Pharmacy Podcast Network

The power of personalized medication management — that’s the topic of Pharmacy Technology & Management Review's Maggie Lockwood's interview with Hammad Shah, R.Ph., CEO of Clarest Health. A pharmacist by trade, Hammad explains the technology-driven platform using sophisticated algorithms to streamline the medication process, improve accuracy, and enhance patient safety and outcomes. This continues Clarest's mission to deliver high-quality, personalized medication management to patients in long-term care settings.  In his interview, Hammad goes into detail on: The challenges of traditional pharmacy models in addressing complex patient needs. The role of pharmacists in providing comprehensive care beyond medication dispensing. The potential of medication therapy management (MTM) to reduce healthcare costs through improved medication adherence and reduced hospitalizations. The importance of evidence-based guidelines in informing MTM practices. The future of MTM and the role of technology in delivering personalized care. Some key takeaways: Clarest Health focuses on high-risk patients with multiple medications and complex health issues. They go beyond dispensing medication to ensure patients are on the right therapy, adhering to it, and achieving optimal health outcomes. Personalized care planning is achieved by combining claims data, medical diagnoses, patient interviews, and OTC medication use. Algorithms identify medication-related problems and guide pharmacists in developing a plan with the patient and their providers. Technology is crucial for scaling personalized care. Clarest Health leverages a combination of software, algorithms, and pharmacist expertise to ensure consistent, evidence-based care for all patients. Benefits of Clarest Health's approach include:Improved medication adherence Reduced hospitalizations and healthcare costs Better patient outcomes Standardized care across different pharmacies and care settings The future of medication therapy management lies in effective care coordination across the healthcare landscape. Clarest Health positions itself as a valuable partner for payers by providing real-time data and proactive patient engagement, leading to better outcomes and cost savings. Social determinants of health will be a growing focus in pharmacy. Clarest Health recognizes the impact of factors like income and housing on medication adherence and aims to address these issues within their programs.   The interview highlights the potential of technology-driven personalized medication management to improve patient care, reduce costs, and create a more efficient healthcare system. Click here to learn more about Clarest. Clarest's mission: To provide personalized care and improve medication adherence for patients, especially those with complex health conditions.    Subscribe to Pharmacy Technology and Management Review: https://www.ptmreview.com/https://www.ptmreview.com/

In this inspiring episode, Mike Johnston interviews Shaun Noorian, a pioneering figure in the world of compounding pharmacies and the visionary behind Empower Pharmacy. Shaun shares his unique career journey, from his roots as a pharmacy technician to leading one of the largest compounding pharmacies in the U.S. Throughout the conversation, Shaun discusses the growth of Empower Pharmacy, scaling challenges, and their unwavering commitment to providing personalized, high-quality medications to patients across the country. At the heart of Empower Pharmacy's success are its core values: people, quality, service, and innovation. Shaun reflects on how critical the company’s people have been to its growth, especially long-serving pharmacy technicians who have advanced within the organization. He emphasizes the importance of finding amazing people and creating systems that allow everyone to grow together. In a standout moment, Shaun acknowledges that Empower wouldn’t exist without its dedicated pharmacists and technicians, many of whom have been there since the beginning, evolving from entry-level positions to key leadership roles in IT and manufacturing. Shaun also dives into some of the most important decisions he’s made in building Empower Pharmacy and shares advice for listeners who may be struggling in organizations that fail to nurture their talents. He encourages technicians to take proactive steps in creating solutions to improve patient experiences and, if necessary, to seek out companies that genuinely value innovation and service. https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-pharmacy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-noorian/

Topical medications are utilized around the globe at appreciatively higher rates than in our country, so what’s the barriers?  “Knowledge” is a great place to start, so join us on this episode of the Pain Pod to go deeper (pun completely intended) into topical pain medications, and in this sequel episode we’ll build upon the OTC topical pain medications discussed in the last episode by diving into the Rx’s! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us

On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we're talkign about the 'Super Bowl' event of the year for Independent Community Pharmacy, the NCPA 2024. But first, let's get jiggy with #TWIRx News: As drug middlemen influence grows, independent pharmacies face fresh challenges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/11/drug-middlemen-influence-grows-independent-pharmacies-face-fresh-challenges/ The Evolving Role and Importance of Pharmacists in the Health Care System https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-evolving-role-and-importance-of-pharmacists-in-the-health-care-system Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/09/amazon-same-day-prescription-delivery-expanding-to-half-of-us-in-2025.html New law requires transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managers https://www.kmvt.com/2024/10/01/new-law-requires-transparency-pharmacy-benefit-managers/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11 Interactive immunization maps show where patients can partner with community pharmacists https://www.pharmacist.com/APhA-Press-Releases/interactive-immunization-maps-show-where-patients-can-partner-with-community-pharmacists?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11 Catch IPC Digital Health as a sponsor & exhibitor at @HLTHEVENT 2024 in Las Vegas on October 20-23! #HLTH2024 Visit booth 4240 to Discover how iCare+ is revolutionizing independent pharmacies with telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. We can't wait to see YOU in Vegas! Our first special guest on TWIRx is a Business Development Leader in Community Pharmacy Stephanie Zimmerman with Real Value Rx, our sponsor for the NCPA 2024. Building business shouldn't be so hard and Stephanie and Real Value are ready to help you grow in 2025.  Next up, Stephen Beckman, CEO of Yaral Pharma is planning busienss strategy sessions with pharmacy owners on pain management options and our partnership with 'The Pain Guy' Dr. Mark Garofoli PharmD, in Booth 900! Schedule your time with Stephen now:  https://yaralpharma.com/business-development/

India Bass - Victory Trans (Tampa Market) How she started Victory Trans as a gig worker with her time in logistics and grew her own business.  How RxMile has been an integral part of her growth and success every step of the way. Mohammed - The Art of Transportation (Detroit, Michigan) His experience servicing many pharmacies in Detroit using RxMile. Discussion on the SRS integration, particularly common in Michigan, and how RxMile has helped him scale his business.  Started with RxMile just a year ago and how far he has come. Adam Badwan - Belen Transportation (Los Angeles, Southern California) Discussing the difference between e-commerce and prescription delivery, especially the detail and critical importance of delivering medications. How RxMile invested in the integrations on behalf of their clients to support the pharmacy community in Southern California. Future plans to expand across Southern California with RxMile's help. Henry Harris - Harris Brothers Delivery (Nashville, Tennessee) How Henry entered the market when a competitor left, building his own network of pharmacies across Nashville and beyond. His plans to expand, leveraging the fact that Tennessee touches eight states, using RxMile’s seamless integrations. The aggressive approach RxMile has allowed him to take to dominate his market. Manny & Noel - Vital NYC (New York Market) How they are taking over the New York market for prescription delivery and providing superior service. Their background in medical services and how it has enhanced their ability to serve pharmacies. The references they provide to pharmacies about their services beyond the current options available in the New York market. The importance of technology and seamless integrations, and how RxMile has played a role in their expansion into other delivery sectors.

o Qualified Health Information Network Updates | Surescripts https://surescripts.com/qhin o Our QHIN Use Case Guide: 17 Clinical & Business Scenarios | Surescripts https://surescripts.com/insights/QHIN-use-case-guide o Pharmacy Workgroup - The Sequoia Project https://sequoiaproject.org/interoperability-matters/pharmacy-workgroup/ o NCPDP Foundation Funds $110,000 Research Grant to Assess Current Pharmacy Technology Landscape  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ncpdp-foundation-funds-110-000-180000004.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIJyZe5sHdXjPNzFgnwXqgUU_Eg0PfSR3ujwQx2hVeUy9Fqpfdn4Qai4RJuXAN71hk1y3iU4VICwfOjE84yqWNbw4LzW7a7rvL_a8pwf0AIK3KR5OM-mH4aVi-7zTloyln68wDz47PqN874PMkajYcirN6gSvhukhO3LyfZTUxBh&guccounter=2

In this episode of FrameworkFocus, we sit down with media leaders Greg Cianfarani, CEO of RxInsider, and Will Lockwood, Senior Editor of Pharmacy Technology and Management Review (PTMR), to explore the latest trends shaping long-term care (LTC) pharmacy. We’ll dive into the critical topics they've covered in 2024, from technological innovations like AI and automation to emerging industry challenges. Join us for an insightful discussion on how these platforms provide value to the LTC community and what the future holds for pharmacy in the next few years. Don't miss these expert insights from the forefront of pharmacy media.

In this special episode, we discuss the Pharmacists Fight Back Act and explore Ohio's pivotal role in advancing PBM reform. Join us for a compelling discussion with three distinguished pharmacy leaders: David Burke, Executive Director of the Ohio Pharmacists Association; Mark Kinney, Executive Vice President of Government Relations at the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC); and Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research & 3Axis Advisors, our resident expert on PBM data. Legislative Spotlight: U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Diana Harshbarger (R, TN-01) have introduced the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to combat the detrimental practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the intermediaries responsible for escalating drug prices, undermining community pharmacies, and restricting patient options in federal healthcare plans. This bipartisan bill represents the most comprehensive federal reform targeting PBMs to date. Key Provisions of the Act: Establishes a transparent pharmacy reimbursement model based on market pricing, aligned with the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus a state-specific dispensing fee, capped at either 2% or $25. Eliminates PBM-imposed restrictions on patient choice through network exclusions. Safeguards community pharmacists by banning PBM practices that steer patients to their own affiliated pharmacies. The scrutiny on PBMs is intensifying, as communities nationwide face pharmacy shortages, hindering access to care and driving up health plan premiums and out-of-pocket drug costs. With recent developments, including a House Committee on Oversight & Accountability report, hearings featuring leaders from the three largest PBMs led by Representative James Comer (R, KY-01), and the potential for a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, the urgency for Congressional action has never been greater.  Tune in to learn how we can advocate for meaningful change! Guests:  David Burke Executive Director Ohio Pharmacists Association dburke at ohiopharmacists dot org Mark Kinney Executive Vice President of Government Relations Independent Pharmacy Cooperative mark.kinney at ipcrx dot com Antonio Ciaccia Chief Executive Officer  46brooklyn Research

Dr. Amanda Weber, DO, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in epilepsy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. With a medical degree from Michigan State University and extensive training at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Weber brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care to her young patients, ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes. Whether it’s managing complex neurological conditions or offering support to families, Dr. Weber is committed to making a difference in the lives of children.

Register for the Hyperemesis Gravidarum (ICHG2024) on November 6-7, 2024 now! www.hyperemesis.org/ichg2024/registration/ In this episode of MaternalRx, host Danielle Plummer, PharmD, speaks with the inspirational Dr. Aimee Brecht-Doscher, a pioneering Obstetrician and Gynecologist (ObGyn) specializing in Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and clinical informatics. Dr. Brecht-Doscher is transforming how we understand and treat HG, fueled by her commitment to enhancing maternal health and promoting equity for underserved communities. As Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer for Ventura County Healthcare Agency, she shares how innovative data solutions are improving patient outcomes. Additionally, she has spent the last two years passionately planning the upcoming International Colloquium on Hyperemesis Gravidarum (ICHG), a must-attend event for anyone involved in supporting pregnancy. As a wheelchair user, Dr. Brecht-Doscher offers invaluable insights into the experiences of disabled healthcare professionals. Tune in for this enlightening conversation with a true leader in maternal healthcare! Throughout this episode, Dr. Brecht-Doscher shares her unique perspective on healthcare accessibility and the importance of representation for disabled professionals. Join us for an inspiring conversation about improving maternal care, breaking down barriers, and the future of HG management. 2:03 - Danielle shares her personal experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. 3:55 - An introduction to the HER Foundation, its mission, and key scientific advancements in HG research. 13:52 - Dr. Brecht-Doscher opens up about her own experience with HG, including pregnancy loss, and her journey to becoming a key member of the HER Foundation. 16:16 - Insights into Dr. Brecht-Doscher's professional journey, discussing the challenges and successes she has faced as a healthcare provider specializing in HG. 20:44 - Discover how Dr. Brecht-Doscher uses clinical informatics and data science to analyze the impact of social media on HG patients and its influence on treatment. 26:46 - Information on the upcoming International Colloquium on Hyperemesis Gravidarum Research (ICHG) 2024, including how to participate, what to expect, and why it’s a must-attend event for anyone interested in the latest research on HG. www.hyperemesis.org/ichg2024/registration/ Connect with Danielle: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummer Connect with the HER Foundation: www.hyperemesis.org/person/aimee-brecht-doscher-md/ Be sure to subscribe to Maternal and follow us for more interviews with leaders in maternal healthcare.