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), as well as a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Whitney is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics.  She currently works part-time as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she has been for 7 years. She is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Whole & Happy Living where she helps individuals truly transform their health from the inside out while also losing weight in a way that can be maintained long-term.   During this episode you will learn about: Whitney's 5 Step Power Plan to Whole Health Transformation Why women can't seem to lose weight even after multiple diets Whitney's best advice for those who want to make a change   Social Media -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyprude FB: https://www.facebook.com/mywholeandhappylife/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywholeandhappylife/   Website - https://www.mywholeandhappylife.com/   For more info on Whitney's program -  https://learn.mywholeandhappylife.com/whole--happy-living-9574   Link to Testing: https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/ Link to Period Planner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860   For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health: Check out my Hormone Balancing Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Dr. Erin's Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/ Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth   naturopathichealth #hormonebalancing #period #periodreset #periodhelp #healthtransformation #weightloss #nutrition #mealplanning #wellnesscoach  

Hurricane H is excited to introduce you to Whitney Prude, a highly skilled and accomplished professional in the field of healthcare and wellness. As a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), Whitney brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Not only is Whitney a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), but she is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. Her dedication to improving the lives of others is evident through her seven years of service as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. But Whitney's passion extends beyond her role as a pharmacist. She is a dynamic public speaker, an entrepreneur, and the CEO of Whole & Happy Living. At Whole & Happy Living, Whitney empowers individuals to achieve true transformation in their health from the inside out. Her holistic approach focuses not only on weight loss but also on long-term maintenance. With Whitney's guidance, you can navigate the complexities of your health journey and discover a path that leads to both happiness and wellness. Through personalized coaching and evidence-based strategies, she equips you with the tools you need to make lasting changes. If you're ready to take control of your health and embark on a journey of transformation, then look no further. Join us as we delve into Whitney Prude's expertise and learn more about her mission to help individuals live whole and happy lives. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more insightful content and stay tuned for upcoming videos with Whitney. Together, let's transform our health and happiness! #health #happiness #transformation #pharmacist #coach #CEO #WholeandHappyLiving #wellness #mindfulness #selfcare #inspiration #motivation #positivevibes #holistichealth #selflove #selfimprovement #lifestyle #nutrition #fitness #meditation #success#healingjourney #transformation #empowermentjourney #selfhealing #personaltransformation #selfgrowth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcarejourney #findingstrength #selfempowerment #selflovejourney #selfdiscovery #mentalwellness #mindbodyhealing #growthmindset #emotionalhealing #innerstrength #positivemindset #selfimprovement #selfhealingjourney  https://info.mywholeandhappylife.com/info2023

Hurricane H is excited to introduce you to Whitney Prude, a highly skilled and accomplished professional in the field of healthcare and wellness. As a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), Whitney brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Not only is Whitney a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), but she is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. Her dedication to improving the lives of others is evident through her seven years of service as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. But Whitney's passion extends beyond her role as a pharmacist. She is a dynamic public speaker, an entrepreneur, and the CEO of Whole & Happy Living. At Whole & Happy Living, Whitney empowers individuals to achieve true transformation in their health from the inside out. Her holistic approach focuses not only on weight loss but also on long-term maintenance. With Whitney's guidance, you can navigate the complexities of your health journey and discover a path that leads to both happiness and wellness. Through personalized coaching and evidence-based strategies, she equips you with the tools you need to make lasting changes. If you're ready to take control of your health and embark on a journey of transformation, then look no further. Join us as we delve into Whitney Prude's expertise and learn more about her mission to help individuals live whole and happy lives. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more insightful content and stay tuned for upcoming videos with Whitney. Together, let's transform our health and happiness! #health #happiness #transformation #pharmacist #coach #CEO #WholeandHappyLiving #wellness #mindfulness #selfcare #inspiration #motivation #positivevibes #holistichealth #selflove #selfimprovement #lifestyle #nutrition #fitness #meditation #success#healingjourney #transformation #empowermentjourney #selfhealing #personaltransformation #selfgrowth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcarejourney #findingstrength #selfempowerment #selflovejourney #selfdiscovery #mentalwellness #mindbodyhealing #growthmindset #emotionalhealing #innerstrength #positivemindset #selfimprovement #selfhealingjourney  https://info.mywholeandhappylife.com/info2023

In this riveting episode of Joey Pinz Disciple Conversations, we dive deep into the connection between joy, love, and personal growth with Rebecca Whitman.

Whitney Prude is a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), as well as a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Whitney is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. She currently works part time as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she has been for 7 years. With a few unexpected turns in her life several years ago, she started her now thriving business, Whole & Happy Living. Whitney's main focus is on helping individuals truly transform their health from the inside out while also losing weight in a way that can be maintained long term. https://www.instagram.com/mywholeandhappylife/ https://www.mywholeandhappylife.com/ Free resources for your listeners: https://learn.mywholeandhappylife.com/whole--happy-living-9574 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freedomwithfoodandfitness/support

In this episode, you will learn: Peak times that thyroid issues may occur How to treat different types of thyroid issues What is Hashimoto's and why might you be suffering in silence from it? Why 90-97% of women are not correctly diagnosed Best approach to diagnose and treat thyroid issues in midlife Dr. Wentz is trained in functional medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine, Kalish Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management as well as Advanced Diabetes Care through the American Pharmacists Association. In 2013, she received the Excellence in Innovation Award from the Illinois Pharmacists Association. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune conditions. She decided to take on the development of lifestyle interventions as her personal mission in an effort to help heal herself and others with Hashimoto's. After two years of researching Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism, she decided to combine emerging knowledge with her quality improvement expertise to run rapid tests of change on herself that led her to discover the root cause of her condition. She has summarized three years of research and two years of testing in her book: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause.

Whitney Prude, President and CEO, Whole & Happy Living Health Coach on Healthy Weight Loss Mywholeandhappylife.com Sugar Detox Manual Biography Whitney Prude is a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), as well as a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Whitney is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. She currently works part time as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she has been for 7 years. Whitney is also a public speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Whole & Happy Living where she helps individuals truly transform their health from the inside out while also losing weight in a way that can be maintained long term.

Grandpa Bill today preludes and overviews my next upcoming in studio guest-Whitney Prude Clinical Pharmacist | Certified Health Coach Grandpa Bill asks: Do You Practice Transformative Healthcare? How Do Transformative Health Practices Strengthen Your Overall Health? INTERACT LEAVE REPLIES AT THE BH SALES KENNEL KELP HOLISTIC HEALING HOUR MESSAGE BOARD Biography Whitney Prude is a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), as well as a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Whitney is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. She currently works part time as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she has been for 7 years. Whitney is also a public speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Whole & Happy Living where she helps individuals truly transform their health from the inside out while also losing weight in a way that can be maintained long term. Desired CTASend Audience To:https://learn.mywholeandhappylife.com/sugardetoxmanual-5125 This is my most raved about E-book and 5-Day Sugar Detox Challenge helping your listeners learn more about how sugar impacts their health and how they can start building healthier habits around sugary foods. About Whitney My journey began with a devastating blow during my teenage years when my parents went through a painful divorce. I felt like my world was collapsing around me, leaving me feeling abandoned, hurt, and broken. In response, I buried myself in overachievement, determined not to let my pain hinder my dreams. Pursuing my ambition to become a pharmacist, I forged ahead, believing I had successfully dealt with my inner struggles. However, it wasn't until I started pharmacy school that the dam of buried emotions finally burst, leading to an emotional breakdown. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of my transformative journey, one that would ultimately change my life and inspire my mission to help others.Through years of therapy, self-discovery, and resilience, I finally began healing the brokenness within me. Graduating from pharmacy school and securing a position at the renowned Mayo Clinic seemed like the pinnacle of my success. But life had other plans for me.Within a short time, chronic pain, fatigue, and a debilitating autoimmune disease forced me to confront the consequences of neglecting my well-being in pursuit of success. With $200,000 in student loan debt and the inability to continue working as a pharmacist, I started all over again fighting to build a new career that my severely limited body could handle. Now, as I have not only rebuilt my life but also established a thriving business, my story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for transformative change, even in the face of adversity. Learn More:https://www.mywholeandhappylife.com/ The Hidden Connection: How Inner Healing Transforms Physical Health The Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the Impact of Mental Health on Physical Well-being The Psychology of Weight Loss: Expert Insight on Overcoming Mental Blocks The Science of Habits: The Foundation for Lasting Change Breaking Free from Fad Diets: How to Sustain Healthy Weight Loss #Health & Fitness,#Healthy Eating,#Nutrition,#Emotional Eating,#Weight Loss,#Mental Health,#Wellness,#Pharmacist,#Health,#Self Care,#transformative #healing #leadership #selfawareness #growth #wellbeing #leadershipdevelopment #community #socialchange #mindbodyspirit #oakland #bepresent #activelistening #positivechange #listen #spiritualdevelopment #equity #blacklivesmatter #supportgroup #breathe #naturelover #socialjustice #learnsomethingnew #youthleadership #vote #womensmarch #youcanchange #bayarea #metoo #vibes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

Dr. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP is a passionate, innovative and solution focused clinical pharmacist. She has had a passion for health care from a very early age, inspired by her mother, Dr. Marta Nowosadzka, MD.  Fascinated by science and the impact of substances on the human body, Izabella decided to pursue a degree in pharmacy with a dream of one day finding a cure for a disease. An avid learner and goal-oriented student, she received the PharmD. Degree (Doctor of Pharmacy) from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy at the age of 23.  Dr. Wentz is trained in functional medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine, Kalish Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management as well as Advanced Diabetes Care through the American Pharmacists Association. In 2013, she received the Excellence in Innovation Award from the Illinois Pharmacists Association.  During her time as a consultant pharmacist, Dr. Wentz worked as part of an interdisciplinary team consulting on thousands of complicated patient cases, often caused by rare disorders. She was regarded as an expert in clinical pharmacology and would be called upon to investigate cause and effect by performing comprehensive medication therapy reviews in an effort to help identify and resolve adverse drug events. She quickly became adept at finding and evaluating emerging research to help address her clients' unique challenges. Although trained as a pharmacist, she was an ardent champion for lifestyle interventions, which often helped patients much more than any medications ever had.  Later in her career, she was given the opportunity to lead a statewide medication safety initiative, transitioning to a career in medication safety and health care quality improvement. There, she developed an expertise for the whole systems approach, rapid tests of small change, outcomes tracking and root cause analysis.  After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune conditions. She decided to take on the development of lifestyle interventions as her personal mission in an effort to help heal herself and others with Hashimoto's.  Connect with Erin:https://heartwinghealing.com/ Connect with Izabella: https://thyroidpharmacist.com 

Dr. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP is a passionate, innovative and solution focused clinical pharmacist. She has had a passion for health care from a very early age, inspired by her mother, Dr. Marta Nowosadzka, MD.Fascinated by science and the impact of substances on the human body, Izabella decided to pursue a degree in pharmacy with a dream of one day finding a cure for a disease. An avid learner and goal-oriented student, she received the PharmD. Degree (Doctor of Pharmacy) from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy at the age of 23.Dr. Wentz is trained in functional medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine, Kalish Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management as well as Advanced Diabetes Care through the American Pharmacists Association. In 2013, she received the Excellence in Innovation Award from the Illinois Pharmacists Association.After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune conditions. She decided to take on the development of lifestyle interventions as her personal mission in an effort to help heal herself and others with Hashimoto's.In February 2017, Izabella launched the wildly successful documentary series, The Thyroid Secret. This nine episode series is the first of its kind, proving once again that Dr. Izabella Wentz is a born innovator. By sharing patients' stories and practitioners' experiences, she offers viewers detailed information regarding the misinformation of conventional medicine, adrenal fatigue, mental illness, infections, toxins, hormones and more. Once again, Izabella stays true to her readers, offering them vital information that will ultimately lead to successful treatment of countless cases of Hashimoto's.In 2017, she published another #1 NY Times bestselling book, Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back – a more step-by-step, in-depth plan that streamlines the most effective interventions to reverse the autoimmune damage at the root of Hashimoto's.Her cookbook, Hashimoto's: Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health, was published in 2019 and features 125 delicious recipes with thyroid-supporting nutrients, strategies for making dietary changes an easy part of one's life, and protocols that can help transform the body into a safe place so that it can receive the foods needed to heal.Her newest book, released in April 2023, Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving, is a simple and actionable program to identify adrenal triggers, balance the stress response, and build resilience to prevent excess stress from overwhelming the adrenals in the future.Her work has been featured in publications such as USA Today, MindBodyGreen, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News Channel, The New York Times, The 700 Club, and Men's Health. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Dr. Leslie Bawuah, a pharmacist who partners with Westside Family Health Care to offer patients medication management therapy (MTM), gives her perspective on what MTM is and how it benefits patients.  She provides insight into what an efficient workflow looks like between the pharmacist and medical providers.  Dr. Bawuah is a true champion of this work and provides anecdotes and facts that help paint a picture of what MTM can offer to patients and practices 

In this episode of “Inside Health Care,” we discuss both Gender Health Equity as well as the state of pharmacists today and their roles and positions in the health care ecosystem. In this episode's interview, recorded live at NCQA's inaugural “Health Innovation Summit” in November 2022, both guests are board-certified geriatric pharmacists from Consana, a pharmaceutically-centered health care company that works to change the face of Medication Therapy Management. Lisa Morris, FASCP, serves as Executive Director of Clinical Services for Consana. Lisa works to elevate pharmacists as key members of the interdisciplinary team, by focusing on medication optimization while creating a healthcare environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Karmen Stephens is Vice President of Clinical for Consana, where she is responsible for the strategic direction and clinical development. Karmen's primary clinical focus has been high-risk populations, with a particular interest in de-prescribing through comprehensive medication management in older adults, and patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities. At our Health Innovation Summit in November 2022, Lisa and Karmen co-presented a seminar titled “Bridging Gaps and Improving the Care Experience for Transgender Individuals with Comprehensive Medication Management”. In our interview, they discuss how important it is that care not be restricted from people suffering from gender dysphoria or going through any type of gender transition.Later on, we observe Cervical Health Awareness Month in January with statistics on Cervical Cancer screenings in the U.S. We also discuss NCQA's HEDIS Cervical Cancer Screening.

Dr. Tammy Lopez is a Functional and Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Doctor of Pharmacy, best-selling author, and holistic wellness coach. With over 19 years of professional pharmacy experience, Dr. Tammy has been the lead role in coordinating and directing disease management programs in a community pharmacy setting as a clinical pharmacist. She has managed patients 1:1 with pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Cardiovascular disease. Dr. Lopez has published the successful results of her ongoing programs in the Innovations of Pharmacy Journal. She is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management, Medication Therapy Management, and Certified Insulin pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Product Trainer.    After personally experiencing healing through functional medicine, Dr. Tammy was inspired to adopt a more holistic approach to health and help heal others. With her knowledge, experience, additional studying, and obtaining certifications in Functional Medicine, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, Nutrigenomics, Pharmacogenomics, along with other advanced specialty diagnostic tests, she is able to help get in depth information on your health and body and develop an individualized treatment plan that is not done in a traditional medicine setting.    Dr. Tammy Lopez is the founder and CEO of Life Engagement Achieves Purpose™ (LEAP). Dr. Tammy helps people suffering from diabetes and chronic conditions find the root cause of their illness using her DIGEST Protocol and regain their energy, improve blood glucose, and restore their health. She utilizes specialty lab testing for the gut microbiome, metabolic profiles, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, genetic testing, and tests that measure how your body responds to stress. She uses a whole body approach which includes lifestyle changes, personalized nutrition and treatments based on your genetics, holistic techniques, and medical grade supplements and natural medicine to help empower others to reclaim their well-being.    “It's exhausting as a patient to help them from place to place, and somebody like you, or that is looking at the person as a whole, as a holistic wellness coach, looking at the whole body finding this, everything's integrated, you guys, our bodies are meant to be healing and thriving on its own.”   Keynotes Do soul searching. Different kinds of breakdowns is important. Get the root cause. Detox pathways in the body. Put your resources altogether.   Download free guide: How Vitamins And Minerals Effect Diabetes   https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-1kdD6Qw/xK7-B8Ok4sf6wobQTywcWQ/view?utm_content=DAE-1kdD6Qw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton   Book 15 -20 min complementary health strategy call with Dr. Tammy: https://calendly.com/drtammylopez   . STORRIE Breathwork™ - start November 15 till December 15th  Head over to www.storrieinstitute.com/breathwork to learn more and join me on November 2nd at 4:30pm PST on zoom to experience breath work session - send an email to drchristine@storrie.co to learn more   Welcome to The Wholistic Wellness™ Wealth Guide Masterclass. To grab the repay of all sessions, register https://www.storrieinstitute.com/masterclass     To learn more about how you can enroll in STORRIE Institute visit https://www.storrieinstitute.com    Connect with Dr. Christine Manukyan  www.drchristinemanukyan.com  Email: drchristine@storrie.co  LI https: //www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christine-manukyan/ IG https: //www.instagram.com/dr.christine.manukyan/ FB https://www.facebook.com/drchristinemanukyan   Connect with STORRIE Institute™  www.storrieinstitute.com  https://www.storrieinstitute.com/storrie-book Email: info@storrieinstitute.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/storrie.institute/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/Storrie-Institute-104893301977544  Join our Facebook community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/functionalmedicinebusinesscoaching 

Dr. Nancy A. Taylor is founder and CEO of Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting LLC. As an advocate she helps older adults and their families navigate the complex maze that is our national healthcare system. She provides a guiding hand with Medicare Education including choosing drug plans, Provider and Care Coordination, Comprehensive Clinical Medication Reviews, and Medication Therapy Management. She retired as a pharmacist after over a decade in community pharmacy and started her company to better serve her aging patients. The transition from pharmacist to advocate was natural and empowering for both Dr. Taylor and those she serves. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Listen to this podcast to get a Delaware pharmacist's perspective about the Medication Therapy Management program being offered by the Delaware Pharmacists Society.  This program is available to Delaware health care practices at NO COST.

In this episode, we'll go over the best ways to determine whether our client's medications are impacting their energy levels.  Our special guest is Dr. Mihaela Gruita, a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in hospital and research pharmacy. We'll discuss the fact that we're not trained as pharmacists, and we may not completely understand the impact of common medications and antibiotics on our client's energy. Tune in to learn how you can teach your clients to build their energy levels and support their mitochondrial function.    IN THIS EPISODE:   [03:00] Drug nutrient interactions and how they can impact energy production. [10:00] The side effects of beta blockers and tiredness in some clients. [13:00] Current resources to ascertain certain drug side effects. [16:00] The two things we should do with clients who are on a plethora of medications. [22:00] Mihaela's history and what prompted her to join the nutritional endocrinology program. [30:00] A new app for drug nutrient interaction via naturopathicpharmacist.com   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Many drugs and medications may have side effects causing energy loss. We should review drug interactions to see how they affect the mitochondria and then assist people to replenish the nutrients via food. There are current and new resources to assess drug interactions including Mihaela's new app.   LINKS MENTIONED:    Dr. Mihaela Gruita's Website   Strategies For Enhancing Energy Metabolism   Get her free eBook on over-the-counter meds induced nutrient deficiencies @ www.drugnutrients.com   GUEST BIO:   Mihaela Gruita, PharmD, CFMP. Mihaela is a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in hospital and research pharmacy. Over the years she began questioning the high amounts of drugs prescribed. She realized that few of the drugs were prescribed for the original symptoms and the rest were prescribed to cover side effects from the original few. Her focus is on medication-induced nutrient deficiencies, therefore she evaluates the patient's medication and supplement list to assess nutritional deficiencies, potential overdoses, drug-drug, supplement-supplement and drug-supplement interactions. Her ultimate approach is to find the root cause of their original problem. Toward this goal, she incorporates common and advanced lab evaluations, including genetic testing. Mihaela's education and training includes: • BS in pharmacological chemistry from UC San Diego • Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Southern California • Certified Functional Medicine Provider from Functional Medicine University • Certified Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner from Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology • Certified in Medication Therapy Management and Diabetes Medication Therapy Management through the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists • Certified in Applied Pharmacogenomics through American College of Clinical Pharmacists

NACDD launched the Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Area Network (CAN) in January 2021 to build connections within eight areas. Quarterly calls are held to facilitate sharing of promising ideas and state-developed resources among those working on CDC-funded 1815 and 1817 Category B strategies.

Dr. Jay Nadas is the Senior Director of Health and Wellness for Topco Associates LLC. He is responsible for leading the charge to expand health and wellness programs beyond the pharmacy while maintaining the importance of the pharmacists' role. Dr. Nadas is an expert in product development for clinical operations and retail pharmacies with over 20 years of professional experience. Prior to Topco, he served as the Director of Product Development for Walgreens where he led their award-winning clinical program development team and launched programs including Medication Therapy Management and Point of Care Testing. Dr. Nadas earned his PharmD degree from Midwestern University where he is currently serving as the President of the Alumni Council. Outside of this, he spends his time teaching at a Hungarian school, advocating for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and spending time with his family of 8. Learn more about Jay at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep46-jay-nadas/ Are you a healthcare professional or healthcare executive looking to advance your career, build a better brand, or create a leadership legacy? Visit us at https://atchainternational.com to learn how we can help. Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iqbalatcha1 - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iqbal-atcha/support

Dr. DeZeeuw is an educator and practicing pharmacist. He obtained his Doctorate of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. He has experience as a Clinical and Compounding Pharmacist in Infusion Therapy and as a Pharmacist in Medication Therapy Management.Dr. DeZeeuw founded Endocannacopia Education L.3.C., which provides cannabis & health education, resources and services to improve community well-being through education. Dr. DeZeeuw was a founding member of the Oregon Cannabis Clinicians Group, which put Dr. DeZeeuw on the radar of Compassion Center, Oregon's oldest 501(c)(3) medical cannabis clinic. Dr. DeZeeuw has been studying and researching cannabis for 10 years, with a focus on patient safety and education. Dr. DeZeeuw currently serves on the Health Equity and Patient Equity Subcommittees of the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Cannabis Commission, respectively. Dr. DeZeeuw is a founding member of the board of directors for the Integrative Providers Association, its companion PAC, AIPPPA and serves as Director of Paient Safety for Compassion Center. Upon conclusion of a lobbying session at the Oregon State Capitol educating lawmakers and stakeholders on the emerging Vape Crisis, Public Health and Cannabis Safety, Dr. DeZeeuw, Nurse Monteiro and Mr. Creel decided to continue the ongoing conversation at a meeting later in the day where the IPA was first conceptualized. His Course for Providers - Cannabis: The Plant, What Providers Need To Know Compassion Center: Dr. DeZeeuw serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Patient Safety, and is a regional lobbyist representing education, licensed healthcare professionals and socioeconomic innovations that serve the underserved, disadvantaged and categorically complex. Compassion Center, through its management services arm, MSOplus, manages the day-to-day administrative needs of the IPA for 20% less than what it charges other organizations for the same level of service – in exchange for lifetime organizational membership, access to Locum Tenens professionals and ongoing access to education materials for Compassion Center staff. Endocannacopia Education L.3.C.: Dr. DeZeeuw is the founder, lead producer and director of education development for Endocannacopia Education L.3.C., a social-purpose entity producing a series of cannabis and healthcare related education modules focused on advancing integrative modalities through edutainment. Per the terms of the contract, Endocannacopia Education L.3.C. provides IPA professional educational content development, guidance and production services to both the IPA and Compassion Center for an average 25% below the industry established rates. The Mysterious History Of 'Marijuana' 420 (cannabis culture)

How can your pharmacist keep you healthy? In this week's episode, I interview Dr. Lindsey Elmore, a pharmacist, and host of the Lindsey Elmore Show podcast. In this episode, Lindsey Elmore discusses a myriad of topics including how you can set up an appointment to go through all of your medications (Medication Therapy Management), little known interactions supplements have with prescription drugs, how to pick the right pharmacy for you, and along the way, we also discuss the relationship between uric acid and many different diseases. Contact Dr. Lindsey Elmore LindseyElmore.com WellnessMadeSimple.US Instagram: @LindseyElmore Facebook: LindseyElmore Pinterest @DrLindseyElmore Podcast: Lindsey Elmore Show ========== Support The Podcast Here's how you can support the podcast • Click Here to contribute any amount to PayPal: • Venmo: @ Joe-Cannon-38   (any amount) ========= About I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. I've been helping people understand dietary supplements for over 20 years using an evidence-based approach and have written several books including Rhabdo, the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. ======== Order My Rhabdo Book Rhabdomyolysis is the painful and serious side effect of exercise you need to know about. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order it directly from me. I'll even autograph it if you like. • Purchase My Rhabdo Book • Order on Amazon ========== Connect with me: • Joe-Cannon.com SupplementClarity.com ======= Disclaimer: Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your doctor for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program.

As a child, Dr. Wilson always had a vision to become a pharmacist so he could make a lasting impact within his community. Between 2015 to 2018, he gained valuable expertise in patient care through medication therapy management as a clinical pharmacist with Rite-Aid. Dr. Wilson began working at CVS and was quickly promoted to a pharmacy manager because of his skill set of fostering deep connections with medical professionals, customers, and providing thorough medication consultations. Prior to entering the field of pharmacy, Dr. Wilson graduated from Francis Marion University (FMU) in 2010, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 2015, he graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP). While attending PCSP, he was awarded a certificate in Medication Therapy Management by the American Pharmacists Association. In Dr. Wilson's spare time, he shows dedication to his community as a scout master with Boy Scouts of America. In recognition of his professional excellence, he was recently honored as a Top Immunizer for the district, COVID Vaccine Support- Clinic Lead and CVS/Health Foundations For Leading (FFL). Additionally, Dr. Wilson aims to build a brand for himself by way of his podcast “Pill Talk Podcast,” which allows medical professionals to share their journey and wisdom to inspire students to join the medical field #pilltalk #pilltalkpodcast #drbartou --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pilltalkpodcast/support

As a child, Dr. Wilson always had a vision to become a pharmacist so he could make a lasting impact within his community. Between 2015 to 2018, he gained valuable expertise in patient care through medication therapy management as a clinical pharmacist with Rite-Aid. Dr. Wilson began working at CVS and was quickly promoted to a pharmacy manager because of his skill set of fostering deep connections with medical professionals, customers, and providing thorough medication consultations. Prior to entering the field of pharmacy, Dr. Wilson graduated from Francis Marion University (FMU) in 2010, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 2015, he graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP). While attending PCSP, he was awarded a certificate in Medication Therapy Management by the American Pharmacists Association. In Dr. Wilson's spare time, he shows dedication to his community as a scout master with Boy Scouts of America. In recognition of his professional excellence, he was recently honored as a Top Immunizer for the district, COVID Vaccine Support- Clinic Lead and CVS/Health Foundations For Leading (FFL). Additionally, Dr. Wilson aims to build a brand for himself by way of his podcast “Pill Talk Podcast,” which allows medical professionals to share their journey and wisdom to inspire students to join the medical field #pilltalk #pilltalkpodcast #drbartou --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pilltalkpodcast/support

As a child, Dr. Wilson always had a vision to become a pharmacist so he could make a lasting impact within his community. Between 2015 to 2018, he gained valuable expertise in patient care through medication therapy management as a clinical pharmacist with Rite-Aid. Dr. Wilson began working at CVS and was quickly promoted to a pharmacy manager because of his skill set of fostering deep connections with medical professionals, customers, and providing thorough medication consultations. Prior to entering the field of pharmacy, Dr. Wilson graduated from Francis Marion University (FMU) in 2010, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In 2015, he graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP). While attending PCSP, he was awarded a certificate in Medication Therapy Management by the American Pharmacists Association. In Dr. Wilson's spare time, he shows dedication to his community as a scout master with Boy Scouts of America. In recognition of his professional excellence, he was recently honored as a Top Immunizer for the district, COVID Vaccine Support- Clinic Lead and CVS/Health Foundations For Leading (FFL). Additionally, Dr. Wilson aims to build a brand for himself by way of his podcast “Pill Talk Podcast,” which allows medical professionals to share their journey and wisdom to inspire students to join the medical field #pilltalk #pilltalkpodcast #drbartou --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pilltalkpodcast/support

On this month's episode, Dr. Stephanie Englert talks about her role as director of clinical development at CSS Health, where she is responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical content and rules, within CSS Health's medication therapy management platform, MTMPath. Connect with Dr. Stephanie EnglertLinkedInEmail: SEnglert@csshealth.com Sports Leagues (not sponsored)Queen City Roller DerbyVarsity Gay LeagueConnect with usEmail: pawnycast@gmail.com with your feedback and ideas for the podcastSocial Media: check us out on Facebook and InstagramWebsite: pawnyrx.orgSubscribe to our podcast to never miss a new episode and leave a review

Today, you are going to hear from a pharmacist who is advancing the practice of healthcare through her work in a distinct service group called Medication Therapy Management or MTM. Listen as Dr. Karmen Stephens talks about her work to improve the health of patients and the efficiency of the healthcare systems through a person-centric model of pharmaceutical care that encourages communication and collaboration across the continuum of care.Guest Speaker BioDr. Karmen Stephens is the Vice President of Clinical at Consana.  Her primary responsibilities include strategic program development and implementation, including oversight of Consana clinical operations and service innovation. Karmen wears many other hats too, so it isn't uncommon to find her writing proposals, participating in sales calls, or consulting with technology partners.Connect with Dr. Stephens on LinkedInFollow CONSANA on LinkedInAbout Innovation CompoundingInnovation Compounding is licensed as a 503A, compounding pharmacy, accredited by The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB®).Today, we support over 7,000 prescribers, 80,000+ patients, and annually provide 100,000+ prescriptions to 46 states across the U.S. We commit to individualized pharmaceutical care by being relentless in our drive for personalized medicine, compassionate toward our patients and doctors, and being a #WellnessAdvocate for our patients' lives and state of well being.Learn more about the work we do and how we can help to build your practice by visiting us online:Innovation Compounding Website Support the show

Mihaela Gruita's  education and training include a BS in Pharmacological Chemistry from UC San Diego and a Doctorate of Pharmacy from University of Southern California. She aCertified Functional Medicine Provider from Functional Medicine University and aCertified Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner through the Institute of NutritionalEndocrinology. Additionally, She is also a Certified Digestive Health Coach and InsulinResistance Coach through the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology and certifiedin Medication Therapy Management and Diabetes Medication Therapy Managementthrough American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.She can be found at www.naturopathicpharmacist.comOther links  www.drugnutrients.com Free ebook on common over-the-counter meds. On Facebook fb@ facebook.com/DrMihaelaGruita.

If you have ever had surgery or helped a friend or loved one who has had surgery, you know if can be a challenging and frankly, terrifying experience.  We often view surgery as the actual procedure performed by the doctor, but it is much more than that.  You must prepare for a surgery physically as well as emotionally.  And you must have support post-surgery.  The length of time support is required depends on many different factors.  Perhaps one of the most concerning issues with surgery is dealing with the pain in a manner that won't result in an opioid addiction.  Scary stuff. Our guest today understands how unnerving the journey through surgery can be.  He saw that most patients did not have an optimal end to end experience and decided to do something about that.  With us is Brand Newland, Co-founder and CEO of Goldfinch Health a company that helps patients enhance their recovery after surgery.  Brand is a Pharm D who previously worked at OutcomesMTM a company offering Medication Therapy Management programs which successfully sold to Cardinal Health in 2017.  In addition to the PharmD, Brand holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.   Show notes:  Books: The Last Days Of Night By Graham Moore;  The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, A Temptation And The Longest Night Of The Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell; Shoe Dog: A Memoir By The Creator Of Nike by Phil Knight.  Podcasts a16z; Radiolab; Bio Eats World; Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.

Dr. Sherman is an HIV speciality pharmacist who cares for the underserved and LGBTQ community. She feels that public health means providing healthcare for all by providing education and care to all our communities in an equal just manner that results in healthy thriving communities. Bio: Dr. Sherman is an author, speaker, consultant and advisor and as a pharmacy entrepreneur and innovator, and President of MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services, Inc., and an internationally recognized HIV Advanced Practice Pharmacist. Michelle has developed a leading edge Medication Therapy Management and Chronic Care management program: Ubuntu Pharmacist Care Program. She is host of The Conscious Pharmacist Podcast, Part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Dr. Sherman is committed to advancing the recognition of pharmacists as key healthcare providers on the patients care team. To achieve this she has a non-profit,The Center For Advanced Pharmacist Care, to further advance Pharmacists as healthcare providers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sherman is an HIV speciality pharmacist who cares for the underserved and LGBTQ community. She feels that public health means providing healthcare for all by providing education and care to all our communities in an equal just manner that results in healthy thriving communities. Bio: Dr. Sherman is an author, speaker, consultant and advisor and as a pharmacy entrepreneur and innovator, and President of MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services, Inc., and an internationally recognized HIV Advanced Practice Pharmacist. Michelle has developed a leading edge Medication Therapy Management and Chronic Care management program: Ubuntu Pharmacist Care Program. She is host of The Conscious Pharmacist Podcast, Part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Dr. Sherman is committed to advancing the recognition of pharmacists as key healthcare providers on the patients care team. To achieve this she has a non-profit,The Center For Advanced Pharmacist Care, to further advance Pharmacists as healthcare providers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sherman is an HIV speciality pharmacist who cares for the underserved and LGBTQ community. She feels that public health means providing healthcare for all by providing education and care to all our communities in an equal just manner that results in healthy thriving communities. Bio: Dr. Sherman is an author, speaker, consultant and advisor and as a pharmacy entrepreneur and innovator, and President of MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services, Inc., and an internationally recognized HIV Advanced Practice Pharmacist. Michelle has developed a leading edge Medication Therapy Management and Chronic Care management program: Ubuntu Pharmacist Care Program. She is host of The Conscious Pharmacist Podcast, Part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Dr. Sherman is committed to advancing the recognition of pharmacists as key healthcare providers on the patients care team. To achieve this she has a non-profit,The Center For Advanced Pharmacist Care, to further advance Pharmacists as healthcare providers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For community based pharmacists and pharmacies, there aren't a lot of areas to specialize in like there are in hospital based settings. So is it worth it to become board certified for medication therapy management (MTM)? Bhavana Muthra joins the podcast to discuss this topic and why this can help ensure quality is education and knowledge is being used and translated in a way that can help patients. We also discuss why provider status is vital to helping enable community pharmacists to make an impact in patient's care and lives. Bhavana's website: http://bhavanamutha.com/ LinedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavana-mutha-44556210/ Nationa Board of Medication Therapy Management: https://www.nbmtm.org/

hello, Hello, HELLO friends! In this episode, we are going where the money resides!  Dr. Justin Redding is a pharmacist extraordinaire practicing Veterinary medicine, giving COVID vaccines and has his own CBD dispensary in Houston, Texas. He getting us all ready for 4/20!  Pass the dutchie responsibility, friends!! Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The many medicinal benefits of cannabis The pharmacists' role in Veterinary Medicine How to turn your expertise into your business How to become a pharmacist dispenser of Hemp products Links: https://www.mocityapothecary.com/   About Dr. Justin: Dr. Redding received his PharmD degree from Texas A&M College of Pharmacy in 2013. He has certifications and advanced training in Clinical Cannabis Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, diabetes management, functional medicine, and veterinary pharmacy. Dr. Redding is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor (RYT 200) and has been leading yoga classes since 2018. In June 2019, he opened Mo City Apothecary, where this yogi pharmacist takes a true holistic approach, incorporating the benefits of lifestyle practices, herbs, oils, nutrition and medication management in creating the "best medicine" for each unique patient.  Connect with Dr. Justin: Email: info@mocityapothecary.com To book a consultation: https://www.mocityapothecary.com/services To shop: https://shop.mocityapothecary.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/mocityapothecary Instagram: instagram.com/mocityapothecary Connect with Dr. Courtney, Dr. Leah, & Dr. Sylvia: 3friendsTALK.com instagram.com/3friendsTALK https://www.facebook.com/3friendsTALK

Brand Newland, CEO and co-founder of Goldfinch Health, and Rich Koontz, healthcare innovation manager at FBMC, are on mic to discuss the ways a coordinated approach to surgery and post-op recovery result in better patient care, less time away from work, and overall savings.Make the patient the most important person in the OR when you invest in better patient outcomes.MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:Brand Newland, PharmD, MBACEO and Co-founderGoldfinchHealth.comBrand has over 15 years of experience in bringing new healthcare solutions to payers, employers, healthcare providers, and patients. Brand joined OutcomesMTM, a pharmacy Medication Therapy Management company, as the firm’s fourth employee. He served OutcomesMTM in business development and operations leadership roles, seeing the company through rapid growth and eventually its acquisition by Cardinal Health in 2015.Inspired by personal experiences with the pitfalls of surgery and a lack of proactive solutions to the Opioid Crisis, Brand co-founded Goldfinch Health in 2018. Goldfinch Health optimizes the surgery and recovery experience for patients in virtually any surgery type, saving companies and patients time, money, and addiction.Brand received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa and holds a certification in pain management. He has also completed an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.To listen and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast.

In this podcast, Ashley Leland and Alex Ross, clinic pharmacists with Ridgeview, provide a discussion on medication therapy management, through a case study perspective.  Enjoy the podcast! Objectives:     Upon completion of this podcast, participants should be able to: Describe medication therapy management (MTM) and clinic pharmacists roles and responsibilities. Identify patients who may be candidates for a referral to a clinic pharmacist for medication therapy management (MTM) pharmacy services. Recognize the types of drug therapy problems (drug/ medication related) which a clinic pharmacist could help resolve. CME credit is only offered to Ridgeview Providers & Allied Health Staff for this podcast activity. Complete and submit the online evaluation form, after viewing the activity.  Upon successful completion of the evaluation, you will be e-mailed a certificate of completion within approximately 2 weeks.  You may contact the accredited provider with questions regarding this program at  rmccredentialing@ridgeviewmedical.org. Click on the following link for your CME credit: CME Evaluation: "Skills to Manage Your Pills: Medication Therapy Management" (**If you are listening to the podcasts through iTunes on your laptop or desktop, it is not possible to link directly with the CME Evaluation for unclear reasons. We are trying to remedy this. You can, however, link to the survey through the Podcasts app on your Apple and other smart devices, as well as through Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast directory apps and on your computer browser at these websites. We apologize for the inconvenience.)  DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT  The information provided through this and all Ridgeview podcasts as well as any and all accompanying files, images, videos and documents is/are for CME/CE and other institutional learning and communication purposes only and is/are not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician, healthcare provider or other healthcare personnel relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition; and are property/rights of Ridgeview Medical Center & Clinics.  Any re-reproduction of any of the materials presented would be infringement of copyright laws.  It is Ridgeview's intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Ridgeview's CME planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no significant financial relationship with a pharmaceutical company and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event. SHOW NOTES: CHAPTER 1: Medication Therapy Management can also be called CMM or Comprehensive Medical Management. For the sake of this episode, it will be referred to as MTM throughout. MTM is a pharmacy service for targeted disease states like - asthma, COPD, diabetes, and/or congestive heart failure, and also for patients with polypharmacy. Really, any patient with concerns about their medications, can utilize this service. The goal is to identify drug therapy problems: side effects, medication compliance, drug interactions, and overall management of symptoms, to improve outcomes, for example, reducing hospital readmissions. CHAPTER 2:  In chapter 2, a patient was seen with a complex medical history, including heart failure, diabetes, new a-fib, and a recent hypokalemic event. MTM services identified several drug therapy problems, including drug interactions between the patient's diltiazem and atorvastatin, and between turmeric and Eliquis. Also identified was the need for diabetic management, and that the patient's over-the-counter potassium supplements were not sufficient in maintaining normal levels. In follow-up, the patient was doing well, had started taking farxiga, stopped the turmeric, and switched from diltiazem to metoprolol. In this chapter, Ashley and Alex briefly discuss natural medications and the use of the Natural Medicines Database to evaluate over-the-counter supplements and herbals. It's noted that some patients want to take a more wholesome approach to their medications, they recommend doing the research for good manufacturing practices or USP verified supplements and herbals. A great resource is your local MTM pharmacist. Another important service MTM pharmacists is helping patients navigate the financial decisions regarding medication cost. Whether suggesting alternatives or navigating the patient to assistance programs for specific mediations. CHAPTER 3:  In chapter 3, a patient who recently changed countries, had several drug therapy problems like adjusting medications to what is available here in the US, adjusting dosages of his current medications, gaining access to a glucose monitor, and updating vaccines. It's a good example of the range of things a MTM pharmacy visit can manage. Common drug interactions were touched on briefly. Highlighting the importance of knowing not just what over-the-counter medications a patient is taking, but the quantity as well. Also important, knowing the supplements and herbals being taken and how they might interact with any prescribed medications. It's noted that the structure of an MTM visit, that hour long conversation just about medication management, helps break down barriers, and hone in on the issues that patients can have with their medications. It also brings up areas for opportunity elsewhere, where that medication discussion is happening in much shorter time periods. CHAPTER 4:  The last patient case touches on an important demographic for MTM pharmacists, mental health regimens. This patient presented with a new tremor and agitation. Her drug therapy problems included duplicate therapy, suspected serotonergic complications, stimulating compounds, and an emotional attachment to her medications. The results of her MTM visit included stopping her amitriptyline and her focus supplement. Tapering off her duplicate therapy escitalopram, and then returning for follow-up. The follow-up time frame for patients depends on the complexity of drug therapy problems identified. Ashley found that setting the follow-up appointment during the current appointment, increases the follow through for patients. MTM Pharmacy is located at 7-9 Ridgeview primary and specialty clinics. They can be directly consulted by the patient's primary care provider or patient's can reach out to any of the clinics they are located in. Patients that would specifically benefit from these services include those with polypharmacy, those who are not doing well with their current medication regimen, and those with chronic disease states. Other areas where MTM pharmacy is involved, but not mentioned in depth here include - immunizations, opioid prescribing and stewardship, anticoagulation, and non-surgical weight loss programs. Thank-you for listening.

PQS Senior Manager of Pharmacy Accounts, Nick Dorich, PharmD interviews Alison R. Knutson, PharmD, Medication Therapy Management at Park Nicollet Creekside Clinic about opioid management screenings and best screening practices in patients needing pain management on the Quality Corner Show.  Knutson discusses how the comfortability of prescribing  opioids has changed in the past 30 years and what tools are available for healthcare providers to build a successful treatment plan for the patient.

Betsy Wurzel's interview today is with returning guest Dr. Arthur Wernick, who is a Clinical Pharmacist Expert in Medication Therapy Management. Dr. Arthur Wernick returns to discuss the long-haulers' symptoms with COVID-19. Dr. Arthur Wernick discusses the symptoms some people are having, the treatment, and the research going on. There is much to understand about the COVID 19 Virus, Illness, Symptoms, and Recovery. For further information and contact information: http://bit.ly/3qMRSUm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betsy Wurzel’s interview today is with returning guest Dr. Arthur Wernick, who is a Clinical Pharmacist Expert in Medication Therapy Management. Dr. Arthur Wernick returns to discuss the long-haulers’ symptoms with COVID-19. Dr. Arthur Wernick discusses the symptoms some people are having, the treatment, and the research going on. There is much to understand about the COVID 19 Virus, Illness, Symptoms, and Recovery.For further information and contact information: http://bit.ly/3qMRSUm

Betsy’s Guest today on Chatting with Betsy is Dr. Arthur Wernick, a Clinical Pharmacist, and the area of expertise is Medication Therapy Management. and performs a complete analysis and assessment of a patient’s medication used. Betsy Wurzel and Dr. Arthur Wernick are talking today about the Vaccine to be used in the treatment of COVID. Dr. Arthur Wernick speaks in detail on how we why testing is so important. It is a complex situation but Dr. Arthur Wernick speaks on the testing and much more. If you have any questions, we have provided contact information for Dr. Arthur Wernick.For more information and contact information:https://bit.ly/3qXbAxq

Betsy's Guest today on Chatting with Betsy is Dr. Arthur Wernick, a Clinical Pharmacist, and the area of expertise is Medication Therapy Management. and performs a complete analysis and assessment of a patient's medication used. Betsy Wurzel and Dr. Arthur Wernick are talking today about the Vaccine to be used in the treatment of COVID. Dr. Arthur Wernick speaks in detail on how we why testing is so important. It is a complex situation but Dr. Arthur Wernick speaks on the testing and much more. If you have any questions, we have provided contact information for Dr. Arthur Wernick. For more information and contact information:https://bit.ly/3qXbAxq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betsy's Guest today on Chatting with Betsy is Dr. Arthur Wernick is, a Clinical Pharmacist, and the area of expertise is Medication Therapy Management. and performs a complete analysis and assessment of a patient's medication use.  Talking about medication that could be used in the treatment of Alzheimer's and the side effects. What is going on for the research treatment of Alzheimer's? What are markers and how they work in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's?  What natural product could be beneficial? If you have any questions on medication, treatment, and research, please contact Dr. Arthur Wernick.  Betsy Wurzel shows her expertise in this interview with Dr. Arthur Wenick expertise is outstanding.  

Betsy's Guest today on Chatting with Betsy is Dr. Arthur Wernick is, a Clinical Pharmacist, and the area of expertise is Medication Therapy Management. and performs a complete analysis and assessment of a patient's medication use. Talking about medication that could be used in the treatment of Alzheimer's and the side effects. What is going on for the research treatment of Alzheimer's? What are markers and how they work in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's? What natural product could be beneficial? If you have any questions on medication, treatment, and research, please contact Dr. Arthur Wernick. Betsy Wurzel shows her expertise in this interview with Dr. Arthur Wenick expertise is outstanding.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP, shares her experience in setting up a pharmacist-led medication therapy management program (MTM) in an outpatient mental health clinic. Dr. Lee discusses the challenges, opportunities, and essential components of a successful program which centers on a strong collaborative relationship with psychiatrists. Dr. Lee, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, is the Residency Program Director of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and a member of the Specialty Council for Psychiatric Pharmacy for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties. For more information on the pharmacist-led medication therapy management program discussed by Dr. Lee please see “Development of a pharmacist–psychiatrist collaborative medication therapy management clinic”, published online by the Journal of American Pharmacist Association in the November/December 2012 edition.  https://www.psychu.org/implementation-pharmacist-led-psychiatric-medication-therapy-management-clinic/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP, shares her experience in setting up a pharmacist-led medication therapy management program (MTM) in an outpatient mental health clinic. Dr. Lee discusses the challenges, opportunities, and essential components of a successful program which centers on a strong collaborative relationship with psychiatrists. Dr. Lee, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, is the Residency Program Director of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and a member of the Specialty Council for Psychiatric Pharmacy for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties. For more information on the pharmacist-led medication therapy management program discussed by Dr. Lee please see “Development of a pharmacist–psychiatrist collaborative medication therapy management clinic”, published online by the Journal of American Pharmacist Association in the November/December 2012 edition.  https://www.psychu.org/implementation-pharmacist-led-psychiatric-medication-therapy-management-clinic/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could MTM reduce the risks of adverse events?Betsy Wurzel’s guest today is Dr.Arthur Wernick, a Clinical Pharmacist, my area of expertise is Medication Therapy Management. Dr. Wernick performs a complete analysis and assessment of a patient’s medication use. This in coordination with their clinical conditions and lifestyle, so that I consider the whole patient and not just their medications. Dr. Wernick typically works with patients who have more than one clinical condition, take multiple medications, and are usually under the care of more than one doctor. I am sure this type of help with medication therapy may be very important for individuals with medication issues. You never know how this type of assistance can help until you ASK.For furher infromation on Medication Therapy:https://bit.ly/36aRvdy

Could MTM reduce the risks of adverse events? Betsy Wurzel's guest today is Dr.Arthur Wernick, a Clinical Pharmacist, my area of expertise is Medication Therapy Management. Dr. Wernick performs a complete analysis and assessment of a patient's medication use. This in coordination with their clinical conditions and lifestyle, so that I consider the whole patient and not just their medications. Dr. Wernick typically works with patients who have more than one clinical condition, take multiple medications, and are usually under the care of more than one doctor. I am sure this type of help with medication therapy may be very important for individuals with medication issues. You never know how this type of assistance can help until you ASK. For furher infromation on Medication Therapy:https://bit.ly/36aRvdy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Jessica Tilton, the clinical coordinator for the University of Illinois Health Medication Therapy Management Clinic and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. Jessica discusses the research she and her colleagues have conducted that demonstrates how the clinic is measurably improving patient health outcomes. Prior to the interview, we provide news updates on additional drug manufacturers refusing to provide 340B discounts and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reviewing comment letters regarding its proposals to make deep Medicare Part B cuts in 2021.

Today’s episode is an interview with Dr. Eleni Mastro, an independent consultant pharmacist.  I invited her on the podcast because she uses her voice to advocate and educate.  Optimizing drug therapy in the elderly is important.  As an independent consultant pharmacist certified in Medication Therapy Management, Dr. Mastro helps facilities and geriatric patients manage drug regimens, decrease adverse drug events, and reduce costs.  As a result, her patients and clients feel empowered.  Dr. Mastro’s extensive background in pharmaceutical nomenclature and drug safety testing sparked her affinity to medication management.  Dr. Mastro earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University.  She is an active member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).  She is licensed in New York and New Jersey. Mentioned in this episode Dr. Mastro's Website:  www.compliance-reach.com Email:  em@compliance-reach.com Facebook:  Compliance Reach Pharmacy Consulting Eleni Mastro LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleni-mastro/ Brand Institute https://www.brandinstitute.com  American Pharmacists Association (APhA) https://www.pharmacist.com American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) https://www.ascp.com Blair Thielemier PharmD linkedin.com/in/btpharmacyconsulting  Pharmapreneur Academy *AFFILIATE LINK* Coupon code for $50 off Month 1 is: VOICE50 Beers List (American Geriatrics Society 2019 Updated AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults) Highlights from the interview  Dr. Mastro joined Pharmapreneur Academy with Blair Thielemeier and felt inspired to create a business working one-on-one with patients, their caregivers, and families to educate on disease states and medications.  She also consults with prescribers and care facilities.   Dr. Mastro has a passion for working with the elderly.  Helping patients one-on-one is rewarding to her.  Narrowing down her business services was a challenge, but she feels confident with her choice.   Dr. Mastro shared a success story about working with an elderly gentleman with dementia.  Using her problem-solving skills, Dr. Mastro looked at all the “pieces of the puzzle,” optimized his drug therapy, encouraged an increased activity level, and saw the behavior change he needed.  He felt better and slept better, and his family was happier as a result. Patients find Dr. Mastro in a number of ways:  referrals from healthcare professionals, word of mouth, Facebook, fliers, networking with pharmacies, and her website.  Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been a barrier to in-person meetings, Dr. Mastro has had the opportunity to meet with many patients using Zoom.   Dr. Mastro’s familiarity with the Beers List is important to her business.  Researching medication doses, making recommendations to prescribers (on dose and appropriateness), looking at bloodwork with deeper insight, and make clinical decisions based on data ultimately helps helps her manage drug regimens, decrease adverse drug events, and reduce costs.  One of Dr. Mastro’s favorite resources is the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) website.  The insights, CE, and network of member pharmacists strengthens her knowledge base and helps her be a more effective pharmacist.  COVID-19 and transitions of care are two topics on the ASCP website Dr. Mastro found especially useful in recent months.   One of the best pieces of advice Dr. Mastro has ever had was about imposter syndrome.  Someone warned her about it, and it made an impact on her.  She recognized the little voice in the back of her head (imposter syndrome) that was holding her back.  She pushed it aside so she could move forward with her business idea and feel confident she would succeed.  It’s a turning point so many entrepreneurs face, and she encourages others to recognize the feeling and push forward in spite of self-doubt.   Patients, the adult children of patients, and healthcare providers may not realize they need Dr. Mastro’s services.  Marketing her medication therapy management (MTM) service creatively and getting patient buy-in is one of her biggest challenges.  When she develops a relationship and educates patients and families, they feel empowered and able to advocate for their health/their loved one’s health.   On her journey from Brand Institute to founding Compliance Reach Pharmacy Consulting, many patients, families, other pharmacists, and entrepreneurs have impacted Dr. Mastro.  She says that meeting amazing people is the best thing that’s happened on her journey.   If you are a patient, family member, caregiver, or facility interested in reaching out to Dr. Mastro, please visit www.compliance-reach.com or e-mail Dr. Eleni Mastro em@compliance-reach.com.  

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In this episode of LambTaLKS, Justine and Sara welcome Dr. Tiffany Vicars. Dr. Vicars is a Consultant Pharmacist in the Louisville, KY area. She is board-certified in Geriatric Pharmacy as well as Medication Therapy Management. She graduated from the University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy. Tiffany was initiated into Lambda Kappa Sigma Alpha Nu Chapter and is currently an Alpha Nu alumni chapter member. She has served Lambda Kappa Sigma in many ways since her graduation in 2004. She was a Region Supervisor, Grand Treasurer, and Grand VP for Development. She currently is a member of multiple LKS committees- including her position on the Trust Liason Committee. We would like to thank Nicole Helsinger (Alpha Zeta Alumni Chapter) for sponsoring this episode of LambTaLKS! To learn more about Lambda Kappa Sigma or LambTaLKS, visit LKS.org. Please forward any feedback or questions to LambTaLKSPodcast@lks.org.

Episode 42: The Impact of Pharmacist-Led Medication Therapy Management on Medication Adherence by FADIC Podcast

This is a lengthy and very informative episode, with a very close to my heart colleague. Swapna Chakrabarti, RPh.  We are talking about Medication Therapy Management and how patients, caregivers, and family members can benefit from it.  Since it is a service included on Medicare part D plan, if you have more than 5 medications or more than 2 chronic diseases, you should demand it Some of the most relevant points we made are: who is this episode for? This is for patients that are Medicare Part D, and have all the benefits of their insurance because this type of service is included. Not free, but included in what you already paid. So it's no extra payment. If you are a caregiver for somebody that has Medicare Part B and has medication therapy management as a service as well. And for everybody else that has a family member, a loved one, a parent, a grandparent, an in-law that might be having or that could have issues with their medications, and you know that they need help, but you don't know what to do "I went to pharmacy school in India. And we came here for graduate school, not as a practice not oriented towards practicing pharmacy but more towards the research. So I came to Pittsburgh for my masters and did my masters in medicinal chemistry and I hated it. I don't know why. But then what I know why because when I was in pharmacy school, the aspect of the medicinal chemistry, which is basically not just the synthesis of drugs, but how the drug actually works in your body, at the chemical level was so fascinating". It's hard, It is too it's hard. It's complicated. It's not the pharmacist that you see dispensing, filling up the vials with your medication. That is probably the last step in a long series of steps that we have taken to understand your medication. And that's not the only thing we do In the healthcare professions, Pharmacists actually top the lists of the most reliable healthcare professionals and that is definitely a historical reason for it. But we definitely want you to know, that we are not in there just to make money. So then we just fill your prescription bottles and get you out of there as soon as possible. That is not what We want to do so don't look at us through that lens. We are people, we are compassionate, we want to help you. So if you have to wait a little bit longer to get your prescription at the pharmacy, that's probably a reason for it. I think it's one of the noblest professions because we are there to help people use our expertise. But yeah, we are people too, we get our frustrating this we have. So when you are dealing with treating them, as we would expect a pharmacist to treat you kindly treat them kindly to as human beings, it's we are not just in there, just to save face just to make money off of the prescriptions that we are filling for you. ******************************************************************** If you liked this episode write us a review and recommend and share it with those that might need or want this information. Please visit our website, follow us on Instagram, and join our Private Facebook Group Community.   Subscribe & Review in iTunes   Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode or those informational documents that I am including with each one of them. AND, I'm adding some bonus episodes that will post soon, and if you're not subscribed, most likely you'll miss them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you're grateful for the information that I provided, I will be really happy if you left me a review over on iTunes. That is how other people find this podcast and they make me happy Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” tell me what you like the most about my podcast.    Thank you in advance!   You can listen to The Legal Drug Dealer Podcast on all these platforms:   iTunes Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio TuneIn    Make sure you follow us on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest   Get your Tips for Medication Therapy Management Thank you for listening and have a great rest of your day! Marilena Grittani ~ The Legal Drug Dealer   

In this episode, we have guest Brad Trom, DPh, MBA. Until late 2018, Brad was Vice President, Vanderbilt Health Rx Solutions and the Executive Director, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, providing overall leadership for the Department of Pharmacy outpatient pharmacy services. The Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy model is a nationally recognized health system leader, providing comprehensive care and management of patients requiring specialty medications. Previously, Brad was the CEO of Lovelace Retail and Specialty Pharmacy, a division of Ardent Health Services in Nashville. He was named CEO of the Year at Ardent Health Services for innovating pharmacist-enhanced programs in medication reconciliation, pharmacist home visits, and Medication Therapy Management programs resulting in better patient outcomes. Brad's career as a Healthcare Operations executive in the retail pharmacy industry included leadership and management responsibilities for a multi-state, multi-billion dollar pharmacy organization with Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacy/Osco Drug. Brad currently serves as Vice Chair of CharityPharmacy.org and also is a member of the Dispensary of Hope Pharmacy Advisory Board. Past community involvement includes serving as a board member for the New Mexico Poison Control and Drug Information Center. He is also a past member of School of Pharmacy Advisory Boards at the University of Southern California, North Dakota State University, University of New Mexico, Western University of Health Sciences and the University of California, San Francisco. Brad received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from North Dakota State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He is currently a registered pharmacist in the state of Tennessee. Brad will share about specialty drugs: - Specialty pharmacy growth, (50% of Rx spend in 2020) why? What are Specialty drugs? - Who pays for Specialty drugs? Why so expensive? Expense vs. patient accessibility. - What does a Specialty pharmacy do, that a traditional pharmacy doesn't do? What does it take to become a specialty pharmacy? What is happening in the Specialty pharmacy arena; recent developments (gross margin falling, largest independent specialty pharmacies getting acquired by the major specialty pharmacies, Why?)

To Learn More / Purchase the Omnia Radiation Balancer, CLICK HERE: https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.com/?rfsn=3262352.52aff6 This week we are joined by veteran pharmacist Lori Wise aka “The Wise Pharmacist”! A holistic Pharmacist who believes NO medical procedure should EVER be MANDATED. Stand up for your FREEDOM!!! Lori specializes in Medication Therapy Management, by helping people understand, improve and even reverse their disease. She works to enlighten people on how prescription drugs and vax-ines work in their body, and the harm they can cause. She educates people on tangible lifestyle choices/changes they can make to improve their overall health, take control of their lives, and position them to begin coming off prescription drugs. Sadly, the western medical system of "healthcare" does not focus on curing disease, but rather treating symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. The majority of people are over-medicated and under-informed. You can follow Lori on her YouTube channel ‘The Wise Pharmacist’ : https://www.youtube.com/user/Carolinecandyy96 #J2TPODCAST Further information: http://vaxtruth.org/2011/08/vaccine-ingredients/ https://www.vaxxed.com/ https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/25/big-pharma-and-organized-crime-they-are-more-similar-than-you-may-think/ https://www.globalresearch.ca/the-evils-of-big-pharma-exposed/5425382

Today - we're going to take a look at one US State Pharmacy Association - The Indiana Pharmacists Association. We chat with Dr. Denise Fields, who is President of IPA this year. IPA is online at: https://www.indianapharmacists.org/ IPA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/indianapharmacists/?ref=br_rs IPA at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indiana-pharmacists-alliance/ IPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ipaindiana/ Denise's profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-fields-pharmd-12293613/ Denise C. Fields, PharmD, BC-ADM, FASHP became a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine in 2018. She currently works as a Lifestyle Pharmacist at the Cummins LiveWell Center in Columbus, IN. Dr. Fields received her B.S. in Pharmacy from Butler University and her PharmD from Purdue University. She holds conventional medicine certifications in Immunization Delivery, Diabetes Care, Anticoagulation, Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. She is also board certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. Dr. Fields began her Lifestyle Medicine Journey as a CHIP facilitator, and now participates in the training of new CHIP facilitators at the Cummins LiveWell Center. She has also completed Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution Certification Course for Professionals. Dr. Fields has experience in various pharmacy practice sites including community (independent and chain), hospital (critical access to teaching sized hospitals) and managed care. She has fulfilled such roles as clinical pharmacist, informatics pharmacist, medication safety pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy. She currently serves as co-chair for the Pharmacist Member Interest Group within the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and as the President of the Indiana Pharmacists Association. Prior to these roles, she served as President of the Indiana Society of Health System Pharmacists in 2015 and President of the Indiana Academy of Non-Traditional Pharmacists in 2017. Dr. Fields has served on the Board of Directors for both the Indiana Pharmacists Association and the Indiana Rural Health Association. She has served on Section Advisory Groups for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists for the past 7 years. She served as Chair of the Indiana Pharmacy Practice Advancement Initiative Task Force from 2014-2015. Dr. Fields is also a Certified Zumba Instructor. She teaches classes in her rural hometown of Versailles, IN and also for the employees of Cummins in Columbus, IN. She discovered a new love of hiking after a trip to Havasu Falls in 2018 to celebrate her 50th birthday.

  In this episode, former APhA President Nancy Alvarez sits down to chat with medication management expert Betty Chaffee, PharmD, owner and sole proprietor of BetterMy Meds, a consultant practice providing Medication Therapy Management services to patients in local communities. Make sure you tune in to learn how Betty is supporting communities, helping patients to better manage their medication regimen and serving as an inspiration to pharmacists who are looking to break out of the mold of their current practice and use their knowledge and passion to transform the practice of pharmacy in unique and innovative ways!

Medication disposal is sometimes overlooked. Today we interview Frank Breve, PharmD, MBA who is the President and CEO at Opioid Consulting Educational Solutions, A non-profit 501(c)(3).  About Frank:  • Clinical pharmacist involved in all areas of healthcare consulting including hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, surgical centers, assisted living, medical day care, PACE programs, behavioral health, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries, State and Federal government. • Medication Therapy Management to optimize drug use, promote rational therapy, and reduce adverse event risk. • Inspections and Regulatory Compliance. • Policy and Procedure Development and Review. • Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement measures. • Pharmaceutical Outcome studies, Drug Use Evaluation and Drug Utilization Review. • Legal consulting in medical malpractice and product liability cases. • Drug diversion analysis and CDS process improvement. https://www.rxdestroyer.com/pharmacypodcastnetwork/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providing an open channel of communication between pharmacists and patients, medication therapy management (MTM) allows pharmacists to optimize medications for their patients and patients to take an active role in their healthcare. As MTM services help pharmacists better understand how different medications interact with each other, MTM has been recommended as a way to identify and prevent opioid misuse. In an effort to provide greater incentive for Part D sponsors to use MTM programs, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation launched in January 2017 the 5-year Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (eMTM) Model. The model is assessing whether incentives, such as payment and regulatory flexibilities, will result in enhancements in the MTM program, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced costs. In this podcast, we speak with Brian Litten, JD, chief strategic officer, Tabula Rasa HealthCare; and Calvin Knowlton, BScPharm, MDiv, PhD, chief executive officer and founder of Tabula Rasa HealthCare, to get more insight into MTM and the eMTM model.

CMS added the MTM CMR completion rate measure to Star Ratings for Medicare plans in 2016. Since then, plans have struggled to reach the cut point to achieve 5 stars. Further changes to the measure create new challenges, but they may also open new doors. By transitioning the MTM CMR measure from process-based to outcomes-based, CMS is setting the stage for plans to consider MTM program as part of the larger strategy.

Sandra is the chief operating officer at SinfoníaRx. SinfoníaRx is a leading provider of MTM services. Through a comprehensive suite of innovative health care solutions, SinfoníaRx provides direct support to health plans, health systems, provider organizations, and pharmacies. SinfoníaRx's team works directly with patients, caregivers, and providers to ensure the most effective and safest medication therapy possible. Todd started his professional career in telecommunications and spent 8 years in the field of business development until entering the pharmacy technology sector in 2004. Todd helped to build a small software systems design company into the most recognized long-term care pharmacy management system in the pharmacy industry, SoftWriters, developers of FrameworkLTC. He then launched his own company, Pharmacy Technology Resource, which started from a small popular blog about pharmacy operators leveraging technology better to gain efficiency and maximize profitability. In 2009, Todd launched the pharmacy industry's first podcast about the business of pharmacy dedicated to health care professionals called the "Pharmacy Podcast Show." In the fall of 2014, several pharmacists joined Todd, and the "Pharmacy Podcast Show" was transformed into the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Today the audio-blog is the US health care system's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the profession of pharmacy. After several successful years in the world of pharmacy software and health care tech consulting, Todd found a new career in the field of opioid addiction recovery in business development and strategic marketing with national leader New Season, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. He has been with New Season since June 2016. 00:00 What MTM is—Medication Therapy Management. 03:40 The current state of opioid addiction in America. 05:15 “We all have to be involved; there is no one in health care who can't be involved.”—Todd Eury 05:40 “Why in the world aren't we doing something purposeful?”—Todd Eury 06:00 How pharmacists aren't being used to their full potential in combating opioid addiction. 06:25 The cross-section of MTM and MAT—Medication Therapy Management and Medication-assisted Treatment. 07:35 The intersection of MTM and opioids. 09:35 EP181 with Dr. Lipi Roy. 11:20 “We don't just support the patient; we support the provider, too.”—Sandra Leal 12:55 Addressing comorbidity within treating opioid addiction. 14:20 “The elephant in the room is payment.”—Todd Eury 23:35 How pharmacists are getting their information in the first place in order to better treat opioid addiction. 25:35 How SinfoníaRx identifies patients. 26:30 “It's not one provider, it's not one setting—it's all of us working together.”—Sandra Leal 29:10 “Passionate people are the ones changing things.”—Todd Eury 29:50 SinfoníaRx and their customers. 32:00 New Season and what they're doing to combat opioid addiction.

Brad Moss started Patients Choice Laboratories with a team of entrepreneurs and Pharma veterans because he and his team saw an opportunity to partner with care providers. In this episode, Steve and Brad discuss the challenges of leading a laboratory in the age of managed care. A veteran of the healthcare industry, Brad chief Business Officer for SeKayi Management, a $10M healthcare management organization. While at SeKayi, Moss oversaw three subsidiaries that managed over 500,000 patients in four states. Before SeKayi, Moss served as National Director of Sales for DailyMed Pharmacy, a subsidiary Arcadia Resources, Inc., (NYSE Amex: KAD), a ~$100M healthcare provider. While at Arcadia, Moss led corporate sales for DailyMed, a comprehensive Medication Therapy Management and medication adherence program.

 Lisa R. Erwin is President of The E2 Group, LLC a managed markets consulting company that specializes in Medicare Part D clinical program strategic and operational expertise with a strong focus on Quality and Star Ratings.  She also serves as VP of Clinical Strategies for Aventria/Pinnacle Health Communications, a managed market agency. A common theme of Ms. Erwin's 30-year pharmacy career encompassing long-term care, managed-care and hospital pharmacy has been a focus on improving the quality of medication utilization in the senior population. Most recently, Lisa held the position of Senior Director, Medicare Clinical Quality for Catamaran, a pharmacy benefit manager based in Schaumburg, Illinois. In her role at Catamaran, Lisa directed the company STAR ratings strategy and developed analytic and clinical intervention programs with an emphasis on close health plan client collaboration. She also has served as Pharmacy Director for Medicare Business at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a provider of PDP and MAPD offerings. As Vice President, Clinical Operations for Omnicare, Inc., the largest institutional pharmacy provider in the United States, she oversaw the implementation of clinical and health management initiatives which were which were uniquely designed to serve 1.2 million residents of skilled facilities, assisted living and other institutions in 48 states.  Erwin is a graduate of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and has been credentialed as a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist by the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. She has served as a member of the ASCP Task Force on Medication Therapy Management and the Editorial Advisory Board for The Consultant Pharmacist journal.  Lisa held the position of co-chair of Stakeholder Advisory Panel (SAP-B) for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) in 2015 and currently is an appointed member of the Measure Update Panel (MUP) for PQA. 00:00 What is MTM and why is Medication Therapy Management making a resurgence? 02:30 MTM as an effort to improve outcomes for patients. 03:25 Engagement side vs. Hospital side. 05:15 Why MTM is such an arduous process. 06:20 “Who gets paid?” 06:50 The blurred lines in the reimbursement discussion. 08:30 “No one has figured out how to measure the outcome.” 10:35 “Why should we do this AND pay for it?” 13:00 The number of Comprehensive Medication Reviews needed for an average Star Rating. 14:00 The two signals coming out of CMS. 19:20 How the pieces of MTM fit together. 22:25 The Pharmacist's role in MTM. 26:45 The five or six quality measures causing your health plan the most money/pain.

Dr. Fahrni has been a licensed pharmacist in California since obtaining his Pharm.D. degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy in 1997. Jerry has a diverse background and has served in a variety of pharmacy roles during that time, including more than a decade of experience as a clinical pharmacist in various acute care settings, as well as spending time as a pharmacy technology industry insider. He currently works as an independent pharmacist consultant where he has a passion for helping pharmacies improve operational efficiency, increase patient safety, and drive cost-effective medication use through the use of automation, technology, and informatics. Jerry's goal is to finds ways to improve pharmacy and create a more patient-centric practice model. 00:00 Pharmacy Informatics Consulting. 00:45 Expanding pharmacy practices with Medication Therapy Management. 01:20 Driving down Readmission Rates. 01:30 ACA helping drive the process and helping pharmacists understand where they are in their practices. 02:00 Pharmacists moving more towards the Provider side model. 02:30 Pharmacy model as reactive, not proactive. 03:00 Historically tied to medications, and how this affects the way pharmacists interact with patients. 03:45 Improving Operational Efficiency. 04:30 What a Practice Model is. 05:00 Retail Services model vs. Inpatient model. 07:00 The communication gap between Pharmacists and Providers, Nurses. 08:20 Finding ways to integrate Pharmacists into the Healthcare decision-making processes. 09:30 Reducing Readmissions. 14:00 Where is the compensation coming from? 15:30 Why Employers will want to get in on the transitioning Pharmacy model. 16:00 Defining ‘Meds to Beds.' 21:20 How Pharmacists can help after Patient Discharge. 22:50 Telepharmacy and Telehealth. 28:45 Advice for Pharmacists wanting to integrate more into Patient Clinical Care. 30:30 “Right now, Pharmacists are stuck.” 31:45 What a Pharmacy Informatics Consultant does. 33:00 You can find out more at JerryFahrni.com, on Twitter @JFahrni, on LinkedIn, or by calling Jerry at 559-838-6014.

Lisa R. Erwin is President of The E2 Group, LLC a managed markets consulting company that specializes in Medicare Part D clinical program strategic and operational expertise with a strong focus on Quality and Star Ratings.  She also serves as VP of Clinical Strategies for Aventria/Pinnacle Health Communications, a managed market agency. A common theme of Ms. Erwin's 30-year pharmacy career encompassing long-term care, managed-care and hospital pharmacy has been a focus on improving the quality of medication utilization in the senior population. Most recently, Lisa held the position of Senior Director, Medicare Clinical Quality for Catamaran, a pharmacy benefit manager based in Schaumburg, Illinois. In her role at Catamaran, Lisa directed the company STAR ratings strategy and developed analytic and clinical intervention programs with an emphasis on close health plan client collaboration. She also has served as Pharmacy Director for Medicare Business at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a provider of PDP and MAPD offerings. As Vice President, Clinical Operations for Omnicare, Inc., the largest institutional pharmacy provider in the United States, she oversaw the implementation of clinical and health management initiatives which were which were uniquely designed to serve 1.2 million residents of skilled facilities, assisted living and other institutions in 48 states. Erwin is a graduate of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and has been credentialed as a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist by the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. She has served as a member of the ASCP Task Force on Medication Therapy Management and the Editorial Advisory Board for The Consultant Pharmacist journal.  Lisa held the position of co-chair of Stakeholder Advisory Panel (SAP-B) for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) in 2015 and currently is an appointed member of the Measure Update Panel (MUP) for PQA. 00:00 Lisa Erwin explains what PBM stands for, and what Pharmacy Benefit Managers do.02:00 Stacey and Lisa “follow the dollar”.02:45 Achieving access in pharma.03:15 How rebates work in pharma.07:45 “Total cost of care matters.”12:30 How PBMs acquire medical claims information.16:00 How PBM star ratings work.21:00 How PBMs assist plans with adherence.23:15 What PBMs need from stakeholders.25:50 How PBM incentives are aligned with pharmaceutical companies, despite a distinct separation of the two.29:00 The lack of conversations around digital resources for PBMs.30:00 Lisa offers her advice on the trend of relying on retail pharmacists.33:00 “Retail pharmacy needs to rise to the challenge.”33:40 A new vertical in pharma.34:30 “PBMs are viewing themselves more and more as having an impact on the health of a member.”

We welcome Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD an independent clinical pharmacist living in Northeast Arkansas with her husband and young daughter.  Blair specializes in marketing and implementing new clinical services, such as Medication Therapy Management, in community retail pharmacies.  Blair helps to identify opportunities for clinical services, increase workflow efficiency and train pharmacy staff members to offer these services in a sustainable, systematized way.   The Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management model will test methods of optimizing medication use and improving care coordination among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in hopes of finding the most effective ways to attain the objectives of MTM programs.  CMS is granting basic, stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) the flexibility to design enhanced MTM programs that include interventions beyond the traditional approach.   See here: CMS unveils model to improve MTM in Medicare Part D   CONTACT:    Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD BT Pharmacy Consulting http://www.btpharmacyconsulting.com/   Published on Oct 21, 2015 Rep. McMorris Rodgers questions a witness from Rite Aid about Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management Program at a House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BU7tkd_lBFQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD an independent clinical pharmacist living in Northeast Arkansas with her husband and young daughter.  Blair specializes in marketing and implementing new clinical services, such as Medication Therapy Management, in community retail pharmacies.  Blair helps to identify opportunities for clinical services, increase workflow efficiency and train pharmacy staff members to offer these services in a sustainable, systematized way.   The Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management model will test methods of optimizing medication use and improving care coordination among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in hopes of finding the most effective ways to attain the objectives of MTM programs.  CMS is granting basic, stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) the flexibility to design enhanced MTM programs that include interventions beyond the traditional approach.   See here:

Bernie Vitti is the Executive Director of Business Development at Pharma-Care, Inc. located in Clark, NJ. After a successful 30 year career as a director and supervisor at large pharmaceutical organizations such as Novartis and Pharmacia pharmaceuticals, he decided to change gears and join Pharma-Care, Inc. which was his stellar customer/account while at big pharma. Bernie has been an intrepreneur at Pharma-Care, Inc. launching new and innovative Value Based Care Solutions and Medication Therapy Management (MTM), program initiatives throughout the Northeast metro area. MTM is a medication treatment plan that monitors efficacy and safety of medication therapy, enhancing medication adherence through patient empowerment and education, and documenting services to prescribers in order to maintain comprehensive patient care. Bernie recently led Pharma-Care, Inc. to the first successful Value Based Care Solution to a large municipality in NJ. This is the first such program of its kind initiated in the NJ metro area. Bernie continues to dedicate Value Based Care Solutions to customers in need of resolving the never ending issues surrounding healthcare costs. You can contact Bernie at bvitti@pharmacareinc.com or bernievitti@linked.com 00:00 How Bernie got started.1:20 Bernie explains what a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist is.5:30 What is the role of a Clinical Pharmacist, and how is this role valuable?7:25 How do we integrate pharmacists and collaborate as a care team?9:20 What is MTM, Medication Therapy Management?13:15 “CMR”s are the Medicaid version of MTMs.13:40 Even though there are pharmacists attached to most CMRs and MTMs, CMRs and MTMs are not considered medical services because pharmacists are not usually reimbursed for their service.16:40 The options that a PVP plan has when choosing how to involve a pharmacist in CMRs.17:30 Bernie advocates that one of the best options is hiring a live-in Pharmacist for PVP plans and CMRs.18:20 There's still so much to be decided though that it is difficult to say without a doubt what the best option is for pharmacists doing CMRs.20:00 How Bernie demonstrated the success of bringing CMRs and MTMs to communities.20:30 Bernie started this with the division of aging in each county of New Jersey.21:10 CRT--Caregiver Recipient Training23:20 Bernie started educating clients on Patient adherence.24:20 Bernie explains the 4-1 ratio.25:20 CRT funded by the state, Via-based benefit design was paid for by a Municipality.27:50 How a Value-based design is compensated, even by cross-state entities.29:40 Presentee-ism vs. Absentee-ism35:30 Bernie gives listeners advice on launching their own MTM programs.37:50 How to get ahold of Bernie: bvittie@pharmacareinc.com, 732.882.4869

Medication Safety and Medication Therapy Management. The Impact of New Regulations on Care, Conditions for Coverage, Prospective Payment System, Medicare Modernization Act, Eligibility Criteria for Medication Therapy Management, Affect of CMS Regulations on ESRD Medication Management, New Medication Concerns, Medication Delivery to ESRD Patients: Operational and Medication Safety Issues, Medication Errors, Impact on Patients, Pharmacies, and Medical Directors, Medication Reconciliation, and Medication Related Problems.

Interview with Douglas Hoey, R.Ph., M.B.A., Senior VP & COO, NCPA Douglas Hoey is the Chief Operating Officer for the National Community Pharmacists Association. Hoey joined NCPA in 1996. Prior to NCPA, Hoey spent 14 years working in community pharmacies that provided home infusion, long term care consulting, compounding, and full-line DME services. Hoey is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy and has an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University. Topics/ Discussion Points:   Medication Management today and tomorrow: Project Destiny & the Independent Community Pharmacy Independent Community Pharmacy in 2010 / MTM, reimbursement, and the Patient Care Continuum Pharmacists are well positioned to address unmet needs – how can these healthcare providers capitalize? The medication management market is being defined, as community pharmacy, nurses, physicians, payers and pharmacy benefit managers all are engaging to some degree: Where are we today? Next Steps?  Industry stakeholders are interested in assisting pharmacy in the process of developing service offerings and bringing the services to market. Who are these stake-holders? Who else needs to become aware/ involved to ensure the program's success in helping the community independent pharmacy? Significant hurdles exist, and these range from the magnitude of the industry-wide effort, to regulatory restrictions related to pharmacists and pharmacist extenders, and time constraints on pharmacists currently.    One key concept that emerged from the first phase of the project is that of a “primary care pharmacist,” who would work collaboratively with the healthcare delivery and financing systems and focus on managing medications, positively impacting health outcomes, reducing overall healthcare system costs and empowering consumers to actively manage their health. Putting this concept into practice would require the development of pharmacy-based Patient Care Management Services that are interoperable, while maintaining the autonomy of individual pharmacies.   The Patient Care Management Services envisioned go beyond a narrow definition of medication therapy management and include interventions targeting 15 conditions plus polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications by a patient) that drive demand for avoidable healthcare utilization. Project Destiny would seek to leverage, and not reinvent, the work of entities already demonstrating value in some segments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Douglas Hoey, R.Ph., M.B.A., Senior VP & COO, NCPA Douglas Hoey is the Chief Operating Officer for the National Community Pharmacists Association. Hoey joined NCPA in 1996. Prior to NCPA, Hoey spent 14 years working in community pharmacies that provided home infusion, long term care consulting, compounding, and full-line DME services. Hoey is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy and has an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University. Topics/ Discussion Points:   Medication Management today and tomorrow: Project Destiny & the Independent Community Pharmacy

The pharmacist has a natural and important role in patient medication reconciliation and review, explains Dr. Beth Chester, senior director of clinical pharmacy services and quality, Kaiser Permanente Colorado. She describes the dramatic impact that a pilot pharmacist intervention had on emergency department visits and mortality rates among patients just discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) once the health plan's pharmacists stepped in to monitor medication therapy in this population. Dr. Chester detailed the roles of the physician practice's staff and the pharmacist in medication management, the use of technology and how financial incentives and reimbursement can play a role in improving medication compliance during the January 6, 2010 webinar, "Medication Therapy Management in the Patient-Centered Medical Home."