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What’s the Middleman Doing? The Need for PBM Transparency | Integra X Files

Ryan Oftebro, PharmD, FACA, CEO of independent Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group, joins us for an open conversation about pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) fresh off his testimony on Capitol Hill. Oftebro spoke to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, during a hearing addressing how the “Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act” will bring transparency into PBM business practices and prohibit unfair or deceptive PBM conduct.

Part Two: The Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Rx Series | OpioidRx

Biography
Dr. Bratberg is well acquainted with the challenges community pharmacists and pharmacies face regarding opioid safety, overdose, harm reduction, and addiction pharmacotherapy. In 2012, Dr. Bratberg, along with a URI student pharmacist, co-developed an overdose education and naloxone training program for pharmacists in the first-in-nation statewide Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement for naloxone.  
He is an unpaid consultant for prescribetoprevent.org and prevent-protect.org, websites devoted to opioid overdose education and naloxone training for health professionals, community members, and health departments. In 2015, he was selected to serve as a member of the RI Governor’s Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force, to create and implement a plan that addresses prevention, treatment, overdose reversal, and recovery of citizens affected by opioid use disorders.
He has been a consultant or co-investigator on federal grants from NIDA, CDC, AHRQ, NIGMS, RI EOHHS, and the URI Foundation. Dr. Bratberg is the 2016 NASPA National Cardinal Health Generation Rx Award winner. The Generation Rx Champions Award honors a pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to raising awareness of the dangers of prescription drug misuse among the general public, as well as the pharmacy community. Finally, Dr. Bratberg is the guest editor of the first ever Special Issue on Opioid Safety and Naloxone of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (Mar/April 2017).
Reference https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/08/addiction-pregnancy-treatment-not-criminalization/ 

The Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Rx Series | Pharmacy Podcast Network

Ernest Dole
Clinical Pharmacist University of New Mexico Hospitals Albuquerque, New Mexico About: Dr. Dole is Clinical Pharmacist at University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH), Department of Clinical Pharmacy/Pain Consultation and Treatment Center (PCTC); and Clinical Associate Professor at University of New Mexico Health Sciences College of Pharmacy. At UNMH PCTC, Dr. Dole manages ambulatory care patients with chronic pain, as well as participating on an inpatient Pain Service. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from Colorado, with honors, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Tennessee. He completed an ASHP accredited Clinical Pharmacy Practice residency at Memphis VAMC, 1988. Dr. Dole was the ninth Pharmacist Clinician in New Mexico in 1996, was recognized as an ASHP fellow in 1997, passed the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Pharmacotherapy exam in 1997, and Certified Diabetes Educator exam in 2000. Dr. Dole has twice been nominated for the NMSHP Pharmacist of the Year. He has been the Chair of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Section of Home, Ambulatory and Chronic Care Practitioners and has served as a member on ASHP Councils and Task Forces. He has been president of the New Mexico Society of Health-System Pharmacists in 2008-2009. Dr. Dole received the Volunteer Faculty of the Year Award and Preceptor of the Year Award from University of New Mexico Health Sciences College of Pharmacy in 2009. In 2012, Dr. Dole received the Dorothy Dillon Memorial Lecture Award from the New Mexico Society of Health System Pharmacists. This is the organization’s highest honor. In 2013 Dr. Dole received the ASHP Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners Distinguished Service Award. His research interests include the impact of culture on pharmaceutical care, substance abuse in the elderly, and obtaining federal recognition of pharmacists as healthcare providers. His research interests with respect to chronic pain control include the effect of high opiate doses on testosterone levels, the effect of opiates on sleep apnea, and the use of non-opiate medications in the therapy of chronic non-cancer pain.

Why Authenticity Is Important | The Road To Match Day

Join us for a important conversation about the power of authenticity during interviews. Hear from Dr. Janan Sarwar about the importance of authenticity.

TWIRx | Understanding the Power of Information to Improve Healthcare

Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners, agrees that connecting data by using technology is the key to unlocking the power of information. Gil had an opportunity to talk with Tom Lawry. Mr. Lawry serves as Director of Worldwide Health for Microsoft. In this role he works with providers and life science organizations in planning and implementing innovative analytical solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of health services delivered around the globe.

The Magnesium Conundrum with Dr. Jesica Mills | Sports Pharmacy Podcast

I am so excited for this treat that we have given YOU, our listener! Dr. Jesica Mills of Owensboro Pharmacy and Wellness sits down with me your host  Dr. H as we dive deep into the Magnesium Conundrum. I highly recommend you sit down, take notes, and absorb all that Dr. Mills has to offer here. We go into each type of magnesium and explain the deficiency and which supplement is right for you! Follow us on social media! @sportspharmacypod and Dr. H at @doctormixalot

Pathways to a Pharmacy Franchise - Part 2 | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

In the second of a two-part episode, host Jason Callori talks with JJ Bernabei, Owner of Tri-State Medical Group, about his experiences as a pharmacy owner and his pathway to joining the Medicine Shoppe Franchise. or Medicap Pharmacy Franchise.
 

TWIRx | More Remote Patient Monitoring Please!

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This Week in Pharmacy we talk with Dr. Thea Blystone, PharmD about the creation of a Pharmacist's Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Playbook!!

Healing from Autoimmune Disease Naturally w/Rachel Smith | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Hi and welcome back to the show. I can’t wait to release all the amazing episodes I’ve been recording behind the scenes with the most inspiring people.
Today’s episode is no exception as I interview Rachel Smith, who’s been studying and working in health and wellness for over 7 years. She has a background in healthcare administration, scientific research, fitness coaching, and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.
Rachel is the owner of Natural Health Rising, which is an online holistic wellness company where she helps women naturally reverse their symptoms of autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness. Her process involves helping clients heal hidden infections, detox from heavy metals and mold, and use food and lifestyle changes as medicine.
Rachel is on a mission to help people rise to their healthiest, happiest selves.
 
You can connect with Rachel via:
Email: Rachel@naturalhealthrising.com
IG: @ Naturalhealthrising
Practice Better: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/l5cepfqs9jy9
 
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Unfit for Recovery: A Chat with Jake Nichols | Pain Pod

Remember Pain Guy’s TEDx talk “Mise en Scene: Pain, Addiction, and YOU”? It was all about the cinematic experience, right? Well on this episode of the Pain Pod, we welcome another movie enthusiast known all across our country for his countless efforts to educate and help folks improve and save lives in respect to our opioid epidemic, none other than, Jake Nichols, author of “Unfit for Recover” which released at the beginning of 2023.
 
Pain Guy couldn’t put the book down. Seriously, even Dr. Gretchen Garofoli (Pain Guy’s Wife!) noted that he couldn’t put the darn thing down, although he was done reading it within 24 hours (would’ve been less, but gotta work and have some family time of course)!
 
Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!
 
Drug/Overdose Trends
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates
https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports/prescription-opioid-trends-in-the-united-states
 
Jake Nichol’s Book “Unfit for Recover” can be purchased on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Unfit-Recovery-Fighting-Addiction-Unforgiving/dp/B0BPVTVH6G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SC1I222C7TQ4&keywords=unfit+for+recovery&qid=1677860166&sprefix=unfit+for+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1
 

The Current State of Long-term Care Pharmacy: Talking with Alan Rosenbloom CEO of the SCPC

What's the current state of the Long-term Care Pharmacy industry?
Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition: SCPC CEO Alan Rosenbloom returns to the #PBMReform Podcast to discuss LTC pharmacy's value to dual-eligibles, and how some simple policy changes would improve care for our senior population saving our payer systems millions of dollars, overall.  Alan explains how LTC pharmacies are in an increasingly tough spot because or drug pricing policies. The patients they serve often rely on price-controlled meds that can leave them caring for patients at a loss in revenue.
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TWIRx | Lucky Cost Plus Pharmacy

The future of pharmacy benefits is inside the local community. Cost Plus Pharmacies empowers the local independent pharmacies to run independently of PBMs. We talk with Blueberry Pharmacy, Dr. Kyle McCormick, PharmD who runs his pharmacy "cash only" no-insurance. Then we talk with Dr. Angela Riley, PharmD, about how HIV care is evolving.
 
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PUTT’s Pharmacy Legislation Round Up | The PUTTcast

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 171 pieces of PBM legislation have been filed in 40 states this session. Listen in as PUTT Executive Director Monique Whitney, APRx VP of Government Affairs Michael Wright, and PUTT Board VP Lauren Young, discuss what's in the hopper, on the horizon, and why continuing to advocate throughout legislation's dynamic process is so important.

PBMs 101 & Communication Strategies | Pharmacy Marketing Simplified

Join Nicolle Mcclure and Monique Whiney as they discuss how PUTT helps independent pharmacies navigate the complicated world of PBMs. Monique shares ideas of how pharmacy owners can get involved with PUTT or at the state level. 
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in MS Care | Un-Scripted by SureScripts

This episode of the Surescripts Podcast Series will focus on the evolving role of the pharmacist in care for patients with multiple sclerosis, specialty patient access to care, and the improvement Surescripts is seeing through the use of electronic solutions.Specifically, the podcast guests will dive into how specialty pharmacists help patients achieve the best health outcomes by providing timely prescriptions, helping pharmacies and patients manage care.Finally, the episode will highlight how tools at the pharmacy (Specialty Patient Enrollment, ElectronicPrior Authorization, Specialty Medications Gateway) enable patients to start therapy faster and give specialty pharmacists more time to serve as trusted partners and resources for patients with serious and complex illnesses.
 

Its True, You Can Get Paid For Providing Clinical Services | Pharmacy Crossroads

Chris Schaffner, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy explains how he is successfully providing enhanced clinical services to people, and, getting paid for providing the service.  He shares the microphone with Tara Pfund of AssureCare, the company that has provided the tools for making this possible.  He also talks about a business book, Extreme Ownership, that he says has provided him with valuable information on how to build a world class pharmacy team.  One that allowed his pharmacy to be selected as the best pharmacy in his county. 
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Modern Pharmacy Software: How Axys® Can Help You Care Differently® | Integra X Files

Axys® is long-term care's first cloud-based pharmacy management system – and that’s a difference that matters. Having the latest technology is an undeniable advantage as the healthcare industry changes. Tune in for a candid conversation with RedSail Technologies® own Jon Bell, CPM, Director of Product Management, and Tyler Daniel, Regional Sales Manager, as they discuss the future of pharmacy management and the distinct benefits of Axys.
 
Learn more and schedule a discovery call to see how Axys fits your pharmacy: https://www.integragroup.com/axys/

Reduce Harm Behind the Counter, Increase Care Beyond the Counter | The #PizzaIsNotWorking Podcast

Thoughts on store hour cuts and a conversation with Dr. Ify Yvonne, PharmD regarding possible solutions to expand retail-level harm-reduction interventions and empower pharmacists/techs to offer education, resources, and support with less red-tape.
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Let’s Talk Stigma Summary

The Pharmacy Podcast Network has released a 7-part series in partnership with the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The ‘Let’s Talk Stigma’ podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders. 
 
Today's guests were instrumental in the creation of this series. 
Alyssa Khieu, Student Pharmacist at the University of PittsburghLogan Kissell, PharmD 
 
This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy.
Podcasts as a Method to Deliver Education on Stigma Surrounding Opioid Use Disorder
byLogan M. KissellKim C. ColeyAlyssa S. KhieuElizabeth J. BunkSophia M. C. HerbertJoni C. Carroll 
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The Hometown Pharmacy, Poland, OH 44514, USA
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Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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Center for Integrative Health, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA
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Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Pharmacy 2022, 10(6), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy10060161
Received: 1 October 2022 / Revised: 8 November 2022 / Accepted: 9 November 2022 / Published: 29 November 2022

Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List | Pediatric Pharmacist Review

Pediatric Pharmacy Association commissioned a team to create the Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List, an open-access, evidence-based reference aimed at improving medication safety in children.
 
The KIDs List has several potential uses in clinical practice, including incorporating it into electronic health record safety alerts and using it as a clinical reference or teaching tool.
 
 
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