Welcome to "Stop Start Continue: A Reconciliation of the Pharmacy Industry," sponsored by Medical Memory. In each episode, we'll chat with top pharmacy thinkers to discuss what needs to change, what needs to start, and what best practices should continue in the industry. Our guests include industry leaders from all practice sites, regulatory experts, and patient safety advocates. We'll uncover what is propelling pharmacy forward and what obstacles are preventing further progress. Join us on this informative journey

John McMillan is joined by Ronnie Strickland and Rachna Patel from Cardinal Health on their podcast episode.

• Ronnie emphasizes the importance of remote pharmacy services during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it can have a positive impact in hospital and outpatient settings.

• Rachna mentions that remote pharmacy services are not just limited to overnight services, but also provide opportunities for pharmacists to work alongside on-site staff, freeing them up to do more clinical services.

• The group discusses how expanding the use of remote pharmacy services can lead to increased patient education and adherence, ultimately decreasing readmission rates and improving HCAHPS scores.

• Continuation with innovation and collaboration with hospital leadership is key to showing the value of pharmacy as a strategic asset.

• Overall, patient safety remains a top priority for Cardinal Health.