Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

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0:00 - Introduction & Guest Welcome 

3:22 - Team Growth & Organizational Transformation in 2024 

10:13 - The GUIDE Program: A New Approach to Memory Care  

20:23 - Program Launch Details & Pharmacy Network Partnership 

26:16 - Building a Patient Care Navigator System 

31:19 - RohoVoyage: African Travel & Healthcare Impact 

38:39 – Prescribables 

Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies 

Guest: Amina Abubakar | CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness 

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In this edition of Catalyst Catch-Up, hosts Mark Bivins and Josh Howland explore what’s in store for pharmacy technology in 2025. Tune in as they discuss the latest on PBM reform legislation, the rollout of new copay smoothing requirements, and their vision for pharmacy management systems in the new year. All this and more in this edition of Catalyst Catch-Up. 

0:00 - PBM Reform Discussion 

05:30 - M3P Copay Smoothing Implementation 

10:29 - 2025 Vision for Pharmacy Management Systems 

19:03 - AI and Automation in Pharmacy 

23:52 - Prescribables 

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies | Josh Howland, SVP/GM Pharmacy  

Management Systems, RedSail Technologies 

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In this eye-opening episode, pharmacist Michael Muñiz shares how he's transforming healthcare through functional medicine at his Texas pharmacy. Drawing from years of experience, Michael breaks down how he works with physicians, analyzes advanced biomarkers, and helps patients find root causes of their health issues rather than just treating symptoms. From reversing chronic conditions to optimizing hormones, he reveals the practical ways pharmacists can expand their practice beyond traditional pharmacy care, offering valuable insights on how looking at the body's foundation - from genetics to nutrition - can lead to better patient outcomes.

0:00 Intro & Welcome Back

15:05 What is Functional Medicine & Patient Types

27:31 Working with Physicians: Building Trust

40:39 Success Stories & Patient Transformations

54:12 Resources for Pharmacists Starting Out

1:03:31 Recommendations & Key Learning Resources

1:14:41 Final Thoughts

Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies

Guest: Michael Muñiz | Owner and Pharmacist at NuRx Pharmacy

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Michael’s Pharmacy:

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Prescribables:

The Ultimate Human  - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Faf5ecAnYW7AzGdblqd6R?si=662cab96bbf040da

Shawn Ryan Show - https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=799e9f6461e44f48

The Joe Rogan Experience - https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk?si=6dc4e8ced0bf4593

Science VS - 

https://open.spotify.com/show/5lY4b5PGOvMuOYOjOVEcb9?si=4a21d0c9582e4fa9

Good Energy Book - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641

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Step inside Lewis Drug's innovative pharmacy model where retail meets long-term care. Director Kara Benson reveals how they're combining local presence with centralized operations to transform patient care, streamline facility relationships, and build stronger communities. Learn practical insights on workflow management, facility partnerships, and adapting to healthcare's evolving landscape.

0:40 - Intro & Lewis Drug's Background

5:37 - The Power of Local Community Presence

7:52 - Building Strong Facility Relationships

14:10 - Managing the Hub & Spoke Model

19:19 - EMR Integration & Technology Focus

26:25 - Future Strategy: Transitions of Care

Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies

Guest: Kara Benson | Director of Long-Term Care, Lewis Drug Inc.
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With more Americans aging at home than ever before, discover why 52% of independent pharmacies are expanding into LTC services. From legislative battles to technological innovation, Rebecca and host Mark Bivins discuss the role pharmacists play in addressing the senior care crisis. Learn how AI, remote monitoring, and changing patient preferences are reshaping the future of healthcare delivery, and why baby boomers are driving the shift toward home-based care services.

Join us for a look back at independent pharmacy's transformative year in 2024. Our guests discuss how the industry evolved beyond traditional dispensing, embraced new revenue streams, and established itself as a premium healthcare service. From innovative clinical services to creative business solutions, discover how independent pharmacies adapted and thrived in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Guests Include:

00:06 - RedSail Acquiring BestRx | Catch-Up 

04:06 - Optimistic Outlook on Pharmacy | EP 121

09:18 - Independent But Not Alone | BTS 60

13:43 - Tackle Pharmacy Accounting | Ep 109

16:22 - Multiple Locations, One Purpose | Ep 119

20:55 - RxCash+ | BTS 56

26:08 - PBM Reform | EP 112

29:35 - Leading Through Pharmacy's Evolution | EP 111

33:27 - Pharmacy Analytics | BTS 59

38:33 - Community Health Workers | BTS 58

43:07 - The Medicare Plan Selection Opportunity | EP 124

47:14 - Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff | BTS 54

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies, Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx, Josh Howland | President of Pharmacy Systems, RedSail Technologies
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In this episode of Beyond the Scripts, host Will Tuft sits down with Brad Gallagher and Shahida Choudhry to explore critical legal considerations often overlooked by pharmacy owners. From contract negotiations to employee management and digital presence guidelines, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in to hear about hard-learned lessons about common legal pitfall to ensure your pharmacy’s legal health.

0:00 - Introduction and NCPA event discussion

4:03 - Legal blind spots in regulatory compliance 

13:32 - Employee hiring and background check considerations

29:43 - Contract negotiations with PBMs and vendors 

9:16 - Documentation and standard operating procedures

44:42 - Digital presence and marketing guidelines

52:01 - Looking ahead to 2025 and closing advice

Hosted By: Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Brad Gallagher | Partner and Co-Leader of Health Care Controversies, Barclay Damon LLP

Shahida Choudhry | Owner of Palms Pharmacy 

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Step inside Lincoln Pharmacy, where historic charm meets modern innovation. Since 1935, this Albany cornerstone has evolved from typewriters to automation while keeping its heart in community care. Pharmacy Manager Zarina Jalal shares how her family's pharmacy secures grants, launches prevention programs, and maintains exceptional service despite industry challenges. Discover how this independent pharmacy stays relevant and vital after 88 years, proving that success comes from caring deeply about community health rather than just filling prescriptions.

0:00 Introduction to Lincoln Pharmacy & Zarina Jalal

3:01 Technology Evolution: From Dial-up to Modern Systems

7:33 Family Business & Community Legacy

15:15 Grant Writing & Local Health Department Partnerships

30:33 National Diabetes Prevention Program

45:23 Final Advice: "Do Things Because You Care"

Hosted By: Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Zarina Jalal | Pharmacy Manager, Lincoln Pharmacy

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Learn proven marketing strategies to help your independent pharmacy thrive! From building patient relationships to digital presence, discover how to stand out in your community and grow your pharmacy business. In this episode, learn how to implement customer engagement strategies, enhance your pharmacy’s digital presence, build lasting patient relationships, and more! 

Guests Include:

00:10 - Creating Your Pharmacy Puzzle - Beyond the Scripts Episode 61

07:27 - Feeding Your Beast - Catalyst Episode 118

13:32 - Different Levels of Digital Presence for Pharmacies - Catalyst Episode 113

20:08 - Approach to Doctor/Prescriber Engagement -  Catalyst Episode 81

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies | Will Tuft, Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx

Guests: Antoun Salib, Regional Pharmacy Business Coach, Cencora | Nicollete Mathey, Owner, Atrium 24 | Shane Bartle, Co-Founder/CEO, Storbie  | Sam Howarth, Chief Revenue Officer, Storbie | Nicolle McClure, Director of Marketing at GRX Holdings, LLC
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Dr. Jennifer Adams from Idaho State University's College of Pharmacy challenges conventional pharmacy practice limitations. She explores Idaho's groundbreaking standard of care model, where pharmacists' scope is defined by their clinical ability rather than restrictive regulations. From addressing imposter syndrome to reimagining technician roles, Dr. Adams shares practical insights on implementing advanced pharmacy services.

0:50 - Introduction

2:17 - Idaho's Regulatory Model

9:28 - Standard of Care Explained

17:16 - Practical Implementation

28:47 - Team Roles & Development

39:08 - Burnout & Patient Care

48:15 - National Impact & Closing

Hosted By: Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Jennifer Adams | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor at Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

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