Bobby Green, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer at Thyme Care, Nashville, Tennessee, walks pharmacists through one of the most impactful payment models in oncology today, providing a natural break down of the enhancing oncology model (EOM) and how it works for patients and health care providers in Medicare and Medicaid.

In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, John Beckner, RPh, of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, about seasonal immunizations, specifically the new COVID-19 formulations.

This episode was recorded at the NCPA Annual Convention 2023.

In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to pharmacy education with Sunil Prabhu, BPharm, PhD, dean and professor at the College of Pharmacy at the Western University of Health Sciences. Prabhu sheds light on Western University of Health Sciences' unique 3.5-year pharmacy program, uncovering the benefits it offers students, how it streamlined curriculum, the application process, and the potential to meet the evolving needs of the pharmacy profession.

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In this episode of Public Health Matters, host, Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Noha Abolelata, from the Roots Community Health Center in Oakland, California. Together, they explore the critical topic of health equity, discuss the persistent racial disparities within health care, and shed light on the essential work of supporting individuals transitioning out of incarceration.

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In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricacies of provider status for pharmacists, including challenges that have hindered pharmacists from attaining this recognition, the recent legislative strides, and the far-reaching implications for the field. Our guest, Ron Lanton III, Esq from Lanton Law, lends his expertise to shed light on the financial impacts and effective advocacy strategies.

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In this final episode, we spoke with Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Fox reviews potential pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions for children with obesity, and discusses potential concerns from parents about the long-term impacts. 

In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, Doug Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, engages in a compelling conversation with Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy. Together, they delve into the trajectory of independent and community pharmacies, emphasizing their significance and profound impact on local communities.

For more information about NCPA membership or the NCPA Annual Convention, please visit www.ncpa.org.

In this episode of Pharmacy Focus, we turn the spotlight on the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) and their highly anticipated Fall Seminar. Interviewees Judy Neville from AAPT and Wesley Sparkmon, Assistant Professor at Creighton University, discuss the intricacies of this seminar, its pivotal sessions on pharmacy technicians, and the critical topics of expanding roles, motivation, and effective communication within the pharmacy team.

Sign up for the seminar here: Pharmacy Technician Fall Seminar

In this illuminating episode of Public Health Matters, host Dr. Christina Madison engages in a candid discussion with Amy-Marie Merrell to commemorate Sexual Health Awareness Month. Delving deep into the often-overlooked intersection of sex work and women's health, this conversation sheds light on crucial public health matters.

Amy-Marie Merrell (she/her/hers) is the Executive Director of The Cupcake Girls.

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