On this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast,  Benjamin Jolly examines the current state of community pharmacies, highlighting recent closure trends and their impact. Discover how consulting services are helping independent pharmacies navigate challenges, and learn about innovative solutions like HingePoint that are reshaping patient engagement. Tune into the second part of our discussion with Benjamin for a comprehensive overview of the forces transforming the pharmacy industry today.

01:10 - Benjamin’s Project Analyzing Pharmacy Closures

06:56 - Overview of Pharmacy Closure Statistics from the Project

15:39 - Misaligned Incentives in the Pharmacy Industry

24:21 - How Federal Government Programs Impact the Industry

32:36 - Medicare Open Enrollment

36:35 - Prescribables

CMS Webinars - https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/promoting-interoperability-programs/webinars-events 

The Carlton Report - https://carltonreport.org/ 

Benjamin's Substack: 2,275 Pharmacies have closed so far in 2024 - https://shorturl.at/WZ2Md 

Harmacy Documentary - https://harmacyfilm.com/

Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP of Sales 

Guest: Benjamin Jolley | Pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy 

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