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Traditional drug spending in the U.S. has surpassed specialty drug spending, and the primary force behind this trend is GLP-1 receptor agonists. These incretin-based therapies are transforming both the clinical and economic landscapes, from diabetes to obesity. In this episode of the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence's VerifiedRx podcast, host Tori Richie, Senior Consulting Director of Intelligence at Sg2 is joined by Vizient colleagues Stacy Lauderdale, AVP of Evidence-Based Medicine, Heather Pace, Senior Clinical Manager of Ambulatory Care, and Emily Fitt, Intelligence Consultant at Sg2. They delve into a comprehensive discussion on GLP-1s, covering topics from telehealth services and patient management strategies to the unique attributes that set these therapies apart. Grab your coffee and get comfortable. This isn't just a conversation; it's a front-row seat to how GLP-1s are reshaping the future of obesity management. Guest speakers: Stacy Lauderdale, Pharm.D, BCPS Associate Vice President Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence VerifiedRx Host Heather Pace, Pharm.D Sr. Clinical Manager of Ambulatory Care, Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Emily Fitt, MHA, MPH Consultant Sg2 Host: Tori Richie Senior Consulting Director, Intelligence Sg2 Sg2 Perspectives Host Show Notes: [02:24-04:50] How GLP-1 medications differ from traditional treatments and shift from use in diabetes to obesity management [04:51-05:54] The most common side effects of GLP-1 therapies and how clinicians can effectively manage patients [05:55-08:49] Treatment teams for obesity management and the role of the pharmacist in the management of GLP-1 medications [08:50-10:51] Challenges providers face integrating GLP-1 medications into practice [10:16-13:20] Quality or outcome concerns with individuals who receive GLP-1 medications from telehealth providers [13:21-15:01] Trends shaping this landscape [15:02-21:14] Best practices that providers should deploy Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Host Tori Richie brings together a group of Vizient and Sg2 experts to talk about the rapidly evolving GLP-1 landscape including Heather Pace is a senior clinical manager for ambulatory services for the Vizient Center of Pharmacy Practice Excellence, Stacy Lauderdale Associate VP of Evidence-Based Medicine for Vizient, and Emily Fitt a Consultant with Sg2 Intelligence. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.
Prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) are frequently used off label for the management of factor Xa inhibitor-associated major bleeding. In 2018, accelerated approval was granted for andexanet alfa, a specific factor Xa inhibitor reversal agent, for reversal of apixaban and rivaroxaban in the setting of life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding. Following accelerated approval, some clinical practice guidelines were updated to include recommendations for andexanet alfa preferentially over PCCs for reversal of life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding due to rivaroxaban or apixaban. Other guidelines stated no preference of andexanet alfa over PCC. In 2020, Vizient convened an expert panel to critically appraise the literature and provide consensus-based, expert opinions on the utilization of pharmacological reversal agents for factor Xa-related major bleeding. Since then, the body of literature evaluating these agents has expanded to include a randomized controlled trial, ANNEXa-I, the results of which were submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration to convert the approval of andexanet alfa from accelerated to full approval. Dr. Lisa Baumann-Kreuziger, Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin and medical director of the Antithrombotic Therapy Management Program at Froedtert Health discusses the current status of management of factor Xa inhibitor-associated major bleeding with Dr. Kerry Schwarz, Senior Clinical Manager of Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence, and your program host. Guest speakers: Liza Baumann-Kreuziger, MD, MS Investigator, Blood Research Institute, Versiti Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin Medical Director, Antithrombotic Therapy Management Program at Froedtert Health Host: Kerry Schwarz, Pharm.D, MPH Senior Clinical Manager of Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [02:25-04:26] The current state of hemostatic management in the setting of factor Xa inhibitor-related major bleeding [04:27- 05:35] Limitations of available evidence making clinical practice and formulary decision making so challenging [05:35 – 10:52] Publication of the first randomized controlled trial, ANNEXa-I, comparing andexanet alfa to usual care [10:52-14:49] Meeting of the FDA advisory committee and subsequent complete response letter [14:50-16:45] How we can approach clinical management of patients and formulary decision-making in the current state Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Drug shortages continue to pose significant challenges for hospitals and health systems. While they gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy departments have managed them for decades. During high-profile shortages, institutions must rapidly establish command centers, engage stakeholders, and implement plans for frontline staff. Once resolved, shortages often recede from immediate focus until the next crisis emerges. However, pharmacy departments consistently manage shortages on a daily basis, often without recognition. Dr. Kyle Hoelting, Sr. Clinical Manager of Drug Information and Drug Shortages at Vizient, Dr. Heather Warhurst, Director of Drug Use Policy, Quality Initiative and Regulatory at IU Health, and Dr. Chris Nagy, Medication Sourcing and Supply Pharmacist at Intermountain Health join us to discuss a Vizient workgroup project designed to measure the impact of drug shortages and highlight the crucial role of pharmacists in their management. Guest speakers: Heather Warhurst, Pharm.D, MHA Director of Drug Use Policy, Quality Initiative and Regulatory IU Health Chris Nagy, Pharm.D, BCPS Medication Sourcing and Supply Pharmacist Intermountain Health Kyle Holting, Pharm.D, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager of Drug Information Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Host: Stacy Lauderdale, Pharm.D, BCPS Associate Vice President Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence VerifiedRx Host Show Notes: [01:18-02:29] Heather and Chris introductions [02:30-04:00] Vizient drug shortage key performance indicators (KPI) workgroup series [04:01-10:04] Labor and Inventory drug shortage KPIs [07:50-16:56] Patient Safety and Stress to Front Line Staff drug shortage KPIs [16:57-18:32] Call to Action Links | Resources: Key performance indicators for the management of drug shortages Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Prescription opioids continue to be the most frequently misused prescription drugs in the United States, having caused nearly 300,000 deaths over the past two decades. Signed into law in 2022, the No Pain Act expands Medicare reimbursement for specific non-opioid pain management options. Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence, and Dr. Phil Mentler, Senior Consulting Director at Vizient join Program Host Stacy Lauderdale to discuss the implications of the No Pain Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025. Guest speakers: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, RPh Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Phillipe Mentler, Pharm.D, BCPS Senior Consulting Director Vizient Host: Stacy Lauderdale, Pharm.D, BCPS Associate Vice President Vizient VerifiedRx Host Show Notes: [01:49-03:48] Background on the No Pain Act [03:49-05:03] What is new as of January 1, 2025 [05:04-05:37] The difference between a hospital outpatient department versus an ambulatory surgical center [05:38-06:30] Other drugs and or devices that are on the list other than Exparel [06:31-07:42] What specifically prevents multi modal drugs and therapy from being added to the list [07:43-08:24] Specific language that needs to be included in the FDA labeling for non-opioids to be considered for reimbursement under the Act [08:25-10:50] Reimbursement basics of the NO PAIN Act [14:32-15:44] Reimbursement [15:45-17:04] The importance of opioids in pain management Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Historically, Vizient has published the Pharmacy Market Outlook biannually. This year, we are introducing the Spend Management Outlook, which integrates the comprehensive insights from the Pharmacy Market Outlook with the Vizient Budget Impact Report. This new report enhances strategic planning by aligning pricing projections across the healthcare supply chain and providing key market insights. Dr. Carina Dolan, Associate Vice President of Clinical Oncology, Pharmacoeconomics, & Market Insights, and Jeff King, Director of Research and Intelligence at Vizient, join Program Host Carolyn Liptak to discuss the unique features and critical importance of the new Spend Management Outlook. Guest speakers: Carina Dolan, Pharm. D., MS Pharm, BCOP Associate Vice President, Clinical Oncology, Pharmacoeconomics and Market Insights Vizient Jeff King Research and Intelligence Director Vizient Host: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BS Pharm VerifiedRx Host Show Notes: [01:06-01:56] Jeff's background and role [01:57-02:50] The transition from Pharmacy Market Outlook and Budget Impact Report to Spend Management Outlook [02:51-03:28] Defining spend management [03:29-04:43] Key insights into spend management categories med-surg and laboratory [04:44-06:01] Key insights into spend management categories Capital equipment and physician preferences insights [06:02-07:23] Enhancements to pharmacy projections of this edition [07:24-08:39] Spend management projection methodology [08:40-09:34] The spend management projections Links | Resources: Spend Management Outlook Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
We anticipate there will be some policy changes and important issues to watch with the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States. Vizient's office of public policy and government relations monitors, educates and advocates on key items of interest. They share informative updates, comment on proposed rules from agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and work with Congress on legislative priorities. Jenna Stern, Associate Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy at Vizient joins Program Host Carolyn Liptak to discuss the change over. Guest speakers: Jenna Stern Associate Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy Vizient Host: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, RPh VerifiedRx Host Show Notes: [00:56-01:15] Jenna's background [01:16-02:38] Anticipation in DC since November [02:39-04:26] What we should anticipate with the new Congress [04:27-08:10] Trade and Tariffs [08:11-10:37] What we should anticipate with the Executive Branch [10:38-12:48] Policies to watch during transition [12:48-13:34] Where listeners go for more information [13:34-16:12] What issues are important to the new Congress Links | Resources: Vizient Public Policy and Government Relations Vizient advocacy letters and Congressional statements Legislative and regulatory summaries China Tariffs document Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
In this episode Dr. Lauren Williams, Patient Safety Manager at AHN Wexford Hospital, shares valuable insights from her hospital's efforts to improve sepsis care. Speaking with host Shannon Hale, Lauren highlights the critical need for enhanced compliance with SEP-1 sepsis care bundles, tackling challenges like high readmission rates and resource constraints. She discusses innovative strategies, such as providing real-time feedback to emergency departments and inpatient teams to drive improvement. Guest speaker: Lauren Williams, DNP, MA, RN, NE-BC Patient Safety Manager AHN Wexford Hospital Host: Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ Senior program Director, PI Programs Vizient Show Notes: [1:12] Dr. Lauren Williams discusses entering Vizient's Performance Improvement Collaborative to understand how other healthcare systems are addressing sepsis challenges [1:59] Goals for joining the collaborative and information shared across the board [3:13] The importance of using data to improve outcomes for sepsis patients and how it leads to meaningful process changes [4:35] Dr. Williams explains how her hospital was able to overcome significant barriers and navigate challenges despite working with limited resources [5:13] Celebrating some of the greatest successes, including improved compliance, reduced readmission rates and lower mortality rates Links | Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: picollaboratives@vizientinc.com Dr. Lauren Williams' email: Lauren.Williams2@ahn.org Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
This episode of our award-winning podcast concludes our discussion on a new approach for medical groups in this time of drastic change. Only those models undergoing change will succeed. Host: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal, Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Michael Strilesky Senior Principal, Care Delivery Transformation Strategy Consulting Vizient Show Notes: [01:11] Academic medical centers and the need for innovation [02:46] Meeting the physician shortage challenge [04:51] Resistance to a new care model [06:23] Reimbursement, technology and consumer desires will drive the new model [07:06] The physician compensation factor in the new model Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Michael Strilesky's email: michael.strilesky@vizientinc.com “Grow hospital market share by integrating ambulatory care across acute service lines” (Vizient publication): Click here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
All the drastic changes occurring in healthcare, particularly in the way it is delivered, necessitate corresponding changes in how we structure medical groups. This episode of our award-winning podcast continues the discussion on the need for a new strategy for medical groups, and an expert returns to consider what that strategy might be. Host: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal, Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Michael Strilesky Senior Principal, Care Delivery Transformation Strategy Consulting Vizient Show Notes: [01:11] Academic medical centers and the need for innovation [02:46] Meeting the physician shortage challenge [04:51] Resistance to a new care model [06:23] Reimbursement, technology and consumer desires will drive the new model [07:06] The physician compensation factor in the new model Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Michael Strilesky's email: michael.strilesky@vizientinc.com “Grow hospital market share by integrating ambulatory care across acute service lines” (Vizient publication): Click here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
The huge flurry of changes in how we deliver healthcare have brought into question the viability of the conventional medical group model, whether it's sustainable and gives us a competitive advantage or whether we need to invest in something else. On the next three episodes of this award-winning podcast, an expert joins Tomas to consider the future of medical group practices. Host: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal, Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Michael Strilesky Senior Principal, Care Delivery Transformation Strategy Consulting Vizient Show Notes: [01:46] Current medical group model [02:58] Impact and role of medical groups [04:12] Drawbacks and limitations of current model [06:13] Different care and practice models emerging [07:49] The disruptors have been fantastic [09:47] Different approach for medical groups affiliated with academic medical centers Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Michael Strilesky's email: michael.strilesky@vizientinc.com “Grow hospital market share by integrating ambulatory care across acute service lines” (Vizient publication): Click here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
More than 200 medical journals identified climate change as the greatest global threat. In this podcast, UW Medicine describes how focusing on environmental sustainability improved their vendor selections, supply chain flow, patient care and saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars. Guest speakers: Tara T. Biss, MBA, CSFA Value Analysis Portfolio Manager, Strategic Sourcing UW Medicine Supply Chain bisst@uw.edu Gabriella Henkels Sustainability and Waste Manager, Essential Services Harborview Medical Center Louise Simpson, MHA Associate Vice President, Clinical Integration Office of the President, UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics ljws@uw.edu Host: LaTammy Marks, MBA, BSN, RN Senior PI Program Director Performance Improvement Programs Vizient Show Notes: [1:34] UW Medicine's green team and their purpose [3:45] Determining environmental sustainability opportunities [6:00] What teams to include and how to get leadership buy-in [7:45] Establishing goals [8:30] Environmental sustainability success stories [12:50] Lessons learned Links | Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: picollaboratives@vizientinc.com To learn more about Vizient's Environmental Sustainability program contact: ES@vizientinc.com Another podcast on this same topic: Go Green: Why your healthcare system should be engaged in environmental sustainability: https://knowledgeonthego.podbean.com/?s=go%20green Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
HealthLeaders CMO Editor Christopher Cheney discusses key issues related to cell and gene therapy with Carina Dolan, Associate Vice President of Clinical Oncology, Pharmacoeconomics and Market Insights at Vizient.
Learn how healthcare organizations can drive spend management initiatives that also result in better patient outcomes with Robert Lerman, MD, vice president of cardiovascular category management at Vizient.
Baxter's Intravenous Fluids North Cove Plant was impacted in September by Hurricane Helene. Although Baxter implemented a hurricane preparedness plan, a levy breach and bridge collapse forced a complete shutdown. Intravenous fluids are now on allocation as the plant remains shuttered. Multiple actions by the FDA and Baxter are in effect to improve supply for these fluids. Vizient colleagues Katie Korte, VP Assurance and Continuity Team and Kyle Hoelting, Senior Clinical Manager of Drug Information and Shortages join Stacy Lauderdale, Associate Vice president of Evidence-based Medicine today to discuss lessons learned from this and past supply disruptions, ongoing efforts by the FDA to improve supplies and the supply outlook for the next four to eight weeks Guest speakers: Katie Korte, PharmD, MHA VP Assurance and Continuity Team Vizient Kyle Holting, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager of Drug Information and Shortages Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Host: Stacy Lauderdale, PharmD, BCPS Associate Vice president of Evidence-based Medicine Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:57-01:27] Guest's background information [01:28-04:33] Recent supply disruptions [04:34-05:54] What Vizient has learned from past disruptions [05:55-09:30] What providers have learned from these shortages [09:31-13:42] What the FDA is doing to assist with this shortage [13:43-18:23] What the trajectory of this shortage looks like over the next four to eight weeks [18:24-19:45] Most important thing to emphasize to our listeners as they continue to handle this fluid shortage Links | Resources: Vizient's IV push list: Click here Vizient's IV fluid conservation strategies: Click here Baxter's North Cove facility website: Click here FDA's Baxter North Cove facility website: Click here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
The Pharmacy Vision Awards at Vizient celebrate values and achievements of our program participants. Elham Amiri, pharmacy informatics project manager at UCSF Health, is a recipient of the professional excellence award, given to an individual who demonstrates leadership, strategic contribution and commitment to ongoing learning and development. Elham and Dr. Noelle Chapman, vice president, chief pharmacy officer and COO at UCSF Health, join us today to discuss their award-winning program. Guest speakers: Elham Amiri, CPhT, CSPT, BS Pharmacy Informatics Project Manager UCSF Health Noelle Chapman, PharmD, MBA Vice president, Chief Pharmacy Officer and COO UCSF Health Host: Carolyn Liptak, BS Pharmacy, MBA Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:52-02:07] Guest's background information [02:08-03:32] Their great work at UCSF Health [03:33-05:49] How their work contributed to the Pharmacy Value Improvement Program [05:50-07:27] Taking a roll and running with it [07:28-09:25] How UCSF supports professional development [09:25-10:24] How patients benefit from this model [10:25-13:45] What does the future hold Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:10 Meet Ryan Johnson: Clinical Pharmacist02:06 Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Emergency Medicine05:03 IV Fluid Shortage: Causes and Impact05:56 Institutional Strategies to Mitigate IV Fluid Shortages14:52 Provider-Level Solutions for Fluid Conservation22:11 Pharmacy and Nursing Staff Roles in Fluid Management26:34 Advanced Measures and Federal Guidelines34:40 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned in the podcast:(Brigham and Women's Protocol) Patiño, A. M., Marsh, R. H., Nilles, E. J., Baugh, C. W., Rouhani, S. A., & Kayden, S. (2018). Facing the shortage of IV fluids — a Hospital-Based Oral Rehydration strategy. New England Journal of Medicine, 378(16), 1475–1477. https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmp1801772 Vizient shares conservation strategies for potential IV fluid supply disruption caused by Hurricane Helene https://newsroom.vizientinc.com/en-US/releases/releases-vizient-shares-conservation-strategies-for-potential-iv-fluid-supply-disruption-caused-by-hurricane-helene
Earlier this year, Sg2/Vizient released a new monthly report series derived from Sg2 and Vizient data analytics, with the first report focused on critical care capacity. So on this week's Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, invited Sg2 experts Associate Principals Justin Cassidy, PhD, and Rhae Ana Gamber and Vice President Catherine Maji to share their insights on this topic. Justin, Rhae and Catherine discuss the challenges and strategies for managing ICU resources in various health care settings, including community hospitals, academic medical centers (AMCs) and children's hospitals. Access our Data on the Edge report library here. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.
The Pharmacy Vision Awards at Vizient celebrate values and achievements of our program participants. The innovation award is granted to an individual or group who works with others to implement an innovative approach to a challenging patient care or operational practice issue. The 2023 winner, Ochsner Health, represented by Dr. Lisa Boothby, Director of Pharmacy at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus, Dr. Johlee Odinet, System Medication Safety Officer and Veronica Theriot, Director of MedSurg/Tele Stepdown Unit discuss with host Gretchen Brummel their program aimed at expanding pharmacists' responsibilities to include medication administration. Guest speakers: Lisa Boothby, PharmD, MBA Director of Pharmacy Ochsner Medical Center West Bank Campus Johlee Odinet, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS System Medication Safety Officer Ochsner Medical Center West Bank Campus Veronica Theriot, RN Director of MedSurg/Tele Stepdown Unit Ochsner Medical Center West Bank Campus Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS VerifiedRx Show Notes: [00:55-02:02] Guest's background information [02:03-03:17] Ochsner Information [03:18-05:30] People not mentioned who were contributors to their success [05:31-07:47] Need for pharmacists' expanded role in administering medications in the inpatient setting [07:48-18:06] How Ochsner accomplishes pharmacist expanded role [18:07-23:02] Other outcomes from their work [23:03-26:00] What surprised them about the process [26:01-28:42] Advice for others wanting to implement this innovative practice Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
With 25 years' experience in medical/surgical, critical care, and emergency department medicine, Tonya Motsinger has seen her share of crises. COVID-19 was a crisis of a far larger scale. The pandemic wreaked havoc not only on patients, but her CDI department, resulting in staff shortages. Today OhioHealth's System Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity has come out on the other side stronger. You might even call her, a survivor. We discuss lessons on staff retention, remote onboarding, and some great work she's done to improve her organization's Vizient clinical quality rankings. On this show we cover: OhioHealth's CDI department including basic KPIs and department objectives, and Tonya's role as System Director. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and department staffing devastation Putting things back together: Salary increases and short-term weekend coverage plan Challenges of remote orientation for new CDI staff All things Vizient: New Vizient calculator, CDI review nuances, and impact on actual organizational quality Onboarding a new hospital that's never had a CDI program (I know, such places apparently still do exist) Being a new grandmother and her addition to the Off the Record Spotify playlist
Clinical pharmacy optimization opportunities abound, and executing on them can be enhanced when collaborating with external partners. Dr. Nikolai Dahl, program manager for medication utilization and formulary at John Muir Health, and Dr. Tony Huke, senior consulting director at Vizient, join host Gretchen Brummel to share their partnership experience and the resulting successes. Guest speakers: Nikolai Dahl, Pharm D Program Manager for Mediation Medication UtliazationUtilization John Muir Health Tony Huke, Pharm D, BCPS, FASHP Senior Consulting Director Vizient Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Verified Rx Host Show Notes: [00:44-01:16] How partnership came about [01:17-02:31] Nikolai's and Tony's initial thoughts about the partnership [02:32-03:24] How their work together started [03:25-3:49] Prioritizing a to-do list [03:49-4:21] Early wins [04:22-4:38] What surprised them about the engagement [04:38-6:18] Positive stories Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievement of our pharmacy program participants. The Excellence in Integrated Transformational Practice award is given to a system that accelerates success in delivering high value care in the four domains of operations, quality, strategic growth, supply chain and pharmacy. Joining us from the winning organization, UCSF Health, are Drs. Desi Kotis, Chief Pharmacy Executive, Jessica Galens, Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer of Business Services and Erin St. Angelo, Director of Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting. They join us to share his perspective on pharmacy leadership with program host Gretchen Brummel. Guest speakers: Desi Kotis, Pharm D Chief Pharmacy Executive UCSF Health Jessica Galens, Pharm D Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer of Business Services UCSF Health Erin St. Angelo, Pharm D Director of Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting UCSF Health Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Verified Rx Host Show Notes: [00:56-03:41] Backgrounds and roles at UCSF [03:42-07:14] UCSF's overall approach [07:15-08:53] Background for innovative and clinical practice [08:54-10:19] Financial successes [10:20-13:17] How UCSF has been able to expand their services [13:18-14:35] Future for UCSF Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievement of our pharmacy program participants. The Excellence in Integrated Transformational Practice award is given to a system that accelerates success in delivering high value care in the four domains of operations, quality, strategic growth, supply chain and pharmacy. Joining us from the winning organization, UCSF Health, are Drs. Desi Kotis, Chief Pharmacy Executive, Jessica Galens, Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer of Business Services and Erin St. Angelo, Director of Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting. They join us to share his perspective on pharmacy leadership with program host Gretchen Brummel. Guest speakers: Desi Kotis, Pharm D Chief Pharmacy Executive UCSF Health Jessica Galens, Pharm D Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer of Business Services UCSF Health Erin St. Angelo, Pharm D Director of Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting UCSF Health Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Verified Rx Host Show Notes: [00:56-03:41] Backgrounds and roles at UCSF [03:42-07:14] UCSF's overall approach [07:15-08:53] Background for innovative and clinical practice [08:54-10:19] Financial successes [10:20-13:17] How UCSF has been able to expand their services [13:18-14:35] Future for UCSF Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
HealthLeaders CEO editor Jay Asser is joined by Kat Kemper-Kelly, senior consultant with Vizient security management, to discuss key strategies to help health systems improve safety and security, including cultural buy-in and integration of technology.
The daily smoke produced in an operating room is the equivalent of 27-30 cigarettes, and the OR staff breathes this in five days a week. When tools in the OR cut and cauterize human tissue, they generate a plume of smoke containing toxic chemicals, carcinogens, malignant cells and viruses. Surgical smoke can cause a host of conditions, anything from headaches and sore throat to lung disease and lung cancer. On this episode, a Vizient expert discusses the ramifications of surgical smoke and how to begin preventing it. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Rachel Medina, BSBA Senior Category Manager Surgical Services Vizient Show Notes: [01:27] Surgical smoke: a byproduct of surgical procedures [01:51] Health issues from surgical smoke [02:15] Not considered seriously over the decades [02:47] Lung disease in physicians and OR staff [03:34] Financial implications [04:47] Growing awareness and the role of AORN [06:33] Toxic materials and the effects of smoke plumes in the OR [08:30] Vizient platform developing on surgical smoke Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Rachel Medina's email: rachel.medina@vizientinc.com “As important as the air you breathe” (Vizient Tech Watch, p 38): Tech Watch Medical Device - Volume 2, 2022.pdf Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
The Pharmacy Vision Awards at Vizient celebrate values and achievements of our program participants. The Executive Leadership Award is granted to an individual who provides strategic insight, advances leading clinical practices, and demonstrates business acumen for their entire organization. Our 2023 winner is Dr. Curtis Haas, Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He's joins us to share his perspective on pharmacy leadership with Gretchen Brummel, your program host. Guest speakers: Curtis Haas, Pharm D, FCCP Director of Pharmacy University of Rochester Medical Center Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Verified Rx Host Show Notes: [00:47-05:11] Curtis Haas background and why it's important [05:12-07:02] Why elevating pharmacy practice on a state and national basis is important [07:03-08:59] Results of success by placing priority on providing resources and support and encouraging innovation [09:00-12:36] What Curtis has been doing lately at the University of Rochester Medical Center that he would like to highlight [12:37-14:53] Curtis' volunteer work outside his organization Links | Resources: https://verifiedrx.podbean.com/e/transcendental-medication-management-transformational-practice-in-pharmacy/ Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Vizient publishes our Pharmacy Market Outlook twice a year. The outlook features drug price projections and key market insights to help support members' strategic planning. Drs. Jeni Hayes and Amanda Frick, both Senior Clinical Managers for Market Intelligence, join Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence and your program host to give an early look. Guest speakers: Jeni Hayes, PharmD, MSPharm, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market Intelligence Vizient Amanda Frick, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market Intelligence Vizient Host: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BS Pharm Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:45-02:06] Hot Topics 2024 highlighted in this Pharmacy Market Outlook [02:07-02:50] Pipeline section looks different. What are the updates? [02:51-03:44] Looking forward to drugs being approved in 2024: afami-cel and obi-cel [03:45-4:45] New and noteworthy medication approvals [4:46 – 5:55] Cell and gene therapy agents [5:56-10:32] Therapeutic area updates 6:45 Autoimmune and inflammatory 7:16 Cardiopulmonary 7:51 Endocrine and metabolic 8:05 Hematological agents 8:26 Infectious diseases 8:47 Neurology 9:10 Oncology 10:06 Plasma [10:33 -11:29] What's the projection for this edition [11:30-12:08] Where listeners go if they want more detailed information on the outlook Links | Resources: Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook provider link: Click Here Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook highlights public version: Click Here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Healthcare organizations across the nation strive to become highly reliable organizations. Vizient defines an high reliability organization as an organization that has experienced significant success in avoiding harm within an environment of high complexity and risk. This podcast discusses strategies and emerging practices identified in Vizient's high reliability culture of safety collaborative. Joining in the discussion to share their insights on how to improve your health organization's culture of safety is collaborative participant, Caryn Douma, Corporate Director of Patient Safety Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Michael Leonard, Senior Principal at Vizient and an High Reliability expert. Speakers: Caryn Douma, MS, RN, CPPS Corporate Director of Patient Safety Strategy University of Pennsylvania Health System Michael Leonard, MD Senior Principal Vizient Host: Marilyn Sherrill, RN, MBA Senior Program Director, Performance Improvement Programs Vizient Show notes: [2:08] Essential elements for High Reliability [5:00] Senior leader engagement and feedback [7:00] How to close the loop with frontline staff at a large, comprehensive, academic medical center [8:30] Making leadership rounds meaningful and positive [11:40] Personal accountability and teamwork helps with the patient care tasks reliably getting done [13:36] How to set your staff up for success rather than punishing them for results that didn't come out as intended [[14:25] Creating a culture where staff feel comfortable speaking out [17:45] Psychological safety Links | Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: picollaboratives@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
To meet the growing needs of communities, as well as improving quality of care, healthcare providers often look to construction as a way of meeting these demands. Construction projects, obviously, create budget and time concerns to providing cost effective and efficient care. Fortunately, there are steps they can take to ensure a more successful construction project.In this episode I talk with Christine Dickinson, Principal Facilities, Capital, and Construction for Vizient to uncover these steps to a more successful healthcare construction project. Christine brings more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and specifically 20 years in healthcare. Christine was integral in the incubation and development of Vizient Facility & Construction Solutions. As a program lead for the Western region, she implemented value-driven solutions positively impacting more than $11B in member master building programs, in addition created a member specific process for establishing and maintaining owner standards which deliver savings through utilization on all member facility maintenance and construction projects. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comVideo version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WEhvMxRmXk0To reach Christine Dickinson, Associate Principal - Facilities, Capital and Construction on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-dickinson-54b32218/ Learn more about Vizient: https://www.vizientinc.com/More about Vizient Facilities and Construction: https://vizientinc-delivery.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/9bd6b7fe9c7b4b7e8c0df64b64ee37f5 https://www.vizientinc.com/what-we-do/operations-and-quality/facilities-capital-and-construction#2044916053 El Indio: https://elindiosandiego.com/ (great video footage on their website)Pacific Coast Grill: https://pacificcoastgrill.com/Mr As: https://www.asrestaurant.com/Poma's: https://pomasdeli.com/
Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievements of our pharmacy members. The Excellence in Performance Improvement Award is given to an organization that achieves performance excellence and exceeds expectations in clinical, operations, specialty, retail, or 340B pharmacy. Corewell Health won award in 2023. Stephanie Field, VP, Finance – Pharmacy Business Services, and Margo Bowman, Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacy, are here from Corewell Health to discuss their award-winning program. I'm Gretchen Brummel your program host. Guest speakers: Stephanie Field, MBA Vice President Finance – Pharmacy Corewell Health Margo Bowman, PharmD Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacy Corewell Health Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS VerifiedRx Host Show Notes: [00:52-02:35] Background information Stephanie and Margo [02:36 - 03:46] Situation before the team started their work [03:47- 04:55] Coming up with a solution [04:56 - 06:05] The program [06:06 -09:20] Outcome improvements they have seen [09:21 - 11:14] How frontline staff responded to the program [11:15-12:18] Enhancing the program in the future. Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
The Pharmacy Vision Awards from Vizient celebrate values and achievements of our program participants. The Excellence in Clinical Practice Award is granted to an organization that implements novel clinical practices to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of medication utilization. Doctors Jona Banzon, Director of Outpatient Operations for infectious disease, Pooja Cerrato, Clinical Pharmacist – Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and Kaitlyn Rivard, Infectious diseases Clinical Specialist all from the Cleveland Clinic, join host Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence, to discuss their award winning travel clinic. Guest speakers: Jona Banzon, MD Director of Outpatient Operations for Infectious Disease Cleveland Clinic Pooja Cerrato, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist – Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases Cleveland Clinic Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD Infectious Diseases Clinical Specialist Cleveland Clinic Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:59-02:29] Guests background information [02:30-03:23] Recognition of others for this award [03:24-06:06] How Cleveland Clinic first identifed the need for a travel clinic [06:107-12:33] Pulling the clinic together [12:34-15:12] What services did the clinic eventually offer [15:13-18:01] Impact of the clinic [18:02-21:38] Barriers [21:38-23:14] Expanding the clinic [23:15-27:04] Advice for others wanting to start a travel clinic Links | Resources: Travelers' Health | CDC What Vaccines Do I Need for Travel? (clevelandclinic.org) Pharmacy Vision Awards Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
This episode of our award-winning podcast concludes our discussion on a new approach for medical groups in this time of drastic change. Only those models undergoing change will succeed. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Michael Strilesky Senior Principal Care Delivery Transformation Strategy Consulting Vizient Show Notes: [01:09] Current state of medical groups [03:12] Issues around the surgical practice model [05:01] Sustainability of the group practice model [06:35] Finding a medical group strategy Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Michael Strilesky's email: michael.strilesky@vizientinc.com “Grow hospital market share by integrating ambulatory care across acute service lines” (Vizient publication): Click Here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
All the drastic changes occurring in healthcare, particularly in the way it is delivered, necessitate corresponding changes in how we structure medical groups. This episode of our award-winning podcast continues the discussion on the need for a new strategy for medical groups, and an expert returns to consider what that strategy might be. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal, Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Michael Strilesky Senior Principal Care Delivery Transformation Strategy Consulting Vizient Show Notes: [01:11] Academic medical centers and the need for innovation [02:46] Meeting the physician shortage challenge [04:51] Resistance to a new care model [06:23] Reimbursement, technology and consumer desires will drive the new model [07:06] The physician compensation factor in the new model Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Michael Strilesky's email: michael.strilesky@vizientinc.com “Grow hospital market share by integrating ambulatory care across acute service lines” (Vizient publication): Click Here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
Margins are tight everywhere in healthcare, and a health system pharmacy adds value especially when led by an established chief pharmacy officer. Jordan Dow, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Froedtert Health, Michael Oinonen, VP of Pharmacy Networks at Vizient, and our usual host Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director for the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence join guest host Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence to discuss the importance of the CPO role. Guest speakers: Jordan Dow, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FACHE Chief Pharmacy Officer Froedtert Health Michael Oinonen, PharmD VP of Pharmacy Networks Vizient Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Host: Carolyn Liptak, BS Pharmacy, MBA Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:54-02:53] Mike Oinonen and Jordon Dow background information [02:54-04:31] What exactly is a Chief Pharmacy Officer and how the CPO role differs from other types of health system pharmacy leaders [04:32-08:17] Gretchen and Mike discuss their blog post on the CPO role [08:18-07:46] Does the CPO role apply to all health systems in all hospitals big or small [07:47-12:11] How prevalent is this CPO role, and its history [12:12-15:42] Benefits of having a pharmacist at the C-suite level [15:42-19:03] What an organization is mission without a CPO [19:04-21:46] Where the CPO role is going in the future Links | Resources: A Chief Pharmacy Officer in your C-suite: Vital to health system success Vizient Pharmacy Solutions Pharmacy Network HVPE ASHP Statement on the Roles and Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Executive Rationale for having a chief pharmacy officer in a health care organization | American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | Oxford Academic (oup.com) The rise of the chief pharmacy officer Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
The huge flurry of changes in how we deliver healthcare have brought into question the viability of the conventional medical group model, whether it's sustainable and gives us a competitive advantage or whether we need to invest in something else. On the next three episodes of this award-winning podcast, an expert joins Tomas to consider the future of medical group practices. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Performance Improvement Consulting Vizient Guest: Michael Strilesky Senior Principal Care Delivery Transformation Strategy Consulting Vizient Show Notes: [01:46] Current medical group model [02:58] Impact and role of medical groups [04:12] Drawbacks and limitations of current model [06:13] Different care and practice models emerging [07:49] The disruptors have been fantastic [09:47] Different approach for medical groups affiliated with academic medical centers Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Michael Strilesky's email: michael.strilesky@vizientinc.com “Grow hospital market share by integrating ambulatory care across acute service lines” (Vizient publication): Click Here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed
The incredible staying power of drug shortages kicks the door open for full-time pharmacy roles designed to combat this issue. Dr. Austin Pytlowany, clinical pharmacist specialist in drug shortage management at Michigan Medicine and Vizient's Kyle Hoelting, senior clinical manager of drug shortages and drug information join host Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence to discuss drug shortages and drug information and share their perspectives. Guest speakers: Austin Pytlowany, PharmD Pharmacy Manager – Inventory and Drug Shortage Management Michigan Medicine Kyle Hoelting, PharmD, BCPS Sr. Clinical Manager of Drug Information and Shortages Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:48-01:53] Dr. Pytlowany background information [01:54-02:52] Why Michigan Medicine created his position [02:53-05:52] The overall impact of drug shortages right now [05:53-07:12] National impact of drug shortages [07:13-10:41] Austin's position helping improving patient care at Michigan Medicine [10:42-12:25] Organizational benefits of individuals or a teams dedicated to drug shortages [12:26-16:41] Other kinds of positions out there [16:42-20:40] Concepts and solutions coming out of this or to market [20:41-22:11] Future for these types of roles in drug shortages [22:12-25:38] Advice for people who want to get into this specialty Links | Resources: The One Thing You Need to Know about Drug Shortage Stewardship Drug Shortage Stewardship: Calls to Action for the Interconnected Supply Chain ASHP Current Drug Shortages Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
“Hi podcast listeners! We are trying something fun, and maybe a little bit dangerous. On May 22, 2024, from 2:00–3:00 pm CT, Sg2 Perspectives is hosting a live podcast where you can join hosts Trevor DaRin, Tori Richie and Jayme Zage via Zoom for the recording of an episode. Our relationship right now is a little one sided, and we want to meet you! So register here to join us to ask questions, share your insights or just heckle us. (Sg2 members can look for more information on the Sg2 Intelligence site.) Hope to see you there!” This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie talks to two Vizient consulting leads, Michael Lutkus and Amit Sharma, about why community hospital optimization is important for health systems. Michael and Amit cover some of the barriers to optimization (eg, M&A, care shifts), along with some strategies health systems can pursue, including engaging in change management work. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.
“Hi podcast listeners! We are trying something fun, and maybe a little bit dangerous. On May 22, 2024, from 2:00–3:00 pm CT, Sg2 Perspectives is hosting a live podcast where you can join hosts Trevor DaRin, Tori Richie and Jayme Zage via Zoom for the recording of an episode. Our relationship right now is a little one sided, and we want to meet you! So register here to join us to ask questions, share your insights or just heckle us. (Sg2 members can look for more information on the Sg2 Intelligence site.) Hope to see you there!” This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Associate Principal Joe Maher from Vizient's value transformation and payer provider alignment team. Joe is our expert on the payer side of health care, so in this episode, he'll cover payers (eg, new entrants and models, partnership opportunities for health systems) and health plans (eg, Medicare Advantage, care delivery capabilities), as well as implications for 2025. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.
This week on Sg2 Perspectives, we're excited to announce the first of our episodes we like to call “The Bill Woodson Show.” For these special editions, our host will be none other than Sg2 Senior Principal Bill Woodson, who will chat with Sg2 experts and health care industry thought leaders about top-of-mind topics in the health care space. For this episode, Bill is joined by John Becker, SVP, Sales, Service & Insights Delivery for the Data & Digital business unit at Vizient. John recently attended the Vizient Health Executive Forum (VHEF), and he shares messages and themes he heard, including workforce solutions, transformation, AI, systemness and much more. For more insights from VHEF, check out this article: The view from VHEF: 4 challenges that are top of mind — and what you can do about them “Hi Sg2 listeners! We are trying something fun, and maybe a little bit dangerous. On May 22nd, we're hosting a live podcast where you can join us for the recording of an episode. Our relationship right now is a little one sided, and we want to meet you. So, we'll put you in my chair, You can ask us questions, share your insights, or just heckle us. Look for more information on the Sg2 . Click this link to register: https://vizientinc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqd-2rrzooHNHM83AsXpXcA-TPU8FRpU9g Hope to see you there! We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.
The 1984 Hatch-Waxman Act codified the 505(b)(2) drug approval pathway and allowed the use of studies from a previously approved drug. To be clear, medications approved via this pathway are not generic molecules of the reference listed drug. They may have similar clinical effects and roles in therapy, but they also bring challenges. Dr. Tyler Wood, System Director of Pharmacy Oncology and Biosimilars, and Pharmacy Executive Director, Carolyn Liptak at Vizient, join Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence and your program host to give an early look. Guest speakers: Tyler Wood, PharmD, BCBBS System Director, Pharmacy Oncology and Biosimilars Providence St. Joseph Health Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BSPharm Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:55-01:34] Dr. Tyler Wood background information [01:35-03:09] How the 505(b)(2) pathway is intended to work [03:10-04:32] Comparisons can we draw from the biologics approval process [04:33-05:53] What the FDA says about which pathway to use [05:54-07:05] What's changed recently in the approval process [07:06-08:09] Can a 505(b)(2) product be rated as a generic equivalent? [08:10 -09:07] How CMS changes are impacting management [09:08-11:23] What our providers can do to plan and act to address these issues [11:24-12:27] What's most concerning moving forward Links | Resources: Applications Covered by 505(b)(2) Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: January 2024 Update MLN Matters® Articles Sign-up CMS.gov ASP Pricing Files CMS.gov What's a MAC Drugs@FDA: FDA-Approved Drugs FDA: Overview of the 505(b)(2) Regulatory Pathway for New Drug Applications HCPCS Level II Coding for 505(b)(2)-Approved Drugs or Biologicals – Frequently Asked Questions Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Sepsis has long been a challenge for healthcare organizations. It is a leading cause of morbidity, readmissions and mortality. As a reaction to an infection, sepsis can spread quickly, progress to septic shock and eventually shut down organ systems. Catching it early is a priority and the basis for much of a hospital's approach to the disease. This episode features a healthcare expert who shares her organization's approach to sepsis, as part of a Vizient collaborative, that has resulted in significant reduction in the disease. Guest speaker: Leanne Bonds, MSN, RN, CPHQ Director of Quality and Patient Safety UF Health Shands Hospital Moderator: Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ Performance Improvement Program Director Vizient Show Notes: [01:14] Rationale for participating in the collaborative [01:53] Goal of participation [02:23] Increasing compliance with the sepsis order set [03:11] Use of sepsis sidebar [04:06] Barriers to implementation [04:46] Outcomes from collaborative [05:45] A takeaway from the collaborative [07:02] Next steps Links| Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: picollaboratives@vizientinc.com Shannon's email: shannon.hale@vizientinc.com Leanne's email: lbon0001@shands.ufl.edu CDC sepsis website: https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android RSS Feed
Navigating patient-initiated portal communication to create better experiences for patients is a national priority for healthcare systems. The goal of the patient-initiated portal communication project collaboration between Vizient and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is to understand the different ways that health systems are responding to patient-initiated portal communication, and the usage of e-visits, and its impact on the Quintuple AIM, equity, quality, patient experience, care team experience and cost. By learning the pros and cons of communication through the electronic patient portals, health systems can create better messaging and clarity for patients. Danielle Carder, Senior Program Specialist from AAMC, joins host Courtney Furrow-White to share their collaborations on patient-initiated portal communication. Each share statistics, challenges and results from their findings and how organizations and patients are impacted. Guest speakers: Danielle Carder MSc Senior Program Specialist, Access & Clinical Innovations Association of American Medical Colleges Host: Courtney Furrow-White, MPM, RN Senior PI Program Director Vizient Show Notes: [1:38] Partnership between Vizient and AAMC to understand how health systems respond to patient initiated portals [2:34] Analyzing the billing data of 78 clinical practices [3:25] Members survey compiling data from equity, ROI to provider and patient satisfaction [5:45] The challenges health care organizations face with e-visits, and managing perceptions of care [7:33] Measuring feedback and engagement around the value of patient portals [10:58] Active education and communication with patients on best ways to access care [12:51] The operational workflows implemented to ease conversations about visit type [14:34] Concerns from patients about billing and processing Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android RSS Feed
Vizient publishes our Pharmacy Market Outlook twice a year. The outlook features drug price projections and key market insights to help support members' strategic planning. Drs. Jeni Hayes and Amanda Frick, both Senior Clinical Managers for Market Intelligence, join Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence and your program host to give an early look. Guest speakers: Jeni Hayes, PharmD, MSPharm, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market Intelligence Vizient Amanda Frick, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market Intelligence Vizient Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [00:42-03:08] Areas of focus 2024 highlighted in this Pharmacy Market Outlook [03:09-05:35] The table of new and noteworthy approvals and some of the approvals that you were most excited to see [05:36-07:05] Some drugs that you're looking forward to seeing approved in 2024 [07:06-08:25] What are you hearing from our members on their experiences and challenges with cellular and gene therapies? [08:26-10:57] What else is going on in the specialty space [10:58-12:14] Specialty pharmacy sustained growth that we've seen for patients in the acute care space [12:15 -14:39] What's the projection for this edition [14:40-14:24] Where listeners go if they want more detailed information on the outlook Links | Resources: Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook provider link: Click Here Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook highlights public version: Click Here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
On this episode, we continue our discussion on how organizations can tackle persistent quality, safety and workplace challenges on the way to becoming high reliability organizations (HROs). Tomas discusses with two expert guests on what constitutes an HRO and how to make that journey to better performance. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient Guests: Allan Frankel, MD Executive Principal, Safe and Reliable Healthcare Vizient Katerie Chapman, MHA Senior Principal, Safe and Reliable Healthcare Vizient Show Notes: [00:46] Areas to address and challenges to meet [01:52] Examples of challenges to high reliability [03:47] Complex processes that can undermine reliability [05:20] Sustaining improvement [07:49] Vizient's Safe and Reliable Healthcare: a force multiplier [11:41] Burnout Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Vizient Safe and Reliable Healthcare site: https://www.vizientinc.com/our-solutions/care-delivery-excellence/reliable-care-delivery Allan's email: allan.frankel@vizientinc.com Katerie's email: katerie.chapman@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed
We know that social determinants of health such as housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers and limited access to education significantly influence individuals' health outcomes. By screening for these factors, healthcare providers can provide, or healthcare providers can gain a more comprehensive understanding of patients' lives beyond their medical conditions. This holistic approach allows for tailored interventions that address the root causes of health disparities. Heather Blonsky, Lead Data Scientist at Vizient, joins host Margaret Rudisill to talk about this topic and how we have used our Vizient vulnerability index tool, lovingly called the VVI tool, to address some of the nonclinical issues of each organization's top 2% in patient utilizers in our current collaborative, creating capacity transitioning of high-risk patients. Guests: Heather Blonsky Lead Data Scientist Vizient Moderator: Margaret Rudisill PI Program Director Vizient Show Notes: [01:27 – 04:04] Why and how the Vizient Vulnerability Index tool was created [04:05 – 06:09] Homelessness and how it impacts health? [06:10 – 10:02] Other factors that are common in the top 2% utilizers and utilization of Z codes [10:03 – 11:39] How hospitals use that and Heather's advice [11:40 – 14:05] What do hospitals do when you they identify these needs [14:06 – 15:06] How Vizient attempts to tie those 2% needs with the VVI and how beneficial it might be Links | Resources: For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android RSS Feed
In episode 130, Coffey talks with Shani Dellimore Barrax about the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs and who should be accountable for those programs.They discuss the definition of DEIB; understanding that each person's various experiences “intersect” to create a unique individuals; “diversity” as a means rather than an end; equity through the four P's: policies, programs, practices and people; the difference between intersectionality vs. intersected identities; government and corporate trends away from Chief Diversity Officers; and the ADKAR model (awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement ) for change management.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Shani Dellimore Barrax (she/her/hers, formally Barrax Moore) is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner with more than 25 years of practical experience in organizational culture change and change leadership, training and development, strategic planning and execution, and coalition and capacity building. She serves as the Principal of Aurora Change Agency, a consulting firm partnering withorganizations to create intentionally inclusive and humane cultures of belonging characterized bypsychological safety, self-inquiry, and the freedom to innovate.A trained mediator, Cornell Certified Diversity Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner, Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator, and Prosci© Certified Change Management Practitioner, Shani has led and liaised with cross-functional teams across sectors - such as education, on-profit and professional associations, corporate entities and the arts - to increase individual and organizational capacities through change agency facilitation. Her skills include integration of cultural humility and self-reflection into learning and development strategy through innovative curriculum design and delivery, data storytelling for strategic road mapping, application of academic theory to practice, and inclusive leadership development. Shani spent several years in higher education, most recently as an Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of North Texas (UNT) where she led a learning and development team, planned and delivered the UNT Equity and Diversity Conference, managed employee resource groups and diversity and inclusion councils, and developed strategic partnerships for the university. At both UNT and Tarrant County College District, a community college where she served as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, she led an institution-wide campus inclusion climate survey and strategic planning process leading to institutional diversity and inclusion infrastructure. She served in a similar capacity for Vizient, a for profit health care performance improvement company where she led an emerging diversity and inclusion team and partnered with key stakeholders such as human resources to enhance policies and practices. Her thought leadership includes piloting INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine's Women of Color Need Courageous Allies In the Academy Series, and partners with Viewfinder Campus-wide Climate Surveys for higher education data collection and analysis services. Her Coursera titled Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Essentials has become an international resource for DEIB capacity-building. A sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator, and presenter at numerous conferences events, and organizations, her thought leadership contributions include the NAIS publication Diversity Work in Independent Schools: The Practice and the Practitioner and textbooks such as Quantum Realities: Educational Truth-telling in an Era of Alternative Facts and Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Student Affairs Practice: A Professional Competency-Based Approach. A former city council candidate who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Shani serves on the boards of Child Care Group, North Texas Diversity Council, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina and proud of her Caribbean heritage, she is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a dance and UT Austin Mom, and cuddler to three cats.Shani Dellimore Barrax can be reached at:https://www.aurorachangeagency.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shani-dellimore-barrax-aurorachangeagency About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:1. Understand the evolving concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.2. Explore the four dimensions of equity and their role in fostering inclusive workplace cultures.3. Evaluate the strategic placement and integration of DEIB efforts within the organizational structure.
Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is a national priority for payers, providers, and policy makers seeking to improve health care and lower costs. More important than costs, are the goals of providing quality care to patients who present with healthcare needs, helping them heal, and returning them safely to their home and loved ones. Tod Baker, Principal, Dawn Sagliani, Consulting Director, and Christine Pilley, Consulting Director, all from Vizient join host Marilyn Sherrill, Sr. Performance Improvement Program Director, to discuss the emerging practices related to reducing readmissions. Guests: Tod Baker Principal Vizient Dawn Sagliani Consulting Director Vizient Christine Pilley Consulting Director Vizient Moderator: Marilyn Sherill Sr. PI Program Director Vizient Show Notes: [01:14 – 02:48] How hospitals are managing the financial challenges, and taking risks for readmissions [02:49 – 03:11] What hospitals are doing to reduce readmissions through better processes [03:12 – 05:41] Why are patients being readmitted to hospitals [05:42 – 09:49] The key elements to consider during the critical time of transition that can reduce a patient's risk of readmission [09:50 – 010:40] Role of Nurse Navigators [10:41 – 11:41] Benefit of assessing the home environment [11:42 – 15:34] Barriers to reducing readmissions [15:35 – 16:13] One recommendation for hospitals to bring about a more robust readmission program Links | Resources: For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android RSS Feed
RSV infections are not new and have devastating impacts. The recent advent of new prevention strategies has renewed the focus on the disease with a hopeful outlook. For the last 25 years, the only FDA approved product preventing RSV, lower respiratory tract disease, was palivizumab or Synagis, a monoclonal antibody indicated for use in high risk infants children and administered intramuscularly monthly throughout the RSV season. In May, the first ever RSV vaccines were approved, Arexvy and Abrysvo. These two new RSV vaccines were approved for use in adults greater than or equal to 60 years of age. In August this year, one of the RSV vaccines, Abrysvo, also received approval for expanded use for maternal vaccination to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants. Nirsevimab or Beyfortus, a new long-acting monoclonal antibody, was approved in July for prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants and children. Compared with palivizumab, nirsevimab is indicated for a much broader patient population including recommended use in all infants less than eight months of age, born during or entering their first RSV season. The rollout of nirsevimab has proved challenging due to supply shortages, among other factors. Today we discuss the new RSV prevention strategies, focusing on the pediatric patient population, as well as the recent shortages with nirsevimab. Dr. Deb Bondi, Dr. Nikolai Dahl, as well as Dr. Kyle Hoelting from Vizient join guest host Vizient's John Schoen for today's podcast. Guest speakers: Deb Bondi, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCPPS Pediatric Clinical Coordinator, NICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director UChicago Medicine, Comer Children's Hospital Nikolai Dahl, PharmD Utilization and Formulary Program Manager John Muir Health Kyle Hoelting, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager of Drug Shortages and Drug Information Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Host: John Schoen, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager of Evidence-Based Medicine and Drug Information Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Show Notes: [02:39-04:09] Update on where everything currently stands with the Nirsevimab supply and what led to the shortage [04:10-05:01] Information on whether or not there's going to be additional supply of either the 50 mg or 100 mg syringes later this season [05:02-06:01] Resources related to mitigating this nirsevimab shortages [06:02-10:29] What University of Chicago and John Muir Health are doing with these new RSV vaccines and the new monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus [10:30-13:15] Formulary decisions University of Chicago and John Muir Health make around nirsevimab and palivizumab [13:16-15:24] Organizational preference for the maternal RSV vaccine or nirsevimab [15:25-20:33] Other logistical issues with either nirsevimab or the maternal RSV vaccines, such us scope of practice consideration, stocking of the VFC product in patient education, et cetera [20:34-22:01] Payment of billing issues either University of Chicago or John Muir Health experienced for either nirsevimab or the maternal RSV vaccine [22:02-24:57] Clinical pearls or advice related to these new prevention strategies Links | Resources: Vizient member RSV resources RSV vaccines in adults side-by-side comparison RSV monoclonal antibodies in pediatrics side-by-side comparison FAQ pediatric RSV prevention strategies Minute Market Insight on nirsevimab shortage Mitigation strategy on nirsevimab shortage Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android RSS Feed
Is your healthcare leadership aligned on technology strategy? In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Pooja Solanki, Senior VP of Indirect Spend Solutions at Vizient, Inc., joins Justin Poulin to discuss how technology investments have become a C-suite imperative. They identify emerging smart devices and Rx tools driving major “invisible spend” and why supply chain visibility is key. Listen in to learn proactive strategies and avoid common blind spots when aligning tech sourcing with leadership priorities. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #SMEPodcast #HealthcareSupplyChain
On this episode, Tomas continues examining an area often overlooked in documentation – chronic fatigue and debilities. Joining him is a leading expert on clinical documentation improvement. She will demonstrate how crucial this area is to reimbursement and patient care, affecting as it does mortality, length of stay and other indicators. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient Guests: Rachel Mack, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC Consulting Director Clinical Documentation Improvement Vizient Show Notes: [00:37] Additional conditions in the Vizient variable [04:57] Impact on direct costs [05:46] SDOH Coding guidelines and subsequent reluctance to document [04:50] Under-documented medical conditions and their ramifications [09:08] Barriers to capturing this Vizient variable and use of queries [11:10] How correct documentation can benefit patient care down the line Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Rachel's email: rachel.mack@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed
An area often overlooked in documentation can be crucial to reimbursement and efficacious care, and that is the realm of chronic fatigue and debilities. Joining Tomas is a leading expert that will explain the importance of accurate coding for these patients.. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient Guests: Rachel Mack, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC Consulting Director Clinical Documentation Improvement Vizient Show Notes: [01:07] Defining chronic fatigue and debilities [02:27] G, R and Z codes [03:19] Codes that capture Vizient variable for chronic fatigue and debilities [04:50] Under-documented medical conditions and their ramifications Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Rachel's email: rachel.mack@vizientinc.com Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed
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