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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 Dr. Erin Albert who is a 🦄 creative pharmacist, author, attorney, and edutainer working in the healthcare, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, and education sectors. She works for Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC, and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2022 for Healthcare. Her passions include helping patients, entrepreneurs, and business owners save money on their pharmacy and healthcare benefits, pharmacy law, and career development for healthcare professionals. Talking points: 1. Stacking degrees 2. Being an edutainer and content creator 3. Day job - Mark Cuban Cost Plus - creating the Cuban Indie Pharmacy Network Guest - Erin Albert, PharmD, JD, MBA https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinalbert/ https://linktr.ee/erinalbert Learning more about the Team Cuban Benefits Card and the Cuban Pharmacy Network: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nlWlyavTPES7xglhq5HvD1HphS1YoUdPkOhB1GLRjD1UN1FWTFY5V0I3WFZFSjFCRUQzUUJJRkZPMS4u&web=1&wdLOR=c0AF41614-9B16-B248-AB8E-7DEF6BCE821B Fast acting Insulin interest form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nlWlyavTPES7xglhq5HvDwx1m5bO2mRDq1ekDvUshMtUNUZBM0dDUTA3RVpUOEY1WVNWVDE4U0JTMiQlQCN0PWcu Website: www.costplusdrugs.com Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is E. Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and an Advisor for State Government Affairs at the American Pharmacists Association. In these roles he teaches, conducts research, and advocates across the country for increased patient access to pharmacist provided care. He previously was a part of the team working at the Ohio Pharmacists Association on the implementation of pharmacist provider status legislation in Ohio. He has held several volunteer leadership positions, including his term as the 2017-2018 American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) National President and member of the 2017-2018 APhA Board of Trustees. Michael shares about his role at APhA and APhA’s partnership with state association and where we see wins last year and opportunities this year in: Payment for services Scope expansion PBM reform Guest - Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
Ed Ullman, Ed Ullmann holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services, an MPA degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, and was a National HMO Fellow at Georgetown Medical School, Washington D.C. Ed Ullmann is a member of the President’s Advisory Council at Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services and he serves as an Adjunct Experiential Faculty member for the school. He has developed over 30 start-up companies, and for 16 years served as an HMO founder and CEO at Wellcare. He has also been a Pharmacy District Manager, a Mental Health Director, County Legislator, and was owner/operator of the world-renowned Warm Mineral Springs in Florida. Mr. Ullmann was named “1994 Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year in Southern New England” by Inc. Magazine, and received the CHIP Visionary Award from Sarasota County, Florida in 2007. Mr. Ullmann, a dedicated and visionary Pharmacist, and also a Scientist, is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Pharmacy Manager at Wellness Rx in Tannersville, NY. After expanding his professional strengths into other areas of Wellness management, Ullmann was approached several years ago by the region's business leaders to create a much needed Pharmacy and health care location. He accepted this challenge to bring his vision, knowledge and wisdom to an area underserved by the Pharmacy and Wellness industry. He has returned to his Pharmacy roots and supports the health needs of the Mountain Top region of the Catskill Mountains. Topics to discuss -- -- Pharmacy industry today -- changes to be made -- starting at Pharmacy Colleges -- Pharmacy Deserts in rural communities and small urban locations -- Consolidation of power by the Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) -- "Pharmacy for the Public Good" -- our Non Profit model -- offering additional and need services for our patients -- including immediate emergency triage and trauma care -- Offering hope and trust to our patients abandoned by the healthcare system Guest - Ed Ullmann, RPh, MBA https://www.wellnessrxllc.com/team/edward-ullmann-r-ph-mpa Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Ariel Efergan, who is currently Head of Growth at MDI Health, which created an artificial pharmacology intelligence platform to reduce medication-related problems at scale. Prior to MDI, Ariel consulted for Altease Health, a multi-state specialty provider group, and was formerly CEO and Founder at Pangea Medical. Ariel also serves as an advisor to other Healthtech startups. Originally from Chicago, Ariel splits his time between the US and Tel Aviv, where MDI's R&D is headquartered. Interview topics: - Technology used to scale clinical impact - Innovation in Healthcare - Pharmacy's role in reducing costs of care. - The move to value based care and its impact on pharmacy, PBMs, and pharmacy practice Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Delon Canterbury of GeriatRx, which is a pharmacist-led medication management company that focuses on helping overwhelmed caregivers stop their loved ones from being overmedicated using genetic-drug screening, deprescribing, and health cost savings strategies. They specialize in developing medication action plans for patients of all ages, but with a specialty in Geriatric care. Unlike a traditional pharmacist, GeriatRx develops a three-month strategy to address overmedicated patients using a holistic and evidence-based approach in accordance with your prescriber so that there are no gaps in communication of care. Founder of the Deprescribing Accelerator, DeLon envisions all pharmacists and senior care providers as Deprescribing Advocates and coaches professionals how to integrate, leverage, and monetize Deprescribing into clinical practice! The Deprescribing Accelerator trains passionate nurses, pharmacists, and prescribers on how they can be serve our overmedicated seniors by increasing your revenue’s practice with referrals and a value-based, sustainable care model within your business. Topics covered: - How caregivers and seniors need to leverage pharmacists to save time and money - What is Deprescribing and how can this save lives - Patient Empowerment and Advocacy against harmful medication use - Importance of Genetic Testing for medication interactions Guest - DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP African American COVID-19 Task Force (AACT+) President/CEO of GeriatRx, Inc. cell: 404-484-5092 email: geriatrxinc@gmail.com website: www.geriatrx.org Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Allyson Brennan, a pharmacist with 15 years of experience specializing in Neurology in Nashville, TN. She received a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in chemistry/biology as an undergraduate from Millsaps College and then went on to receive her B.S in Pharmaceutical Sciences and her PharmD. from The University of Mississippi. Two years ago, Allyson founded and created her own natural skincare company called Emogene & Co. focusing on effective natural skincare and the science behind purposeful ingredients. She created this company after noticing the skincare industry producing products full of toxic and ineffective filler ingredients. As a child, she was inspired by her grandmother, Emogene, who had a remedy for every skin issue or ailment. Throughout her professional career as a pharmacist, she noticed how she was drawn to medicinal chemistry and how specific molecules affected organs in the body. After becoming a mother, she began to focus on what molecules are available straight from the Earth to improve the health of our largest organ, our skin. Topics covered: 1. Founding of her business + Skincare tips (i.e. streamlined routine for healthy skin) 2. Changing career paths from pharmacist to entrepreneur 3. Balancing wearing many hats as a woman in business Guest: Allyson Brennan Instagram: @emogeneco Facebook: emogene and co. Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Rina Shah, PharmD, who serves as Group Vice President, Pharmacy of the Future & Healthcare Segment Strategy at Walgreens. She began her career at Walgreens in 1998 in our stores where she held various pharmacy roles. In 2007, Rina joined the corporate support center where she held multiple leadership positions in which she was responsible for launching innovative healthcare initiatives across the organization, overseeing retail and local specialty pharmacies, and leading sales operations and client services within market access. In her current role, Rina leads a team that is responsible for pharmacy operations, services and specialty across 9,000+ Walgreens pharmacies. In addition, she presently serves as Chair of the “NACDS 2023” Advisory Group. Rina received her Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005. Topics covered: - Role of Pharmacy/Pharmacists Throughout the Pandemic - Future of Pharmacy/Pharmacists - Strengthening the pharmacist-patient relationship to lower costs - Closing gaps in care in socially vulnerable areas - Current policy limitations that could restrict patient access to pharmacy services - Digital Tools Creating Efficiencies for Pharmacists/Pharmacies - Current Policy Limitations that Could Restrict Patient Access to Pharmacy Services - New Test and Treat bill giving pharmacists provider status Guest - Rina Shah, PharmD, Group Vice President, Pharmacy Operations and Services Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Stephanie Hyslop, PharmD, MBA. She is a licensed pharmacist who received her PharmD from Purdue University in 2012 and her MBA from Butler University in 2020. Prior to joining Illuminate Health, Stephanie worked in both the retail and hospital settings for nearly 10 years. She has a passion for ensuring patients understand their medication regimens and the importance of taking their medications as directed. She strives to improve overall health outcomes for her patients, and her recent transition into the healthcare tech sector provides an innovative avenue to do such. Topics include: Promoting the value of a pharmacist who is an underutilized resource Adding value to all stakeholders in an innovative way through technology Adapting to the dynamic landscape of healthcare (i.e telemedicine on the rise, innovative tech solutions to monitor patients like wearables, etc) Adding value for caregivers in the form of additional support system Reducing burnout for MDs, NPs, PAs Guest - Stephanie Hyslop (Hislop) - Illuminate LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hyslop-pharmd-mba Instagram @steph.hyslop Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
Our guest, Dr. Anjanette Wyatt is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Care Pharmacy in Houston Texas. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy from Texas Southern University (TSU) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Wyatt is a community, science and pharmacy advocate. She began her career at Eli Lilly and Company where she received the Lilly STAR Award. She also worked at St. Luke Episcopal Health in the World-Renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She has worked as an Adjunct Professor for Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and at Randalls/Tom Thumb Corporation. Her leadership experience includes serving as President of Association of Black Health System Pharmacists (ABHP), Alliance of Independent Pharmacists of Texas (AIP), Texas Association of Independent Pharmacy Owners (TAIPO), TSU Pharmacy Alumni Association and Jack and Jill of America North Houston Suburban Chapter. She has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Boards of American Pharmacists Association Foundation, Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Texas Pharmacy Association, Texas Pharmacy Association Foundation, Gulf Coast Society of Health System Pharmacists, National Pharmaceutical Association, and the TSU Pharmacy Alumni Association Foundation. She currently serves as the President of the American Pharmacists Association Foundation. Episode highlights: - The Future of Pharmacy and our place in health care - The Value of Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy - Women in pharmacy Guest - Dr. Anjanette Wyatt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anjanette-wyatt-33124530/ Instagram: instagram.com/dr.anjanette Website: clinicalcarerx.com Facebook: facebook.com/ClinicalCarePharmacy Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
In this episode, our guest is Bob Gold, who is the Chief Clinical Behavioral Technologist and Founder GoMo Health. Bob is one of the world’s leading behavioral technologists with more than 20 years applied research and development in the behavioral and cognitive science of human motivation, activation and resiliency; with a specialty in the design of clinical care plans and digital therapeutics that integrate pyscho-social factors and personal determinants into physical and behavioral care plans for chronic and complex population health management; with a focus in diversity, equity, and inclusion for underserved vulnerable populations. Bob focuses his energy on recrafting clinical care plans and medication therapies into behaviorally-based remote care coordination, transitions of care, and rehabilitation/recovery digital therapy programs to achieve a sustainable population health business model for health systems, health plans, pharmaceutical companies and governments; reducing adverse events such as unnecessary ED visits and readmissions, collecting valuable ePROs (electronic patient-reported outcomes) and taking advantage of opportunities for Medicaid and Medicare value-based and RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) reimbursements associated with the implementation of these programs. Bob’s evidence-based methods provide an individualized, disciplined and nurturing experience within the framework of a person’s lifestyle and typical day while improving satisfaction and adherence; especially for complex and chronic conditions that include co-morbidities and difficult to navigate patient health journeys. Bob’s BehavioralRx ® and Concierge Care ® system has also shown to bring back Joy in Practice for doctors and nurses enabling them to spend more time on high impact clinical work. Overall Theme: Medication Therapy in Vulnerable Underserved Communities: - About Bob and his work in underserved communities - Why Should I Trust: Unlearning to Learn - Can I Really Do the Things Necessary to Stay on Therapy/Plan - How to empower the family caregiver for medication and lifestyle adherence - Elevate the role of the pharmacist in a multidiscipline care team Guest - Bob Gold, Chief Clinical Behavioral Technologist and Founder GoMo Health https://gomohealth.com/ Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter
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