Pharmacy Podcast Network

Cannabis and Sexual Health | CRx Podcast

Dr. Lynn and Dr. Madeo join Joseph Friedman, RPh., on the CRX Podcast. 
What is the range of sexual problems or sexual health conditions for which cannabis may be helpful (or harmful)? Some examples may include:
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Sexual Assault
Dyspareunia
Transgender and LGBTQ sex barriers
The internet is rife with anecdotal reports that cannabis use improves sexual experience. According to users, it can boost libido, arousal, and orgasm, among other benefits. But how much data are there to support these benefits?
Unfortunately, research on how cannabis affects sexual function is limited, and the studies that exist are generally poor quality. “A lot of them are observational. There haven’t been large prospective studies looking at the effects of cannabis or THC on sexual function or dysfunction,” says Saneal Rajanahally, MD, a private practice urologist in Atlanta who specializes in men’s health, male reproductive medicine, and surgery.
Still, the existing research gives reason to believe cannabis does in fact influence sexual function—both positively and negatively. Survey data consistently suggest that using cannabis has a beneficial impact on libido, sexual pleasure, and orgasm in both sexes. On the negative side, it’s also been linked with increased erectile dysfunction in men. Here, CRx Podcast breaks down the existing research and identifies the questions that remain to be answered.
Reference:
https://www.crxmag.com/issues/2020/summer/cannabis-and-sex.shtml 
 
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Darshan Kulkarni on Amazon Pharmacy | Gavel And Pestle Podcast

Title: Darshan Kulkarni on Amazon Pharmacy
In 2017, Darshan Kulkarni PharmD, MS, Esq., predicted that Amazon would soon disrupt the pharmaceutical industry on the Gavel & Pestle Podcast. Three years later, his eerily accurate predictions are unfolding before us.
On this special episode of Gavel & Pestle, the FDA regulatory lawyer, author, professor, and speaker returns to pass the baton to the podcast’s new host Brooke Kulusich. They discuss Amazon Pharmacy’s potential to singlehandedly reshape the pharmaceutical supply chain, its implications for patient health data and drug prices, and the future of pharmacy from drone delivery to Alexa pharmacists. 
Listen to Darshan’s predictions here. 
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Contact us today for a Gavel & Pestle Podcast appearance at publisher@pharmacypodcast.com.
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Making a Stand for Black Women Pharmacists | The Public Health Pharmacist

Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD welcomes Dr. Ijeoma Ekeocha Founder of Black Women Pharmacists and host of the Podcast at Brown Skin Stories, LLC. 
Ijeoma Ekeocha launched Black Women Pharmacists. and set out to learn from the women who looked like her, had similar experiences that had, and more importantly, had the courage to speak about it. 
It’s been over 10 years since she graduated from Pharmacy school and has a newfound appreciation for Pharmacy. 
If you found this podcast by chance, or at the recommendation of a friend or Pharmacy colleague, please keep sharing. 
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Shannon Gabor - Clever, Brave & Creative | Corepreneur Podcast

Shannon Gabor shares what a brand identity is, how to define a human metric, and how to leverage your personality in your business.
"You tap into who you are as a person, and those become tools for you to develop your business." - Shannon Gabor.
Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/14 
Take the Corepreneur Self Assessment Quiz to find out where you are on the Burnout Susceptibility Scale, at AnneArvizu.com. You'll gain free valuable insights on actions you can take immediately to catapult you to energy and success.
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RxRise: The Solution to Pharmaceutical Obsolescence | Let’s Pharmonize

Joining us today is an incredibly special guest: Adam Gladieux of RxRise! After having worked in the pharmaceutical industry for years, Adam has set out to solve the longstanding problem of pharmaceutical waste, by putting usable product in the hands of pharmacies and hospitals. RxRise is a revolutionary new platform that will bridge the gap between manufacturers and any system that dispenses drug product, whether it be a long-term care facility, independent pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy.
This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!
Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.
PLEASE READ: Shane, and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.
A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Additional music and sound by Feslyan Studios.
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HISTORY- The True Story of Penicillin | Lets Pharmonize

Forget what you know about Penicillin, Kelly Brown is here to set the record straight. From accidents and mishaps, to devious information leaks, the details of the creation of this historical life-saving drug will surprise and amuse you.
This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!
Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.
PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.
A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Also featuring:
Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns
Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven
Additional music by Feslyan Studios.
 
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Adverse Effects versus Convenience of the COVID-19 Viral-Vector Vaccines | PTCE Connect

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty and health-systems pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education. Adverse Effects versus Convenience of the COVID-19 Viral-Vector Vaccines Educational Objectives: Articulate the benefits of viral-vector vaccines compared with the risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) Elaborate on current viral-vector TTS adverse effect incidence data and risk among patients who have received or will receive a viral-vector vaccine Faculty: James Lewis, PharmD, FIDSA ID Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Oregon Health & Sciences University Portland, Oregon James Lewis, PharmD, FIDSA, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-264-H06-P. The activity is available for CE credit through June 29, 2022. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 4 Principals of Networking | C-Suite Network | Tricia Benn

Relevancy
Reach
Reciprocity
Respect 
These are the 4 most important principals of Effective Networking.  
Tricia Bennis the Chief Community Officer at The C-Suite Network. 
The C-Suite Network™ was founded by Jeffrey Hayzlett, Karl Post and Thomas White as the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. Prior to C-Suite Network, White started 10 companies in the fields of technology, publishing, market research and corporate consulting. He also holds four patents and is co-author of a book on business process technology. Mr. White retired from the organization in 2017. 
Co-Founder and Chairman Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television and radio host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV and All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, speaker, best-selling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders.
Join us today, send email to: Publisher@PharmacyPodcast.com 
The 4 Principals of Networking  | C-Suite Network | Tricia Benn 
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Natalia Mazina on Pharmacy Compliance, Rutledge v. PCMA, and PBM Trends | Gavel And Pestle Podcast

“If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance.” 
-Former U.S. Deputy Attorney, General Paul McNulty
On this episode of Gavel and Pestle, Natalia Mazina, Esq., regulatory counsel at Mazina Law and founder of RxPolicy, joins host Brooke Kulusich to share her expertise in pharmacy compliance, third-party payer audits, and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disputes. They discuss the most common compliance mistakes that pharmacies make, the REAL implications of the Rutledge v. PCMA decision, and how independent pharmacies can think outside-the-box in their approach to PBMs.
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Profit Summit Review | Lisa Faast & Bruce Kneeland | DiversifyRx

Bruce Kneeland - Pharmacy Industry veteran & Dr. Lisa Faast PharmD talk about the "Business of Community Pharmacy" & the opportunity to build new profits for Independent Pharmacy owners. 
Pharmacists are facing a lot of challenges. The cost of inventory, the threat of competing with the pharmacies on every other corner, and the difficulty to get new customers and retain your current ones.
The live event is designed to help pharmacists overcome these problems by showing them how they can beat their competition with simple strategies that anyone can implement right away.
You will learn how to build your practice on a foundation of ease, profit and momentum so that you're not stuck running around like a chicken without its head trying to solve all your problems at once. You'll come home with proven solutions for each area in your business including patient acquisition, retention and marketing; prescriptions management; insurance reimbursement; cash flow management; time management and more!
HOST DR. LISA FAAST
Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, experienced business executive, and leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, she is able to bring a unique perspective to the industry’s problems. Her passion is helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and then growing revenue streams. She is currently CEO at DiversifyRx, a consulting and education company, in addition to being a wife and mom of 4.
JOIN NOW:
https://virtual.pharmacyprofitsummit.com/summit-purchase-offer48531124 
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The State of PGx Education (Part 2) | PGX for Pharmacists

PART TWO: Pharmacogenomics Education is critical to advancing the Pharmacist's optimal impact on medication management as a tool to ensure the drugs prescribed work as intended. 
The State of the Industry -- Pharmacogenomics Education
Clinical pharmacogenomics activities may include designing patient-specific drug and dosage regimens based on genetic profile, documenting clinical recommendations, educating pharmacists and other health care professionals, and recommending testing
Advanced training in pharmacogenomics may open up more practice opportunities for pharmacists, such as developing clinical decision support tools in electronic health record systems that guide prescribers on appropriate drug therapy regimens based on genetic profiles. Additionally, pharmacists can develop institutional guidelines and processes for implementing clinical pharmacogenomics services into various practice settings.
Pharmacists can also develop patient education materials to explain the significance of the tests and serve as expert consultants in a pharmacogenomics service.
Special guest: David Hurley PhD. 
David Hurley grew up in Dunwoody, GA, then earned a BS in Biology and Physics from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, in 1979. He received his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Penn State University in 1986. He joined the faculty in Cell and Molecular Biology at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1992. He developed "Cellular Biochemistry" as a senior-level course for premedical students, while maintaining a research focus on the regulation of gene transcription of the Growth Hormone gene in the pituitary. Dr Hurley was an National Science Foundation CAREER program awardee from 1996-2004, and was co-investigator on a National Institutes of Health grant for 17 years. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he joined the Gatton School of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University as an inaugural faculty member in July, 2007, as Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has 45 publications, is a member of The Endocrine Society, the Society for Neuroscience, the AACP, and has been a grant reviewer for 6 years with the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Our host: Becky Winslow, PharmD 
Dr. Becky Winslow is a co-host on PGX for Pharmacists. She’s an accomplished Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy with more than twenty years of clinical pharmacotherapy and pharmacy business operations experience, which includes seven years of direct patient facing care, seven years of pharmacy management experience and six years of experience as a medical science liaison in the pharmacogenomics field. Becky Winslow excels at developing and managing collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to stay abreast of emerging trends and to achieve project goals. Becky Winslow is an articulate communicator with extensive background in gathering and critically analyzing research and data; translating complex content into a level appropriate to the target audience; writing clinical and marketing content; presenting; teaching; and training.
This episode of the PGX for Pharmacist's podcast is brought to you by RxSafe. 
Thanks RxSafe for Sponsoring this episode: 
RxSafe.com 
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HISTORY: The Legend of Rasputin | Lets Pharmonize

Rasputin has been a name surrounded by an aura of fear and mysticism for a hundred years. The mystery of his demise has been the subject of much speculation and debate. Join us as we put those rumors to rest.
This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!
Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.
PLEASE READ: Shane, Cal, Mickey and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health.
A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
Also featuring:
Lost in the Blossoming Gardens by Alexander Litvinovsky
Rasputin by Boney M
Yankee Doodle
Entry of the Gladiators by Julius Fucik
In the Dark of the Night by David Newman and Stephen Flaherty
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Leadership in Transformation NPhA | Transforming a Nation

The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is a national, professional organization of pharmacists committed to serving the underserved and promoting minorities in pharmacy.
The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is a national, professional organization of pharmacists founded by Dr. Chauncey I. Cooper in 1947.
Dr. Cooper recognized the vital need to develop a pharmacy organization focused on the needs of the minority community. He strived to promote excellence and uniformity among minority health professionals in order to improve the quality of health care in minority communities.
The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA), established in 1947, is dedicated to representing the views and ideals of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy, promoting racial and health equity, as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners. 
Today's guests are Lakesha Butler, PharmD & Angela Riley, PharmD 
Dr. Lakesha Butler is a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with honors from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and completed a pharmacy practice residency with emphasis in ambulatory care at the University of Illinois- Chicago. Dr. Butler is an accomplished young leader, national speaker, author and strong advocate for developing leaders, increasing cultural competency among healthcare professionals, serving the underserved and improving diversity and inclusion.
She is the sole clinical pharmacist providing medication management services at the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, a clinic that serves uninsured patients of St. Louis, Missouri. In the classroom she has developed and coordinates a required pharmacy graduate level course that addresses health disparities, health beliefs, health literacy, and cultural competency. She is the creator of the first and only Health Literacy instructional DVD teaching tool for pharmacy students and pharmacists across the nation and co-author of the pharmacy textbook “Patient Communication for Pharmacy: A Case-Study Approach on Theory and Practice.”
Dr. Angela Riley previously served as the executive director of experiential education and assistant dean in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University from 2016 until 2020.
Dr. Riley has obtained several grants and contracts, including a Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association and recently received the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund.
Riley graduated from Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and obtained her PharmD. degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. Riley serves on several national, regional, and local boards and committees within various organizations including the National Pharmaceutical Association, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
References:
Socialized and traumatized: Pharmacists, underserved patients, and the COVID-19 vaccine
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1544319121002028?dgcid=author
 
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The Drinkable IV BIOLYTE | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

Kris Rhea is the Head of Pharmacy & Jesslyn Rollins Chief Executive Officer join the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to talk about the drinkable IV, BIOLYTE. 
Local Anesthesiologist Creates Rehydration Beverage Now Sold Throughout the Southeast
Article: https://www.mdatl.com/2021/06/biolyte/ 
DATA: 
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cgkbK2j-Cx7PkdgxyFLZpiKMaTSVIhPUdLC9XmIozto/edit?usp=sharing 
About Biolyte
Biolyte is a physician formulated oral rehydration therapy drink that has exactly what your body needs when you’re dehydrated. It has the same amount of electrolytes as an IV – 650% more than any of the leading sports drinks and 50% more than the leading children’s rehydration products – plus natural compounds that help restore your body’s balance.
What can Biolyte be used for? 
This unique oral rehydration solution is the perfect defense against everyday dehydration, sickness, hangovers, jet lag, aging, and intense athletics. When you are feeling dehydrated or low on energy, don’t reach for a sports drink, coffee or even water. Grab a Biolyte, and experience the power of the Drinkable IV.
This multi-functional beverage targets the following conditions:
Dehydration
Fatigue
Stomach Illness
Muscle Cramps
Overindulgence
Ingredients
Electrolytes: Sodium Chloride (Na+Cl-) & Potassium Chloride (K+Cl-) salts
L-Carnitine: a natural amino acid that helps your body produce energy
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamine)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
Dextrose: a superior sugar that is quick to absorb in the human body
Ginger Root: a plant that has been an herbal remedy for soothing stomach illnesses for centuries
Glucuronolactone: a naturally occurring chemical in human connective tissue
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine: a compound that the body uses to build antioxidants, repair cell damage, and protect the liver from alcohol.
Milk Thistle: a plant with anti-inflammatory properties that promotes healthy liver function and even heals damaged liver tissue.
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Leader, Visionary Conscious Pharmacist: Dr. Sandra Leal PharmD | The Conscious Pharmacist

Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES
Executive Vice President, Tabula Rasa HealthCare
President, American Pharmacists Association
Sandra Leal is an Executive Vice President for Tabula Rasa HealthCare and is serving as the 166th President for the American Pharmacists Association.
She is the past chair and current member of the National Center for Farmworker Health. She serves on the American Diabetes Association Diabetes is Primary group to highlights the impact that pharmacists can have on improving the care for people with diabetes.
Dr. Leal received her PharmD from the University of Colorado and her MPH in Public Health Practice from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Leal completed her residency at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and a Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship with the Department of Health and Human Services.
She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management.
Two themes that govern Dr. Leal’s professional life are a passion to eliminate barriers to care and to improve access and outcomes for patients. Dr. Leal has led efforts on both local and national levels to integrate pharmacy, public health, and advocacy to improve the healthcare system and to reduce health inequity.
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A Tale of Two Health Systems, Retail Pharmacy, & the Evolution of the CancelRx | UnScripted by Surescripts

The Un-Scripted Podcast, episode two is a conversation with: Charlie Oltman, Program Director, NCPDP Foundation Dr. Samantha Pitts, assistant professor, Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Tolu Akinwale, Manager of E-Prescribing, Walgreens Michelle Chui, PharmD, PhD, FAPhA, Hammel-Sanders Professor, Social & Administrative Sciences Division, Director, Health Services Research in Pharmacy PhD Program, Director, Sonderegger Research Center for Improved Medication Outcomes, University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Pharmacy Recently, a group of health IT leaders came together to discuss the need for CancelRx and the value it delivers far beyond the seemingly simple cancellation of a prescription. The participants in this podcast were part of a study in partnership with UW Health to evaluate the effectiveness of CancelRx to decrease medication discrepancies. Learn more: https://surescripts.com/enhance-prescribing This podcast is a call to action on the broader healthcare industry to standardize digital processes to help remove admin burden and increase patient safety. A highlight from the study: The results of UW Health’s system-wide CancelRx implementation were impressive. Before CancelRx, only about 34% of prescriptions that were discontinued in the clinical setting were also cancelled in the pharmacy. After CancelRx went live, the proportion of successful discontinuations jumped drastically to 93%. Additionally, the amount of time it took to discontinue a medication plummeted from approximately 12 hours to virtually no time at all.  Find more info here: https://surescripts.com/news-center/intelligence-in-action/prescription-accuracy/empowering-pharmacists-to-be-proactive-care-providers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Never Pay the First Bill | PBM Reform Podcast Series

Special interview w/  award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health care system--and win.
We welcome back two patriots in PBM Reform on the interview w/ Marshall. 
Monique Whitney - CEO of Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency and PUTT President and Pharmacy Owner Scott Newman.  
Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the layers of bureaucracy designed to discourage complaints make pushing back seem impossible. At least, this is what the health care power players want you to think.
Never Pay the First Bill is the guerilla guide to health care the American people and employers need. Drawing on 15 years of investigating the health care industry, reporter Marshall Allen shows how companies and individuals have managed to force medical providers to play fair, and shows how you can, too. He reveals the industry's pressure points and how companies and individuals have fought overbilling, price gouging, insurance denials, and more to get the care they deserve. Laying out a practical plan for protecting yourself against the system's predatory practices, Allen offers the inspiration you need and tried-and-true strategies such as:
Analyze and contest your medical bills, so you don't pay more than you should
Obtain the billing codes for a procedure in advance
Write in an appropriate treatment clause before signing financial documents
Get your way by suing in small claims court
Few politicians and CEOs have been willing to stand up to the medical industry. It is up to the American people to equip ourselves to fight back for the sake of our families--and everyone else.
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The Cure for Resource Headaches? Central Pharmacy Services

The Future of Pharmacy Podcast, presented by Omnicell
Pharmacy innovators are solving technician shortages with new, subscription models that include the technology, dedicated labor, integrated best practices, and expert services, to realize the promise of pharmacy automation.
Guests:  
Matt Baldwin, PharmD, System Pharmacy Director, Aultman Health Foundation 
Dave Young, PharmD, Network Director of Inpatient Pharmacy, Einstein Healthcare Network
Host:
Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell
All Episodes here: https://www.omnicell.com/podcast 
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More-On PBMs powered by Appro-Rx

This is the MORE-On PBMs Podcast.  This podcast digs into the dark corners of the unregulated PBM business practices & sets the record straight!
This lack of transparency in patients’ drug coverage can interfere with sound medical practice and may lead to delays in and other disruption to necessary medical treatment, thus, the ability of patients and their physicians to have the information and even the latitude they need to make key decisions regarding medication has been hampered by the sort of practices that state legislation of PBMs can properly address.
Our host has a family pedigree in Community Pharmacy, PBM practices, and working with employer insurance programs to help millions of people live better lives. 
Kyle Fields CEO - Appro-Rx 
Kyle has been the owner of Appro-Rx since 2008 and has served as President and COO since 2010 and CEO since 2016. Kyle oversees all aspects of the daily operations at Appro-Rx including sales, plan implementation, call-center operations, member and pharmacy help desk, contract negotiations, client retention and acquisition, government relations, and quality control. Kyle has an extensive background in Insurance and Insurance management, government relations, government finance, and extensive business and contract negotiating experience.
Kyle is a former Waynesville City Councilman and was named to the 2014 40 Under 40 of Dayton, Ohio. Kyle has also been featured as a contributor on Squawk Box on CNBC and speaks nationally on all matter pertaining to Pharmacy and Pharmacy Benefit Management.
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Celebrating Legislative Wins (and How to Make Them Happen!) | The PUTTcast

Listen in as PUTTcast host Lauren Young chats with pharmacists and lobbyists from Arizona, Maryland, and Texas about their recent legislative triumphs, the battles they waged to get there, and how you can do the same in your own state.
Host: Lauren Young
Guests: Monique Whitney, Executive Director, PUTT, Co-Chair, AIPC Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, AIPC Sherine Joseph, PharmD, President IPMD Jim Doyle, Lobbyist, IPMD Miguel Rodriguez, General Counsel, APRx
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