In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica talk with Paul Sabatini, M.Ed, CPhT, FCSHP.  Paul has worked in the pharmacy profession for 30 years.  Most recently, he was recognized by the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and NHA as the recipient of the 2020 Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award. His dynamic and unique career path has not only involved working in multiple pharmacy settings, but has also been a force in higher education in the state of California. 

As an instructor, and program director of pharmacy technician educational programs, Paul has helped countless individuals to prepare for and launch successful careers in pharmacy. Recently, his mission to improve the workforce has been demonstrated through his relentless work to advocate for and organize pharmacy technicians to advance their skills and scope of practice in the state of California.  You won’t want to miss this episode, especially if you’re a technician practicing in California! 

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The recently published STEP trial showed a dramatic effect on weight loss with the weekly injectable semaglutide versus placebo. Lay media picked up the headlines from this potential "GameChanger" medication for weight loss. With this one shot will patient lose themselves?

Reference: Wilding J, Batterham R, Calanna S, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med. February 10, 2021. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021

Learning Objective: Discuss the design of the STEP trial

0107-0000-21-097-H01-P

0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge)

Initial Release Date: 03/02/21

Expiration Date: 03/02/24

Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast 

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The recently published STEP trial showed a dramatic effect on weight loss with the weekly injectable semaglutide versus placebo. Lay media picked up the headlines from this potential "GameChanger" medication for weight loss. With this one shot will patient lose themselves?

Reference: Wilding J, Batterham R, Calanna S, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med. February 10, 2021. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021

Learning Objective: Discuss the design of the STEP trial

0107-0000-21-097-H01-P

0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge)

Initial Release Date: 03/02/21

Expiration Date: 03/02/24

Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast 

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Like many health systems, Allegheny Health Network was challenged by the cost, compliance, and complexity of compounding sterile products (CSPs). Learn how Allegheny Health Network innovated its CSP program using advanced robotics and expert technicians, leading to enhanced safety, improved practices, and cost savings.

Guest:

Arpit Mehta, PharmD, MPH, MHA,

Director of Pharmacy, Allegheny General Hospital

Host:

Ken Perez

Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

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Like many health systems, Allegheny Health Network was challenged by the cost, compliance, and complexity of compounding sterile products (CSPs). Learn how Allegheny Health Network innovated its CSP program using advanced robotics and expert technicians, leading to enhanced safety, improved practices, and cost savings.

Guest:

Arpit Mehta, PharmD, MPH, MHA,

Director of Pharmacy, Allegheny General Hospital

Host:

Ken Perez

Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

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On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Kevin Day, PharmD, President of Day’s Miami Heights Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio and Managing Network Facilitator of CPESN Ohio. Kevin shares his insight into the network’s efforts to provide enhanced patient care services and the implications of provider status for pharmacists in Ohio.

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On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Kevin Day, PharmD, President of Day’s Miami Heights Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio and Managing Network Facilitator of CPESN Ohio. Kevin shares his insight into the network’s efforts to provide enhanced patient care services and the implications of provider status for pharmacists in Ohio.

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DIR (Direct & Indirect Remuneration) fees aren't just a pharmacy problem. They affect almost every area of the healthcare spectrum. Tune in as PUTTcast hosts Lauren Young and Monique Whitney welcome special guests; oncologist Dr. Michael Diaz, legal counsel Mark Cuker, and IL independent pharmacist & pharmacy owner Byron Berry to discuss the widespread effects and legalities of DIR fees - and what can (and should!) be done about them going forward.

Hosts:

Lauren Young, PUTT Board Member & IL independent pharmacy owner

Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director

Special Guests: 

Dr. Michael Diaz, Immediate Past President, Community Oncology Alliance, Assistant Managing Partner, Florida Cancer Specialists

Byron Berry, RPh, President, Pharmacy Plus Pharmacies

Mark Cuker, Esq, Counsel, Jacobs Law Group

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DIR (Direct & Indirect Remuneration) fees aren't just a pharmacy problem. They affect almost every area of the healthcare spectrum. Tune in as PUTTcast hosts Lauren Young and Monique Whitney welcome special guests; oncologist Dr. Michael Diaz, legal counsel Mark Cuker, and IL independent pharmacist & pharmacy owner Byron Berry to discuss the widespread effects and legalities of DIR fees - and what can (and should!) be done about them going forward.

Hosts:

Lauren Young, PUTT Board Member & IL independent pharmacy owner

Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director

Special Guests: 

Dr. Michael Diaz, Immediate Past President, Community Oncology Alliance, Assistant Managing Partner, Florida Cancer Specialists

Byron Berry, RPh, President, Pharmacy Plus Pharmacies

Mark Cuker, Esq, Counsel, Jacobs Law Group

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In the summer of 2016, Jason Dykstra, PharmD. took the leap of faith and left his long-time position with a major grocery store pharmacy chain and opened his own independent pharmacy.  In this episode Dykstra talks about how he made this decision and shares several tips on what he has done to become successful so quickly.

In this 30-minute podcast Dykstra talks about how he and his wife worked together to create a pharmacy that was both functional and appealing.  The décor, layout and front-end product selection were all done with an eye towards making the pharmacy appealing and to provide items not easily sold by his chain competition.  This even included a special children’s play area.    

Dykstra discusses the importance of carefully monitoring inventory.  He also talks about how he often works with prescribers to help patients get a comparable medication at a lower co-pay; while, also often improving his margin.  Dykstra points out that pharmacy is both a business and a profession and emphasizes that, as an owner, “If you can’t keep the doors open then the people you care for won’t benefit from the care you provide.”

Included are comments on a specific vendor he uses to search for better prices from a variety of suppliers.  He also talks about how important it is to know who your “key” customers are and coaching the staff on how to make sure these people are well taken care of as they not only purchase more, and more profitable items but they are the people who tell others about how great your pharmacy is. 

Jason’s success with his first independent pharmacy has gone so well that in Dec. 2020 he opened a second location about 20 miles away in another rural community and has already started the process of getting permits to refurbish a building in a third town with hopes of opening a pharmacy there late in 2021. 

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