Pharmacy Podcast Network

Welcome back to the "Pharmacy Success Strategies" podcast, hosted by Patti Mara. In this enlightening episode, we dive into Chapter 3 of "UpSolutions: Turning Your Teams into Heroes and Customers into Raving Fans," focusing on leveraging the wisdom and experience within your pharmacy. Our special guest, Jay Phipps, owner of Phipps Pharmacy in Tennessee and Mississippi (https://www.phippspharmacy.com/), joins us to share his insights on transforming the pharmacy landscape by recognizing and nurturing the talents within his team. Key Highlights: The Culture at Phipps Pharmacy: Jay discusses how Phipps Pharmacy stands out with its tagline, "The cure for the common drugstore," and its focus on relationships and personalized care. This approach not only sets Phipps Pharmacy apart from the competition but also deeply embeds it within the fabric of the community it serves. Empowering the Team as Experts: A significant part of our conversation revolves around empowering every team member to be seen as an expert by patients. Jay shares how training and fostering a culture of continuous learning enable his staff to provide patients with what they need, not just what they ask for, thereby enhancing patient care and pharmacy services. Creating a Supportive and Unified Culture: Jay details the steps taken to create a cohesive team culture, including team events, consistent communication, and recognizing each team member's unique contributions. This culture not only supports the professional growth of his team but also ensures that patients receive the best possible care. Investing in Team Development: Jay emphasizes the importance of investing time and resources into team development. Through guided discovery and finding the right role for each team member, Phipps Pharmacy ensures that every employee can contribute effectively to the mission of providing exceptional patient care. The Impact of a Strong Team Culture: The episode concludes with Jay reflecting on the positive impacts of having a strong team culture, including improved patient care, increased business growth, and enhanced team morale. He encourages pharmacy owners to remain passionate and relentless in pursuing their purpose and to recognize the value of investing in their teams. This episode is a must-listen for pharmacy professionals seeking to elevate their practice by tapping into the wisdom and experience of their teams. Jay Phipps' insights offer valuable lessons on creating a culture of excellence, empowerment, and engagement within the pharmacy industry. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll explore the "UpSolutions Recipe" for pharmacy success, focusing on practical steps to continuously meet and exceed patient needs.

What happens when 2 of social media’s leading patient advocates get together on the PUTTcast? (spoiler alert: it involves a lot of great information!) Listen in as Monique Whitney is joined by patient advocacy powerhouses Beth Waldron and Loretta Boesing for a discussion on medication access issues, formularies, and even the pharmacy business model - public pressure for PBM reform can only increase when these advocates get their say.   ICYMI March 5, 2024 White House Listening Session on PBM Reform

Deborah Milito, Pharm. D. Director of Skilled Facility Consultants, Adverse Drug Reaction Coordinator and Joint Commission Performance Improvement Coordinator Dr. Milito is the Director of Clinical and Consultant Services-Skilled Division for Diamond Pharmacy Services. She also serves as the team leader for the Joint Commission’s Performance Improvement, Provision of Care, Medication Management, and National Patient Safety Goals initiatives. Dr. Milito is responsible for overseeing the education of the Skilled Consultant Pharmacists in Pennsylvania and Ohio. She has 28 years of acute care experience, 8 years of correctional experience, and 13 years of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience. Darshan Kulkarni PharmD, shares 5 Legal Tips to prepare your pharmacy for sale! Joe Lipari, Director of Product Management for Systech joins Todd Eury on "This Week in Pharmacy" to talk about the sensitive and important topic of DSCSA. The Drug Quality and Security Act is a law that amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to grant the Food and Drug Administration more authority to regulate and monitor the manufacturing of compounded drugs. Systech is a provider of track & trace, serialization, and brand protection solutions. We hear about key strategic components to consider now, to avoid penalties later. This podcast covers: Exchanging data with authorized trading partners Leveraging a Verification Router Service (VRS) Utilizing a credentialing service with the VRS Implementing a traceability platform Systech now offers three new service packages in conjunction with its software to help manufacturers understand how to meet the Enhanced Drug Security Requirements: Readiness GAP review, compliance testing and master organizational validation. These services will address endpoint data connections, product registrations, authorized trading partner verifications and record keeping requirements.

"For Every Pharmacist, for all of Pharmacy." Special epsiode, the Pre-Show podcast as we get ready for APhA 2024 in Orlando Florida on March 21 through 25th! You won't want to miss this candid conversation with CEO of the APhA Dr. Michael Hogue, PharmD. We talk about the incredible speakers, The Art of Self-Leadership course creator and best selling author, Ryan Leak, and a powerful and inspiring speaker, the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz. This year’s theme, Unleashing the Power of Pharmacy, was designed to empower pharmacists to embrace your role as change agents and help revolutionize the profession. Amplify your voice and impact, not only on patient health but also on the mental well-being of fellow pharmacists. Champion fair compensation for your critical services and advocate for diversity in pharmacy. TogetheRx, let's harness our collective strength to shape a brighter future for the profession. For Every Pharmacist, for all of Pharmacy. Register now: https://aphameeting.pharmacist.com/Attend

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's press coverage special episode of the 2024 Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association's Annual Conference. The PPA 2024 was on February 2nd through 4th in Harrisburg. There was a record setting number of pharmacy student participants ready to learn about the future of pharmacy care in the Keystone State. The educational programming was stacked with some amazing pharmacist providers and the networking events connected pharmacy operators and academia with industry businesses supporting pharmacy care in Pennsylvania.    In this episode:  Mark Bucklaw RICP® Park Avenue Securities  Rini Karmaker, PharmD  Head of Operations and Sales MedEssist   Sara Lynn Farwell, PharmD MSL | Novavax  Shawn Nairn Rph ACORx | Community Pharmacy    Last interview with Dr. Chris Antypas, PharmD. 2024 PPA President and the CEO of the PPA Victoria E. Elliott, RPh, MBA. The press coverage for the PPA 2024 is sponsored by PrimeRx the Powerful Pharmacy Management Software That Works Hard So You Don’t Have To and we'd also like to thank RxSafe for sponsoring the PPN's press coverage.  Check out PrimeRx.io and visit RxSafe.com

In 2023, the digital health ecosystem witnessed notable consolidation, increased investor scrutiny and a decline in investor support. Health systems prioritised operational efficiency and big tech made strategic investments in emerging AI capabilities. This podcast is an interview with Julien de Salaberry CEO of Galen Growth, Gil Bashe Chair of Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners, and our host Dr. Simi Burn PharmD.  We review the 2023 report, compiled by Galen Growth and FINN Partners, which charts the complex and fragmented Digital Health landscape and how Pharmacy care can be impacted.

Two experienced and dedicated female executives take time from their busy schedule to talk  about how the Health Mart program is working to help members move into the future.  Crystal Lennartz, the newly appointed president of Health Mart and Health Mart Atlas is joined by Nancy Lyons, VP and Chief Pharmacy officer in this information packed podcast.  Together they provide insights and heads-up on what new, improved and coming for this major pharmacy franchise.

In this episode, Shelly Spiro, Executive Director of the Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative, joins us to explore EAI and Machine Learning in LTC Pharmacy. We explore challenges facing LTC pharmacies and how AI offers solutions. We discuss how to ensure data security and privacy with AI integration. We examine barriers to adoption and ways to streamline implementation. Finally, we delve into AI's role in facilitating collaboration in healthcare and ethical considerations in AI-driven decision-making.  New boost

We are not taught in preventative or primary care the relationship that ones trauma can have on their overall health and wellbeing. Being trauma informed can help the practitioner create protocols and plans for the client, including nervous system repair strategies for their optimal health and reaching their goals.

Hello fellow humans and healthcare leaders! I hope everyone had an amazing Valentine’s day and keeping up with the theme, I am beyond honored to introduce my next guest who has so much heart and courage. With this episode, we hope to inspire other pharmacists to lean into their unique qualities and coaching. My guest’s message to listeners is this: use the power of collaboration to fulfill your professional calling even if it's outside your comfort zone; just learn as you go. You don't have to wait on the sidelines to be granted the professional power & permission to help and heal our patients. There are organizations, patients, and providers that are looking for our expertise. For the ones that aren't, we'll keep educating them along the way without compromising our potential. Ahunna Freeman is a Nigerian-American. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Ahunna Freeman began her career in pharmacy as a community pharmacist in one of the big box retail pharmacy giants. There, she fell in love with problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, Ahunna quit corporate America, opened Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, and began the journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that endorses a team-based approach to patient care in community practices. Aligned Care LLC provides consulting services to pharmacists and other healthcare providers as well as preventive care services for medical practices. Ahunna is an established trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in her virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education/health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that provide real patient care solutions in community practices. Connect with Ahunna via: Email: DrFreeman@SouthsideDiscountRx.com   Website: Southside Discount Pharmacy, Aligned Care FB: Southside Discount Pharmacy IG: @southsidediscountpharmacy Linked In: Ahunna Freeman, PharmD, BCGP Mention this episode to receive a 10% discount offer on any product of Aligned Care LLC either from Aligned Care Academy products or MyPharmacist product.