Pharmacy Podcast Network The APhA 2026 Annual Conference Post Show; Redefining Possible | Part One
Apr 6, 2026
Conversations about expanding pharmacists' roles and reimagining what is possible in practice. Explorations of ambient AI for documentation, population insights, and enhancing patient counseling. Discussions on social media’s power for advocacy, comedy tours, and driving real-world change. Talks about union campaigns, state policy shifts like standard-of-care, and balancing professional priorities.
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Pharmacy Is In A Rapid Transition
- The profession is in rapid transition where imagination and willpower determine new roles for pharmacists.
- Jeffrey Gonzales contrasted starting as a technician in 2003 with now holding a non‑dispensing clinical role to show possible career shifts.
Adopt Ambient AI To Free Clinical Time
- Use ambient AI to cut documentation time so pharmacists spend more of the visit on patient care.
- Jeffrey Gonzales highlighted ambient AI and EHR data analysis to shift care from reactive to preventative.
Kansas City Walkouts Launched Union Momentum
- The Kansas City walkouts launched Pharmacy Guild advocacy and drew IAM support for union campaigns.
- Shane Jerominski described this moment leading to TV appearances and IAM resources that enabled organizing efforts.