Illinois PharmTalk

DIR and PBM abuse is a tragedy. We are here to digest the current talk on the Hill and spit it back out with some insight on where we are headed and what you can do now. We also talk about our state bills including HB465 and a look forward to Annual Conference 2019! You can find the IPHA Bill Monitor and advocacy links at IPHA.org under the Advocacy tab. Audio exceprts provided by Micehlle Dyer, Dave Falk and Todd Evers. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode we hear audio from HB465 passing out of the Senate Insurance Committee. We discuss how the bill passed without a vote being taken and where we go from here. You will also hear status updates on other bills and an exciting learning opportunity coming to Far Southern Illinois! You can find the IPHA Bill Monitor and advocacy links at IPHA.org under the Advocacy tab. Audio exceprts provided by The Illinois Channel. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode we hear audio excerpts from IPHA's and ICHP's Under the Dome - Legislative Day 2019. You will hear the introduction for a bill allowing pharmacists to inject Long Acting Antipsychotics in the community setting. You will also hear the rally that took place in the rotunda of the capitol building announcing HB 465 and SB 652 by Representative Greg Harris and Senator Andy Manar to begin the process to regulate PBM practices in Illinois. We also bring Monique Whitney from PUTT and Lauren Young to the mic to discuss how the day went and where we go from here. You can find the IPHA Bill Monitor and advocacy links at IPHA.org under the Advocacy tab. Audio excerpts provided by The Illinois Channel. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode we learn about the 101st General Assembly docket as it pertains to pharmacy in Illinois, including the passage of SB!, the $15 minimum wage bill. We hear testimony from IPHA's President-Elect Beaux Cole and excerpts from the bill's final reading on the House floor. You can find the IPHA Bill Monitor and advocacy links at IPHA.org under the Advocacy tab. We also learn about the new IPHA Member Spotlight and how to nominate your peers today! Find the nomination form and a complete description at IPHA.org under the Membership tab. Audio exceprts provided by The Illinois Channel. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode we hear about the 2018 election results and how those changing chairs effect the pharmacy landscape in Illinois. We also hear about the full schedule of events and continued professional development opportunities that will be offered in 2019. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

Listen to our first LIVE Podcast with a studio audience! We come to you from Lombard, Illinois at the 2018 Annual Meeting and discuss the upcoming veto session and the importance of passing HB 3479. We also get to hear special interviews with SIUE P4 Student Lauren Ballweg, Immediate Past President Dr Jessica Kerr, and Incoming President Dr Laura Licari.

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In this episode Ben Calcaterra reflects on his time as Chairman of the Board and the importance of service to the Association. We also get an update on the big win the State of Ohio had against the PBM's and we bring Starlin Haydon-Greatting to the mic to tell us about the CDC survey titled "Closing the Gaps in Medication Optimization."

This episode of Illinois PharmTalk discusses the 2018 IPhA Conference in Lombard, IL. We bring Julie McGinley to the mic who is co-chair of the Conference and Education committee. You will hear all the reasons you should sign up TODAY and join us in Lombard September 27th - 30th, 2018.

In today's episodes we first summarize our current political efforts on HB3479 and where we go from here. Next, we will introduce you to the next big thing, I-CPEN! We bring in Harry Zollars to give you all the details on this enhanced pharmacy network we will be providing to our pharmacy members across the state. There's a lot of information ahead, so sit back, grab your favorite refreshment and enjoy. And don't forget your pen and paper, you may want to take some notes!

In this episode of Illinois PharmTalk, we discuss the current status of HB 3479. After passing out of the House and stalling in the Senate, we discuss the opportunities still ahead of us as well as the challenges. We also discuss how to get over those initial fears of contacting your legislators.

Illinois PharmTalk provides an insightful look around current events in the world of pharmacy around the State of Illinois. Brought to you by Ben Calcaterra and Garth Reynolds of the Illinois Pharmacists Association. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com