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Talk to Your Pharmacist is a podcast for pharmacists, student pharmacists, and others across the country to hear from industry leaders about their leadership stories and current healthcare topics. The Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast was founded and hosted by pharmacist, Dr. Hillary Blackburn.
In this episode, our guest is Rony Foumia who is the Area Director of Outpatient Pharmacy for the Michigan/Indiana markets for Ascension Health. He will be discussing: - Future of pharmacy students and job placement. - The future skill sets of pharmacists and what is needed to stay ahead. - Those suffering with addictions and surviving through a pandemic. - Mental health and those working on the front lines. - Job losses, loss of health insurance and what people can do to afford their meds. Interview with Rony Foumia, Pharmacist LinkedIn Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rony-foumia-09892b129/ Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest Danielle Plummer shares about taking the leap from community pharmacy to entrepreneurship. After being a retail pharmacy manager and working with tourists on the Las Vegas strip and near Fremont Street, she launched teleMDcare in late 2019 as a medical concierge service for tourists in Las Vegas.
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Guest - Dr. Danielle Plummer, Pharmacist
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Rachna Patel, who has been in the field of Medical Cannabinoids since 2012 after spending years training as an Emergency Medicine doctor. She completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University (IL) and earned her medical degree from Touro University (CA). In 2014, she opened her own practice so that she could offer people care they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. In 2019, she wrote The CBD Oil Solution, published by Penguin Random House and in 2020, Dr. Patel became the CEO of her own CBD company, Doc Patels. Dr. Patel’s knowledge of CBD Oil has made her an asset in the specialty. She has been interviewed on over 200 podcasts, has taken the stage internationally to spread awareness, has been featured in articles for Lifehacker and MindBodyGreen and has appeared on major news networks such as NBC. Her insights into the field have helped many, many people.
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Guest - Dr. Rachna Patel
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest is Dr. Paul Grundy known as the “godfather” of the patient-centered medical home movement, has spent four decades focused on population health and a healing relationship of trust with a primary care provider. He currently serves as Chief Transformation Officer at Innovaccer. He serves as adjunct professor at the University of California San Francisco Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine and the University of Utah Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. Paul is the founding president of the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative. He served in the Carter, Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Clinton administrations and is a retired senior diplomat with the rank of Minister Consular in the U.S. State Department. He’s a supporter of the organization - Getting the Meds Right.
Topics include:
- Being an advocate for pharmacists
- What is a patient centered medical home?
- The importance of interdisciplinary training and care
Guest - Dr. Paul Grundy
https://gtmr.org/paul-grundy-md/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
In this episode, you’ll hear from Jamal Downer, PharmD is a Pharmacy Manager for Walgreens based in New York City. Jamal joined the Walgreens family in 2004 and is currently in charge of managing the store as well as providing counsel to those who need to speak with a pharmacist about their medications. Points of discussion: - Why did you choose to pursue a career in pharmacy? What do you like best about community pharmacy? - What have been the most rewarding aspects of the job, especially during this time? - What are the implications of COVID-19 as it relates to the pharmacy industry and what sort of changes have pharmacists had to make as a result of the pandemic? - What is it like leading a team who is working on the front lines of COVID-19 and what have been your biggest learnings and points of inspiration? - Post-COVID-19, how do you see the pharmacy world shifting and adapting to this “new norm” and have there been any upsides to the shift in how you interact with patients/people? Interview with Walgreens Pharmacist, Jamal Downer Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, we have guest Our guest, Michael C. Dull, PharmD is Chief Operating Officer, CHC Health. Michael Dull II, PharmD has been in the pharmacy industry for over 16 years. He has had a vast amount of experience in numerous different practice settings such as health system, community, managed care, industry advocacy, administration, and clinical tech industry. Michael has focused his career and been an industry leader in the field of development and implementation of pharmacy clinical services. Michael joined CHC Health as Chief Operating Officer in 2018. In past roles, Michael was the Director of Clinical Services at MarkeTouch Media and oversaw clinical services with Shopko Stores, in both roles he collaborated with executive management at pharmacy chains and technology vendors to operationalize clinical pharmacy services. Michael has given many talks at industry events where he has been the subject matter expert related to these services, including MTM and medication synchronization. Topics discussed: - What is CHC Health? - His role as COO - Overview of telehealth - Pharmacist's role in telehealth - Changes happening due to COVID-19- - What you see as future of telehealth Guest - Michael C. Dull, PharmD Chief Operating Officer, CHC Health www.chchealth.com mike.dull@chchealth.com Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode our guest is Candice Burtner, is a pharmacist who has always appreciated natural ways of living and healing. With a curiosity for the science behind medicinal therapies, she graduated from Belmont University with a Biology degree, then went on to complete pharmacy school at The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in Memphis. She started her natural therapy training as a mentee under Mark Binkley fresh out of school, and her most recent training has been with The Institute of Functional Medicine. She is currently working at Riverside Village Pharmacy in Nashville as Compounding Director and running their Low Dose Naltrexone Program for patients who need extra care. She is also Co-Founder and Virtual Health Consultant at My Functional Pharmacist, a virtual health consulting company for women. Candice has a passion for efficiency and simplicity in medicine. She loves guiding women through their health journeys in one-on-one settings to uncover their best next steps with clarity. After working in a wide variety of pharmacy settings, Candice has always brought a functional mindset to her style of care. Ultimately, this passion is what led to the creation of My Functional Pharmacist. Topics discussed include: Topics: - What is functional medicine (FM)? - Creation of My Functional Pharmacist - What is the role of the pharmacist in FM - A few easy tips for boosting immunity during this time Guest - Candice Burtner, PharmD Co-Founder, My Functional Pharmacist @MyFunctionalPharmacist on Facebook and Instagram Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Diana Harshbarger, Pharm.D. has over 30 years experience as an independent pharmacist and is running for US Congress seat out of East TN. If she wins, she could be the 1st female pharmacist in US Congress! She shares about her background and getting into compounding, main issues affecting pharmacy & compounding, why she's running for Congress, and the importance of pharmacists being engaged in advocacy. Main Issues Affecting Pharmacy: • Support PBM Reforms • Eliminate Pharmacy DIR fees. • Increase MAC & Generic Drug Pricing Transparency • Fix DQSA as it relates to compounding • Fight for cBHRT & animal compounding Guest - Diana Harshbarger, Pharm.D. Doctor of Pharmacy Premier Pharmacy Inc. Website: www.votediana.com Instagram: dianaforcongress Twitter: DHarshbargerTN1 Facebook: dianaforcongress Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, we chat with David Light, Founder & CEO, of the pharmacy and analytical lab company about drug safety and quality. High-level overview of Valisure: -- Valisure is the first ever pharmacy attached to a laboratory where every batch of medication is analyzed before being dispensed. -- Valisure’s mission is to help ensure the safety, quality, and transparency in the medications it delivers to consumers. -- All medications at Valisure come with a certificate of analysis, similar to nutritional information on food, and are sold at no additional cost. -- Valisure currently rejects over 10% of the batches we analyze for problems related to dosage, dissolution (how a pill dissolves), and the presence of carcinogens. -- Approximately 80% of medications in the U.S. are made from materials coming from India and China -- The $2 trillion global pharma supply chain is incredibly complex and medications can touch 10-20 hands before reaching the consumer. Guest - David Light Founder & CEO, Valisure www.valisure.com Selected media highlights: New York Times: Zantac Products Should Not Be Sold or Used, F.D.A. Warns, Citing Cancer Danger Bloomberg News: Carcinogen Found by Pharmacy in Popular U.S. Diabetes Drug Washington Post Feature Story: A tiny pharmacy is identifying big problems with common drugs, including Zantac Bloomberg Businessweek 9/16/19 Cover Story: Carcinogens Have Infiltrated the Generic Drug Supply in the U.S. Reuters: Online pharmacy flags possible new impurity in blood pressure drug Valisure and Govzilla Drug Quality Scores Collaboration: Press Release (Jan 8, 2020) Rep. DeLauro Calls for Ranitidine Ban and Reintroduces Bill: Congressional Press Release (Valisure presented at joint press conference in US Capitol Building, Jan 10, 2020) Sen. Warren, Cotton, Kaine and Romney Letter on Drug Safety and Reliance on China: Congressional Press Release (Valisure data directly discussed and cited in letter, Dec 9, 2019) Covid-related: Reuters (3/19/20): Potential coronavirus treatment touted by Trump already in shortage, pharmacists say WSJ (2/28/20): FDA Cites Shortage of One Drug, Exposing Supply-Line Worry BioSpace (3/26/20): Some Drugs Being Rationed as Suppliers Continue to See Increased Orders The Hill (3/27/20): Trump must cut our dependence on Chinese drugs — whatever it takes Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, we have guest Peter Bechtel, who is President/CEO of WellTrackONE Corporation - an industry leading company dedicated to providing quality wellness program solutions to healthcare providers and organizations throughout the country.
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Guest - Peter Bechtel, President/CEO
WellTrackONE Corporation
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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