Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

Another year, another successful Catalyst Connect is in the books. Earlier this month, hundreds of pharmacy professionals and vendors came together for four days of networking, collaborating, and good old-fashioned good times. The learning doesn’t stop after the last class, however. If you want to hear more from some of this year’s speakers, you’ve come to the right place: many of them were guests on the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, and we’ve compiled some of our favorite moments with them.

Guests include:

00:06 - Meredith Ayers - BTS 47

04:04 - Jay Phipps - BTS 30 

06:48 - Tiffany Capps - Catalyst 108 

09:25 - Marc Ost - BTS 41

12:27 - Kathy Campbell - Catalyst 114 

15:02 - Michael Stout - BTS 31

18:40 - Joe McKamey - BTS 26

22:00 - Rannon Ching - BTS 27 

26:45 - Danielle Pierce - BTS 45

31:00 - Scotty Sykes - Catalyst 109 

33:02 - Lacy Epperson - BTS 55

34:54 - Nicolette Mathey - BTS 51

37:58 - Amina Abubakar - BTS 21

47:04 - Joe Williams - BTS 4

55:18 - Jennifer Palazzolo - Catalyst 85

57:26 - Ben Jolley - BTS 24 

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Pharmacy provider status continues to be a hot topic, and we may be seeing the turn of the tide. Who better to talk about it than returning guest Bruno Tching? Tune in as Bruno dives deep into legislative impacts through AB 317, which paves the way for pharmacists to bill for a wide range of services, achieving payment parity with other healthcare professionals. Bruno also sheds light on the complexities of medical billing, the operational challenges, and the necessary infrastructure to manage these changes effectively.

0:00 - Inside AB 317

5:26 - Infrastructure Expansion 

11:00 - Right Services, Right Services, Right Training 

20:20 - Payment Processes Complexities 

26:53 - Lowering regulatory Barriers 

36:03 - Cutting Non-Essential Programs 

48:15 - Prescribeables 

Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP of Sales 

Guest: Bruno Tching | Clinical Pharmacist, Inland Pharmacy
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In the words of Bob Lomenick, “You can’t just come in and fill prescriptions all day every day.” Pharmacy work is always changing, evolving to meet the unique needs of your community. Your pharmacy’s data can give you the roadmap to new innovations and solutions. In this episode, we welcome back the Godfather of Med Sync himself as we discuss the current ins and outs of Med Sync, how to become a vaccination destination center, and the rise of new payment models. 

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Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP Sales 

Guest: Bob Lomenick | Owner of Tyson Drug Company

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Innovation is a requirement to thrive in the pharmacy industry. Luckily, independent pharmacies can perform their unique, tailored brand of patient care to better serve their community. For Bri Morris, innovation is literally the name of the game. On this episode, join host Will Tuft and Bri as they discuss her role as Executive Director of Arkansas CPESN and Vice President of Innovation for the Arkansas Pharmacist Association. Tune in to learn more about pharmacy innovation, improving your metrics, and tailoring your services to your community.

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

Guest: Bri Morris | Executive Director, Arkansas CPESN

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Pharmacists can impact their patients’ lives in so many ways, ways that go beyond putting pills in a vial. They play a vital role in correcting the course of their health journey. For Kathy Campbell (you can call her Dr. Kathy), a different kind of health obstacle is rocking the general public. On this episode, join Kathy and host Mark Bivins as they talk about her new book, “Obesity: The Modern Famine” and go deep in what a pharmacy needs to do to stop the current obesity crisis. 

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Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP of Sales 

Guest: Kathy Campbell | CEO, DrKathy Health
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Making a pharmacy website has just become easier than ever. RedSail Technologies is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Storbie a prominent New Zealand-based website platform, to introduce RedSail Websites – a website solution tailored specifically for community pharmacies. In this week’s episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, join host Mark Bivins and special co-host Holly Schuetz as they welcome New Zealand’s very own Sam Howarth and Shane Bartle of Storbie in. Tune in to learn about the power of pharmacy

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales  | Holly Schuetz, Director of Product Management 

Guest: Shane Bartle, Co-Founder/CEO, Storbie  | Sam Howarth, Chief Revenue Officer, Storbie
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Pharmacy is an industry all about adaptation. From fluctuating reimbursements to evolving clinical services, the road to modern patient care is always evolving. For Tana Kaefer, change simply offers new ways to innovate. In this episode, join host Will Tuft and Tana as they discuss the ins and outs of clinical services, med sync, eCare plans, and what an appointment-based pharmacy looks like. All this and more as we go Beyond the Scripts. 

0:00 - The Everchanging Roles of Pharmacists 

9:46 - Building a Robust Sync Program 

14:22 - Pharmacy Leadership 

30:30 - Retaining Your Staff

42:12 - All About Pharmacy Efficiency 

49:44 - Microhabits 

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

Guest: Tana Kaefer | Director of Clinical Services at Bremo Pharmacies
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Times are changing in the pharmacy industry. Whether we’re talking about PBM reform, the rise of cost-plus models, or new ownership journeys, there’s always something new to talk about in the pharmacy realm. In this edition of Catalyst Rewind, we take a look back at some of our favorite conversations of this (relatively) new year. From RedSail’s Rx Cash+ to the minutiae of profit margins, there’s something for everyone here. Guests include:

0:00 - Scotty Sykes, EP 109

3:17 - Lacy Epperson,  BTS EP 55 

8:38 - Bill Osborn, EP 111

15:01 - Cynthia Feldman, BTS EP 54

22:07 - Scott Brunner, EP 110

23:18 - Joey Chamberlain and Terri Albarano, BTS EP 56

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP Sales | Josh Howland, SVP Pharmacy Management System | Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Trade Shows and Events | Will Tuft, Director of Event Education at PioneerRx

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In an industry full of pharmacy rockstars, few stand out like Scott Pace. An Arkansas-based pharmacist and lawyer, Scott Pace is all about advancing patient care at the governmental level — he was also a former guest on the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast so it was high time to see what he’s been up to. In this episode, join host Mark Bivins and Scott as they discuss everything from the DIR Hangover, the congressional roundtable on PBM reform, and a good helping of leadership-based Prescribables.

Roundtable on Lowering Healthcare Costs and Bringing Transparency to Prescription Drug Middlemen:

https://www.youtube.com/live/DiA6hAslOFg?si=GLaPFXrcZlyZ-awj 

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales 

Guest: Scott Pace | Owner, Kavanaugh Pharmacy

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Your pharmacy’s next money maker is just a few clicks away. RedSail Technologies’ RxCash+ can provide your pharmacy with data-driven cash pricing using AI and tailored pricing algorithms, driving incremental value for your pharmacy and savings for your patients. But don’t take our word for it: RedSail’s Terri Albarano and Joey Chamberlain, President and CEO of Cheek and Scott Drugs, go in-depth as to what RxCash+ can do for your pharmacy. In this jam-packed episode, learn how Joey’s pharmacy financials elevated thanks to RxCash+. All this and more in this episode of the Beyond the Scripts Podcast. 

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

Guest: Terri Albarano | Pharmacy Consultant, Clinical Services of RedSail Technologies 

Joey Chamberlain | President, CEO of Cheek and Scott Drugs 

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