Podcasts about pharmacy services

Panelists: Scott Wittnebel – Director of Pharmacy Services, IPC Mark Kinney – Executive Vice President of Government Relations, IPC Sam Pomeroy – Director of Pharmacy Services and Specialty Programs, IPC Nick Secrest – Vice President of Member Performance, IPC​ Visit www.ipcrx.com to learn more about IPC's services

Daniel O'Neil, PharmD, MS, FASHP, is the Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services at WVU Medicine.We talk through building a technology philosophy for the pharmacy enterprise and you'll hear the direction WVU has taken. You'll also learn pathways and tips to be successful in justifying new technology!

As bispecific therapies become more available in the outpatient setting, community oncology practices are adapting to support safe and effective treatment.In this CE episode, we sit down with Nick Bouchard, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services at Hematology Oncology Associates of Central New York (HOACNY), to explore how his team built a successful outpatient bispecific therapy program from the ground up.Nick offers real-world insight into how his community oncology practice is proactively managing side effects like CRS and ICANS, improving patient experiences, and reducing hospital admissions. From navigating flexible dosing schedules to coordinating across the care team, this episode highlights the strategies that are making a meaningful difference in patient-centered care.

Pharmacy First enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply. It includes the supply of appropriate medicines for 7 common conditions including earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections, aiming to address health issues before they get worse. Pharmacies also provide blood pressure checks and contraception services, which helps relieve pressure on general practice. In this episode, recorded in December 2024, a panel of community pharmacists discuss how the role of community pharmacy is developing after a new wave of a public awareness campaign highlighting some of these services has taken place. Are practices and patients now used to thinking ‘pharmacy first' and what else could community pharmacy deliver for patients in the future? For more information about Pharmacy First visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ For more information about the NHS Contraception Service visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/nhs-pharmacy-contraception-service/ A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-transcript-transforming-primary-care-nhs-community-pharmacy-services-what-are-the-benefits-for-practices-and-patients-and-how-could-they-evolve/ Contact us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net

Hospital clinical pharmacies play a key role in ensuring patients are taking medications effectively and supporting other providers who are managing their care. Mark Riggle, the assistant chief pharmacy officer at UC Davis Health, explains how 340B helps make this direct care and ancillary support possible.Clinical pharmacies are a bridge between providers and patientsRiggle says clinical pharmacy teams serve as drug experts that can help teach patients about potential side effects and how to take their medications properly. But these teams also can take the lead on supporting other providers on refills, prior authorizations, financial assistance, and more. That allows the other providers to focus less on those processes and more on providing medical care to the patients. In-house pharmacies can improve patient care and generate revenueUsing an in-house clinical pharmacy has benefits for both patients and the hospital. Riggle notes that keeping prescriptions and pharmacy support in-house can enable hospitals to keep better track of patients' health and identify if there are issues or questions with certain medications. At the same time, it generates revenue and 340B savings that support even more hospital services and improve patient health outcomes even more.Ramping up clinical pharmacy services and overcoming barriers can take timeRiggle says expanding clinical pharmacy initiatives at UC Davis Health has come with some challenges. It took years to roll out a refill program for all the providers who needed that support, and achieving success with a prior authorization program involved an evaluation of workflows to improve efficiency. But he noted that hospital pharmacists can present a value proposition to their leaders for how investing in 340B-supported clinical pharmacy services can be worth it to improve care quality and provider satisfaction.ResourcesFederal Judge Allows 340B Health, Member Hospitals To Intervene in Rebate Lawsuits

Join us this week as we talk with Dr. Otis Kirksey about his involvement in Kappa Days at the Capitol!

Send us a textJoin us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Oyekan, Vice President of Imaging and Pharmacy Services at Stanford Healthcare, who opens up about her transformative journey through the healthcare leadership landscape. From her early days climbing the ranks at Kaiser Permanente to an introspective phase caring for her aging parents, Dr. Oyekan's path is nothing short of inspiring. Her time in consulting profoundly reshaped her views on patient-centered care, adding depth to her leadership style and renewing her sense of purpose.Dr. Oyekan unveils her unique LEADERSHIP philosophy, a blueprint for success that champions leading by example, maintaining accountability, and embracing interdependence. Her pioneering role as the first African-American female regional vice president in operations and quality sets the stage for a powerful discussion on authentic and sustainable leadership. The episode navigates through reducing healthcare variation, optimizing care environments, and enhancing vendor management, all while prioritizing quality and patient experience.The synergy between our host, Grant McGaugh, and Dr. Oyekan underscores a shared commitment to innovation and growth in healthcare. As they explore strategies for healthcare value optimization, the conversation steers towards personal branding, maintaining a growth mindset, and the crucial role of collaboration. Concluding with mutual appreciation, this episode celebrates the dynamic partnership and looks forward to future endeavors, showcasing the power of personal and professional development in the realm of healthcare leadership.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest marketing trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates from us, be sure to follow us at 5starbdm.com. See you next time on Follow The Brand!

SW Florida President of Centennial Pharmacy Services Lindsay Dymowski Constantino talks about her role of the leading medication-at-home pharmacy and how a Trump win will affect healthcare! Lindsay is also the co-founder/principal of The Centennial Group- a pharmacy management company supporting community pharmacies & health systems with 15 years experience, also discusses price transparency, reducing regulatory burden, market-driven efficiency with the impact on public health, plus the question of AI in healthcare is it the revolution or risk with enhanced diagnosis, personalized treatment, drug discovery acceleration and data primary concerns! Find out more about Lindsay Dymowski Constantino and Centennial Pharmacy at www.centennialpharmacy.com and www.thecentennialgroup.com today! #lindsaydymowski #lindsaydymowskiconstantino #centennialpharmacy #centennailpharmacygroup #thecentennialgroup #medicationathome #pharmacy #pricetransparency #healthregualtions #trump #healthcare #pharmacymanagement #AI #publichealthcare #prescriptiondrugs #dataprivacy #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerlindsaydymowskiconstantino #themikewagnershowlindsaydymowskiconstantino

SW Florida President of Centennial Pharmacy Services Lindsay Dymowski Constantino talks about her role of the leading medication-at-home pharmacy and how a Trump win will affect healthcare! Lindsay is also the co-founder/principal of The Centennial Group- a pharmacy management company supporting community pharmacies & health systems with 15 years experience, also discusses price transparency, reducing regulatory burden, market-driven efficiency with the impact on public health, plus the question of AI in healthcare is it the revolution or risk with enhanced diagnosis, personalized treatment, drug discovery acceleration and data primary concerns! Find out more about Lindsay Dymowski Constantino and Centennial Pharmacy at www.centennialpharmacy.com and www.thecentennialgroup.com today! #lindsaydymowski #lindsaydymowskiconstantino #centennialpharmacy #centennailpharmacygroup #thecentennialgroup #medicationathome #pharmacy #pricetransparency #healthregualtions #trump #healthcare #pharmacymanagement #AI #publichealthcare #prescriptiondrugs #dataprivacy #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerlindsaydymowskiconstantino #themikewagnershowlindsaydymowskiconstantino

SW Florida President of Centennial Pharmacy Services Lindsay Dymowski Constantino talks about her role of the leading medication-at-home pharmacy and how a Trump win will affect healthcare! Lindsay is also the co-founder/principal of The Centennial Group- a pharmacy management company supporting community pharmacies & health systems with 15 years experience, also discusses price transparency, reducing regulatory burden, market-driven efficiency with the impact on public health, plus the question of AI in healthcare is it the revolution or risk with enhanced diagnosis, personalized treatment, drug discovery acceleration and data primary concerns! Find out more about Lindsay Dymowski Constantino and Centennial Pharmacy at www.centennialpharmacy.com and www.thecentennialgroup.com today! #lindsaydymowski #lindsaydymowskiconstantino #centennialpharmacy #centennailpharmacygroup #thecentennialgroup #medicationathome #pharmacy #pricetransparency #healthregualtions #trump #healthcare #pharmacymanagement #AI #publichealthcare #prescriptiondrugs #dataprivacy #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerlindsaydymowskiconstantino #themikewagnershowlindsaydymowskiconstantinoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Nubar Petikyan, Clinical Director of Pharmacy Services at MLK Community Healthcare. Nubar discusses innovative strategies to address healthcare gaps in South Los Angeles, including leveraging pharmacists and advanced technology like continuous glucose monitoring to improve diabetes care and reduce hyperglycemic emergencies.

Leaders from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CVS Caremark, Independent Health and Vori Health explore how healthcare leaders tackle members' weight management challenges by creating comprehensive programs that responsibly integrate GLP-1 medications while controlling costs.  Key Discussion Topics: Benefit Design and Prior Authorization Programs: Crafting strategies to balance access and affordability. Integrated, Whole-Person Care: Addressing weight management holistically to improve outcomes. Leveraging Bright Spots: Applying successful approaches from other areas to optimize GLP-1 management. Future Innovations: Exploring emerging opportunities to enhance weight management programs.   Panel:  Ryan A. Grant, MD, MS, MBA, FAANS, CEO and Co-Founder, Vori Health Martin Burruano, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Independent Health Mark T. Jansen, M.D., Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Ilona Smith, SVP of Employer, Government and Coalitions, CVS Caremark Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/responsible-glp-1-strategies-structuring-benefits-for-economic-viability-and-proven-member-results Request Whitepaper To request the whitepaper, Integrating GLP-1s into the Future of MSK Care, from our partner Vori, please submit this form: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/request-a-copy-of-the-integrating-glp-1s-into-the-future-of-msk-care/   We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments, suggestions and ideas to hello@brightspotsinhealthcare.com

Leaders from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CVS Caremark, Independent Health and Vori Health explore how healthcare leaders tackle members' weight management challenges by creating comprehensive programs that responsibly integrate GLP-1 medications while controlling costs.  Key Discussion Topics: Benefit Design and Prior Authorization Programs: Crafting strategies to balance access and affordability. Integrated, Whole-Person Care: Addressing weight management holistically to improve outcomes. Leveraging Bright Spots: Applying successful approaches from other areas to optimize GLP-1 management. Future Innovations: Exploring emerging opportunities to enhance weight management programs.   Panel:  Ryan A. Grant, MD, MS, MBA, FAANS, CEO and Co-Founder, Vori Health Martin Burruano, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Independent Health Mark T. Jansen, M.D., Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Ilona Smith, SVP of Employer, Government and Coalitions, CVS Caremark Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/responsible-glp-1-strategies-structuring-benefits-for-economic-viability-and-proven-member-results Request Whitepaper To request the whitepaper, Integrating GLP-1s into the Future of MSK Care, from our partner Vori, please submit this form: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/request-a-copy-of-the-integrating-glp-1s-into-the-future-of-msk-care/   We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments, suggestions and ideas to hello@brightspotsinhealthcare.com

In this episode, host Jim Jorgenson welcomes Dr. Jenna Swindler, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at McLeod Health System in South Carolina. Dr. Swindler shares her career journey and provides an overview of McLeod Health's pharmacy operations. The conversation dives into the critical role of "systemness" in multi-hospital organizations, highlighting how McLeod defines and implements this concept, particularly in pharmacy practices. Dr. Swindler discusses McLeod's comprehensive pharmacy strategy, its alignment with broader organizational goals, and its impact on patient outcomes and operational efficiency. She elaborates on fostering consistency across locations, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring medication access for underserved populations. The episode also explores how pharmacy services at McLeod support patients beyond dispensing medications, enhancing care from hospital admission to post-discharge.   Tune in for insights on advancing pharmacy's role in achieving health system excellence and improving patient care!

Alex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, serves as President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and is the Director of Pharmacy Services at Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center.We talk through his involvement in APhA as a health system pharmacist and his goal for his presidential year of being all in and having APhA represent every area of pharmacy!

In this podcast, Dr. Leah Webster and Dr. Corey Wachter discuss the AJHP Descriptive Report, “The vital role of clinical pharmacy services within the hospital at home interdisciplinary team,” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Nikki Price, Director of Managed Care at Albertsons guests on the PQS by Innovaccer Quality Corner Show to talk about partnering with PQS to expand new pharmacy services and improve patient care through performance programs.Quality Corner Host Nick Dorich, PharmD, and Nikki Price talk about working with health plans on new programs and services that create patient impact. Discussion revolves around how to involve the pharmacies while taking in pharmacist considerations. Price also talks about the patient response to these new programs and services.

Join us on Locked On Pharmacy with special guest Michael Hogue, CEO of APhA, as we dive into PBM Reform and explore ECAPS (Equitable Community Access to Pharmacy Services). Learn how these initiatives empower pharmacists and patients, and discover actionable steps you can take to drive change in the pharmacy landscape.

“Hey Cory, what do you do?” I am a comedian, pharmacist, author, and speaker. With the eye for detail of a pharmacist and the mind of a comedian, I am out to help others challenge the conventions and PREscriptions holding them back while adapting to the unknown and living in the moment. All while getting some laughs along the way.   Rewind to 2013, two years into my pharmacy career and there I was, struggling to adapt to the unscripted world of pharmacy and healthcare.  ​ On paper I had checked all of the boxes: perfect grades, residency, board certifications. But then I realized something was missing - the ability to create meaningful connections in the moment with those I cared for, and the ability to adapt and remain flexible. ​ 2013 was the year I went to my first improv class and two simple words changed everything for me: "Yes, and."   _____________   The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rob Maher has been selected to serve as its new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dr. Maher brings over 30 years of experience working in independent community pharmacy practice, ambulatory care pharmacy, long-term care pharmacy and hospital pharmacy.   Dr. Maher has an extensive history with PPCN, since its formation in 2015. Dr. Maher has been actively involved in PPCN since by serving as a PPCN luminary, PPCN trainer and technology solution support lead for PioneerRX. Dr. Maher has also represented PPCN nationally, serving for the past three years as Chair of the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network's (CPESN) Quality Assurance Committee.   Most recently he has served as Director of Pharmacy Services for Klingensmith's Drugstore, a seven-store independent, family-owned chain of PPCN-member pharmacies located in Armstrong and Clarion counties. In this role, Dr. Maher lead the development, implementation, and growth of enhanced community pharmacy services across multiple locations. Through use of key performance indicators (KPIs), careful workflow considerations and by leaning into technology, Dr. Maher was able to position Klingensmith's to serve their communities while growing new business revenue.   In addition to his practice experience, Dr. Maher has spent the past 25 years serving as a faculty member and administrative pharmacist at the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. During this time, Dr. Maher has taught and inspired countless student pharmacists through didactic courses related to the fundamentals of pharmacy practice management, implementation of pharmacy services and business planning/entrepreneurship.   Dr. Maher earned both his B.S. in Pharmacy ('93) and PharmD from the University of Pittsburgh ('97). In 1998, Dr Maher completed a Geriatric pharmacy specialized residency at Duke University's Center for the Study of Aging and the Durham Veteran's Affairs Geriatric Research Education Center. Growing up, Dr. Rob Maher worked in his family's community pharmacy in Patton, Pa. (Cambria County) that his father owned and operated for 47 years. In 2021, the business was sold to another independent pharmacy owner. Dr. Maher also was a pharmacy owner partner for Mission Pharmacy Services, a long-term care pharmacy.   Dr. Maher will be taking over for Dr. Brandon Antinopoulos, the network's first President and COO. Dr. Antinopoulos is embarking on a new career path as an independent pharmacy owner. Current PPCN Executive Director, Stephanie McGrath, will remain in her role leading the network's program design, implementation, and evaluation efforts to advocate for the quality care provided by PPCN pharmacies.  PPCN Director of Engagement, Kelsey Hake, will also remain in her role supporting payer program implementation, evaluation and quality assurance.

In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Aleata Postell, group director of pharmacy business development, Walmart, to discuss the significance of specialty pharmacy services—particularly related to HIV care—in public health. Postell highlights how Walmart has initiatives that support HIV care and testing. Key Takeaways: Community Pharmacy's Role in Public Health: The episode highlights the critical role community pharmacies—such as Walmart—play in public health, particularly in providing accessible specialty care and HIV services. By meeting patients where they are and integrating services into a familiar setting, community pharmacies can effectively support patients' comprehensive health needs, including specialized care for HIV. Importance of Reducing Stigma and Enhancing Education: Aleata Postell shares her personal motivation and experiences, emphasizing the need to reduce stigma around HIV and other specialty conditions. Education and awareness, both within the community and among health care providers, are crucial for improving care and ensuring patients feel comfortable seeking treatment and support.  Innovative Public Health Initiatives: Walmart's collaboration with the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead have helped expand the organization's HIV testing and care services. By increasing the number of testing sites and providing community health workers and specialized training for pharmacists, Walmart is taking significant steps to enhance public health infrastructure and support for individuals living with HIV. You can check out the following discussed resources: Walmart Specialty Pharmacy—HIV: https://www.walmart.com/cp/specialty-pharmacy-of-the-community/6730561?povid=OMNISRV_D_Cp_HW_HwSpecialtyPharm_4101489_HW_6730561_TileCardsService_HivSpecialtyPharmacy_LearnMore_1332399668 International Association of Providers of AIDS Care: https://www.iapac.org/ Elton John AIDS Foundation: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/what-we-do/what-we-fund/breakthrough/ Connect with Aleata Postell and follow Walmart Specialty Pharmacy on LinkedIn!

Mark Layden discusses pharmacy quality outcomes, metrics, and the future direction of justifying clinical pharmacy services.   For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic's School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on X @MayoMedE

You probably learned about red blood cells in a high school science class. But most of us don't know the impact that they can have on our bodies when we don't have enough healthy ones. When faced with a shortage of healthy red blood cells, our blood flow can be blocked causing pain, infection and fatigue. This is known as sickle cell disease. Host:Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Guests:Neil Miransky, D.O., Chief Medical Officer of Pharmacy Services and operates Sickle Cell Care at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital Josiah Frierson, Sickle Cell Patient

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Nick Capote, Director of Infusion, Oncology, and Investigational Drug Pharmacy Services at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Capote shares insights into his background and perspectives on the pressing healthcare issues of 2024, along with his excitement and concerns for the future. Gain valuable insights into the evolving traits essential for effective healthcare leadership in the upcoming years.

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Nick Capote, Director of Infusion, Oncology, and Investigational Drug Pharmacy Services at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Capote shares insights into his background and perspectives on the pressing healthcare issues of 2024, along with his excitement and concerns for the future. Gain valuable insights into the evolving traits essential for effective healthcare leadership in the upcoming years.

  Leaders from Independence Blue Cross, Banner| Aetna, and Scene Health share exclusive insights on successfully accomplishing chronic condition management success with fewer resources.    Our expert panel explores patient-centered and technology-enabled approaches that elevate chronic care management efficiency and effectiveness. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about strategic solutions tailored to the unique challenges of Medicaid and Medicare health plans.   Panelists: Robert Groves, MD, Chief Medical Officer & Executive Vice President, Banner| Aetna Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP, Vice President, Market Clinical Solutions and Pharmacy Services, Independence Blue Cross Sebastian Seiguer, CEO & Co-Founder, Scene Health Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/meeting-goals-for-chronic-condition-management-with-fewer-resources/   This episode is sponsored by Scene Health Meet Scene Health, the industry leader in MedEngagement. They are going beyond traditional medication adherence to transform disease management.   Scene's MedEngagement approach uses 1:1 async video to deliver medication support at scale.   Scene helps members get better fast—getting to the doctor, getting their meds, taking them as prescribed, and getting labs and vitals—driving cost-effective utilization and improving multiple clinical and quality measures in as little as 90 days.   Scene was commercialized out of Johns Hopkins, and has developed the most extensive catalog of peer-reviewed publications among medication adherence companies. Visit its website at www.scene.health for more information.

Leaders from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Independent Health, Evry Health and Vori Health discuss GP-1s and their role in addressing the global challenge of obesity. The panel shares innovative, multidisciplinary strategies you can implement to complement lifestyle interventions and other therapeutic approaches in your organization. * Improving outcomes by pairing GLP-1s with evidence-based behavior change * Considering musculoskeletal (MSK) health in obesity treatment * Understanding the role of GLP-1s in delivering value-based care   Panelists: Shelley Turk, Divisional Senior Vice President of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Martin Burruano, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Independent Health Mamata Majmundar, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Evry Health Mary O'Connor, MD, FAAOS, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health   https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/how-innovators-are-addressing-glp-1s-obesity-and-msk/   This episode is sponsored by Vori Health Vori Health is a specialty medical practice delivering a virtual-first musculoskeletal (MSK) solution to help members get back to their lives faster. As the only nationwide MSK practice with doctor-led care teams, Vori Health is the most convenient way to access appropriate care for back, neck, and joint pain without bouncing around the healthcare system. Whether members need a diagnosis, non-opioid prescription, personalized physical therapy, or health coaching, they can turn to Vori Health for evidence-based care and effective end-to-end support. This holistic model reduces unnecessary surgeries, enables faster recoveries, and lowers MSK spend with up to a 4:1 ROI. For more information visit www.vorihealth.com.

John Armitstead, MS, RPh, FASHP, is the System Director of Pharmacy Services at Lee Health and a Past President of ASHP. Throughout his career John has been an avid proponent of continuous professional development (CPD). We talk through CPD including goals to set for yourself and how they change overtime as well as some philosophies of practice. This is a great episode to start off the new year as you are planning out new goals!

  Interviewee: Dr. Katherine Vakil Interviewer: Dr. Kruti Shah Description: In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Katherine Vakil, a pharmacist and Pharmacy Services Manager based in the Chicago area, and guest host Dr. Kruti Shah, who is a Clinical Operations Pharmacist at Rush. Dr. Shah was recently featured on the podcast as a guest in Episode 74. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, we highly recommend you check it out after finishing this one. Today, Dr. Shah is back, this time in the interview role, for a conversation with Dr. Vakil about navigating university and pharmacy schools with a disability, figuring out what speaks to you in your career journey, and learning how to seek out the accommodations you need as a learner and patient. We begin with an introduction from Dr. Vakil.  Bio:  Katherine Vakil is the Pharmacy Services Manager at Erie Family Health Centers. In 2017, Katherine established a new Pharmacy Services team at Erie, which focuses on improving medication access for patients. Katherine received her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota and Master of Public Health at Northwestern University in Chicago. In 2022, Katherine completed a Disability Leadership Fellowship with Disability Lead. In October 2022, Katherine established the Disability Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Erie and is currently the co-chair. Katherine was born hard of hearing and wears hearing aids.  Transcript Keywords: disability, health equity, accessibility, pharmacy, hearing loss, accommodations, pharmacy, disabled pharmacist Produced by: Sofia Schlozman and Lisa Meeks  Audio editor: Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan Resources:  Disability Lead Program Dr. Kruti Shah's interview       

Hi dear ones, I'm back this week with another brilliant pharmacist whose core message is: You are not your disorder, don't let labels define you! This sums up the failure of our reductionist Western healthcare approach to focus on what's wrong, and favor evidence based medicine. While this is useful to a degree, there are certainly downsides preventing true informed and empowered choices on behalf of the consumer, and lots of room for patient advocacy. Dr. Deepa Pattani is a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist, Amazon best-selling author, as seen on Forbes, featured in Authority Magazine, Voyage Dallas, Allen City Lifestyle, CBD specialist, LDN compounder, pharmacy owner, wife and mom of two. Dr. Pattani equips frustrated, stressed professionals with tools to stop feeling fatigued, anxious and hopeless and feel sustained energy, in-control and healthy with her 7 step PATTANI protocol that utilizes diagnostic testing and 1:1 coaching so they can live their best life yet. 
 Over the past two decades, Dr. Pattani has worked in hospitals and long-term care so she understands that treating the root cause is the only option. As an autoimmune disease educator, Dr. Pattani has helped patients manage weight loss, improve hormone balance, reduce medications and decrease hospitalizations. She has helped over 500 patients in the last 5 years alone and has been a frequent speaker and educator for other medical professionals.
 Dr. Pattani has been seen on Forbes, featured in Dallas Voyage Magazine, 2x featured in Authority magazine and has been a repeat radio guest and best-selling author of the book “Unleashing the Storrie Within” can be found on Amazon. She's passionate about utilizing CBD to reduce medications, micro-dosing with LDN (low dose naltrexone) and holistic healing.
 Connect with Dr. Deepa Pattani via: Email: allenpharmacist@gmail.com Website: DrDeepaPattani.com IG: @dr.deepa.pattani Private facebook group: Healing Auto-immune and Pre Auto-Immune Naturally! Linked In: Dr Deepa Pattani Dr. Pattani's Free Grocery list for people with auto-immune conditions, available when you sign up to receive a PDF in your email at DrDeepaPattani.com.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Pete is joined by Hamish Mackellar, the founder and owner of Fluger, a corporate health management platform that has expanded its services to include pharmacies. Hamish discusses the evolution of Fluger from coordinating vaccinations in the workplace to providing a comprehensive end-to-end solution for pharmacy management. He highlights the increasing scope of services offered by pharmacists and the need for a flexible platform to manage these services efficiently. The conversation also touches on the importance of patient user experience and data security in the pharmacy setting, and how Fluger partners with Google Cloud for their robust security standards to ensure the protection of patient data.Key Takeaways:

Today we are bringing you part 2 of a 2-part podcast series on opportunities for biosimilars, specifically adalimumab biosimilars, in dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. The discussion was moderated by Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, director of Pharmacy Services at Emory Healthcare and Winship Cancer Institute. The topics of conversation for today's podcast include implementation of biosimilars in patients with no history of reference biologic use, insights on switching patients from the reference to the biosimilar, auto-substitution, impact of biosimilar utilization on payers and pharmacy benefit managers, and more.

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

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

The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a press & media partner for the NCPA 2023 Annual Tradeshow & Convention. This episode is brought to you by the Independent Pharmacy Coalition (IPCRx)   Listen to the interviews with leaders in community pharmacy.   Guests: John Covello, Director of Government Relations at IPC. Kelli Stovall, RPh, VP of Pharmacy Services at IPC Ken Thai, CEO at 986 Pharmacy Marie Wilda, Founder/CEO at Lenkai

Today we are bringing you part 1 of a 2-part podcast series on opportunities for biosimilars, specifically adalimumab biosimilars, in dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. The discussion was moderated by Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, director of Pharmacy Services at Emory Healthcare and Winship Cancer Institute. The topics of conversation for today's podcast include the provider and payer considerations for transitioning patients to biosimliars, challenges associated with biosimilars, approaches to prescribing biosimilars over reference products, and more.

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

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

Hi Dear Ones, I'm back this week with another brilliant pharmacist whose core message is: You are not your disorder, don't let labels define you! This sums up the failure of our reductionist Western healthcare approach to focus on what's wrong, and favor evidence based medicine. While this is useful to a degree, there are certainly downsides preventing true informed and empowered choices on behalf of the consumer, and lots of room for patient advocacy. Dr. Deepa Pattani is a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist, Amazon best-selling author, as seen on Forbes, featured in Authority Magazine, Voyage Dallas, Allen City Lifestyle, CBD specialist, LDN compounder, pharmacy owner, wife and mom of two. Dr. Pattani equips frustrated, stressed professionals with tools to stop feeling fatigued, anxious and hopeless and feel sustained energy, in-control and healthy with her 7 step PATTANI protocol that utilizes diagnostic testing and 1:1 coaching so they can live their best life yet. 
 Over the past two decades, Dr. Pattani has worked in hospitals and long-term care so she understands that treating the root cause is the only option. As an autoimmune disease educator, Dr. Pattani has helped patients manage weight loss, improve hormone balance, reduce medications and decrease hospitalizations. She has helped over 500 patients in the last 5 years alone and has been a frequent speaker and educator for other medical professionals.
 Dr. Pattani has been seen on Forbes, featured in Dallas Voyage Magazine, 2x featured in Authority magazine and has been a repeat radio guest and best-selling author of the book “Unleashing the Storrie Within” can be found on Amazon. She's passionate about utilizing CBD to reduce medications, micro-dosing with LDN (low dose naltrexone) and holistic healing.
 Connect with Dr. Deepa Pattani via: Email: allenpharmacist@gmail.com Website: DrDeepaPattani.com IG: @dr.deepa.pattani Private facebook group: Healing Auto-immune and Pre Auto-Immune Naturally! LinkedIn: Dr Deepa Pattani Dr. Pattani's Free Grocery list for people with auto-immune conditions, available when you sign up to receive a PDF in your email at DrDeepaPattani.com. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

In this episode, three PGY1 pharmacy residents join us to discuss their specialty pharmacy-focused research projects. Topics to be discussed include the impact of pharmacist interventions on treatment outcomes in patients with hepatitis C, the impact of specialty pharmacist interventions in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and the impact of specialty pharmacy services on medication access for asthma biologics.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a  comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Other disciplines have used telehealth in the past with much success and the current healthcare landscape necessitates flexibility & innovation in delivery of care. This podcast will describe how pharmacists have incorporated telehealth into practice and how practitioners can use it to improve access to care.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Episode ten of the Level Up podcast features host Ashlee Klevens Hayes and guest Elizabeth Skoy.  In this episode, we discuss how your pharmacy can expand its services. Elizabeth joins to discuss her career, and the Center for Collaboration and Advancement in pharmacy. To learn more about our Pharmacist by Design membership, click here. Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramDownload the CEimpact App for Free Continuing Education + so much more!

This podcast will focus on the perspective of two clinical pharmacy specialists who have experience with developing clinical pharmacy services in either new pediatric emergency departments or established ones that never had a designated clinical pharmacist. This podcast episode will help future pharmacists prepare for the process of establishing new clinical services and receive helpful tips and tricks to be successful specifically in a pediatric emergency department. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Tips for understanding and managing your wholesaler's primary vendor agreement.  Scott Patterson, owner of 6 pharmacies joins Scott Wittnebel, Director of Pharmacy Services for IPC talk about strategies and tactics you can use to maximize your rebates and lower you cost of goods.

Unused or out of date medications used to be disposed of in the trash or by being flushed down the toilet. But that was a long time ago. Now, we know that these are not the safest ways to dispose of medications. So, how should unused or out of date medications be disposed of? The federal Drug Enforcement Agency and OSF Healthcare have a solution. You can now find a prescription medicine receptacle at all OSF locations in Illinois. The receptacles, reminiscent of a mailbox, are located in the lobbies of OSF Medical Centers across the state of Illinois. Ron Hartman, OSF Healthcare Director of Pharmaceutical Services joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Monday to talk about partnering with the DEA, safe disposal of medications and more. 

In this podcast we briefly highlight some aspects of pharmacy services in tribal and indigenous settings. The speakers here describe their experiences and answer some questions about this unique area of service.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer and three individuals from Zillspace - Zach Chirico, Sebastian Endicott, and Aaron Hannah - discuss how their company helps independent pharmacies grow their business by serving as an outsourced sales and marketing team, building relationships with physicians, and utilizing a combination of in-person and remote meetings. Z Space - healthcare access. Outsource sales, marketing. Personal interaction preferred. Empathy, customer service. Remote work challenges. Building long-term relationships. Amazon, Google, Berkshire Hathaway. Mixed success healthcare disruption. Specialized healthcare knowledge. Collaboration for problem-solving. https://www.zillspace.com/ Connect with Mike: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bizofpharmpod/⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/BizOfPharmPod⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBusinessofPharmacyPodcast⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/bizofpharmpod⁠LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bizofpharmpod⁠ Website:⁠ https://www.bizofpharmpod.com⁠ Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here:⁠ https://www.bizofpharmpod.com/reviews/new/⁠ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at⁠ https://www.bizofpharmpod.com⁠

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Jawad Saleh, Clinical Manager of Pharmacy Services at HSS. They discuss his role running his pharmacy team and how it affects all aspects of patient care, his passion for opioid-sparing care, and more.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes say nearly $2 million in federal funding it recently received will expand services at a newly built medical clinic and pharmacy in Ronan.

In this episode, our guest isJoseph (Joey) Dizenhouse is Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services for HealthTrust Performance Group. He is responsible for the Pharmacy Services Group, which represents over $14 billion in annual pharmaceutical purchases across classes of trade and delivers innovative strategies across contracting, clinical, operational efficiency and supply management disciplines. The Pharmacy Services Groups also operates the largest sole sourced PBM collective in the country. Dizenhouse joined HealthTrust in 2016 after serving the organization as an outside consultant for more than a decade. Prior to HealthTrust, he spent 20 years working for a leading professional services advisory firm in a number of leadership roles and serving several Fortune 100 organizations and large health systems. Mr. Dizenhouse is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and is licensed in Life/HealthInsurance across all 50 states. He is a frequent speaker on subjects related to pharmacy insurance and benefits strategies, insurance exchanges as well as the general U.S. healthcare landscape.Interview topics • What do HR buyers need to look for in a PBM contract?• What types of questions do HR or Total Rewards VP's need to ask their PBM broker about their current deal?• How can I push my PBM to do more or offer bigger discounts?• Can you explain how pharmacy rebates work?• What's the craziest pharmaceutical pricing story you can tell us?• How does a good PBM program reduce costs to employers and employees?• What innovations do you see coming in the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Benefitsspace?Guest - Joey Dizenhouse, Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services for HealthTrust Performance Group Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/  @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is There a Pharmacist Shortage? CNN and Forbes reported this week, January 30th - February 1st, through two different stories about a staffing issue due to a shortage of pharmacists throughout the country. The statistics released by the US Department of Labor in fall of 2022 show that the total number of active pharmacists in the United States rose to a new record high of 315,470.  Today's guests are Alex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA APhA President-elect Designate; Director of Pharmacy Services at Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center and Dr. Swathi Varanasi, PharmD Integrative Health Pharmacist.  Alex discusses the American Pharmacists Association stance on the subject of pharmacist shortages and Swathi discusses the changing roles of the pharmacist and her business Element Apothec.  Dr. Swathi Varanasi, or Dr. Swathi for short, is a bilingual pharmacist specializing in integrative and preventative health. Dr. Swathi has paved the way for other healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online courses. She is a speaker, author, and co-founder of the international award-winning plant-based wellness and skincare brand, Elēment Apothēc.