Still the #1 question I receive from other pharmacists today on this yay Friday podcast!! Happy weekend!

If you're not in pharmacy - you're probably asking, "What is a PBM?"

It's called a pharmacy benefit manager.

If you're in pharmacy - you're probably thinking, "This podcast title does not compute."

Actually, a PBM can get close to perfection - some are better than others. While there is no perfection, today, I'm going to lay out some of the "ideal" PBM characteristics and operations.

They all go back to a blog post I wrote recently over at Apex Benefits: https://apexbg.com/the-perfect-pbm-does-it-exist/.

Enjoy!

Pharmacy Rebellion Survey - take it, pharmacists if you'd like to see the trends in pharmacy career development! Survey link is at the Pharmacy MTMS group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/

The generalist vs. the specialist - let's debate this one - AGAIN!

Here's an article that may suggest generalists early career may have an advantage over the course of their careers?

What Makes a Champion? Early Multidisciplinary Practice, Not Early Specialization, Predicts World-Class Performance: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1745691620974772

Something to ponder this mindful Monday!

Pharmacists & Healthcare pros - today's podcast is for you and your bank account!

Certifications galore in healthcare at: https://payhip.com/b/Y56v

Pharmacy Rebellion Survey over at: Pharmacy MTMS group at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/

Are you a superfan yet to get the other 6? https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer

ENJOY your weekend - you've earned it!

Two tests or exercises I stumbled upon the last few weeks for your consideration:

1. Individualism vs. the Collective Scale - how do you prefer to work?

2. The Life Audit Exercise

Have a great week!

Spent a little time over the holiday going through some podcasting catch up - since I'm not in the car much anymore!

That and, updated the indie healthcare professional podcasters list - added nurses, cool doctors, and other podcasts: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18VSNoJpNYmiQITfZslvYaOifQ3b-BkFS4s3RRhvQK1A/edit?usp=sharing

Send me a PM if I missed any in the above list for indies!

That being said, here are 5 great episodes that caught my ears:

1 & 2. Brene Brown - Priya Parker parts 1 & 2 - 

1: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-priya-parker-on-how-we-return-and-why-it-matters-part-1-of-2/

3. This Podcast Will Kill You - Chickenpox - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-76-chickenpox-theres-always-a-but/id1299915173?i=1000527214493

4. Hidden Brain - You, But Better - On the book, How to Change: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvYWFlYTRlNjktYWY1MS00OTVlLWFmYzktYTk3NjAxNDY5MjJiL2QyYzRlNzc1LTk5Y2UtNGMxNy1iMDRjLWFjMzgwMTMzZDY4Yy8yYzY5OTNkMC1lYWM4LTQyNTItOGM0ZS1hYzM4MDEzM2Q2OWEvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M/episode/M2M4NDg0OWQtOGYxZC00MDU1LWFjZjItYWQ1OTAwZjcxMmRm?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjD9_HitczxAhVJbs0KHWJAClAQieUEegQIBhAF&ep=6

5. Bad Decisions Podcast with Katie Duke - Do Not Rehire: CAUTION - LANGUAGE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-not-rehire/id1488035291?i=1000525601395

Check out the stuff I mentioned:

1. Punk Rock Pharmacy: https://payhip.com/b/CdUi

Wrote a couple of articles recently that moved over into the Patreon super fandom page on pharmacy career basics and jobs for pharmacists over $200K/yr:

https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer

and in my new eSubscription Book, Punk Rock Pharmacy:

https://payhip.com/b/CdUi

Today, I'll discuss a few of the $200K plus jobs for pharmacists out there.

Other episodes and resources I mentioned today:

Pharmacist friends - it's that time again - time for another Pharmacy Rebellion....Survey!

You can find the survey link over at Pharmacy MTMS Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/

And of course at our Patreon Superfan blog page: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer 

Here are 2 quick articles for my pharmacy friends out there this weekend, as you sit on the boat, poolside, or at the 🏖. Enjoy!

1. $200K plus pharmacy jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erinalbert_pharmacy-pharmacists-pharmacist-activity-6817079692999372800-Xc2S

2. Back to Basics: Career Paths for Pharmacists: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-major-pharmacist-career-routes-back-basics-erin-l-/?trackingId=7sS%2FRy8SQ123gP2lHk%2BLOQ%3D%3D

There are SO MANY pressing issues right now and causes that we all should care about. (Hence, why I'm doing this miniseries.)

Help me choose my own Cause That I Care About this Summer as an Adventure? (And/or - share your cause that YOU care about with me on the Google Form below if you want to be a part of the miniseries this summer!)

https://forms.gle/FEgtYDTKxaDcqJDD8

#CausesWeCareAbout

Thanks!