Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

You can have the best pharmacy staff and services in the world, but it’s no use if nobody knows about it. So how can you identify practical, actionable ways to reach more people in your community - and even increase communication with your existing customers? Nicolle McClure of GRX Marketing joins us to break down simple ways that any pharmacy can get started with conveying their unique value to customers in their community. Your customers are already out there - both new and existing - so don’t miss the chance to get in front of patients while they are looking for you.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 11

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Nicolle McClure, President of GRX Marketing

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Pharmacists are pushing along the path towards provider status - but in order to get the part, you also need to act the part. Stephanie McGrath, an executive director at the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network, brings attention to the importance of getting the right systems and certifications in place so that pharmacists can be seen as true providers. This requires laying the right foundation and coming together as a profession to make change happen. With her Flip the Pharmacy award-winning team in Pennsylvania, McGrath has seen first hand the benefits of collaborating to make a difference.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Mark Bivins, VP of Sales | Josh Howland, VP of Clinical Strategy

Guest: Stephanie McGrath, Executive Director of Network Operations at PPCN

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While your main goal as a pharmacist is to help improve your patients’ health and quality of life, at the end of the day, your pharmacy is a business. In order to best help your community, you need to be able to stay open. Scotty Sykes, a certified public accountant (CPA) at Sykes & Company P.A., joins the podcast to talk about the financial aspect of running an independent pharmacy in today’s world. He explains the effect of government loans during COVID-19, as well as optimizing  financial margins and cash flow at the pharmacy. This all ties back into becoming a “one-stop shop” for healthcare in your community and expanding your products and services to bring new streams of revenue to your business.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 10

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Scotty Sykes, CPA at Sykes & Company P.A.

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In what direction is pharmacy moving? Find out what exciting projects Rear Admiral Pamela Schweitzer, Former Chief Pharmacist Officer of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, is working on to advance the future of the profession. How can pharmacists, technology vendors, other healthcare providers, and health plans collaborate to fit all the pieces together for a shared purpose? From medical billing to vaccine hesitancy to EHRs, Pamela Schweizter is bringing her experience and insights to the conversation.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Kraig McEwen, CEO of RedSail | Josh Howland, VP of Clinical Strategy

Guest: RADM Pamela Schweitzer, Former Chief Pharmacist Officer of USPHS

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Rannon Ching returns to the Catalyst Podcast as our first repeat guest! Last time, we learned about how his pharmacy was prepared for a high volume of Covid testing. Since then, his team has taken on vaccination in their community and even traveled across their home state to vaccinate vulnerable populations. This heartwarming story demonstrates the passion and commitment in independent pharmacy and brings awareness to commonly overlooked populations. Rannon Ching also recounts his experience in court observing the hearing of a pivotal PBM Reform bill. With a focus on protection from DIR and other fees as well as patient freedom of choice in selecting a pharmacy, even chains are showing support. This bill is bringing together the profession of pharmacy as a whole.

Listen to our first episode with Rannon here: https://youtu.be/h5AwSUULU_s

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Mark Bivins, VP of Sales | Josh Howland, VP of Clinical Strategy

Guest: Rannon Ching, Pharmacist-in-Charge at Tarrytown Pharmacy

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Compounding is a creative way for pharmacists to help solve their patients’ unique problems. At Klein’s Pharmacy, they take compounding seriously. From hormone replace therapy to pet meds to podiatry - they have a custom solution for everyone. Compounding Specialist Christina Cohn believes that the future of compounding will further utilize a pharmacist’s clinical knowledge and focus on understanding a patient’s situation on a deeper level to provide highly customized solutions. It’s also a chance for pharmacists to further demonstrate their value to the providers they collaborate with in their communities.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 9

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Christina Cohn, Compounding Specialist and PIC at Klein’s Pharmacy

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Mike Koelzer, pharmacy owner and host of The Business of Pharmacy Podcast, takes a break from hosting to join us as a guest on the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast. He describes his journey into pharmacy ownership and what inspired him to branch out into the world of podcasting. Koelzer has had notable guests on his podcast, and he continues to grow his reach. Click here to listen to The Business of Pharmacy Podcast episode featuring PioneerRx President Jeff Key and RedSail CEO Kraig McEwen.

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

Guest: Mike Koelzer, Pharmacy Owner and Host of The Business of Pharmacy Podcast

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Take a look inside America’s oldest surviving apothecary. A small village staple turned international brand, C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries and its unique array of products has attracted loyal fans and well-known personalities from around the globe. Their beauty line can even be found at Bath and Body Works stores across the country. Discover how this 180-year-old apothecary keeps its charm and continues to service its customers with a personalized, unique patient experience to this day.

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

Guest: Ian Ginsberg, President of C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries

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Tim Mitchell is passionate about redefining what it means to be a pharmacist. Testing and vaccinating during the pandemic has helped shine a light on the value of independent pharmacists, but this is just the beginning of paving the way for the future. For Mitchell, his guiding philosophy is to stay nimble and stay open to new opportunities. Sometimes you have to take three steps forward and one step back, but at the end of the day, you’re still making progress.

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

Guest: Tim Mitchell, Owner of Mitchell’s Drug Stores

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Jordan Ballou plays an important role in shaping the next generation of pharmacists while still keeping one foot grounded in the “real world” of pharmacy. As a practicing clinical pharmacist, she can add a new layer of insights to her course curriculum as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice. She is passionate about educating her students on the wide range of clinical services that a pharmacist can provide, all while taking a practical, tested approach. Join Jordan Ballou as she dives into a conversation about “pharmacy and nonsense” with our hosts Jeff, Josh, and Mark.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Josh Howland, VP of Clinical Strategy | Mark Bivins, VP of Sales

Guest: Jordan Ballou, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and CPESN Network Facilitator

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