Talk to Your Pharmacist

In this episode, we have our first guest from Canada who shares about pharmacist prescribing. Follow Dr. Arden Barry on Twitter for more content and check out this episode where he discusses: There is variable prescriptive authority for pharmacists across Canada: Like how pharmacy laws can differ from state-to-state, there is different legislation across the provinces in Canada for pharmacist prescribing. However, most provinces allow for some type of pharmacist prescribing. Only one province (Alberta) allows pharmacists to prescribe independently. There is currently an advocacy campaign by the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (which is similar to ASHP) British Columbia Branch aimed to allow pharmacists who practice in hospitals or other health care-related settings to prescribe. 2. Pharmacists should have the authority to prescribe: Pharmacists are the medication experts and already play a significant role in ensuring patients receive safe and optimal medication therapy. Pharmacists are capable of a

In this episode, our guest is Brandon Dyson is the co-founder of the website www.tldrpharmacy.com, which is the dot-connector and gap-filler of your pharmacy education. Tl;dr pharmacy simplifies complex topics and teaches you the hands-on, real world skills that you need to stand out in a crowded market. Brandon also manages an outpatient oncology pharmacy, and is an Assistant Professor for the Georgetown University School of Nursing. He will share: - all things tl;dr pharmacy - his role as the manager of an oncology infusion and retail pharmacy - a bit about his side hustle where he teaches pharmacology to NP students online through Georgetown University Interview with Brandon Dyson @tldrpharmacy on Facebook and Instagram. Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, we interview Melissa Skelton Duke who is the Executive Director, Population Health Pharmacy Solutions at Banner Health a health system based in Phoenix, AZ. She covers the following topics: - What is population health, and whose responsibility is it to manage populations to improve their health? - What are some of the ways that healthcare payers, including CMS, are partnering with healthcare providers to address population health needs at the direct patient-care level? - What are some of the ways that pharmacists, pharmacies, or health-systems can market their services and receive payment for medication management services that improve population health? What advice do you have for pharmacists who want to learn more about population health and how they can become engaged in population health management programs and services? Guest - Missy Duke, PharmD, MS, BCPS LinkedIn Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-skelton-duke-72080931 Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.co

In this episode, we have Mohammed Abdulwahhab (Mo), who is the National Manager for Pharmacy Regulatory and Compliance at Ascension. Mo has an entrepreneurial spirit and shares about his experience building a business while still in pharmacy school. He'll cover: 1- How can students find an opportunity and leverage it to improve patient care (discuss the MTM and CPA and how those opportunities came across my way) 2- How to explore non-traditional methods for student employment and volunteering 3- How involvement in a professional organization can help you grow those opportunities 4- How to contribute as a student to your current place of employment Guest - Mohammed Abdulwahhab, PharmD Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, our guest is Chad Gentry, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and is the Director of Experiential Education Quality Assurance at Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy. Chad will share about: - translating IPE from the classroom and simulation to practice - his practice site at Mercury Courts model of care and the pharmacists role - inter institutional, interprofessional collaboration (VPIL and MVA) Chad Gentry's bio: Our guest Chad Gentry attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He has primarily spent is professional career in academia, and has practiced in several interprofessional primary care clinics while on faculty at East Tennessee State University and Lipscomb University. He is board certified in ambulatory care and is a certified diabetes educator. Dr. Gentry has served in multiple leadership capacities involving experiential education and interprofessio

In this episode, we have guest Brad Trom, DPh, MBA. Until late 2018, Brad was Vice President, Vanderbilt Health Rx Solutions and the Executive Director, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, providing overall leadership for the Department of Pharmacy outpatient pharmacy services. The Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy model is a nationally recognized health system leader, providing comprehensive care and management of patients requiring specialty medications. Previously, Brad was the CEO of Lovelace Retail and Specialty Pharmacy, a division of Ardent Health Services in Nashville. He was named CEO of the Year at Ardent Health Services for innovating pharmacist-enhanced programs in medication reconciliation, pharmacist home visits, and Medication Therapy Management programs resulting in better patient outcomes. Brad’s career as a Healthcare Operations executive in the retail pharmacy industry included leadership and management responsibilities for a multi-stat

In this episode, we have guest Dr. Mark Walsh, who is currently the Corp Head of Pharmacy Sourcing for HealthTrust where he is involved with the development and execution of clinical contracting strategies for more than 1,700 hospitals and roughly 35,000 outpatient service centers. Mark leads HealthTrust’s Drug Shortage Taskforce, provides clinical oversight and site assessments for the 503B Outsourcing Facility Program, serves as project lead for the Supply Interruption Mitigation Strategy initiative, leads the HealthTrust Pharmacy Operations Advisory Board, and negotiates contracts for pharmacy operations related services and equipment. Mark has served in a few different capacities prior to his role at HealthTrust which include Director of Pharmacy, Interim Chief Operating Officer, and Clinical Coordinator at a multi-campus facility. He is also a residency preceptor for the PGY-2 Corporate Pharmacy Leadership Residency at HealthTrust. Topics discussed include: Group Purchasing Organization, what exa

In this episode, our guest Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist and also an award winning coach, best-selling author, and Creator of the Quantum Queen Transformation Program. She helps spiritually-driven, ambitious women transform so they can embody their inner Quantum Queen and accelerate the path to their big vision. Dr. Christina blends hypnotherapy, EFT, femininity, energy work, and aligned strategy to help you release blocks that are holding you back so you can own your power and confidence and live a life that matches your heart and soul. Over the past 7 years, Dr. Christina has helped hundreds of women through her workshops, retreats, videos, and books to release the struggle, step into their power, and claim the life they deserve. Christina will share about: 1. Work/life balance 2. Entrepreneurship/owning a business 3. Self-care tools pharmacists can use 4. How important having support or a mentor is Guest - Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, CHC, CHt Linked In: https://www.lin

In this episode, we have a very special guest who is the only pharmacist serving as a member of the U.S. Congress - Rep. Buddy Carter! Our guest is Congressman Buddy Carter who is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant representing the 1st District of GA. As the owner of Carter’s Pharmacy, Inc. South Georgians have trusted Buddy with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families for more than thirty years. While running his pharmacy business, he learned how to balance a budget and create jobs. He also saw firsthand the devastating impacts of government overregulation which drives his commitment to ensuring that the federal government creates policies to empower business instead of increasing burdens on America’s job creators. He is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. We’re honored to have the ONLY pharmacist serving in Congress here with us to share: -his successes

In this episode, we’re broadcasting live from Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy’s first Women in Pharmacy panel. The APhA-ASP Women’s Health Committee hosted four women pharmacists in Nashville: Dr. Brooke Gross, Dr. Cailin Harris, Dr. Hillary Blackburn, and Dr. Danielle Falconer to share. This is part 2 of the discussion where we’ll cover: ● In what ways do you advocate for women and women’s health specifically? (if applicable) ● What gaps or disparities do you think exist in health care for women today? ● What piece of advice would you offer to the women student pharmacists in the room? Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, we’re broadcasting live from Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy’s first Women in Pharmacy panel. The APhA-ASP Women’s Health Committee hosted four women pharmacists in Nashville: Dr. Brooke Gross, Dr. Cailin Harris, Dr. Hillary Blackburn, and Dr. Danielle Falconer to share. This is part 1 of the discussion where we’ll cover: ● What is your current role / title? What have some of your former roles / titles been? ● How did you get to where you are today? ● Have you faced challenges that you feel were due to your gender or sex? If so, would you elaborate? How did those challenges affect you? Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, Jenny Bingham joins us to discuss telepharmacy services. Dr. Jenny Bingham, PharmD, BCACP is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at SinfoniaRx. Throughout her career, she has launched several novel programs aimed to improve the quality of care for patients in a variety of settings. She manages a transition of care program that has led to: reduced readmission rates at 30-, 60-, and 90-days post-discharge; decreased Medicare beneficiary expenditures; and, a substantial return-on-investment. She also acts as the lead Telehealth Pharmacist for a rural based epilepsy clinic. She is committed to advancing the pharmacy profession through telehealth pharmacist-delivered mental health services, as seen by her involvement with multiple grant programs and readmission reduction services for serious mental illness patients. Dr. Bingham is also passionate about the advancement of pharmacists in the telehealth setting, as demonstrated by her role as the 2018-2019 Chair of the APhA Telehealth SIG, where she led

In this episode, Joe Muha who is the Corporate Counsel/Director of Pharmacy Compliance for Discount Drug Mart joins us. With over 30 years of retail experience with an unparalleled background in law, compliance, purchasing, negotiation, business development, and team building. He has extensive relationships with pharmaceutical executive leadership in the compliance, manufacturing, and sales spaces. With a Juris Doctor, Pharmacy Bachelor, and Masters of Business Administration degrees, coupled with a Master of Legal Letters degree in Intellectual Property Law, he is a formidable addition to any team. Joe is admitted to the Ohio Bar as a Corporate Counsel, a licensed attorney in Michigan and Federal District of Western Michigan, admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States Bar, and a pharmacist licensed in five states. Discussion points: - Joe's background - pharmacist, MBA, attorney, professor, etc. - complex regulatory issues - pharmacy profession where we’ve been and where we’re going Guest - Joe Mu

In this episode, we chat with Steve Huffines who served at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for a 40 year career culminating as the Director, Pharmacy Business Services. Steve played a significant role in growing Vanderbilt's Pharmacy Services from 25 FTEs to >500 today. Steve shares about his career trajectory at Vanderbilt which started as intern and he had opportunities as pharmacy team grew, etc. He also covers establishing service lines/programs at Vanderbilt. And how to grow and develop your pharmacy team and make them feel valued, through motivating your team and being a role model for them. Guest - Steve Huffines, RPh LinkedIn Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-huffines-84ab826/ Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, we have a special guest and announcement to share that the Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast has added our newest team member! Kristi Fritch is a 4th year student pharmacist at Belmont University College of Pharmacy in Nashville. Kristi has a number of skills, which is what caught my eye as I looked for an intern locally and made the choice to bring her on . Not only does she sing - which is pretty common in Nashville - but she also has great energy, passion, and pursues excellence as she has challenged herself by pursuing the combined PharmD/MBA degree. And we’re “essentially sisters” as we are both Chi Omegas. Kristi will be using these skills along with her expert marketing savvy to help grow the Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast. Student pharmacists are a great way to add capacity to your team, and they benefit from your experienced mentorship! Guest - Kristi Fritch, PharmD/MBA Candidate (@RxTakeHeart @MyFunctionalPharmacist) @RxTakeHeart www.rxtakeheart.com https://www.facebook.com/

In this episode, Dr. Eric Christiansen covers several topics including: Podcasting How meded101 started/blogging How he got into creating test prep material Writing books Creating alternative sources of income Alternative work/opportunities possibility by creating content Future of pharmacy Work as LTC consultant or in physician's office Guest - Dr. Eric Christiansen, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS Consultant Pharmacist mededucation101@gmail.com Meded101.com - Clinical Pharmacy Education and Pharmacist Board Certification Help RealLifePharmacology.com - Real World Pharmacology Pearls Podcast LTCPharmD.com - Long Term Care Pharmacy Resources Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, we're talking about finances with financial advisor, Jessica Holte. Student loan debt is one of biggest things facing the millennial generations and is at all time high ~1.5 Trillion. Jessica shares insights about the following: -Student loans. Should you refinance, are you taking advantage of loan forgiveness but considering the debt leftover (taxation) -Taking advantage of work benefits. However, there may be pitfalls in the benefits offered (some pharmacists may start working for one company as an intern, do they continue to work there when they offer to pay off loans?, etc) -401k savings and other ways to save for retirement Whether you are a student pharmacist or later in your career, it is important to have a good understanding of your finances to set yourself and your future family up for success. Guest - Jessica Holte Website: http://jessicaholte.nm.com/Personal.htm Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @

In honor of October as American Pharmacists Month, this episode focuses on the importance of advocacy. Before your next advocacy day, listen to this episode to learn how you can be more effective in educating your elected officials. Our guest for this episode is Josh Archambault, who is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Government Accountability, where he focuses on health care reforms that lower costs and expand choice for more Americans. Josh offers several examples of how to best communicate with staff and members, in addition to covering: - Truth about how legislative policy gets made Some general rules for how it really works - 3 Tips for dealing with legislators or their staff - 2 Tips to avoid with legislators Guest - Josh Archambault, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Government Accountability LinkedIn Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/archambaultjosh/ Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharm

In this episode, we're covering a skill that pharmacists may not know they're developing while studying for different tests and managing multiple projects - project management. Managing an organization's resources, or project management, is certainly a skill that pharmacists need to master to effectively run a pharmacy, manage their inventory, etc. Dustin Chandler, a 4th year student pharmacist at Belmont who was recently on rotation with me, helped to prepare for this episode. Here are a few additional tips and specifics about project management to help you personally and professionally. - What is project management (PM)? - Role of PM - Phases of PM - Tools for project management Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter

In this episode, you'll hear from Tennessee's State Senator Shane Reeves. Senator Reeves has been a successful pharmacy business owner and was elected to serve in the state of TN’s senate in 2018. Don't miss this inspiring episode with a great pharmacy leader who now has the chance to make a big impact on the state's healthcare system. Senator Reeves will share about: - successes as a pharmacy owner - why he ran for office - TN healthcare - future of pharmacy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanereeves68 https://www.reevesfortn.com/ Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD www.pharmacyadvisory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn Twitter