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NASP 2024 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show Part Two | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

Dive into part two of our four-part NASP 2024 Post-Show series, sponsored by Accessia Health, where we bring you front-line insights and reflections from the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) annual event. In this episode, we explore key conversations about innovation, patient care, and specialty pharmacy trends, with featured guests from leading organizations in the industry.
Featured Sponsor Segment: We begin with Jennifer Noonan, RN from Accessia Health, discussing the impactful work Accessia Health is doing to support patients through financial assistance and healthcare services. Jennifer shares the latest initiatives, challenges, and patient-centered approaches Accessia Health is advancing in the specialty pharmacy space.
Guest Lineup and Discussions: Following our feature with Accessia Health, we’re joined by an impressive roster of industry experts:
Jonathan Orguchack with Stack – Jonathan delves into Stack's role in optimizing specialty pharmacy operations, emphasizing efficiency and technology-driven solutions to enhance patient care.
Juliana DeFrancis with BlueSky Specialty Pharmacy – Juliana talks about BlueSky's commitment to personalized patient care and the strategic ways they're leveraging innovation to improve health outcomes.
Mei Tang, Pharm.D., MBA with Two Trees Consulting – Dr. Tang shares her expertise on pharmacy consulting, focusing on how pharmacies can adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape, from regulatory changes to patient engagement.
Michael Meader with Altor Solutions Cold Packs – Michael highlights Altor’s cutting-edge cold chain packaging solutions, essential for the safe transportation of temperature-sensitive medications, and the importance of sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Mike Baldzicki, Chief Revenue Officer with Lyceum Health – Mike discusses Lyceum Health’s strategic initiatives in improving specialty care, focusing on innovation and collaboration with healthcare partners to drive growth and efficiency.
Nick Ruiz with keycentrix – Nick provides insights into keycentrix's technological advancements in pharmacy management solutions, designed to streamline operations and support specialty pharmacies in delivering high-quality care.
Allison Arant with Clearway Health – Allison explains Clearway Health’s approach to expanding access and enhancing specialty pharmacy services, with an emphasis on patient support and integrated healthcare partnerships.
Tune In: Listen to this episode to get an inside look at the evolving world of specialty pharmacy, directly from leaders and innovators who are making a difference in patient lives every day. From new technologies to patient support systems, our guests provide valuable perspectives on the future of healthcare in the specialty pharmacy realm.
Sponsor: Accessia Health

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and the Pharmacist’s Role | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, visits with Mary Oates, MD, US Medical Lead, Bone Franchise with Amgen, to discuss post menopausal osteoporosis and what clinical pharmacists can do to support patients.
 

LIVE at RBC 2024 Part Three | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Join special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky on a multi-episode journey recapping all things Retail Business Conference! Listen in for highlights of Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and solutions offered at RBC 2024! This episode’s topic includes Cardinal Health™ Reconciliation. Learn how this solution can provide clear visibility into your pending claims, as well as total reconciled claims.

NCPA Digest Launch | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™

Each year, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), in partnership with Cardinal Health, publishes the NCPA Digest, a comprehensive analysis quantifying and profiling the state of independent community pharmacy. The Digest is designed to help pharmacy owners better manage their business and provide elected officials with data to inform policymaking. Cardinal Health has been a proud sponsor of this annual report since 2008, reiterating our commitment to independent pharmacies and their ongoing success as community healthcare destinations. In this episode, Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA, and Lisa Schwartz, NCPA’s senior director of professional affairs, discuss findings from the 2024 edition of the NCPA Digest with Brad Cochran, executive vice president, pharmaceutical and specialty distribution at Cardinal Health. From patient care services and technological trends to economic impacts and the importance of advocacy, Doug, Lisa and Brad explain how the 2024 NCPA Digest can help independent pharmacists benchmark current business performance and adopt new strategies. Access the Digest here or  log in to your NCPA member profile.                                  

The Latest Updates and Pharmacist Perspectives on RET Inhibitors in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

Educational Objectives
Review recent clinical updates of RET inhibitors and how they fit into the treatment paradigm for non‒small cell lung cancer
Identify and manage adverse effects of RET inhibitors to ensure patient safety and improve adherence
 
Faculty
Lauren Ledbetter, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Thoracic Medical Oncology
The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
 
Moderator
Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
University of Kansas Cancer Center
Division of Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapeutics
 
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 hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-24-304-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through October 31, 2025.
 
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Drug Induced Nutrient Depletion | Geriatric Pharmacy Focus

Tamara Ruggles, PharmD:  www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251Dr. John Neustadt:  linkedin.com/in/john-neustadt-nd-1553576A Practical Approach to Avoiding Drug-Nutrient Depletions:  https://www.nbihealth.com/a-practical-approach-to-avoiding-drug-nutrient-depletions/A Comprehensive List of Medications that Cause Osteoporosis:  https://www.nbihealth.com/a-comprehensive-list-of-medications-that-cause-osteoporosis/

NASP 2024 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show Part One | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

NASP 2024 Post-Show Part One with AcariaHealth
Episode Overview:Join us for part one of our NASP 2024 Post-Show series, sponsored by AcariaHealth, where we delve into the latest insights and updates from this year’s National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) event. In this episode, we talk with Joe, Scott, and Rachel from AcariaHealth, a national specialty pharmacy and specialty distributor serving all 50 states. AcariaHealth’s expansive portfolio covers rare and orphan disease conditions, providing both commercial and non-commercial specialty pharmacy support and distribution services. With established relationships across manufacturers, payers, and providers, AcariaHealth stands out as a flexible, reliable partner in the specialty drug landscape.
Episode Highlights:
AcariaHealth: Joe, Scott, and Rachel share how AcariaHealth's comprehensive approach and national reach allow them to support a wide range of rare and orphan conditions. They discuss AcariaHealth’s unique ability to offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of their diverse clients, from patients to healthcare providers.
Coming Up:
Aleata Postell, Senior Director of Walmart Specialty: An in-depth conversation on Walmart’s role in specialty pharmacy.
Orlando Vidal, Cold Chain Technologies: Insights into cold chain logistics and innovations critical for temperature-sensitive medications.
Jeffrey S. Baird, Brown & Fortunato: A discussion on the legal landscape impacting specialty pharmacy.
Sarah Allen, NavenHealth: Updates on healthcare logistics and distribution solutions for specialty care.
Ceceila Byers, Surescripts: A returning guest shares the latest on secure, efficient data exchange in specialty pharmacy.
Jon Hamrick, MBA, and Cheryl Allen, BS Pharm, MBA, with Curatio Scientia: Wrapping up with the latest trends and insights in the specialty pharmacy and distribution fields.
Tune in to hear from industry leaders shaping the future of specialty pharmacy and paving the way for better patient care and innovative services. Don’t miss part one of this four-part NASP 2024 Post-Show series!

LIVE at RBC 2024 Episode 2 | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Join special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky on a multi-episode journey recapping all things Retail Business Conference! Listen in for highlights of Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and solutions offered at RBC 2024! This episode’s topic includes Women in Pharmacy. It will discuss industry insights that are relevant to women pharmacists to help them become more confident, visionary and supportive to other women leaders in the pharmacy industry.

What's It Like to Start a Happier Home Franchise as a Pharmacy Owner? | Happier at Home PRN

What's it like to start a Happier Home Franchise as a Pharmacy owner? In this episode of Happier at Home PRN, Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network talks with David Scott and Andrea Scott owners of "In Home Care Northeast Iowa" who are pharmacy owners of 'Scott's Pharmacy'. Andrea is an experienced pharmacy technician and is the primary manager of running the new franchise.  This Happier At Home franchise provides in-home senior care in many settings throughout Northeast Iowa and the surrounding areas. The Scott Pharmacy Team now has a seperate business of dedicated in-home caregivers and care advocates can assist with light laundry & housekeeping, meal preparation & shopping, transportation & errands, companionship & mental stimulation, medication reminders & immunizations, and more.

Coverage is not Care with David Balat | PBM Reform Podcast

Openness. Competition. Transparency.
Unmask the twisted economics of the American health care system.
Price discovery — prior to care — allows patients to shop for care in a competitive market. It empowers them with the information they need to reduce their healthcare costs. And it encourages providers and insurers to compete for their business.Report: Free2Care’s Rx for Reforming America’s Predatory Healthcare System A Physician-Led Roadmap to Patient-Centered Medical Carehttps://free2care.org/files/report.pdf 
 
The PBM-Insurer Mafia Comes for Community Pharmacies
UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna’s PBMs are using their market share and pull in Washington to drive one of the key levers to manage health care costs—independent pharmacies—out of business.https://prospect.org/health/2024-03-21-pbm-insurer-mafia-community-pharmacies/About David Balat:David Balat is the founder of Healthcare Finance Specialists and has broad experience across the healthcare spectrum with special expertise in health care finance. He is a former seasoned hospital executive with over 20 years of healthcare industry leadership and executive management experience.
Balat has earned the privilege of being invited to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform in Washington, D.C., and before various House committees in the Texas state Legislature. He is a published author and op-ed columnist in Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Real Clear Politics, and other news outlets. He is also an active speaker and commentator on matters of health policy, health care finance, and health care reform.via decent.com 

Accessing Accurate Drug Information | phactMI: Empowering Healthcare Decisions

phactMI, a 501 (c)(6) corporation, is a collaboration of pharmaceutical company Medical Information leaders. These Medical Information professionals provide accurate and unbiased clinical data on their products that facilitates the safe and effective use of medicines.  But where do pharmacists and other healthcare providers go for accurate information?  Join us in this episode as Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD, BCPS, Director, Research and Publications, phactMI/ Professor Emerita, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey and guest speakers Drs. Indrani Kar, Daniel Abazia, and Jennifer Riggins discuss real world experiences in accessing drug information. The objectives of this podcast are to:• Discuss the real-world challenges faced by healthcare professionals and how information helped them navigate the situation.• And to describe how to access information from the phactMI Drug Information PortalLearn more about phactMI at: www.phactMI.org/about/
 

LIVE at RBC 2024 Episode 1 | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Join special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky on a multi-episode journey recapping all things Retail Business Conference! Listen in for highlights of Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and solutions offered at RBC 2024!

World Pharmacists Day Special | PharmXcel Podcast

In this episode:The 5 Definitions of a PharmacistStories of preventing HarmacyEvolution of the Role of The PharmacistDiversity in Pharmacy CareersResourcesArticle: 101 Ways with a Pharmacy DegreeNetflix Documentary: The Pharmacist👉 Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out more about me👉 Visit www.apma.website to learn how I teach pharmacists the role of genes in medication response.Follow me on social media:➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmxcelThe PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with why they did pharmacy and how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives!Thanks for listening in—it means the world to me!Here is how you can support my mission:Give it a 5-star rating wherever you’re listening to itShare this with other Pharmacists who would enjoy itSubscribe to get notified of new episodesAnd please reach out if you have any questions or comments!Your feedback will help me bring you valuable content

The Power of Personalized Medication Management | Direct Access Podcast; ComputerTalk

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

Becoming EMPOWERed | CPhT Connect

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

Guess Who’s Back! Back Again! Topical Pain Medications Part 2: An Rx Encore! | PainPod

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

Ready? Set! GO! We're Headed to NCPA 2024 | TWIRx

On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we're talkign about the 'Super Bowl' event of the year for Independent Community Pharmacy, the NCPA 2024. But first, let's get jiggy with #TWIRx News:As drug middlemen influence grows, independent pharmacies face fresh challenges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/11/drug-middlemen-influence-grows-independent-pharmacies-face-fresh-challenges/The Evolving Role and Importance of Pharmacists in the Health Care Systemhttps://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-evolving-role-and-importance-of-pharmacists-in-the-health-care-systemAmazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/09/amazon-same-day-prescription-delivery-expanding-to-half-of-us-in-2025.htmlNew law requires transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managershttps://www.kmvt.com/2024/10/01/new-law-requires-transparency-pharmacy-benefit-managers/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11
Interactive immunization maps show where patients can partner with community pharmacists
https://www.pharmacist.com/APhA-Press-Releases/interactive-immunization-maps-show-where-patients-can-partner-with-community-pharmacists?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11Catch IPC Digital Health as a sponsor & exhibitor at @HLTHEVENT
2024 in Las Vegas on October 20-23! #HLTH2024Visit booth 4240 to Discover how iCare+ is revolutionizing independent pharmacies with telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. We can't wait to see YOU in Vegas!Our first special guest on TWIRx is a Business Development Leader in Community Pharmacy Stephanie Zimmerman with Real Value Rx, our sponsor for the NCPA 2024. Building business shouldn't be so hard and Stephanie and Real Value are ready to help you grow in 2025. Next up, Stephen Beckman, CEO of Yaral Pharma is planning busienss strategy sessions with pharmacy owners on pain management options and our partnership with 'The Pain Guy' Dr. Mark Garofoli PharmD, in Booth 900! Schedule your time with Stephen now: https://yaralpharma.com/business-development/ 

Nationwide Infrastructure | The Last Mile with RxMile

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

QHINs™ and Pharmacy | Un-Scripted by Surescripts

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

Behind the Headlines: LTC Pharmacy Insights from Media Leaders | FrameworkFocus™

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