Pharmacy Podcast Network

Guests: Diane DeNagel, PhD, CPhT Instructor, Pharmacy Technology Program  Foothill College  RxBLU providing pharmacy education to future technicians. #RxBLU 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

2021 Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit In April of 2017, Dr. Blair Thielemier PharmD launched the first online-virtual summit dedicated to the Pharmacy Professional. In it’s 4th year, the Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit is a blue print for any pharmacist who desires to build a better career or a pharmacy owner looking to develop new profit strategies which are not connected to a restrictive traditional PBM payment model.  Join Blair and a hand-picked team of inspirational pharmacy & business leaders who will be outlining how to Build Recurring Revenue with Clinical Consulting Programs.  The 2021 Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit is Presented by Pharmapreneur Academy™ LIVE on October 21st & 22nd Register Now! OVER THE TWO DAY SUMMIT, WE WILL COVER: How to DECIDE on Your Six-Figure Offer™ Strategies for Creating $25k in Recurring Revenue Each Month How to DEVELOP Your Irresistible Offer Machine™ To Attract Your Ideal Clients to You Like a Magnet! How to DIVERSIFY Using a 5-Star Delivery Method™ So You Can Remove Yourself as the Bottleneck and Scale Your Program with Team Members and Automation How to DOMINATE Your Niche with Visibility Explosion™ To Quickly Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader How to SCALE Your Business with the Pharmapreneur Success Formula™ A Strategy for Multiple Revenue Streams that Align with Your Six-Figure Offer™ During our two day virtual event, join Blair and her team as they lay out the Four Pillars of the Pharmapreneur Success Strategy! Register Now! If you are looking to differentiate your income with profitable and outcome-driven pharmacist-led clinical programs, enter your details to reserve your free Virtual Ticket! Get Your Free Virtual Ticket! PLUS – As a SUMMIT SPECIAL BONUS Upgrade to Receive our Beginner’s Business Blueprint Workbook, so you can begin THINKING LIKE A PHARMAPRENEUR today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Vial, Transform Your Pharmacy Series: Diabetes Care & The Impact of Adherence 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. People want reliable information & education on better management of their diabetes. Many people feel challenged in accessing credible information about controlling their diabetes and for those who reside in rural or underserved communities, this issue is compounded.  Community pharmacies are more accessible to patients than most primary care providers and serve as an ideal setting for the delivery of health education. This webinar & podcast will help pharmacists and pharmacy owners understand the opportunity to build a more robust diabetes management program including education, monitoring, and medication adherence with a goal to provide patients with a positive impact on overall metabolic control. Panelist Speakers: Ghada Abukuwaik RPh | Owner at CureMed Pharmacy Ghada Abukuwaik is the Head Pharmacist, President, and owner of CureMed Specialty Pharmacy in Clifton, NJ. CureMed offers point-of-care testing services and offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education program, as well as workshops on cholesterol management and nutrition, among others. Dr. Ani Rostomyan PharmD, BCPS, APH Dr. Ani Rostomyan is a Board-Certified Clinical Pharmacist and Holistic Health Coach specializing in Diabetes management and offers Pharmacogenomics consulting. Dr. Rostomyan has her own functional wellness practice that emphasizes personalized medicine, lifestyle choices, and a holistic guilt-free nutritional approach to health. Dr. Lisa Faast CEO DiversifyRx Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, an experienced business executive, and a leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, Lisa is passionate about helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and growing revenue streams. Garry Welch PhD, CSO SilverFern Dr. Garry Welch is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Silver Fern Healthcare. A foremost expert in the area pf behavior medicine for chronic disease care, Dr. Welch has 30+ years of clinical research experience on behavior change strategies for people with diabetes. About the PPN: The Pharmacy Podcast Network is the global leader in podcast content for the Business & Profession of Pharmacy. Since March 2009, the Pharmacy Podcast was the first audio blog for the pharmacy industry and has developed into a directory of over 40+ podcasts with different vertical informational themes. Collectively, over 2.5M downloads, more than 2,000+ episodes, and 30+ participating Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals hosting the podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10 (International Podcast Day) September 30th Loving Your Personal Gifts and Uniqueness with Global Pharmacist and Podcaster Allie Xu What Public Health Means to Allie Xu wellbeing, inner peace Allie Xu is a pharmacist, artistic scientist and forever student of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She gains her inspiration from the hero in each of us and fulfils her mission by embracing all optimal methodologies for improved vitality and wellness. Her clear understanding of how loving and compassionate energies create space for healing honours our ancestors and future generations. While spending time in the Chinese Medicine Clinic, Allie also collaborates in the co-creation of culture as a cure with her involvement in Global Pharmacy Entrepreneurs in addition to acting as the Genius CEO behind Unicorn Fart Media. In her free time, she enjoys absorbing the rich cultural offerings of her current city, Brisbane Australia with her husband and family. She is constantly creating artistic masterpieces, whether in her street fashion, paintings, singing, or production. Creating safe places for stories to be told allows amplified importance in each of her relationships for which her gratefulness spills over into that signature smile. Social Media Websites https://www.unicornfartmedia.com/courses https://www.alliexu.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hosts Monique Whitney, Lauren Young, and special guests, Greg Reybold, Ken Patel, and Steve Moore as they discuss PBM reform wins (and losses), where the pharmacy industry is going, and ways you can get involved now to make change happen. Hosts: Monique Whitney, Lauren Young Panel Guests:  Greg Reybold, VP of Public Policy, Georgia Pharmacy Association Ken Patel, founding member, AZ Independent Pharmacy Coalition Steve Moore, former President, Pharmacists Society of New York See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Christina Fontana is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 4-time author. One of Dr. Christina’s gifts is her laser sharp intuition; she can quickly tune into what is blocking someone, identify it, and help them release it. She blends hypnotherapy, quantum physics, spirituality, and intuitive coaching to help visionary women release blocks keeping them stuck so they can own their brilliance out in the world. Dr. Christina has most recently created her Signature Destination Retreat called The Elevate Beachfront Immersion Experience, where she helps visionary women release blocks holding them back so they can elevate to their next level of income and impact! For the last 9 years, Dr. Christina has been providing uplifting, transformational content through her YouTube videos, articles, books, and retreats to help women wake up to more of who they really are so they can experience more freedom, joy, and fulfillment. Social Media and Website Links Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Christina-Fontana-The-Pharmacist-Coach-100707315572055 IG - @thepharmacistcoach Website www.pharmacistcoach.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, We focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which has existed long before the golden age of antimicrobials. While antimicrobial agents are beneficial to combat infection, their widespread use contributes to the increase in and emergence of novel resistant microbes in virtually all environmental niches. Dr. Anthony Senagore, MD is the Professor and Vice Chair at Western Michigan University-Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine and the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  Dr. Senagore has previously served as Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Central Michigan University School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, MI. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Butterworth Hospital/MSU program in Grand Rapis, MI. Dr. Senagore then completed a research fellowship and colon and rectal surgery residency at Ferguson Hospital on the Grand Rapids and East Lansing campuses of MSU. He continued his education and later received his Master of Science degree in physiology from MSU and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, San Francisco, CA campus. References:  The Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance on the Human Microbiome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28492988/  PolyPid Strengthens Executive Team, Appointing Dr. Anthony Senagore as Senior Medical Director https://investors.polypid.com/news-releases/news-release-details/polypid-strengthens-executive-team-appointing-dr-anthony    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medipreneurs Founders Sue Paul, RPh., & Michelle Fritsch, PharmD are Calling on all Healthcare Professionals! Find your tribe of innovators to make your unique dreams come true. You're going to want to be at the Medipreneurs Summit, face-to-face, to watch ideas blossom, find solutions to barriers you face, receive inspiration to keep innovating, find the tribe that will help you thrive and succeed.  From Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon, you will be immersed in hands-on workshops and non-stop networking to allow you to fully engage in your business and exactly what you need to do next to keep moving forward.  No distractions, no nay-sayers, just inspiration and skill building!  REGISTER NOW:  https://medipreneurs.kartra.com/checkout/cd103147d51222167a681150021000f4  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judah E. Brown, PharmD, BCCCP, co-founder and advisory team member of the #PharmGradWishList interviews Christine Nguyen, PharmD, #PGWL sponsee and winner of a large item crowdfunding campaign to support a new laptop to begin her PGY1 pharmacy residency. Dr. Nguyen grew up in northern California and has been interested in a career in pharmacy from a young age. As a child, Dr. Nguyen watched as her grandfather mastered traditional Chinese medicine, which incited her passion for pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Now, Dr. Nguyen is a first-generation college and pharmacy graduate, obtaining her PharmD degree from the University of the Pacific. Since graduation, Dr. Nguyen has begun her career and continued her education as a pharmacy resident with Palomar Health, with plans to ultimately begin practice in infectious diseases. Dr. Nguyen is grateful for the generous outpouring of support from the pharmacy community who have and continue to help her achieve her goals and aspirations. She remains passionate about supporting opportunities, like those she has received, to continue diversifying pharmacy and healthcare. To support other aspiring pharmacists, like Dr. Nguyen, please find more information at pharmgradwishlist.org!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices