Podcasts about state associations

In this episode of Work in Progress, we're talking about the integral role adult basic education plays in helping working-age adults achieve literacy and numeracy, increasing their employability. My guests are Sharon Bonney, CEO of Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), and Jacqueline Aguilera, project manager for Houston Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy. Adult basic education covers a range of literacy skills beyond just reading and writing, including numeracy, critical thinking, digital literacy, and contextual skills for careers and life. COABE works to inspire educators and help adults succeed, with national, state, and local partnerships to provide education and skills training for adult learners. Bonney says it is a vast network. "We work with many different partners, over a hundred national partners such as IBM SkillsBuild, Google, Amazon, and Tyson Foods. There's 49 state partners that we work with called State Associations. We have over 2,300 local programs and then we also have 60,000 individual members," she explains. Bonney adds that adult education programs serve a diverse population with significant barriers to employment and economic mobility, including migrants, those who have aged out of foster care, the homeless, formerly incarcerated, and immigrants. The Houston Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy is one of those local programs. "Some individuals need language skills. They need career prep. They need pre-skilling or upskilling. There are different types of programs that actually help to connect the learners to career opportunities. That is very important because adult ed is a talent pool developer," says Aguilera, who manages that program. Bonney continues, "They're working with learners with the most barriers to life and employment, and they have a great success rate. Helping get people to work, and helping to break generational curses. We're helping to feed these learners into the workforce and into community college." Adult education matters and it makes a difference to the community, says Aguilera. "Passion, commitment, and the dedication to the success of not only the individuals, but of the community and the families, and then the impact that they can have, again, returning to the economic health of the city, which benefits the states, which benefits the nation." Bonney, Aguilera, and I discuss how, despite their enormous impact, these programs are often significantly underfunded and how they try to overcome that. You can listen to the entire podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our podcasts on the Work in Progress YouTube channel. Episode 357: Sharon Bonney, CEO, COABE, and Jacqueline Aguilera, Houston Mayor's Office for Adult LiteracyHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4Transcript: Download the transcript for this episode hereWork in Progress Podcast: Catch up on previous episodes here

In this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg break down the latest in the ongoing battle over NAR's three-way agreement and how Phoenix Realtors' recent compromise with NAR might reshape the industry. They explore whether this is a true win for NAR or just the beginning of a major shift, debating the rise of the “Freedom Plan” and how it could spread across the country. With bold predictions, deep industry insights, and a fair amount of sarcasm, this episode is a must-listen for anyone keeping an eye on real estate governance.   Key Takeaways • Phoenix Realtors' “Compromise”: Did they cave to NAR, or did they find a way to rewrite the rules on their own terms? • The Freedom Plan vs. Realtor Membership: How the rebranded “Non-Member MLS Access” could be the start of a larger movement. • Will Other Associations Follow?: If Phoenix can do it, why wouldn't Scottsdale and other local associations jump on board? • State Associations' Next Move: Will Arizona Realtors create their own version of the Freedom Plan to retain members? • Is the Three-Way Agreement Dead?: Rob argues that this move could mark the beginning of the end for NAR's traditional membership structure   Inman News: NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle fight over MLS Choice   Watch Us on YouTube    Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob's Website Greg's Website   Our Sponsors: CoreLogic Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board   Production and Editing Services by Sunbound Studios

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Commissioner Tom Hicks, one of the longest serving members of the Election Assistance Commission, or EAC. They spoke about Tom's time as a commissioner, how elections can be more accessible for disabled voters, and how the EAC could play a role in developing the election administration workforce.

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Jackie Beaudry and Melanie Ryska. They're both local clerks in Michigan and leaders of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. They spoke about the implementation of some new election law in the state, how their association works alongside the Michigan Association of County Clerks, and how their association is trying to balance the needs of very large and very small municipalities.

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mark Coakley. He's the General Registrar of Henrico County, Virginia. They spoke about Mark's long history working in elections and the unique way that local election administrators in Virginia are setting their own educational priorities and learning from each other. 

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Aaron Ockerman, the Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials. They spoke about the importance – and power – of state associations, how having a non-election administrator in charge can strengthen an association, as well as the role a state association can play in better preparing election officials, both old and new, for the increasingly complex nature of their jobs.

SummaryIn this episode, representatives from ASBO International and ASBO New York share their insights into the operations and leadership of these associations. They discuss the mission and vision of ASBO International, the unique challenges faced by ASBO New York & state affiliates, and the strategic planning efforts of both organizations. The conversation also highlights the important work that goes on behind the scenes of associations, including the role of staff in providing support and resources to members. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of the associations and their commitment to serving school business officials. The conversation highlights the appreciation for staff and the value they bring to associations. It emphasizes the importance of association events and the synergy between state and international associations. The role of the AEDG group and the ADG group is discussed, showcasing their significance in supporting associations. The conversation also emphasizes the role of members in supporting their respective associations and the importance of committee work in getting involved and making a difference.TakeawaysASBO International and ASBO New York are dedicated to supporting school business officials and providing valuable resources and professional development opportunities.The mission and vision of ASBO International focus on serving as the premier professional association for school business leaders and being a leading authority in the profession.State affiliates face unique challenges at the state level, including navigating state policies and addressing the diverse needs of its members.Both ASBO International and ASBO New York are engaged in strategic planning efforts to ensure they meet the evolving needs of their members and the profession.The work behind the scenes of associations involves a dedicated staff that collaborates to create the best member experience, plan conferences, and provide support and resources to members.Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: podcast@asbointl.org Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...

While many 3CMA members also benefit from the many robust state associations of government communicators around the nation, others are hoping to form such groups. Hear from three states that are doing it well, how they serve their members and what you can do to get involved in your state.

While many 3CMA members also benefit from the many robust state associations of government communicators around the nation, others are hoping to form such groups. Hear from three states that are doing it well, how they serve their members and what you can do to get involved in your state.

March 8th 2024: This Week in Pharmacy we talk 'Medical Science Liaisons' and #Pharmacists with the The Carolan Group -- Sarah Snyder PharmD and Tom Caravela! Our special correspondence coverage from Dr. Marci Strauss, PharmD, President of Maryland Pharmacists Association on State Associations and updates. On this Episode of #TWIRx we're reviewing the #PBMReform temperature heating up, #DrugShortages, the #CyberAttacks impact on #PublicHealth, and sending a 'Tweet' to Mark Cuban to say thank you for the amazing testimony to the #WhiteHouse Panel discussion on #pharmacy benefit managers. All this and a special thank you to YARAL Pharma for sponsoring today's TWIRx

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  ARIZONA SOCCER ASSOCIATION JOINS UNITED STATES CONSORTIUM OF STATE ASSOCIATIONS  Phoenix, AZ (March 7, 2024) – The Arizona Soccer Association (ASA) announced today that it is joining the United States Consortium of State Associations (USCSA) as part of a seven-member expansion to the organization. With this announcement, the USCSA brings its current membership to a total of 14 state associations, representing more than 800,000 players.   “Arizona Soccer Association (ASA) is honored to be joining the Consortium of Soccer Associations,” said Jonathan Berzins, CEO of Arizona Youth Soccer. “The ability to connect and share with like-minded leaders and forward thinkers truly aligns with ASA goals and mission. ASA is excited about what this consortium can achieve for all membership in conjunction with a continued partnership with USYS.”  The USCSA believes that State Associations can provide an anchor in local soccer communities by providing exceptional service, resources and inspiration that grows soccer participation by unlocking the potential within each of those communities. Traditionally, each State Association has its own governance, policies and procedures, and resources, which limits the ability to scale and incorporate efficient solutions. The organization aims to expand its influence, reduce costs and enhance services by scaling operations together. The USCSA wants to evolve the traditional model by integrating business strategies and shared resources to increase efficiency and effectiveness of each State Association member. To maximize its success and potential, the USCSA will rely on its core values of Trust, Innovation, Compromise and Alignment.    “The USCSA is thrilled to add each of our new members, and we know their expertise will help accelerate our efforts,” said Evan Dabby, USCSA President. “Specifically, this expansion will enhance our efforts leveraging these individuals' experience with Competitions, Finance, Grassroots Programming, Women in Soccer, Club Development and Administration.”  USCSA Membership Includes (New Members Bolded):  Arizona Youth Soccer (Jonathan Berzins, CEO)  Georgia State Soccer Association   Indiana Soccer (Dave Guthrie, Executive Director and USCSA Secretary)  Iowa Soccer (Dan Cataldi, CEO)  Kentucky Youth Soccer Association (Kris Zander, Executive Director)  Massachusetts Youth Soccer (Rob Holliday, Executive Director and USCSA Treasurer)  Michigan Youth Soccer (Thomas Faro, Executive Director)   New Mexico Youth Soccer (Gloria Faber, Executive Director)  New Jersey Youth Soccer (Evan Dabby, Executive Director and USCSA President)  Ohio Soccer (Gordon Henderson, CEO and USCSA Vice President)  South Texas Youth Soccer (Jennifer Davis, Executive Director)  Tennessee State Soccer Association (Hans Hobson, CEO)  Utah Youth Soccer (Bryan Attridge, CEO)  Vermont Soccer Association (Meg Munson, Executive Director)  ASA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the soccer landscape and enriching the lives of players, coaches, officials and fans alike.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcameron/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcameron/support

Brian Arenofsky, president of NJELSA, talks about the 2024 NJELSA Annual Symposium as well as the importance of involvement in state associations.

Jimmy opens the show with two contrasting stories out of the NRL with record revenues occurring at the same time as grassroots clubs at State Associations are crying poor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 206:     Welcome to this week's episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Colorado PI, Ryan Johnston. Ryan has been in business for about 40 years and has a great perspective on the industry. The guys cover several topics including Surveillance, State Associations and Licensing. Let's jump in and join Ryan Johnston and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt's email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.investigators-toolbox.com   Ryan on Linkedin : Ryan Johnston Email: coloradopi@aol.com 
 
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Today's episode of The Debrief  features a unique format: this episode was recorded live at the National Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. I was fortunate to moderate a panel discussion that included the presidents of five separate tactical associations including: Brent Straton from the California Association of Tactical Officers, Chris Eklund from the Florida SWAT Association, Thor Eells from the National Tactical Officers Association, Nick Sprague from the Rocky Mountain Tactical Teams Association and Dan Colasanto from the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association.  This was a wide-ranging discussion that covered a number of current topics in special tactics including: Constitutional Policing, Militarization of law enforcement, SWAT standards, no-knock warrants, and the use of dynamic tactics in search warrants.  The contrast between the different regional and national perspectives on these issues made for a great conversation.  I'd like to thank the NTOA, CATO, Florida SWAT, RMTTA, and TTPOA for their willingness to share this discussion with our audience. A note regarding audio quality: this episode was recorded live, in a large group setting, at the NTOA conference. We have done our best to reduce most, but not all, of the background noise. It is our hope that you find this content informative and thought-provoking despite these distractions. Important Links:CATO - Home | CATO (catotraining.org)Florida SWAT Association - Home (memberclicks.net) NTOA - NTOA | National Tactical Officers AssociationRMTTA - Rocky Mountain Tactical Team Association (rmtta.com)TTPOA - TTPOA

Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports, Jessie Benner, as she speaks with Executive Director and Co-Founder of American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Tommie Storms, to share her journey. Storms emphasizes the importance of offering inclusive opportunities for all and explains how AAASP came about.Subscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

Join NFHS Director of Officiating Services, Dana Pappas as she speaks with WIAA Assistant Executive Director, Cindy Adsit to share why she believes education-based activities are a foundation for creating a better society. Adsit explains how she got her start in interscholastic activities and why she loves working with adults who focus on creating opportunities for students to participate.Subscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

This is the ninth podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Director of Sports, Lindsey Atkinson as she sits with retired NFHS Director of Sports/Executive Director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, Becky Oakes to discuss the ongoing Title IX celebration and how the law impacted her career journey.

Michigan Big Lie Voting Machine Tampering Conspiracy May Have Involved More StatesToday's LinksArticles:Washington Post - Michigan plot to breach voting machines points to a national patternWashington Post - Trump-allied lawyers pursued voting machine data in multiple states, records revealNBC News - Michigan AG probe alleges GOP opponent involved in unauthorized voting machine accessBrennan Center - Memo to State Associations of Election OfficialsGroups Taking Action:The Brennan Center for Justice You're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.We reported in June and again last week about the widening Big Lie voting machine tampering conspiracy in Michigan implicating a GOP candidate for attorney general.  Now, reporting in the Washington Post suggests the conspiracy may have been coordinated nationally, similar to the fake presidential elector scheme.In Michigan, a special prosecutor has been requested by Michigan's sitting attorney general, because her apparent opponent, Matthew DePerno, may have coordinated the breaking into one or more ballot tabulators.Then on August 11th, the Brennan Center for Justice issued a memo to state associations of election officials warning of “insider” threats to election security. Brennan recommended steps officials can take should they be approached about access to voting machines, or if the machines are breached.The memo cited dozens of resources and news articles, and gave examples in Georgia, Colorado, Pennsylvania and numerous examples in Michigan, where access was attempted by or given to, third parties looking for fraudulent voting data.  In some cases it was partisan law enforcement officers who approached the clerks.In addition to reporting incidents to state election officials, the Brennan Center recommends communicating quickly and clearly to the public.  Remediation for compromised machines means they will need to be replaced in order to restore public faith in the system at a huge expense to municipalities.  Big lies have consequences. See articles and the Brennan Center's memo AmericanDemocracyMinute.org    For the American Democracy Minute, I'm Brian Beihl.

Michele Oshman is Vice President of External Affairs of BIO, and the Executive Director of BIO's Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), advancing public policies that support the bioscience industry in partnership with their state-based member associations.Before joining BIO in 2020, Michele had a successful 18-year career at Eli Lilly and Company, where she led their federal advocacy. She is a neuroscience researcher working both in clinical development and corporate leadership roles. Uncommon for people working in public policy, Michele earned a Six Sigma Black Belt in statistics in 2005 and is a closeted quant!This podcast discusses the multitude of challenges facing the US biopharma sector, including proposed changes to the accelerated approval pathway and the broader issues of affordability related to out of pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Michele Oshman outlines the vital role state associations play in both advancing medical innovations and relationships with local and state governments to ensure that patients have access to needed new medicines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the eighth podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Director of Sports, Sandy Searcy as she sits with retired Assistant Commissioner of the IHSAA, Mildred Ball while she shares her career journey and offers words of wisdom along the way.

It's Thursday, folks! As we round the corner this week we're talking about takeaways from Brian Pasch's DMSC conference in Napa, the strength of Dealer associations and NADA showing up, and the real possibility of a battery that lasts 100 years. DMSC is a wrap and we've been hearing nothing but great things Adaptability, courage, being proactive, being humanRead the summary on asotu.comVW Dealers and NADA turn up the heat regarding VW's announcement of ScoutMay 11th, VW announced the Scout brand would be a separate, independent company and created a whirlwindIn a letter dated Tuesday to Scott Keogh, CEO of VW Group of America, NADA CEO Mike Stanton addressed the lack of information from the Scout announcement and urged Keogh to "quickly and clearly communicate Scout's distribution plan to your dealers who have made significant investments to support VW's business model and transformation to electrification. Various state associations also penned letters of varying tonesVW has yet to respond to any of the communicationsTake Away: When you don't fully communicate intentions, the ‘lizard brain' kicks into high gearA new paper by Tesla and Jeff Dahn's Dalhousie University a 100 year battery is introducedIn a paper just absolutely thick with scientist jazz, Tesla and Jeff Dahn's Dalhousie University battery lab have announced a battery design that could last 100 years. An electrolyte with LiFSI lithium salts provides lower capacity fade and higher energy density than Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries.The catch? The only mentioned condition required by the test is temperature control at 77 degrees Fahrenheit.Take Away: When you are committed to innovation, the apparent end is rarely the actual end of the conversation. Get Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Listen to other episodes: https://www.asotu.com/media/podcastsRead our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-emailShare your positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity----Rock w/ us on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asotu_ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ASOTU FB: https://www.facebook.com/automotivestateoftheunion Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/automotivestateoftheunion/_created/ 

This is the seventh podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Angela Williams as she speaks with NJSIAA Executive Director, Colleen Maguire about her leadership style and the impact of Title IX on her life.

What is happening in Region 9? In today's episode, we are going to cover updates within Region 9 working groups and membership. Region Talk webinar: State Associations; 02/16/22: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdO2gqzgiGt3Dg2aynTvfy6YADPDP_EPW State of the Region; 01/28/22: https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9/videos/637367860678994FEMA IPAWS webinar; 02/03/22: https://www.fema.gov/event/ipaws-equips-emergency-management-tools-protect-publicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iaemr9

This is the sixth podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Director of Officiating Services Dana Pappas as she speaks with Executive Director of the WIAA, Stephanie Hauser about her mentors, the importance of education-based athletics and what Title IX means to her.

Andy Clayton, Executive Director of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association joins the show to discuss a state associations role in helping local funeral homes. 

Join Home Health Revealed as we tackle the hot topics home health agencies are facing RIGHT NOW. Patti Heid, Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at the Home Care Association of Florida, talks with us about how associations are helping providers maintain compliance while navigating the rapid changes coming in 2022. From advocacy to education and on-going support. How should agencies prepare for the pending vaccine mandates? What does the transition from the No-Pay RAP to the NOA look like for agencies? What are staffing shortages really costing agencies? Patti, Michael and Hannah discusses and give practical information on these topics and how associations can provide support as we head into 2022. Home Health Revealed is sponsored by HealthRev Partners. Grow your agency and expand your mission with a high power revenue cycle management partner.

Speaking to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, patient advocate and founding member of the Practicing Physicians of America, spoke about the original intent of PBMs, which started in 1968, and what they've become today. “PBMs were created with the vision that they would act like giant drug-buying networks, with their buying power cutting health care costs and consumers realizing the savings in the end. However, through consolidation, three companies now control 90 percent of the market,” she said. Dr. Mass further explained, “This unhealthy market share has led to an unhealthy control over formularies,” which can cause life-and-death situations for her young patients. “Patients are at risk of death or harm when drugs such as chemotherapies, antibiotics, epinephrine and anesthetics are not available.” Pharm D Mel Brodsky, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists and former CEO of the Keystone Purchasing Alliance, explained, “This outsized market share takes advantage of drug manufacturers, pharmacists and, most importantly, patients. The result is a net negative for all parties except for the large PBMs.” In his estimation, the net result of this imbalance “has led to an erosion of the doctor-patient relationship and a decimation of Main Street pharmacists throughout the nation.” “With the current system in place, independent pharmacists are being squeezed to the point that many jump when the large groups offer to buy them out. With the depletion of community pharmacists comes the loss of personal touch and a watered-down version of health care to patients,” Brodsky said.  Both participants agreed that action must be taken on the federal level, citing Pennsylvania Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey's abilities to rein in the large PBM market imbalance. Our Guests:  Dr. Marion Mass. Dr. Mass is a pediatrician in the Philadelphia suburbs. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America - and leadership in the Free2Care coalition-a consortium of grassroots physician advocacy groups that believe that the key to good care starts with the relationship between a patient and their doctor. She sits on the editorial board of the Bucks County Courier, Times and is a member of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership. Mr. Mel Brodsky is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD), an association of community pharmacies representing 250 independently owned pharmacies in Southeast Pennsylvania. PARD works closely with State Associations like the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Mr. Brodsky is also CEO of the Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, headquartered in Philadelphia with 400 member stores in 5 States. Mel has an amazing understanding of how PBMs impact the effectiveness and growth of vital healthcare service providers like Community Pharmacies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, patient advocate and founding member of the Practicing Physicians of America, spoke about the original intent of PBMs, which started in 1968, and what they've become today. “PBMs were created with the vision that they would act like giant drug-buying networks, with their buying power cutting health care costs and consumers realizing the savings in the end. However, through consolidation, three companies now control 90 percent of the market,” she said. Dr. Mass further explained, “This unhealthy market share has led to an unhealthy control over formularies,” which can cause life-and-death situations for her young patients. “Patients are at risk of death or harm when drugs such as chemotherapies, antibiotics, epinephrine and anesthetics are not available.” Pharm D Mel Brodsky, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists and former CEO of the Keystone Purchasing Alliance, explained, “This outsized market share takes advantage of drug manufacturers, pharmacists and, most importantly, patients. The result is a net negative for all parties except for the large PBMs.” In his estimation, the net result of this imbalance “has led to an erosion of the doctor-patient relationship and a decimation of Main Street pharmacists throughout the nation.” “With the current system in place, independent pharmacists are being squeezed to the point that many jump when the large groups offer to buy them out. With the depletion of community pharmacists comes the loss of personal touch and a watered-down version of health care to patients,” Brodsky said.  Both participants agreed that action must be taken on the federal level, citing Pennsylvania Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey's abilities to rein in the large PBM market imbalance Our Guests:  Dr. Marion Mass. Dr. Mass is a pediatrician in the Philadelphia suburbs. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America - and leadership in the Free2Care coalition-a consortium of grassroots physician advocacy groups that believe that the key to good care starts with the relationship between a patient and their doctor. She sits on the editorial board of the Bucks County Courier, Times and is a member of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership. Mr. Mel Brodsky is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD), an association of community pharmacies representing 250 independently owned pharmacies in Southeast Pennsylvania. PARD works closely with State Associations like the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Mr. Brodsky is also CEO of the Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, headquartered in Philadelphia with 400 member stores in 5 States. Mel has an amazing understanding of how PBMs impact the effectiveness and growth of vital healthcare service providers like Community Pharmacies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, patient advocate and founding member of the Practicing Physicians of America, spoke about the original intent of PBMs, which started in 1968, and what they've become today. “PBMs were created with the vision that they would act like giant drug-buying networks, with their buying power cutting health care costs and consumers realizing the savings in the end. However, through consolidation, three companies now control 90 percent of the market,” she said. Dr. Mass further explained, “This unhealthy market share has led to an unhealthy control over formularies,” which can cause life-and-death situations for her young patients. “Patients are at risk of death or harm when drugs such as chemotherapies, antibiotics, epinephrine and anesthetics are not available.” Pharm D Mel Brodsky, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists and former CEO of the Keystone Purchasing Alliance, explained, “This outsized market share takes advantage of drug manufacturers, pharmacists and, most importantly, patients. The result is a net negative for all parties except for the large PBMs.” In his estimation, the net result of this imbalance “has led to an erosion of the doctor-patient relationship and a decimation of Main Street pharmacists throughout the nation.” “With the current system in place, independent pharmacists are being squeezed to the point that many jump when the large groups offer to buy them out. With the depletion of community pharmacists comes the loss of personal touch and a watered-down version of health care to patients,” Brodsky said.  Both participants agreed that action must be taken on the federal level, citing Pennsylvania Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey's abilities to rein in the large PBM market imbalance. Our Guests:  Dr. Marion Mass. Dr. Mass is a pediatrician in the Philadelphia suburbs. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America - and leadership in the Free2Care coalition-a consortium of grassroots physician advocacy groups that believe that the key to good care starts with the relationship between a patient and their doctor. She sits on the editorial board of the Bucks County Courier, Times and is a member of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership. Mr. Mel Brodsky is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD), an association of community pharmacies representing 250 independently owned pharmacies in Southeast Pennsylvania. PARD works closely with State Associations like the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Mr. Brodsky is also CEO of the Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, headquartered in Philadelphia with 400 member stores in 5 States. Mel has an amazing understanding of how PBMs impact the effectiveness and growth of vital healthcare service providers like Community Pharmacies.  

This is the fifth podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Andrea Mortimer as she speaks with CHSAA Commissioner, Rhonda Blanford-Green about her career journey, being a woman in a leadership position, her leadership style, and Title IX. 

The NCAA's name, image, and likeness guidance effective July 1st sent shockwaves throughout the amateur athletics landscape. There is still confusion about what is and is not permissible for amateur athletes, particularly for high school athletes, in how they can get paid legally for NIL activities. In this episode, Paul and Zain connect with Dr. Karissa Niehoff Dr. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School State Associations (NFHS). The NFHS is the organization that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the US. It has almost 8MM athletes under its purview. Dr. Niehoff talks about: What the current guidance for high school athletes who want to get paid for their name, image, and likeness is The relationship between the NFHS and the state associations What has her most excited and most concerned for NIL at the high school level How Mikey Williams is able to get legally paid for his NIL What advice she would offer for high schoolers interested in getting paid for their NIL What advice she would offer to coaches and school administrators with athletes trying to navigate the NIL waters You can follow Dr. Niehoff on Twitter at @KarissaNFHS and the NFHS at @NFHS_Org

We're diving into the benefits of state associations with my guests, Meredith Harold and Susie Ternes. In the episode, you'll learn about the roles Meredith and Susie play in the Kansas Speech and Hearing Association. If you've ever wondered what the purpose of state associations are, why they exist, and if it's worth the dues, then I hope you'll check out this episode. For access to links, resources, and the discussion guide, visit the show notes at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/126

This is the fourth podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Andrea Mortimer as she spoke with NFHS Director of Officials and Sport, Theresia Wynns about her career journey and what it takes to be a leader in the education industry. 

This is the third podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Angela Williams as she spoke with DIAA Executive Director, Donna Polk about what it takes to be a leader in high school sports, what sports mean to her and how they have played a role in her life. 

Produced by KSQD 90.7FM “Like someone dying of thirst in the desert, conservatives drank heavily from the Fox waters.” - Bruce Bartlett, 2015 There is a difference between news and propaganda. We have hauntingly witnessed the rot in American politics with the angry insurrection on democracy's Capital. Fox News has played an intentional role in creating mass anger in America because, simply, it sells. It is Fox News' product. As a veteran Fox News producer said, “Ratings are the only thing that matter.” Trump torched the anger, but Fox News sprayed it with gasoline first. Arthur West is returning to “Be Bold America!” to discuss Fox News' role in the attack by an angry mob on our Capital and to also give us an update on WASHLITE's lawsuit against Fox News. Interview Guests: Arthur West is chair of the non-profit, The Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics (WASHLITE). WASHLITE claims that Fox News and other defendants “willfully and maliciously engaged in a campaign of deception and omission regarding the danger of the international proliferation of the novel Coronavirus. For the last 25 years Mr. West has lived in Olympia Washington, and has litigated numerous cases against large organizations, including Intel, Weyerhaeuser, the Ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, and the State Associations of Counties and Cities. From 2011-2012 West collaborated with Fairfax County on a successful NEPA campaign to challenge and force amendments to the Bush Administration's 2 Billion Dollar Hot Lanes Project. He has over a dozen published opinions in open government and environmental law. Ryan Sarnataro studied Psychology and Economics from Syracuse University and attended Jungian grad school in Berkeley. He possesses a deep interest in in the psychology of why disinformation is so successful.

This is the second podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports' Andrea Mortimer and Angela Williams as they chat with NCHSAA Commissioner, Que Tucker about her career journey, and how she hopes to inspire others. 

This is the first podcast episode of the NFHS Women in Leadership series. Join NFHS Coordinator of Sports Andrea Mortimer as she chats with NFHS Executive Director, Dr. Karissa Niehoff about the start to her career, role models and general leadership best practices.

Produced by KSQD 90.7FM “Suing Fox News - The case: WASHLITE v. Fox Corporation No. 20-2-07428-4, King County, California” The Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics (WASHLITE) claims that Fox News and other defendants “willfully and maliciously engaged in a campaign of deception and omission regarding the danger of the international proliferation of the novel Coronavirus.” The core of the group's argument is that certain Fox News segments downplayed the danger the virus posed and therefore allowed the virus to spread in a less checked manner than might otherwise have occurred and is suing Fox News under the consumer-protection law. WASHLITE wants the court to order the network to stop making false statements about the virus. Fox News was faced last week with a judge who was skeptical of its claim that the US Constitution's First Amendment bars lawsuits alleging that a hose on the network downplayed the danger by calling it a “hoax.” WASHLITE states that cable networks aren't afforded the same First Amendment protections as print media. The Fox News attorney states that the network is protected by the First Amendment and that the lawsuit is “absurd and unconstitutional.” WASLITE's claim also took exception to Fox News referring to itself as a “news” broadcast. Interview Guest: Arthur West grew up in Madison Wisconsin in the 1960s. Since then he has lived in Japan, Germany, Ethiopia, Santa Cruz and Escondido. For the last 25 years he has lived in Olympia Washington, and has litigated numerous cases against large organizations, including Intel, Weyerhaeuser, the Ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, and the State Associations of Counties and Cities. West is currently litigating a records case with Tacoma over records of their Stingray equipment, and an OPMA case with Seattle over their clandestine decision to withdrawal the EHO Tax. From 2011-2012 West collaborated with Fairfax County on a successful NEPA campaign to challenge and force amendments to the Bush Administration's 2 Billion Dollar Hot Lanes Project. He has over a dozen published opinions in open government and environmental law. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CF 073: w/ Tim Bertelsman – Chiropractic Standards, Chiropractic Specialists, Importance of State Associations Today we're going to be talking with Dr. Tim Bertlesman about all kinds of things. Kind of like a discussion amongst friends where anything is really on the table but we'll hone in a little on chiropractic standardization, chiropractic specialities, and... The post w/ Tim Bertelsman – Chiropractic Standards, Chiropractic Specialists, Importance of State Associations appeared first on Chiropractic Forward.

#AskMarcAnything. Real estate agents are allowed to call themselves a “Realtor” when they join the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to the Code of Ethics. The Association of Realtors is broken up into State Associations and Local Associations. As of today, I currently serve as a Director for my Local and State Associations. But many real estate agents do not understand the benefits of our associations. So I am here to answer my “WHY.” Thank you for listening! Connect with me on your preferred network. Website: www.MarcGuzman.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MarcGuzmanHomes Snapchat: www.Snapchat.com/add/MarcGuzmanHomes YouTube: www.YouTube.com/MarcGuzmanHomes Twitter: www.Twitter.com/MarcGuzmanHomes