This Week in Pharmacy we talk with Dr. Thea Blystone, PharmD about the creation of a Pharmacist's Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Playbook!!

Hi and welcome back to the show. I can’t wait to release all the amazing episodes I’ve been recording behind the scenes with the most inspiring people.

Today’s episode is no exception as I interview Rachel Smith, who’s been studying and working in health and wellness for over 7 years. She has a background in healthcare administration, scientific research, fitness coaching, and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.

Rachel is the owner of Natural Health Rising, which is an online holistic wellness company where she helps women naturally reverse their symptoms of autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness. Her process involves helping clients heal hidden infections, detox from heavy metals and mold, and use food and lifestyle changes as medicine.

Rachel is on a mission to help people rise to their healthiest, happiest selves.

You can connect with Rachel via:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @ Naturalhealthrising

Practice Better: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/l5cepfqs9jy9

This episode is sponsored by Omnipod®: For more information visit Omnipod.com

Remember Pain Guy’s TEDx talk “Mise en Scene: Pain, Addiction, and YOU”? It was all about the cinematic experience, right? Well on this episode of the Pain Pod, we welcome another movie enthusiast known all across our country for his countless efforts to educate and help folks improve and save lives in respect to our opioid epidemic, none other than, Jake Nichols, author of “Unfit for Recover” which released at the beginning of 2023.

Pain Guy couldn’t put the book down. Seriously, even Dr. Gretchen Garofoli (Pain Guy’s Wife!) noted that he couldn’t put the darn thing down, although he was done reading it within 24 hours (would’ve been less, but gotta work and have some family time of course)!

Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

Drug/Overdose Trends

• https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates

Jake Nichol’s Book “Unfit for Recover” can be purchased on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Unfit-Recovery-Fighting-Addiction-Unforgiving/dp/B0BPVTVH6G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SC1I222C7TQ4&keywords=unfit+for+recovery&qid=1677860166&sprefix=unfit+for+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1

What's the current state of the Long-term Care Pharmacy industry?

Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition: SCPC CEO Alan Rosenbloom returns to the #PBMReform Podcast to discuss LTC pharmacy's value to dual-eligibles, and how some simple policy changes would improve care for our senior population saving our payer systems millions of dollars, overall.  Alan explains how LTC pharmacies are in an increasingly tough spot because or drug pricing policies. The patients they serve often rely on price-controlled meds that can leave them caring for patients at a loss in revenue.

This episode is sponsored by SoftWriters developers of #FRAMEWORKLTC - For more information visit frameworkltc.com

The future of pharmacy benefits is inside the local community. Cost Plus Pharmacies empowers the local independent pharmacies to run independently of PBMs. We talk with Blueberry Pharmacy, Dr. Kyle McCormick, PharmD who runs his pharmacy "cash only" no-insurance. Then we talk with Dr. Angela Riley, PharmD, about how HIV care is evolving.

This episode is sponsored by Omnipod®: Visit Omnipod.com for more information.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 171 pieces of PBM legislation have been filed in 40 states this session. Listen in as PUTT Executive Director Monique Whitney, APRx VP of Government Affairs Michael Wright, and PUTT Board VP Lauren Young, discuss what's in the hopper, on the horizon, and why continuing to advocate throughout legislation's dynamic process is so important.

Join Nicolle Mcclure and Monique Whiney as they discuss how PUTT helps independent pharmacies navigate the complicated world of PBMs. Monique shares ideas of how pharmacy owners can get involved with PUTT or at the state level. 

https://www.truthrx.org/

Chris Schaffner, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy explains how he is successfully providing enhanced clinical services to people, and, getting paid for providing the service.  He shares the microphone with Tara Pfund of AssureCare, the company that has provided the tools for making this possible.  He also talks about a business book, Extreme Ownership, that he says has provided him with valuable information on how to build a world class pharmacy team.  One that allowed his pharmacy to be selected as the best pharmacy in his county. 

www.assurecare.com

Axys® is long-term care's first cloud-based pharmacy management system – and that’s a difference that matters. Having the latest technology is an undeniable advantage as the healthcare industry changes. Tune in for a candid conversation with RedSail Technologies® own Jon Bell, CPM, Director of Product Management, and Tyler Daniel, Regional Sales Manager, as they discuss the future of pharmacy management and the distinct benefits of Axys.

Learn more and schedule a discovery call to see how Axys fits your pharmacy: https://www.integragroup.com/axys/