Good things come to those who wait. And by wait, we mean take risks, learn from mistakes, and deliver extraordinary patient care. Jennifer Palazzolo is the owner and pharmacist at Flatirons Family Pharmacy in Longmont, CO. She has gone from working years in a chain pharmacy to owning her own. Listen in as she and Will talk about her journey to ownership, functional medicine, and other clinical services as she stays true to her community’s values.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 2

Hosted By: Will Tuft - Director of Education at PioneerRx

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This weekend, the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) hosted their 2020 Annual Convention where Jeff, Mark, and Marsha had the opportunity to sit down with CEO Doug Hoey. Growing up in his father’s pharmacy, Doug has transformed from a superhero in a small community to the head of a national organization, and he’s taking every eager pharmacy with him to the top. Learn first-hand how NCPA is advocating for independent pharmacies on provider status, the pharmacy payment model, COVID-19 vaccination administration, and more while getting to know the man at the front of it all.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Mark Bivins, VP of Business Development | Marsha

Bivins, Marketing Director

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Morgan Miller knows that it takes a series of small wins to make a big impact. She advocates for her patients by working with local clinics and manufacturers to get them the services and medications they need - especially when no one else will. Morgan is the Director of Specialty Pharmacy at Alps Pharmacy and Founder of Remedy - a functional medicine consulting service. Our hosts Mark and Josh recall the first time they visited Morgan to interview her as one of PioneerRx’s Pharmacy Leaders, and they catch up with her to see what new ideas she’s been working on.

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, VP of Business Development | Josh Howland, VP of Clinical Strategy

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Tony Willoughby believes that independent pharmacy should be relational, not transactional. Forming human connections with both your patients and with the physicians you collaborate with is a powerful way to bring more value as a pharmacist. Tony is the President of Catalyst Health Rx and President of Population Health at StratiFi Health, where he helps manage a clinically integrated health network of pharmacists and physicians. Join Jeff, Mark, and Marsha as they learn how building strong relationships has helped the Catalyst Health Network thrive in their communities.  

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

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Stacy Welling may not have followed the traditional route to pharmacy ownership, but that didn’t stop her from creating a highly successful service and product line that fills a major gap in her community. Stacy is the owner of Whaley’s Pharmacy, Inc. with three locations in Jefferson City, Missouri. She is also the founder of Whaley’s Baby, a line of products and services for women and babies before, during, and after pregnancy. Jeff, Josh, and Marsha explore how marketing and innovation have shaped this dynamic business.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Josh Howland, VP of Clinical Strategy | Marsha Bivins, Marketing Director

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If you’re a pharmacist looking to expand the use of your clinical knowledge, it may be hard to figure out where to start. Michael Muniz explains how to focus your efforts and find the one thing you are really passionate about. Study it, learn it, know it inside-out. Even after building his business, Michael continues to educate himself and connect with people and organizations that can help him grow. 

Hosted By: Will Tuft - Director of Education at PioneerRx

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No fad diets or weight loss tricks. Michael Muniz wants to teach his patients how to live healthier lives and produce long-term results - and it all starts with figuring out their “Why?”. Michael shares a story of a patient-turned-friend who completely transformed his disease state by learning how to eat right and get to the root cause of his health issues.

Hosted By: Will Tuft - Director of Education at PioneerRx

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The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how to not need it. Michael Muniz is inspired by this every day as he helps people turn their lives around through the use of functional medicine. Michael is a trained pharmacist, nutritionist, surgical tech, President-Elect of the Texas Pharmacy Association, and owner of My NuRx Pharmacy in Harlingen, TX. Our host Will Tuft follows Michael’s inspiring journey that led him to the unique care model that he follows today.

Hosted By: Will Tuft - Director of Education at PioneerRx

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Don’t just wait for opportunities to come to you - go out and make them happen. Tripp Logan’s advice? Build relationships with other healthcare providers in your community and open your pharmacy up to collaboration. You never know what opportunities you’re missing unless you go out and search for them.

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

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Tripp Logan tells the story of a mistake turned learning experience that inspired him and his team to be more proactive. A simple act of assigning technicians to follow up with their patients led to an increased quality of care. Take a step back and look at your pharmacy - what opportunities do you have for improving patient outcomes? 

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

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