What’s better: giving a shot in the arm or serving a shot of espresso? For Chris Schaffner, the answer is easy: both. Chris, the owner of Schaffner Pharmacy and Apothecary Coffee, combines patient care and caffeine in a one-stop shop for all of Sedro-Woolley, WA. This week, Chris joins us to talk about how he uses coffee to create community, and more importantly, how that community translates to better care. Get your favorite coffee mug and grab a seat: this one’s going to be good.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 33

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Chris Schaffner, Owner of Schaffner Pharmacy

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TransactRx is the latest and greatest technology in medical billing — and now, it’s part of the PioneerRx family. This week, we sit down with TransactRx’s CEO and Executive Vice President to learn all about the cross-benefit platform, its recent RedSail acquisition, and what it means for PioneerRx pharmacies, right from the minds behind it. Get ready to expand your services (and get paid for it) with the help of TransactRx.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Jack Guinan, CEO of TransactRx | Andrea Seratte, EVP of TransactRx

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We just wrapped up an exciting week at the NCPA Annual Convention, so to celebrate, we’re revisiting some of our favorite NCPA leaders and collaborators on the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast. On this week’s Rewind, you’ll get bite-sized advice about pharmacy ownership, public health, and how you can influence the next generation of pharmacists — straight from those who do it best. Featured guests include:

Amina Abubakar, CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Center 

Scott Pace, Co-Owner of Kavanaugh Pharmacy 

Tripp Logan, Vice President of SEMO Rx Pharmacies

Alison Haas, Owner of Jackson Pharmacy & Wellness Center 

Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA 

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You asked. We answered. Nothing is off-limits. In this two-part episode, NCPA’s Doug Hoey joins RedSail CEO Kraig McEwen and PioneerRx executives Jeff Key and Marsha Bivins to check in on the 2020 acquisition. In Part 1, we discuss PioneerRx support, wait times, and customer success calls. In Part 2, we discuss RedSail’s latest acquisition — TransactRx — and what it means for medical billing. Plus, we get an inside look at PioneerRx’s upcoming platform, which will change the way you do business. You won’t want to miss this one.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA | Kraig McEwen, CEO of RedSail

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You asked. We answered. Nothing is off-limits. In this two-part episode, NCPA’s Doug Hoey joins RedSail CEO Kraig McEwen and PioneerRx executives Jeff Key and Marsha Bivins to check in on the 2020 acquisition. In Part 1, we discuss PioneerRx support, wait times, and customer success calls. In Part 2, releasing 9/28, we discuss RedSail’s latest acquisition — TransactRx — and what it means for medical billing. Plus, we get an inside look at PioneerRx’s upcoming platform, which will change the way you do business. You won’t want to miss this one.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA | Kraig McEwen, CEO of RedSail

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Many prescription drugs have a single use — but what if a single drug could have many uses? Enter the world of prescription patents, where Richie Ray has made a name for himself. Richie, Owner of Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy and CMPD Licensing, gives new uses to already-established drugs and then licenses his patents to other pharmacists across the country. Richie joins us this week to discuss compounding, specialty services, and finding innovative ways to treat patients. Tune in to learn how Richie’s patents are creating a new path for compounded medications.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Richie Ray, Owner of Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy and CMPD Licensing

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Independent pharmacy can be a mystery, especially when it comes to attracting — and retaining — new patients. But according to Nicolette Mathey, pharmacy owner and consultant, there’s one tool that takes the mystery out of marketing: data. Nicolette joins us this week to discuss how finding the right data can influence everything from clinical programs to patient outcomes to, yes, bringing new faces to your pharmacy. According to Nicolette, pharmacy doesn’t have to be hard: you just have to let the data drive you.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Nicolette Mathey, Owner of ATRIUM24 and Palm Harbor Pharmacy

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For every child, a sandbox offers an opportunity to dig, build, and create a world from their fingertips. For every pharmacist, PioneerRx offers the same possibility. In this episode, Kari VanderHouwen and Sirena Kalinski explain how you can dig into your PioneerRx sandbox to find new features, explore new possibilities, and find new solutions for your patients. Kari and Sirena discuss what they’ve done at Duvall Family Drugs and what pharmacists need to know about utilizing technology to their advantage. Grab your shovels and pails — and get ready to jump in the sand.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Kari VanderHouwen, Owner of Duvall Family Drugs | Sirena Kalinski, Director of Pharmacy Operations

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From one generation to the next, pharmacy runs deep for the Heinz family. It all started when Kirk Heinz opened up shop at Kirk’s Pharmacy and then raised his son, Andrew, to follow the same path. Now, the father-son pharmacy duo co-own three locations across Washington and combine tradition and innovation to serve patients in their community. This week, Kirk and Andrew join us to discuss med sync, new vaccines, and looking ahead to the future of pharmacy.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Kirk & Andrew Heinz, Owners of Kirk’s Pharmacy

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Are your front-end sales facing a drought? Reset and refresh your finances with the help of BIOLYTE, a liquid IV that cures everything from hangovers to migraines to dehydration. Kris Rhea, Head of Pharmacy at BIOLYTE, joins us this week to talk about the product that’s flying off pharmacy shelves and how you can use it to improve patient outcomes. Grab a seat, take a sip, and get ready to treat patients with this innovative front-end item.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Kris Rhea, Head of Pharmacy at BIOLYTE

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