Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

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Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast episodes

October 04, 2023 BTS EP50 Part 1 - Grow Your Pharmacy Ecosystem With Saswat Kabisatpathy
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Likewise, a successful pharmacy doesn’t materialize overnight. Progress is hardly ever noticeable until you take a step back and see all the progress you’ve made. Few know this better than Saswat Kabisatpathy. As CSO of the Avant Institute, Dr. Swat knows just how important it is to create a healthy pharmacy ecosystem for your patients. Through patience and keeping your ear to the ground, that ecosystem will flourish in no time. In this episode, learn how to focus on the quality of your pharmacy’s services, find the right new opportunities, and turn your pharmacy into a bonafide healthcare hub as we go beyond the scripts.

Hosted By: Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx
Guest: Saswat Kabisatpathy | Chief Strategic Officer of Avant Institute

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
54 min
September 27, 2023 EP103 - Find Your Pharmacy's Eureka Moment With Ashley Moose
It’s no secret that independent pharmacies are doing more than filling the average prescription or administering flu shots. Now more than ever they are a pillar of the community — and Ashley Moose knows the job is far from finished. As Owner of Moose Pharmacy and CPESN’s Director of Network Development, pushing the industry forward is all in a day’s work. In this episode, we talk about all things community involvement, payment plans, and taco trucks. Tune in to learn how to do more with your pharmacy’s services, the growing success of Big Tree Medical, and how a good run can give you that next eureka moment.
Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events
Guest: Ashley Moose | Owner & Pharmacy Manager of Moose Pharmacy

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
54 min
September 20, 2023 EP102 - Turn Your Pharmacy’s Weakness into a Superpower With Sandie Kueker
Sandie Kueker has a simple approach to patient care: care for them like you would your family. It’s this mentality that has propelled her three stores to great pharmacy success. By embracing the old and welcoming the new, her pharmacies show just what independent pharmacies can do. In this episode, Sandie discusses everything from CPESN to the value of rejection, and how teamwork makes the dream work. Tune in to learn more about how to make your pharmacy more approachable, the importance of community health workers, and how to protect your staff’s morale.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events
Guest: Sandie Kueker | Owner and Operator of Hesston Pharmacy

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
0:00 - What’s Going on in Kansas
15:28 - CPESN Kansas, RPMs, and Embracing Pharmacy Technology
22:00 - Out with the Old, In With the New (and Old)
29:23 - Handling Different Types of Pharmacy Ownership
35:10 - The Power of Community Health Workers
43:06 - Help Your Patients Like You Would Your Family
46:42 - The Value of Rejection
55:55 - Get Involved in the Community
1:00:23 - Protect Your Staff’s Morale

1 hr 8 min
September 13, 2023 BTS EP49 - Enter the New Age of Pharmacy With Joseph Poling
The road to pharmacy ownership is full of hills and valleys, especially if you’re working for the same company the whole time. Such is the case for Joseph Poling, who started his pharmacy career in the Colorado-based Good Day Pharmacy and hasn’t looked back since.
Joseph knows as well as anyone that the only way to move your pharmacy is forward — and he’s doing just that. In this episode, learn about the ins and outs of geofencing, your pharmacy’s social media presence, and the importance of embracing new technology. Enter the new age of pharmacy as we go Beyond the Scripts.
Hosted By: Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx
Guest: Joseph Poling | Owner of Good Day Pharmacy

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
0:00 - Joseph’s Journey to a Good Day (Pharmacy)
6:10 - From Staff Pharmacist to Pharmacy Leaders
17:21 - The Power of Patient Testimonials for Marketing
20:04 - What is Geofencing (and other Technology Tricks)?
27:13 - How a Subscription-Based Model Works (Long-Term Care)
33:09 - How to Stay Focus with Multiple Locations
41:09 - Making Your Plan of Action Bulletproof
49:59 - Overcoming Challenges that Independents Face
54:31 - What 2024 Holds for Independents
1 hr
September 06, 2023 EP101 - Learning Your Patients’ Stories With Julie Stewart
One of the best parts of working in an independent pharmacy is how you can put your own stamp on patient care. Medical Arts Pharmacist Julie Stewart knows this firsthand. Through a blend of hard work and empathy, this Flip the Pharmacy award winner knows that the making of a great pharmacy is its quality of patient care. In this episode, learn how the impacts of pharmacy services such as smoking cessation, how to keep your pharmacy in business, and how your family shapes your pharmacy work.
Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events
Guest: Julie Stewart | Pharmacist at Medical Arts Pharmacy

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com

47 min
August 30, 2023 EP100 - Yesterday, Today, and Beyond With Gina Groves
To quote Steve Jobs, the journey is the reward — and what a journey it’s been. After over three years, 99 episodes, and nearly 150 guests, the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast has reached its landmark 100th episode. And who better to have on to celebrate than our first-ever guest, PioneerRx’s Project Manager Gina Groves? On this special episode, join Jeff, Marsha, and Gina as they talk about their own PioneerRx journeys, the value of loving what you do, and the exciting future of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast. Tune in — we couldn’t have done it without you.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events
Guest: Gina Groves | Product Manager, PioneerRx

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
39 min
August 23, 2023 Catalyst Rewind | Episode 12 - Taking Your Pharmacy to the Next Level
Three years. 99 episodes. Almost 150 guests. As the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast nears its landmark 100th episode, we take a trip down memory lane on this incredible journey. This time around, listen to some of the industry’s best and brightest talk about the key component of the industry: the pharmacy itself. Tune in to how you can make your independent pharmacy go from a healthcare superpower to a bonafide pillar of the community.

Guests include:
Bob Lomenick - EP 38
Tory Grooms and Abigail Scott - EP 63
Jordan Ballou - EP 31
Tim Mitchell - EP 32
Jeff Harrell - EP 18
Melanie Maxwell - EP 48
Tripp Logan - EP67
Lisa Faast - EP91

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
46 min
August 16, 2023 Catalyst Rewind | Episode 11 - Understanding Pharmacy Finances
Owning an independent pharmacy is more than providing exceptional patient care. You’re also running a small business — and businesses need to make money to stay afloat. Listen as some of the industry’s best and brightest talk about the financial side of pharmacy: the basics, the unexpected, and the absolute essentials. Learn how to strike the crucial balance between staying profitable while still focusing on the most important part of your pharmacy business: your patients.

Featured guests include:
Mayank Amin - BTS EP 38
Kyle McCormick - EP 47
Richard Brook - EP 60
Amina Abubakar - EP 12
Troy Trygstad - EP 17
Marc Essensa and Darren Thieding - EP 94
Ken and Ashley Duggins - BTS EP 12

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events | Will Tuft, Director of Education

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
49 min
August 09, 2023 EP99 - Perfecting DSCSA Compliance With Sam Pizzo and Mark Tate
The November deadline for DSCSA compliance is rapidly approaching. There’s a lot to keep track of, and it can easily feel confusing and overwhelming. Luckily, Sam Pizzo and Mark Tate are here to clear the air. As SVP of Strategic Alliances and President of InfiniTrak, respectively, Sam and Mark know the ins and outs of DSCSA compliance. Tune in as they discuss everything DSCSA compliance, ranging from deadlines within deadlines to how it will affect your pharmacy’s workflow.
Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events
Guests: Mark Tate | President of InfiniTrak
Sam Pizzo | SVP of Strategic Alliances at InfiniTrak

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
45 min
August 02, 2023 EP98 - Creating a Vaccination Destination With Jason Briscoe
Patient care knows no bounds, and few know that better than Jason Briscoe. As Director of Pharmacy Operations at STChealth, Jason knows how pharmacy work goes beyond putting pills in a bottle — it’s all about educating your patients. In our first fully in-person episode, Jeff, Marsha, and Jason discuss his pharmacy journey, family fun, and a pharmacy’s role during global health crises. Tune into our first in-person podcast to learn how you can stay relevant in a changing pharmacy industry, expand your care through rural areas, and the fundamentals of vaccine care.
Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events
Guest: Jason Briscoe | Director of Pharmacy Operations at STChealth

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
58 min

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On the Catalyst podcast, we dive into current events that are shaping how pharmacists approach their patients and their business. Fuel your passion for pharmacy, one conversation at a time.