Pharmacy Podcast Network

Spirituality in Medicine | Transforming a Nation

Dr. Richard Harris M.D., Pharm.D, MBA joins the 'Transforming the Nation' series to discuss the controversial topic of sharing your faith, being spiritual, and understanding the balance between science, medicine, and God. Dr. Harris is the founder of "Great Health & Wellness" and has his own podcast, here: https://www.theghwellness.com/ 
The technological advances of the past century tended to change the focus of medicine from a caring, service oriented model to a technological, cure-oriented model. Technology has led to phenomenal advances in medicine and has given us the ability to prolong life. However, in the past few decades physicians have attempted to balance their care by reclaiming medicine's more spiritual roots, recognizing that until modern times spirituality was often linked with health care. Spiritual or compassionate care involves serving the whole person—the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Such service is inherently a spiritual activity. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, who has developed Commonweal retreats for people with cancer, described it well:
Helping, fixing, and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping may be the work of the ego, and service the work of the soul.
Serving patients may involve spending time with them, holding their hands, and talking about what is important to them. Patients value these experiences with their physicians. In this article, I discuss elements of compassionate care, review some research on the role of spirituality in health care, highlight advantages of understanding patients' spirituality, explain ways to practice spiritual care, and summarize some national efforts to incorporate spirituality into medicine.
References: 
The role of spirituality in health care
Christina M. Puchalski, MD, MS
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20spirituality%20can%20be,of%20delivery%20of%20compassionate%20care 
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Who Ya Gonna Call? | GameChangers

Community Pharmacies are vital members of neighborhoods and the healthcare community. A major social determinant of health is access to healthcare - both providers and medications. Recently, Berenbrok and colleagues published research that showed community pharmacies are visited almost twice as much compared to primary care providers by Medicare beneficiaries annually. Guest Jake Galdo will be joining our host Geoff Wall to discuss how community pharmacists provide care.
Additional Resource/Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarUcle/2768247 
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Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health | Monica Krishnan PharmD

Pharmacists Focus on Mental Health | Podcast Series
Special Guest Dr Monica Krishnan
At the young age of 36, Dr Monica Krishnan lost her husband to brain cancer. She was abruptly faced with the responsibility of raising her two babies without a spouse. In 2012 she went through many stages of grief, including depression. As a clinical pharmacist, Monica was hesitant to start taking antidepressants, until one day she decided she needed the help.
Almost 10 years later, Monica has become a huge advocate for mental health . She has personally experienced the horrible stigma against patients. As a clinical PharmD working for Walmart Health and Wellness she loves to spend time with patients and educating them on therapeutic and non therapeutic ways to help. Dr Monica feels so strongly in educating the world that Mental health is a real illness just like Diabetes or Cardiovascular disease. 
Let’s start the conversation on mental health and smash the stigma- especially now as we are facing the largest mental health crisis due to COVID-19.
Connect with Monica:
@drmonicapharmd on IG & email mpatelpharm@yahoo.com
References:
Extreme marginalization: addiction and other mental health disorders, stigma, and imprisonment
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716375/
How Missing Information in Diagnosis Can Lead to Disparities in the Clinical Encounter
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677445/
The Public Stigma of Mental Illness: What Do We Think; What Do We Know; What Can We Prove?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4437625/
INTRODUCTION sourced from CBS New York: 
Pediatric Doctors Seek To Remove Stigma On Mental Health Issues 
https://youtu.be/vWAiMt6d2FE 
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Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation | Rx Destroyer

GTC Consulting CEO Ben Mink joins us on this episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to discussion Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation Support sponsored by Rx Destroyer™ which provides turnkey solutions for pharmaceutical waste disposal to a wide range of industries and facility types.
Topics of Discussion: 
DEA COMPLIANCE & LITIGATION SUPPORT
DRUG DISTRIBUTOR ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
Pharmaceutical Licensing Support
Site Inspections
BENJAMIN F. MINK is the President & CEO of GTC Consulting headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.  After a distinguished career in law enforcement and the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Mink founded GTC Consulting in 2018. As a uniquely qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the topics of DEA Compliance and Pharmaceutical Quality, Mr. Mink has provided testimony before the U.S. Congress, on behalf of CBS News Network, and Fortune 500 pharma. Since 2015, Mr. Mink has been a dedicated member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) and the International Healthcare Facility Diversion Association (IHFDA).
In May of 2018, his nomination to the NADDI Ohio Chapter Board of Directors was confirmed. In his role as the “Training and Education Coordinator”, Mr. Mink is responsible for the training content that member drug enforcement and industry professionals will receive on the broad and complex topic of “Drug Diversion Prevention”. Mr. Mink’s recent accolades include “Top 100 Healthcare Leaders”, “40 under 40”, “DEA: Outstanding Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement”, and “DOJ: Outstanding Contributions…”. Mr. Mink graduated summa cum laude from Everest University in 2010, with a Masters in Criminal Justice. 
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The Canadian Pharmacy Landscape & Pharmacy Techs | ON-Script

In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica have a discussion with our neighbors from the North.  Dr. Alam Hallan, Director of Pharmacy and Lead Pharmacy Technician, Lori Hayden, from Guelph General Hospital in Guelph, Ontario discuss the pharmacy landscape in Canada, and the trends toward pharmacists and technicians alike taking on more roles and responsibilities. 
Similar to states regulating pharmacy practice in the US, pharmacy regulations can vary greatly from province to province.  With some national standards to be a pharmacy technicians, we discuss what it takes to practice in Canada as a whole, as well as specific provincial requirements in Ontario. 
With a single payer national healthcare system, they compare and contrast the benefits and struggles of both the US and Canadian healthcare systems with regard to remuneration for services as scope of practice expands.  Don’t miss this episode that provides insights into pharmacy practice outside of the US.
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Kelly Mahar, Director Clinical Pharmacology Modeling & Simulation, GlaxoSmithKline | Occupation Station

The path that a student embarks on is often very different from the career path they ultimately follow.  ACPHS class of ’94 grad Kelly Mahar is a prime example.  Kelly planned on becoming a retail pharmacist and she knew that there were lots of attractive jobs open in the field.  But during her coursework and internships at ACPHS, Kelly started to notice her strengths and interests lay elsewhere.  In this episode of Occupation Station hear how Kelly was able to put her degree from ACPHS into lucrative service to support her new goal to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Buffalo. 
Diverging from her original path moved her toward the highly specialized work that she currently does at GlaxoSmithKline.  It’s work that she finds to be a perfect fit.  Now she encourages students to reach out to alumni to learn more about career opportunities that can grow out of their studies at ACPHS.
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COVID-19 Update: Convalescent Plasma and Tocilizumab | GameChangers

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on worldwide. Data surrounding the treatment of patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure is moving at lightning pace, so for this week's episode we will discuss the latest (as of 8/13/20) information surrounding two modalities for COVID-19 treatment: convalescent plasma and tocilizumab. 
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BCPS 101 with Dr. Anthony Busti | the Luxe Pharmacist Podcast

Welcome back to the Luxe Pharmacist Podcast!
Your host Madeline Acquilano has finished her residency and is now embarking on her journey of preparing for the Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist exam. With the help of her special guest, Dr. Anthony Busti founder and CEO of High Yield Med Reviews, they discuss pharmacy board exams from why should pharmacists take them and what being board certified can do for your career all the way to how to best prepare to take these exams. Madeline and Dr. Busti also discuss why these exams have such an emphasis on biostatistics and evidence based medicine and how this translates into our everyday clinical practice. 
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Drug Interactions in NOACs: Safer but not completely safe | GameChangers

A recent retrospective database study found that in patients on new oral anticoagulants prescribed clarithromycin, compared to azithromycin, were assocated with an increased risk of major beeding. We will discuss this paper and other common drug interactions the practicing pharmacists should be vigilant about.
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Pharmacists Working with Dentists | Care Collaboration

Pharmacists can play an important role in a dental clinic by performing thorough health and medication histories and communicating with dental and medical providers involved in a patient's care. 
Today's guest is Julie Charlestein who is the President and CEO of Premier Dental Products Company which develops, manufactures and distributes innovative dental consumables and devices for the oral health professional worldwide. Proud to be running a family-owned business, Julie is the first woman and the fourth generation of the Charlestein family to lead the company, which was founded by her great grandfather, Julius Charlestein, in 1913.
Julie is leading Premier through its next evolutionary phase, driving relevance to the marketplace with a customer-driven mindset underpinned by a focus on technology, data, brand strength, and human capital.
As Premier’s President and CEO, Julie was voted one of The Top 25 Most Influential Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report. She is known for her high-energy, inspirational leadership and ability to forge meaningful partnerships across the industry. Her depth of experience in running a family business, dynamic personality, and story-telling ability make her a sought-after speaker for industry events, conferences, and panel discussions.
Highly-respected in the industry, Julie serves on the Board of Overseers for The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, the Dean's Advisory Council of Temple University Dental School, the Board of ASDOH (Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health), and the Board of the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. Julie previously served on the Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Dental Medicine at Harvard University.
Passionate about being involved in the community, connecting with her peers and serving others, Julie also is a member of The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and sits on the Board of Directors for the ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association.
Connect with Julie:  Twitter handles are: @JCharlestein and @PremierDentalUS.  She can also be tagged at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-charlestein-368145ab/
Thank you Gil Bashew/ Finn Partners for this opportunity & interview. 
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Call (412) 585-4001 
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Taking Care of Yourself First | Ashley Dwyer PharmD

Why Taking Care of Yourself First is so important to being the best healthcare provider possible. A special interview with a mission driven pharmacist who believes in helping other busy professionals on their life's journey. 
"Customization Creates Confidence" -- Ashley Dwyer, PharmD. 
Connect w/ Ashley on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer/?hl=en 
WEBSITE: https://thebigdaynutrition.com/about-me/ 
Ashley writes:
It all started back in grade school, where I thrived as a mathlete and science nerd, but also as a little tomboy trying to beat the boys on the blacktop.
My love for math, science, and sports propelled me through high school, where I played on several varsity sports teams, was a member of the math honor society, and where I chose my career as a health professional.
After seven long years at the University of Florida, I graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacology. Becoming a pharmacist allowed me to live out one of my passions: helping others.
It wasn’t until I was halfway through pharmacy school that I discovered my other passion: health and fitness.
After my first year of pharmacy school, I came home for summer break and met friends who were competing in NPC bikini bodybuilding competitions. I had never even heard of these or knew they existed for “normal” people like me.
After learning the details of the competitions, my competitive nature took over, and I absolutely HAD to compete in one! After 17 weeks of intense training and dieting, I took first place in my category in my very first competition; I was hooked.
Fast forward three years and three more competitions, I decided it was time to box up my bedazzled bikini. The amount of knowledge I gained as a competitor, on and off season, is invaluable.
Self-control, discipline, fitness know-how, and proper nutrition are just a few of the key elements I learned along my NPC journey.
What I also discovered was that competitions aren’t really as healthy as one would think.
Sure, I had a veiny 6-pack and practically no body fat, but I was also super fatigued and irritable.
I looked amazing, but had no energy to go out and “show it off.”
It was time to switch off the competing mindset and start focusing on creating a balance between looking good and feeling good.
Not only did I do this for myself, but for my patients, peers, friends, and family.
The wealth of knowledge from my past endeavors lead me to be the one they sought out for diet advice and tips for weight loss, and workout routines.
Couple this with the fact that I was nearing 30 and ALL of my girlfriends were getting married; my expertise was heavily desired. I was ecstatic to be helping people I loved in an area I was super passionate about.
My biggest addiction?
The glow of confidence and gratification my client’s radiate as they walk down the aisle, look in the mirror and pose for pictures.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about ME! I can’t wait to learn more about all of you and help you radiate that same glow!
I do not believe in cookie cutter plans, fad diets, or crash dieting. I believe in giving you the tools to achieve your goals.
By creating custom-made diet and exercise plans based on your current state and resources, it allows for a smooth transition and an even easier desire to stick to your plan.
Confidence will stem in many ways, but I find these three avenues to be the most popular:
1. You will feel confident and in control knowing you have all the tools necessary to unlock your potential.
2. You will feel confident knowing I will be there 100% of the way fine-tuning your plan, providing motivation, and keeping you accountable.
3. When that Big Day arrives, you will glow with confidence due to your achievements.
Your Big Day deserves your best you. What are you waiting for?!
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Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy | First Financial Bank

Today's podcast is part 2 of the second series from the team at First Financial Bank's Pharmacy & Veterinary Divisions. Today we talk with Drew Hegi, MBA Loan Officer at First Financial Bank and Schwanda Flowers, PharmD Veterinary Practice Lender at First Financial Bank.  
On this episode we learn about: 
What is POLA?
How and when did POLA start?
What are the benefits of participating in POLA?
How much does it cost to attend?
What topics and activities do you cover at POLA?
How can interested students and colleges get more information about attending?
About P.O.L.A.
Opportunity is on the horizon for student pharmacists interested in ownership. With an aging demographic of independent pharmacy owners, there has never been a better time to consider ownership.
The Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy (POLA) was developed to prepare student pharmacists for this exact opportunity. Twenty-five students from eleven colleges of pharmacy across the country arrived at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy on June 17th for a week long academy focused on leadership, personal and professional development, pharmacy financials, business planning and team building. The week began with assessing the attendees entrepreneurial spirit, leadership styles and emotional intelligence.
They were welcomed with a picnic sponsored by First Financial Bank and had the opportunity to get to know each other and network with a team of lenders who truly understand pharmacy. The second day was a huge success; programming focused on writing a business plan, pharmacy lending, tools and support from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and ended with a networking dinner with current Arkansas pharmacy owners. Students had the opportunity to connect with a professional mentor who can provide real-world advice and encouragement for these young entrepreneurs. Days three and four provided unique sessions on marketing, Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN), and developing a vision for your business. 
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My Community Needs Me | Beyond the Sig 07

Patients visit their pharmacies up to 35 times a year.  As the most accessible health care provider, community pharmacists play a unique role in the health of their communities.  During this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD sits down with pharmacy owners Tom DePietro, PharmD of DePietro’s Pharmacy and Mayank Amin, PharmD of Skippack Pharmacy to learn about their innovative and successful strategies to engage their communities.
https://www.depietropharmacy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/skippackrx
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Health Disparities & Leadership| Transforming a Nation

Part 2: Transforming a Nation 
A “health disparity” refers to a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, or mortality experienced by one group relative to another. A “health care disparity” typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, access to and use of care, and quality of care.
Healthcare disparities continue to exist despite increased awareness of and attention to their existence. The causes of healthcare disparities are, for many patients and patient populations, multifaceted and highly complex. The program will focus on the healthcare disparities that exist for patients with diabetes and address how pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel can address healthcare disparities.
Have you experienced Bias (race, gender or age) in the workplace  
How to increase representation of people of color in healthcare (pharmacist- 66%white, 22% Asian, 5.2% Black)
How does this help decrease disparities?
The pharmacist's role in reducing health disparities
Heath and racial disparities and how they relate to the pharmacy world?
What can we do about systemic racism in healthcare?
Social determinants of health and how they contribute to disparities
How do we eliminate barriers to improve equity in healthcare?
Pharmacy Desserts and how this affects health disparities  
Action that we can take from the obvious racial disparities that have been highlighted through COVID-19?
Guests:
Dr. Jamie Hardy, PharmD.
Board Certified Pharmacist
Dr. Frank North, PharmD.
Consultant Pharmacist at The Rowe Network
Dr. Stephanie Young Moss, PharmD, MS
Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Partnerships
References:
Understanding Health Disparities in Pharmacy
Kristen Coppock, MA, Managing Editor
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/conferences/aacp-2020/understanding-health-disparities-in-pharmacy
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Back to School Marketing | Pharmacy Marketing Simplified

September is just around the corner, and Labor Day cookouts are mere days away. While this celebration marks the relative end of the summer, for the kids in your life, it also means it’s time to go back to school.
Emotions are high this time of year. Kids want to make a good impression, sporting the latest fashions and newest gear to impress their friends. Their parents, in turn, want to make sure they’re prepared with enough food and the right supplies to make it through their day.
Pharmacy Owners should be equally energized. Back-to-school season is a big deal in this country: In previous years, retailers saw roughly $828 billion in sales during the back-to-school season. Right now the only retail holiday bringing in more cash in the U.S. is the so-called “winter holiday” where holly jolly gift-giving frenzies dominate buying patterns.
So when does this holiday officially start? Some brands begin their marketing campaigns as early as July, not long after those Independence Day fireworks fizzle out. That’s partly because there’s no standard school start date in the U.S. Some districts in Arizona, for example, begin as early as mid July. Students in Boston, however, won’t be boarding their school buses until early September.
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Journaling the Journey with Dr. Erin Mays, PharmD | Pharmacy Future Leaders

Hello my friends! Hope everyone is safe during this crazy time in our pandemic ridden world. I’m Tyler Jewkes, host of the Pharmacy Future Leaders podcast.
My special guest today is Dr. Erin Mays, PharmD, a PGY-1 resident at the University of North Carolina Medical Center. A recent graduate with her PharmD,
Erin tells us a little about her decision to start documenting her journey through school and now through her residency, and why others should do the same to see the great networking opportunities that can come from it. Check out her website at erinmayspharmd.com and follow her on social media @erinmays_pharmd for more info!
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The Pharmacy Software Podcast Series: Micro Merchant Systems (02)

It's all about customization!  In this installment of the Micro Merchant Systems podcast series, CEO Ketan Mehta discusses the high level of customization available within the PrimeRx™ pharmacy management system that addresses the needs of different types of pharmacies.  Compounding pharmacies, LTC, hospital, mail order, independent retail, specialty, and all other types of pharmacies have unique challenges, and PrimeRx™ was built to accommodate those specific requirements. 
Ketan talks about the need for customization with two guests from Puerto Rico's Alivia Health Network.  Hari Sabnani, president and CEO and Rebecca Sabnani, senior vice president, managed care, discuss how the customization possible within PrimeRx™ allowed them to meld their diverse specialty pharmacies into a single, highly successful network.
As Rebecca Sabnani makes clear, the levels of customization offered through PrimeRx™ was a "gamechanger."  Learn more by tuning in to our new podcast.
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Michele Daniels
Marketing & Communications Manager
mdaniels@micromerchantsystems.com
http://www.micromerchantsystems.com
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Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Focus on the Gap | GameChangers

A recent study suggests that SGLT2 drugs - now shown to dramatically improve cardiovascular and renal outcomes in a wide variety of patients - have a higher incidence of euglycemic DKA than previously thought.  If pharmacists see more of this ADR, how do we treat appropriately - especially when a patient's sugars may not be very high?
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Creative Strategies to fight the PBMs | Anthony Reznik w/ IPA

Director of Government and Public Affairs for Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA) Anthony Reznik joins us on the PBM Reform Podcast Series to discuss strategies Pharmacy can implement to fight the PBMs while we wait for legal reform at the state & federal levels. 
Independent Pharmacy Alliance, est. 1988, is a trade group and retail pharmacy buying cooperative representing over 3,100 independent pharmacies in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.  IPA represents its members for the purpose of combined purchasing to lower a pharmacy’s “cost of goods and services” as well as to provide them with comprehensive legislative advocacy, third party resolution support and free continuing education.
Additionally, IPA offers a Generic Source Program and competitive co-op contract pricing on such items as vitamins/nutritional supplements, diabetic supplies, greeting cards, managed care network, credit card processing, pharmaceutical returns, prescription vials and many other products/services.
Philly Inquirer: When insurers drop medications for cheap alternatives, the effects can be devastating for some patients
https://www.inquirer.com/philly/health/health-costs/step-therapy-formulary-changes-affect-patients-20180718.html-2
NYT: How Insurers are shifting high costs to the sick
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/18/upshot/how-insurers-are-finding-ways-to-shift-costs-to-the-sick.html
 
Anthony Reznik
Director of Government and Public Affairs
Independent Pharmacy Alliance
3 Cedar Brook Drive
Cranbury, NJ  08512
800-575-2667 Toll Free
Web:  www.ipa-rx.org
Twitter: @IPAPharmacies
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Pharmacy CrossRoads | Pharmacy Owner Kevin DeMass

This episode of Pharmacy Crossroads features an informative and lively conversation between Bruce Kneeland and Kevin DeMass, the owner of The Apothecary Shoppe, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Kneeland has visited The Apothecary Shoppe twice as part of his pharmacy road trips.  The pharmacy is exceptionally well run and DeMass shares some of his secrets for getting staff members to personable and professional.  He also tells one secret about how he keeps the pharmacy so clean and inviting.  DeMass provides a variety of clinical services and programs and tells how one data driven process he put in place generated $1,000,000 in extra revenue in one year.
Bruce Kneeland, while not a pharmacist, has been in the industry for more than 40 years.  On the Pharmacy Crossroads series, Kneeland talks with amazing owners and gets them to share examples of management practices, marketing programs or clinical services they provide that can help other owners improve their practice as well. 
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