Pharmacy Podcast Network

5 Roads out of Retail Pharmacy Part 3, Erin L. Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD interviews - Tony Guerra, Pharm D., Instructor of the Pharmacy Technician Program with Des Moines Area Community College.  Tony is a dynamic pharmacy professional. He's a published Audio Book Author, Educator, Book Reviewer, Member of ΦΔX, dad of three beautiful triplet girls.  Follow Tony on Twitter  Tony Guerra, Pharm.D. Chair, Instructor Pharmacy Technician Program Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S Ankeny Blvd Bldg 24 Room 304 Ankeny, IA 50023 aaguerra@dmacc.edu

Pharmacy Podcast Show co-Host Nicolle McClure interviews Cheri Schmit, R.Ph., who is GRX Marketing's Clinical Coordinator, and "pharmacy immunization queen". Nicolle and Cheri discuss the evolution of giving vaccines in the pharmacy, and where it’s headed, marketing tips, and dealing with public feedback.  About Nicolle: Nicolle McClure started GRX Marketing in 2010, after hearing a need from local independent pharmacists wanting assistance with their marketing. She also oversees marketing for 18 community pharmacies in central Iowa that are owned by GRX Marketing's parent company, GRX Holdings, where Nicolle has worked since 2008. Prior to her current position, she worked for Medicap Pharmacies INC. for four years, where she was responsible for providing marketing services for 65 Medicap Pharmacy franchisees nationwide. Nicolle has more than 11 years of pharmacy marketing experience and 14 years in marketing overall. She graduated Iowa State University in 2001

5 Roads out of Retail Pharmacy Part 2, Erin L. Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD interviews Hazel Walker, a strong, inspiring woman, mother, and entrepreneur, Hazel is focused on helping you tap your full business potential. In the process she's designed, you’ll be motivated, rewarded, and transformed; she will challenge your thinking, call you on your excuses, and help you create a new vision for your self, your business, and your life. Based both in Perth, Australia and Indianapolis, Indiana, Hazel travels the globe speaking to women’s organizations about the importance of building strong networks both locally and globally. She has become known as the Global Referral Expert. Organizations big and small turn to Hazel for her whip-smart, fun, and insightful perspectives on understanding behaviors, implementing change, and what it takes to reach the greatest levels of success in

From the founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Show, Todd Eury releases today the Gavel & Pestle Podcast Show with host - Darshan Kulkarni. The Gavel & Pestle Podcast is the fusion of Law and Pharmacy.  Darshan is a PharmD and Lawyer who's focused on providing legal, regulatory, and clinical assistance to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products, especially starting at the point of post-IND assistance through commercialization of the product.  Darshan helps US based and international companies manage the myriad of regulations from FDA, HHS, OIG, US Attorney's Office, DOJ, etc. as are applicable to the discovery, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. He also has legal, clinical, teachin

Why do 4,000+ pharmacies currently use iMedicare. Find out why in today's Pharmacy Podcast interview with CEO Flaviu Simihaian.  Here's what you need to know about the iMedicate iMPACT!  Demystify PBM Reimbursements   See which plans pay you more for specific medications on specific plans and identify opportunities to make more money. It even calculates your DIR fees. Don't forget Medicare or Medicaid patients can change plans any time during the year. Avoid Preferred Closed Networks   View plans in your network as well as which plans your pharmacy is preferred on. Moreover, you can now see which Medicare plans have been reported to send letters or make phone calls to patients pressuring them to go to other pharmacies or to mail-order.  View therapeutic alternatives on formulary   It's time to stop calling insurance to check what's covered. iMedicare shows drug altern

Special guest - Udobi Campbell Pharm.D., M.B.A. Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC shares her operations story of drug diversion prevention by leveraging Omnicell technologies, processes, and proactive procedures.  Duke University Hospital (DUH) is the flagship hospital of Duke University Health System (DUHS) and a full-service, 957-bed, three million square foot quaternary academic medical center. With the goal of improving healthcare in the Carolinas, James B. Duke willed $4 million in 1925 which allowed for the establishment of DUH and its medical and nursing schools. DUH's focus on continuous improvement is aligned with its vision to discover, develop and deliver a healthier tomorrow. Volume statistics from fiscal year 2015 indicate greater than 40K inpatient admissions and over 1 million outpatient visits. Areas of highly-specialized, complex services include - stem cell/bone marrow transplant, pediatric cardiac intensive care, c

Today’s Pharmacy Friday Wrap-up Show with my podcast brother Alex Barker, PharmD, founder of Pharmacy Life Radio, we talk about Pokemon GO,...oh no!!  Today’s show includes discussion around: Pharmacy Life Radio Series - Habit Number 5  5 Roads out of Retail Pharmacy - Podcast Series  Thank you to our Twitter Followers! IntegrityRx Specialty Pharmacy  Reach out to Alex and I – Let’s talk about what you want to hear, let’s get you on the Pharmacy Podcast Show, Pharmacy Friday Wrap Up Show!

Live Oak Bank - Jimmy Neil talks with Dave Ellis VP - Pharmacy Transition Services at Cardinal Health.  Pharmacy Transition Services is a full spectrum, consultative approach to the revolving world of pharmacy ownership for both buyers and sellers. We collaborate with pharmacy owners to develop a complete and actionable strategy, helping them to develop an exit plan that meets their financial goals, while preserving their legacy within the community. Assistance is also provided to those interested in acquiring pharmacies, but who may not understand the capital requirements or other requirements to achieve their goals. Contact Jimmy Neil Today to talk about your pharmacy business transition strategy: 

5 Roads out of Retail Pharmacy Part 1 of 5: Managing Your Money Before Leaving Retail Pharmacy  Link to article that inspired this 5 part miniseries: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-roads-out-retailpharmacy-erin-l-albert-mba-pharmd-jd?trk=mp-reader-card   Pete the Planner: http://petetheplanner.com/   About Pete the Planner: http://petetheplanner.com/whoweare/#sthash.GPrHyjIK.dpbs   Pete’s Podcast, Million Dollar Plan: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pete-the-planner/the-as

The Technology implemented to empower a privately owned institutional pharmacy is critical. We interview Kevin O’Leary - President & CEO of Parkview Health Services, LLC in Buffalo, NY.  Parkview Health Services is a Western and Central New York based pharmacy and health clinic service provider. Since 1985, they have maintained a commitment to providing quality care and pharmacy services to consumers in assisted living facilities, developmentally disabled residences, mental health clinics, chemical dependency rehabilitation facilities, and many more. Parkview Health Services is compliant with nationally recognized accreditation standards and are backed by their strong partnership with The Anderson Group, a private equity firm committed to building companies with strong customer relationships. Kevin chose SuiteRx Pharmacy Management Systems as their core technology because of their flexibility, customer attention, and knowledge of the institutional pharmacy space

Pharmacy Podcast co-host Dr. Erin Albert is joined by Ryan Junkins (P4 Pharmacy major at Butler University) interviewing Community Pharmacy & Cafe Owner Yelena Yoffe - with Tisane Pharmacy in Manhattan New York.   Tisane Pharmacy is a local, independent Pharmacy and Coffee & Tea shop, specializing in: Prescriptions, Compounding, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, European Skin Care, Dietary Supplements, and much more. Erin talks with Yelena about the pharmacy's success with its 3rd spaces concept, a Pharmacy Podcast Show topic from episode in September 2014, listen here: Customers can enjoy a cappuccino, freshly brewed tea or an Italian soda as they fill your pres

We welcome Greg Janes from TelePharm to share the vision of telemedicine delivered by community pharmacies empowered by advanced technology.  About TelePharm:  In 2010, Roby Miller’s family owned a chain of six rural retail pharmacies in eastern Iowa. The small communities where their pharmacies were located, thanks largely to policy changes related to payments for prescription medications, weren’t providing enough business to cover the expense of operating a pharmacy. Due to these financial constraints, the family was forced to close one pharmacy and sell another – and the remaining pharmacies were at risk. TelePharm develops a solution Then in 2012, the Miller family was approached by a local Health Board to consider bringing a pharmacy back to their community. Wanting to help, Roby founded TelePharm and developed a solution th

Today’s Pharmacy Friday Wrap-up Show with my podcast brother Alex Barker, PharmD, founder of Pharmacy Life Radio, Alex in Michigan and Todd in Maitland FL, on location with NEW CAREER VENTURE with Colonial Management Group, leaders in drug addiction recovery. Today’s show includes discussion around: Pharmacy Life Radio Series - 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pharmacists  Todd S. Eury - Director of Business Development & Strategic Marketing  Opioid Bill Delayed 

Pharmacy Podcast Co-Host Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD interviews Robert Ragot Founder & CEO at GENOMICS Inc.  GENOMICS mission is to develop genetic tests that will become the model for comprehensive Pharmacogenetic detection and informed treatment, ushering in a new era of predictive, preventative and affordable health care.   Genetic Diagnostics provides physicians with Pharmacogenetic-based testing and prognosis solutions that identify a patient’s response and  predisposition to drugs. It allows Pharmacogenetic and the therapeutic considerations that can improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. GENOMICS initial solutions have focused on enhancing the safety and effectiveness of anticoagulation drugs, including two of the world’s most widely prescribed medications for patients at risk of stroke and other serious circulatory problems. These timely and cost effective tests can help to significa

Pharmacy Podcast Co-Host Erin Albert, PharmD, JD, MBA, interviews the one and only Mandi Bishop, 2016 Most powerful Women in Healthcare IT. Mandi is a self-described “data geek,” Mandi is an English major-turned-health care analytics expert who works passionately to enable individuals, their providers, and their payers to come together around the Triple Aim. Mandi serves as the Analytics Practice Lead of Dell’s Health Plan Innovation and Consulting team, whose charter is to develop leading-edge solutions for health insurers. Her focus is harnessing health data analytics and delivering transformative insights from her treadmill desk, in-between her social media posts that earned her “#6 on Healthcare IT’s Top 50 Global Healthcare Social Media Influencers” in 2015. A nationally-recognized speaker and evangelist on data-driven opportunities to empower consumers and businesses alike, Mandi has an extensive healthcare analytics strategy and delivery background, spanning the

Our co-host Erin L. Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD - interviews Alan R. Spies, RPh, JD, MBA, PhD, ACC fellow podcaster with the Liberator Podcast and leadership coach with GIANT Worldwide.    GiANT Worldwide is a global company dedicated to leadership transformation through intentional apprenticeship.  GiANT is motivated to raise the standard of leadership around the world. GiANT believes that if we grow humble, liberating leaders then we will have less drama and insecurity within organizations, while at the same time improving productivity and health.   GiANT helps people do life better together, whatever the context.  GiANT believes that if we commit to becoming and building leaders worth following, then we will see a massive shift in the cultures of organizations, families, cities, and countries across the world.   Contact Alan here: 

“Ego is like dust in the eyes. Clear the ego and see the world.” This quote describes the unfolding path of Nick Adkins from healthcare executive to kilt-wearing digital health evangelist. Nick Adkins joins the Pharmacy Podcast Show to share his passion for all things "Digital Health" and building a better patient care delivery model.  Nick Adkins is an Advisory Board Member with Carenection.  Carenection is a comprehensive solutions partner that brings together best-in-breed technology, network infrastructure and consulting services to create a seamless and transparent encounter for the patient and provider. Carenection is the most widely utilized telehealth network in the country, delivering over 40,000 encounters per month via thousands of video endpoints to hundreds of hospitals nationwide. Nick’s journey begins with a BA

Today's Pharmacy Friday Wrap-up Show with my podcast brother Alex Barker, PharmD, founder of Pharmacy Life Radio, Alex in Michigan and Todd in Ft Lauderdale, on vacation.    Today's show includes discussion around:   Pharmacy POS Technology - Retail Management Solutions  Out of the box ideas for building new revenue   Pharmacy Life Radio - Episode 22 with Lucinda Maine Dr Gs Pharmacy in Delray Beach - Independent Pharmacy of the week Reach out to Alex and I – Let’s talk about what you want to hear, let’s get you on the Pharmacy Podcast Show, Pharmacy Friday Wrap Up Show! 

  On today's Pharmacy Podcast we welcome returning guests Ollin Sykes with Sykes & Company - Pharmacy Accounting Experts and Jimmy Neil with Live Oak Bank to discuss the Key Performance Indicators of Pharmacy Businesses. Ollin and Jimmy answer the following questions about your pharmacy business:  How does my pharmacy business compare with my competitors? What is included in my cost of goods sold? What is my gross profit (gross margin) percentage and is this reasonable for my pharmacy business? How can I reduce my expenses without compromising my quality or service?

We welcome back the first corporate sponsors of the Pharmacy Podcast Show, Retail Management Solutions - CEO Brad Jones and SVP - Mike Gross. The next generation of Pharmacy POS Technology is here: EvolutionPOS V.2   The flexibility that EvolutionPOS provides gives pharmacies the unprecedented ability to ring a sale up: At the pharmacy counter Within the store aisle while talking with a patient At the patient counseling area At curbside for convenient pickup At the patient’s front-door when doing deliveries At a flu-shot table At a county fair or nursing home And for outpatient pharmacies, at patient bedside during discharge. SNEAK PEAK - the next EVOLUTION POS:  http://www.rm-solutions.com/sneakpeek