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The State of the PGx Testing Industry December 2022: Pressing Issues and Future Projections | PGX For Pharmacists

In this episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast, Behnaz and Becky take a break from interviewing other pharmacogenomics experts and share their expert opinions on current pressing issues and future projections for the pharmacogenomics industry. In addition, Behnaz and Becky drop a few hints on what listeners can look forward to from the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast starting in 2023.
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Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.

HLTH Event 2022 Summary Episode Part One

HLTH (health) is the leading event bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) was a media and press partner of the HLTH Event with several interviews with participating subject matter experts. The PPN post show episodes are sponsored by Babson Diagnostics. 
Babson Diagnostics™ is bringing medically-accurate blood testing to the pharmacy, and empowering people to take charge of their health by reimagining the entire blood testing process from ordering, collection, handling, analyzing, and reporting of results, making it less invasive and more convenient, accessible, and patient-centered. 
Guests: 
 
Dr. Bob Booth, MD 
TimelyMD 
 
Mike Moss 
IRIS Telehealth 
 
David Lareau 
MediComp Systems 
 
Jaydev Thakkar 
Bioformis 
 
Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, MD 
KeyCare
 

Moving Beyond Energetic Self-Sabotage Blocks in Life and Business w/Dr. Christina Fontana | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I had so much fun recording this episode with my colleague, coach, mentor, and friend Dr. Christina Fontana. We had recorded another episode a while back when she was using her maiden last name, Tarantola. From questioning our beliefs, to being raw and vulnerable, to demonstrating how to move and shake up your energetic blocks with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & tapping - we go really deep into busting some myths and narratives that we tell ourselves on the daily. One key takeaway here is to follow your desire and lead with your heart, even if that means taking the road less traveled! But you don’t need to go at it alone, it’s allowed to be easy! So give yourself permission and get help from coaches like Christina. Dr. Christina Fontana, PharmD, CHC, CHt, AKA The Pharmacist Coach®️, is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 5-time author. Her most recent book “Moving Beyond the Counter” is a collaboration that showcased the stories of 20 pharmacists, including myself, and I am so grateful to Christina for bringing us together in this way and forming this brilliant community that is giving permission for others to shine. We are also having a book signing next week on November 12 in Mars, PA, and I personally can’t wait! Dr. Christina helps pharmacist entrepreneurs release subconscious blocks so you can own your brilliance and scale their profitable healing businesses. She blends hypnotherapy, science-based transformation, and intuitive coaching to help you simplify and scale your heart-centered business with more ease and flow. For the last 10 years, Dr. Christina has been providing uplifting, transformational content through her YouTube videos, books, courses, programs, and retreats to help women reconnect to their inner light to go from burnt out pharmacist to lit up full-time entrepreneurs! I cannot say enough in this brief intro about how grateful I am for my personal and professional relationship that we have developed together over the years with Dr. Christina, so without further ado I’ll let this episode do the talking. Feel free to connect with Dr. Christina on her website or on her pharmacist Facebook page, Monetize Your Magic – A Community for Empath Entrepreneurs: www.pharmacistcoach.com Monetize Your Magic Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/244625093553163 Grab your free Wealth Expansion Bundle to help you scale your healing business here - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/JnAxVdO/elevate Instagram - @thepharmacistcoach https://www.instagram.com/thepharmacistcoach/

Good News, You Can Have A Profitable Front End | Pharmacy Crossroads

One proven way for pharmacy owners to boost sales, improve profits and generate word of mouth recommendations is by operating an attractive and well merchandized front-end. But finding products that people want at prices that allow you to sell them profitably has been a major problem up until now. I say “has been” because now MatchSquare has combined the resources of an experienced independent pharmacy front end buyer with the technology and buying power of a company necessary to solve this age old problem.
 
In this episode Bruce Kneeland talks with Johny Kello, CEO of MatchSquare and co-founder of MatchRx and Renee Zawaideh, front-end manager of a six store chain and Lead Merchandizer of MatchSquare. These two experienced managers tell how MatchRx, with 7,000 independent pharmacy customers has built a brand new company that will make, in an organized and curated manner, tens of thousands of front-end items that can be bought in appropriate quantities and attractive prices sold in an independent pharmacy.  
 
Here's hoping you’ll learn something that will help you do more and be better.  

LIVE DEMO: Babson Diagnostics Blood Testing Ecosystem

Community pharmacists are often overlooked for the vital roles they play in our health care system. But in the public health emergency of the last 2 years, community pharmacies have come out of the shadows to lead the fight against COVID-19.  Community pharmacies became coronavirus test sites early in the pandemic, at a time when the country was short on testing and there were long lines at drive-through testing sites. Later, they led the campaign to protect Americans by inoculating millions. Pharmacies are ready to play bigger roles in our healthcare system and it starts with blood testing.
Assess overall patient wellness
Identify at-risk individuals and influence preventive lifestyle changes
Detect chronic disease and pre-existing conditions
Satisfy growing demand for convenient walk-in healthcare support

Polysubstance Use and People Who Experience Homelessness | Let’s Talk Stigma

Conversations surrounding substance use often focus on one substance individually, like opioids or stimulants, but often do not acknowledge that many people who use substances will use multiple substances. How do we medically treat people who use multiple substances simultaneously? What are stigmas that come with polysubstance use? We are also joined by Bridge Outreach, an organization that provides resources and support for people experiencing homelessness, to discuss the added layers of stigma and barriers to care that people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness face.
 
Speakers:
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Holly Lassilla, RPh, Dr.P.H, MPH, MSEd | Associate Professor | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
David Lettrich | Director | Bridge Outreach
Lauren Ballew | Harm Reduction and Connection to Care Specialist | Bridge Outreach
 
Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production):
Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
 
Music Production: John Carroll

Stimulant Use and People Who Experience Incarceration | Let’s Talk Stigma

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma we discuss what stimulant use is, the stigma people who have stimulant use disorders face, and how it differs from opioid use. We are also joined by Foundation of Hope, an interfaith organization that focuses on providing resources for presently and formerly incarcerated individuals. We talk with them about how substance use affects formerly incarcerated individuals and the added stigma that comes with being incarcerated and using substances.
 
Speakers:
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Ashley Smith, PharmD | Detox Unit Pharmacist | UPMC McKeesport
Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Mica Williams, JD | Adult Diversion Program Director | Foundation of Hope
MaryAnn Patton, MA | Adult Diversion Program Case Manager | Foundation of Hope
 
Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production):
Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
 
Music Production: John Carroll

Contraception Options During Breastfeeding

Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, is an expert pediatric pharmacist. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds based on her extensive background in medication management of pediatric population, personal love for children and her desire to optimize more children’s medical profile. She has 10 years of safe medication management and direct patient care experience in the pharmacy field with a wide-ranging background in developing, enhancing and managing clinical consulting programs. Dr. Quinn earned both her Doctoral degrees with high honors from the Ernest Mario school of Pharmacy. She is a nationally Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. She is also a mom to three adorable little girls, Hadley, Peyton and Avery. https://www.perfectingpeds.com/ jquinn@perfectingpeds.com

Treatment Advancements in Atopic Dermatitis With JAK Inhibitors: Updates for Pharmacists | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

The educational objectives are:
• Review the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) as well as the efficacy and safety data for topical JAK inhibitors that are approved and in development
• Discuss the role of pharmacists as a part of the care team for patients with AD as well as the key counseling points and monitoring parameters
 
Faculty: Dennis Williams
Moderator: Jamie McConaha

Growing Your Pharmacies Profitability By Becoming Accredited or Certified with Sandy Canally, Founder and CEO Of The Compliance Team | Pharmacy Crossroads

Sandy Canally is a nurse and an entrepreneur and she understands the many opportunities pharmacies are missing by not becoming accredited or certified to provide health care services. She founded the Compliance Team, a privately held, nationally recognized healthcare accreditation firm with the idea that accreditation doesn't need to be complicated. In this episode Sandy talks about ways pharmacies can take the lead in the patient centered pharmacy home, benefit from DMEPOS accreditation and implement point of care testing.

Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Reimbursement Potential | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Host Jason Callori talks with independent pharmacy owner Ashley Romero about how she has simplified the complexities of managing third-party reimbursements and found thousands in unclaimed reimbursements with Cardinal Health™ Reconciliation. 

Talking Mental Health in the “New Normal” Paradigm of Telecommuting Psychosis w/Dr. Frieda Wiley | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Today I have a returning guest on the show, Dr. Frieda Wiley, who was on Episode 15 of Season 4. (Listen here: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/s04e15-writing-your-own-path-w-dr-frieda-wiley/) We talk about the impact of working from home, and what it means for our overall well being, productivity, and social norms - both pre- and post-pandemic. Frieda Wiley, PharmD, suffered some hard knocks working from home, so she’s written a book to guide how to handle this emerging trend and paradigm - from personal experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world in many ways—and some for the better. For one thing, it created a safe space for people to finally have some very candid conversations about mental health. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wiley found herself struggling with mental and physical health while working remotely, and it took her months to discover solutions and recuperate. In her book, “Telecommuting Psychosis: From surviving to thriving while working in your pajama pants,” Dr. Wiley shares her fool-proof tips on how to manage your time, be more productive, set healthy professional boundaries, and protect (and possibly improve) your physical and emotional health. She also shares the research to support it. Whether you’re a single Generation X-er or a busy parent managing a household, this book offers solutions for everyone to thrive in a remote environment. Dr. Frieda Wiley is a licensed pharmacist-turned-freelance medical writer and medical journalist who has written for O, The Oprah Magazine, US News & World Report, Merck, and the National Institutes of Health. She was recently based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Learn more about the book and preorder here: https://friedawiley.com/books/ (Coming soon to Amazon!)

Important Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning: Section 179 and More

Panelists:
Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD
Scotty Sykes, CPA
Bonnie Bond, CPA
Important Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning
Section 179 and More
Now is the time of year when people start thinking about how to wrap up their tax year in the best way possible. End of year tax planning is key to this process.
Section 179 is especially appealing because small businesses have the ability to deduct the full purchase price of equipment or software the year the equipment is purchased and deduct the full purchase price from their taxable earnings and before paying off the loan. Having the equipment immediately means they can start earning a profit and keep their working capital healthy if purchased with a loan or on a lease.
Before we delve deeper into some of the specifics around Section 179, let’s talk to a pharmacy owner who has used these benefits to significantly grow his pharmacy business. 

Reflections on a Career in Pharmacy and Medicine with Dr. Steven Berk | The Physician Pharmacist Podcast

In the 7th Episode of The Physician Pharmacist Podcast Miniseries, we met with Dr. Steven Berk, who has practiced as an Internal Medicine Physician for over 25 years! He has had a prolific career in healthcare that which he attributes much of his success to his strong pharmacy roots! Join us as we reflect on what it takes to find fulfillment in a career in pharmacy and medicine alike. In today’s show, we cover many different milestones along the pharmacy to physician journey. We had the opportunity to wholesomely investigate the life of a pharmacy graduate, appreciate the lessons learned from pharmacy residency and fellowship training. Additionally, take a glimpse at a career in pharmacy academia, and lastly to explore the rationale for transitioning into medicine! Links: 1. Physician burnout: contributors, consequences and solutions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29505159/ 2. Time to Care: Primary Care Visit Duration and Value-Based Healthcare 3. The Physician Pharmacist: www.PhysicianPharmacist.com

Hot Spot: A Doctor’s Diary from the Pandemic | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

When Nashville identified its first case of coronavirus in March 2020, the city was between Public Health Department directors and as unprepared as the rest of the world for what was to come. Dr. Alex Jahangir, a trauma surgeon acting at that time as chair of the Metro Nashville Board of Health, unexpectedly found himself head of the city's COVID-19 Task Force and responsible for leading it through uncharted waters.What followed was a year of unprecedented challenge and scrutiny. Dr. Jahangir, who immigrated to the US from Iran at age six, grew up in Nashville. He thought he knew the city well. But the pandemic laid bare ethnic, racial, and cultural tensions that daily threatened to derail what should have been a collective effort to keep residents healthy and safe.Hot Spot is Dr. Jahangir's narrative of the first year of COVID, derived from his op notes (the journal-like entries surgeons often keep following operations) and expanded to include his personal reflections and a glimpse into the inner sanctums of city and state governance in crisis.
 
Link https://www.alexjahangir.com/ 
 
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Safety and Savings with IV Automation | The Future of Pharmacy Podcast

Recent technological advanceshave provided a solution to historical challenges with IV automation. These enhancements allow technicians to increase production and ensure greater accuracy while reducing human error or variationrisks. In either case, making it easier than before. Huntsville Hospital in Alabama was faced with the question of why they should choose IV automation? They had to go back a decade to answer that question, but it'seasy. Their primary goals, both then and today, are safety and savings. IV robotics helps bring those two goals together.
Guest Host: Dennis Wright, Senior Director, Product Marketing
Guest Expert: Berkley Sykes, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Huntsville Hospital

A Peek at Unprofessional Conduct Behind the Counter | The #PizzaIsNotWorking Podcast

Thoughts about promises made by Walgreens for a change in metrics standards and a conversation with the Executive Director of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA) regarding legislative steps that are being taken to improve retail pharmacy work conditions in KY.
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The Positives & Pitfalls of 340B | PUTTcast

Independent pharmacies in the 340B program can encounter areas of deeply gratifying patient care and intensely daunting confusion in a single breath - but is it possible to make sense of the system?
 
Listen in as PUTTcast host Monique Whitney engages in a frank discussion on the intricacies, benefits, and misconceptions of the 340B program with Secure340B experts Julie Crozier and Amanda Gaddy. If you're an independent pharmacy owner, this is one episode you do not want to miss!
 
Contact Secure340B for more information: www.secure340b.com

Independent Pharmacy Owner and Immunization Guru Shares Insights on How Community Pharmacy can move Forward Profitably | Pharmacy Crossroads

Johnathan Marquess, PharmD owns several pharmacies in Georgia. He and his wife, Pamela, are true leaders both having served volunteer leadership positions with a number of pharmacy associations. For years now Jonathan has spoken at major association events on immunizations and how to implement successful clinics. In this episode he share concrete examples on how, and why, doing clinics is good for patients and pharmacy. He also talks about ways to work with in home care agencies and how they can help pharmacies better serve those who need the care these agencies provide.

Using Tech for Better Symptom Control, A HPP Journal Club | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD on this episode of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, Journal Club Edition for a discussion on Symptom Management Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback with guest Angela Orr, RPh. Angela Orr, RPh is a Stress and Health Management Coach. She is a certified HeartMath practitioner, certified Stress and Well Being Assessment provider, Executive coach, and pharmacist of 37 years. As a serial entrepreneur Angela has had many businesses, including owning and operating two independent pharmacies for 15 years in Maine. She decided to go on a healing journey after a breast cancer diagnosis and realizing stress was killing her. On this journey she explored modalities around physical and mental health. Angela found several that she believes helped to save her life. She then courageously sold her pharmacies and pivoted into coaching and mentoring to share her knowledge. Her speciality is using the HeartMath techniques and technology to help clients heal at an epigenetic level. She has also developed employee/team stress and health management programs. Her clients are primarily health care organizations, hospice organizations and independent pharmacies. Article link: https://www.heartmath.org/research/research-library/clinical/symptom-management-among-cancer-survivors/?fbclid=IwAR17vHOtEUwKGWS-kQB0MdwD4UiPZDCHAq90oHEmLWjGVCdSggOxBS6uJWU Tech: https://www.heartmath.org/heart-coherence/technology/ How to get in touch with Angela: https://angelaorrconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/angela.mcgarrigle.9 https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaorr/ For a free consultation call https://calendly.com/angelaorr/30min Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com for more information on her services.