Pharmacy Podcast Network

🎙️ Special Guests: Bil Schmidtknecht: A tireless advocate for change in the pharmacy industry, Bil is fighting for transparency and reform after losing his son, Cole, to a broken healthcare system driven by greed and a lack of accountability. His mission: PBM reform is a must. Dan Strause: Co-founder of Hometown Pharmacy Wisconsin, Dan is a leading voice in community pharmacy advocacy and a staunch opponent of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) exploitation. Episode Highlights: This week’s episode features an in-depth conversation about the upcoming documentary series, The Modern Medical Mafia, premiering January 21, 2025. Bil Schmidtknecht and Dan Strause take us behind the scenes of this groundbreaking project, which exposes the “PBMafia” controlling America’s healthcare system. 📽️ About The Modern Medical Mafia: This docuseries uncovers the shadowy practices of PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers), revealing how these powerful corporations: Dictate drug availability and pricing. Exploit patients, providers, and pharmacies for immense profits. Threaten the survival of community-based pharmacies across the U.S. 🔍 Over the past several years, Bil and Dan have gathered testimony and data from patients, providers, and industry experts across the nation. Their goal: to shine a light on the PBM abuse that impacts every American and mobilize a call to action for real reform. 🖥️ Learn More & Take Action: Visit ModernMedicalMafia.com to learn more, watch the trailer, and sign up for updates about the film’s release. Together, we can demand accountability and stand up for the future of community pharmacy. 🎧 Don’t Miss It! Tune in to hear how Bil and Dan are turning personal tragedy and professional passion into a powerful force for change. Let’s fight the PBMafia together! 📢 Call to Action: Subscribe, share this episode, and help us spread the word about The Modern Medical Mafia. The future of our healthcare system depends on it. 💬 Join the conversation on social media using #PBMReform #ModernMedicalMafia #ThisWeekInPharmacy

This episode of the Geriatric Pharmacy Focus discusses medications and supplements to deprescribe along with deprescribing resources.  Dr. DeLon shares insights into how to monetize deprescribing.  We end with gratitude and goals as we head into a new year! Dr. Tamara Ruggles:  www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 Dr. DeLon Canterbury:  www.linkedin.com/in/geriatrx/

Fixed Assets...what are they and what are the best practices you need to implement in your pharmacy?  In this episode of Master The Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant dive into the essentials of fixed assets.   Tune in to learn more about:  - Significance of planning and tax strategies  - The importance of correctly classifying fixed assets  - Best practices for managing and reviewing your fixed asset schedule  Ready to take your pharmacy to the next level? Schedule an Rx Assessment with us: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/rx-assessment-service/ Stay connected with us on social media:   Sykes & Company P.A.:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sykesandco/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/SykesCompanyPA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sykes-company-p-a-/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sykescpa/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sykescompanyp.a.   Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottysykes/ Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter: https://x.com/ScottySykesCPA More resources about this topic:   Resource – The Changing Pharmacy Dynamics: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/fundamental-pharmacy-accounting-unveiling-financial-trends/  Blog – Tax Smart Depreciation on Pharmacy Buildings and Equipment: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/tax-smart-depreciation-on-pharmacy-buildings-and-equipment/  Blog – Tax Planning for Equipment Investment Using Section 179: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/tax-planning-for-equipment-investment-using-section-179-depreciation/ 

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Happier at Home PRN, we sit down with Patrick Devereux, a pharmacy owner and franchise owner of Happier at Home in Birmingham, AL. Patrick shares his journey into the home health care space and discusses how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in expanding services to meet patients’ needs in their homes. Learn how integrating home health care into your pharmacy practice can open up new opportunities for growth, improve patient outcomes, and solidify your position as a trusted health care provider. Key Discussion Points: Patrick Devereux’s professional background and what led him to join the Happier at Home franchise. The growing demand for home health care services and how pharmacists can address this need. Insights into building a successful home health care service model within a pharmacy business. Challenges and rewards of integrating home health care into a pharmacy’s offerings. Tips for pharmacists considering expanding into the home health care sector. Takeaways for Listeners: Understand the vital role pharmacists can play in the home health care industry. Gain actionable steps to diversify your pharmacy services and increase revenue streams. Discover strategies for overcoming common hurdles when transitioning into home health care. Resources and Links: Learn more about Happier at Home: https://happierathome.com/franchise/ Connect with Patrick Devereux on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-devereux-301ab02b/ Explore resources for pharmacists expanding into home health care: https://ltcah.com/  If you’re a pharmacist looking to broaden your impact and explore new opportunities in home health care, this episode is a must-listen! Don’t forget to subscribe to Happier at Home PRN for more expert insights and strategies to enhance your pharmacy practice.

I hope everyone is enjoying the unseasonably warm weather of November (though it makes me double down in my own awareness and efforts for a sustainable climate positive future). Today I had the best time recording this episode with a colleague I’ve known from the holistic pharmacy field for quite some time and we chat about taking control of your health, and living your healthiest, happiest life possible. I’m thrilled to introduce Rene Jahnke —a pharmacist-turned-holistic practitioner with a powerful story of taking control of her health and transforming her life. After working as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager for 26 years, she realized that putting everyone else’s needs first had taken a toll on her own mental and physical health. That wake-up call led her to pursue her passion for holistic health, training through various courses, and ultimately earning her Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Certification in September 2023. Today, she not only works as the Course Administrator at FDN, supporting and cheering on students as they grow in their health journeys, but she also runs her own business, Wellness Rx Integrative Health. Through her practice, she focuses on helping women in their 40s and 50s balance hormones, heal their gut, and reclaim control of their health. Rene’s story is a powerful reminder that you *can* live your healthiest, happiest life while thriving in a fulfilling career.  Connect with Renee via: Email: wellnessrxintegrativehealth@gmail.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessrxintegrativehealth Rene’s Free Gift: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1loYdTbekohO7XslElKG6LWKSRK4Vzs3v/view?usp=drive_link 

Welcome to the Pharmacy Podcast Network’s exclusive coverage of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 2024 Annual Convention, recording LIVE from Columbus, Ohio!  Known as the “Super Bowl of Independent Community Pharmacy,” this event is the only industry conference designed specifically for the needs of community pharmacy professionals.   In this special 3-part podcast series, the Pharmacy Podcast Network dives deep into the event's highlights, bringing you firsthand insights from industry leaders, innovators, and attendees who are shaping the future of community pharmacy. From groundbreaking ideas to actionable strategies, we’ve got it all covered!   This is part two of three over the pharmacy podcast network's coverage of the NCPA 2024. It's all about Growth, Performance and Success in 2025.

Host: Mike Johnston, CEO of NPTA and Ashleigh Smith, NPTA- Director of Continuing Education

AtriumX: Revolutionizing Pharmacy Conferences with Dr. Nicolette Mathey This week on This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx), we’re excited to feature Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, the visionary behind the AtriumX Conference. This isn’t your typical pharmacy event—it’s an innovative, collaborative experience crafted for independent pharmacy owners and forward-thinking decision-makers. Join us as Dr. Mathey shares the inspiration and mission behind AtriumX: How this event is transforming the conference experience into a dynamic platform for actionable results. The unique co-creation model that allows participants to shape the agenda and gain personalized insights. Why AtriumX is the ideal space to foster innovation and build impactful connections within the pharmacy industry. Why Exhibit at AtriumX? Discover the exclusive benefits of participating: Engaged Audience: Connect with independent pharmacy owners and industry leaders seeking solutions to elevate their businesses. Collaborative Opportunities: Contribute to peer-driven sessions and engage in meaningful conversations tailored to your audience's needs. Tailored ROI Tools: Maximize your impact with tools like the Event ROI Calculator, pre-designed marketing materials, and social media highlights. Don’t miss this episode packed with insights on how AtriumX is reshaping the future of pharmacy conferences. Resources & Links: Learn more about the AtriumX Conference:  https://atrium24.io/atriumx-conference-exhibitors/

In this special 3-part podcast series, the Pharmacy Podcast Network dives deep into the event's highlights, bringing you firsthand insights from industry leaders, innovators, and attendees who are shaping the future of community pharmacy. From groundbreaking ideas to actionable strategies, we’ve got it all covered! This is part one of three all about Growth, Performance and Success in 2025.  Subscribe to more than 40 podcasts in one pod-feed!  That's the power of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.

In this critical episode of the PBM Reform Podcast, we are joined by two influential voices leading the charge against abusive pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices: State Representative Jake Auchincloss – Congressman from Massachusetts’ Fourth District Greg Reybold – Vice President of Healthcare Policy & General Counsel, American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. Topics Discussed: The "Pharmacists Fight Back Act" (HB 9096): Legislation Overview: The bill proposes a transparent pharmacy reimbursement model based on: Market-based pricing benchmarked to the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus a dispensing fee equivalent to each state’s Medicaid reimbursement or the lesser of 2% or $25. Eliminating PBMs’ ability to restrict patient choice through network exclusions. Ensuring rebate pass-throughs to patients directly at the pharmacy counter. Prohibiting PBM practices that steer patients toward PBM-owned pharmacies, protecting community pharmacists and preserving patient choice. Guest insights on how HB 9096 seeks to end exploitative PBM tactics and its potential impact on independent pharmacies nationwide. The "Patients Before Monopolies Act": Bipartisan Efforts: Introduced by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to dismantle PBMs’ monopoly power. Co-sponsored by Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN). Key Goals: Break up PBM ownership structures that lead to conflicts of interest. Ensure fair reimbursement practices for all pharmacies, reducing patient drug costs and increasing healthcare access. Discussion on the broader implications for federal programs and the pharmacy industry at large. PBMs and Their Role in Driving Up Drug Costs: Exploring how PBMs contribute to higher drug prices and diminished patient choice. The detrimental effects of PBM practices on independent community pharmacies and patients enrolled in federal healthcare plans. Call to Action: Contact your legislators to express support for the Pharmacists Fight Back Act (HB 9096) and the Patients Before Monopolies Act. Share this episode to spread awareness of the critical need for PBM reform. Resources & Links: Learn more about HB 9096 and its provisions:  https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9096  Support the Patients Before Monopolies Act:  https://www.drugtopics.com/view/long-awaited-pbm-reform-included-in-congress-end-of-year-spending-package  References:  Intro piece: "Senators Warren and Hawley introduce a bipartisan bill to break up pharmacy-benefit managers" via CNBC Television