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Regulatory Considerations in Compounding Pharmacy Practice with Martha Rumore
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08/26/24 • 34 min
In this episode, Our guest, Martha M. Rumore, PharmD, Esq, MS, LLM, FAPhA is a pharmacist-attorney in Frier Levitt’s Life Sciences Department. Her practice focuses on healthcare law; Food, Drug Cosmetic law; pharmacy law and regulatory issues; PBM issues; as well as pharmaceutical and medical device intellectual property including trademark, copyright, trade secret and all aspects of patent law (due diligence, prosecution, opinion work, litigation, and transactional matters). Dr. Rumore has over 15 years of law firm experience in the area of Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law and pharmaceutical intellectual property, counseling on early market opportunities for pharmaceutical clients particularly in the area of ANDA and 510K applications and all facets of Paragraph IV litigation.
Dr. Rumore has also worked in Drug Regulatory Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry and hospital pharmacy, both at the Director level. She taught Pharmacy Law and Drug Regulatory Affairs at Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Touro College of Pharmacy for close to 20 years and currently teaches Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.
She is a frequent lecturer and has over 200 publications and presentations. Additionally, Dr. Rumore is a Fellow and former Trustee of the American Pharmacists Association, a former Board member of the American Society for Pharmacy Law and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and is a three-time recipient of the Larry Simonsmeier Legal Writing Award.
This in-depth discussion on the current regulatory landscape for compounding pharmacies will look at:
- Current Regulatory Environment for 503A and 503B Compounding
- State Laws and State Board of Pharmacy 2023/2024
- Important Regulatory Considerations in the 503B to 503A Compounding Model for Community Pharmacies
- 506e Shortages and Beyond
- USP 797/795 Six Months Later
Guest - Martha Rumore Senior Counsel
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Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
@HillBlackburn Twitter
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Relational Leadership with Dr. Kyle Turner
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08/04/24 • 26 min
In this episode, our guest is Kyle Turner, who is an Associate Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist at the Midvale Clinic. He earned his PharmD degree at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy and then completed the Pharmaceutical Care Leadership Residency at the University of Minnesota. Currently, he is directing the Utah Pharmacist Payer Provider Patient (UP4) Alliance dedicated to creating partnership between health care stakeholders to improve outcomes, lower cost and improve the patient experience. His scholarly and teaching interests center on fostering leadership, interprofessional education, team-based practice development, and health care innovation.
He is also a consultant and national trainer for Intend Health Strategies, a non-profit dedicated to leadership development in the health care industry. Through Intend, Kyle shares the Relational Leadership framework with a diverse set of professionals across stages of training and practice with the goal of enhancing interprofessional teams and ultimately delivering better care. He and his wife have three active children and enjoy fun, faith and family together in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Main Points
- Background from pharmacy school to leadership development. Story of going to Boston for first Intend Health Summit and lessons learned. This led to staying involved and going to U of Minnesota for a very specific type of residency. [5 min]
- What is Intend Health Strategies and Relational Leadership?
- The problems we are trying to tackle:
- Most people don’t get any or enough leadership/teaming/relational training in professional programs. Get’s somewhat better in residency or through professional orgs but that can be limited. Need to boost our efforts.
- Humans are wired for community and react to the signals sent by others – the signals we send become essential in building positive workplace cultures
- Too many members of healthcare teams do not feel seen, heard, or valued
- There is a misalignment of workstyles, a lack of understanding of each other's work
- We do not universally have the tools and confidence to manage tension and conflict, which consistently arise when problems above are present
- Solution & Application
- Practical and easy skills to incorporate into day-to-day operations
- Especially useful for those (like pharmacists) who may not intuitively feel like they can connect and build relationships
- Examples of content (if interested) and practical tips for application
Guest: Kyle Turner, PharmD
- https://www.intendhealth.org/
- https://pharmacy.utah.edu/pharmacotherapy/faculty/turner
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-turner-21bab06b/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/intendhealth/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- www.hillaryblackburn.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
Ins & Outs of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with Sarah Arington Leach
Talk to Your Pharmacist
07/24/24 • 23 min
In this episode, our guest is Sarah Arington Leach, who currently serves as VP of Strategic Commercialization at Prasco. Her primary objective is to provide pharmaceutical manufacturers with solutions that break down barriers of entry and create access for needed and innovative therapies for patients and caregivers. Prior to Prasco, she worked at OhioHealth implementing 340B and Own-Use programs. Her passion was ignited for serving patients during her time spent in both the inpatient and ambulatory pharmacy settings. She is the granddaughter of Prasco’s Founder & Chairman, E. Thomas Arington and the daughter of Christopher H. Arington, the company’s Vice-Chairman & CEO. Prasco is committed to honoring God and His greatest commandment summarized by the phrase “love God and love people”.
Sarah completed her undergraduate degrees in Economics and Spanish at Emory University and received her MBA from Xavier University.
Interview topics:
- Prasco (who we are, what we do, our culture)
- Pharmaceutical Research Science Christian Outreach
- Different components of the business:
- Virtual manufacturing
- 3D printing
- Market trends and changes and the impact to both brand and generic manufacturers
- Commercializing products
- Launched 19 blockbuster drugs ($1B); high service level
- 22 AGs; Flovent was discontinued
- Drug shortages
- 40% of generic approvals don’t make it to market
Guest - Sarah Arington Leach, MBA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-arington-leach-aa2666b3/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- www.hillaryblackburn.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
- @HillBlackburn Twitter
A ‘FinanciaI Advisor’ Approach to Healthcare with Patrick Alonso
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07/12/24 • 21 min
In this episode, our guest is Patrick Alonso, a licensed pharmacist and host of the Men's Health Unscripted podcast, isn't your typical healthcare expert. He works as an advocate for men’s health similar to how a financial advisor works as an advocate for monetary gains.
Patrick was recently interviewed on WFTS ABC News for his work with Your Tampa Healthcare Advocate, where he helps men and women navigate the complex healthcare system to achieve concrete health improvements through a holistic approach. His track record of reducing medications and improving A1c levels in diabetic patients speaks volumes about his experience.
By educating and empowering his clients regarding their health, Patrick was able to provide support, and assistance and alleviate the burdens that many experience in the healthcare system when battling a metabolic disease. These 3 clients were able to begin reversing their diseases eventually reducing their medication burden to a point where it was no longer needed or significantly decreased dosages.
Topics to discuss --
For example, in 2023 Patrick took on clients with various health issues and difficulty navigating the system but 3 of those clients stand out the most. These clients had worsening diabetes, and even with lifestyle interventions, they struggled to control their blood sugar. Utilizing his training and expertise in the healthcare system, medications, and supplements, Patrick implemented his program which removed the individual stressors from the patient and allowed them to truly focus on their health.
- Why having an advocate to maximize your healthcare is equivalent to a financial planner
- The dangers of polypharmacy (excessive medications) and why it’s doubled since 2000
- The most common pitfalls the average person will fall victim to in the healthcare system
-Former College Athlete: Patrick understands the physical and mental challenges men face and has experience working with CEOs to athletes.
-Holistic Approach: Patrick helps with personalized wellness coaching, mental health help, and empowering men to take control of their health journey
-The Shocking Statistics: Patrick has extensive training in medications, disease states, drug interactions, benefits, risks, and side effects of prescriptions. Helping your listeners not enter into common prescription pitfalls.
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- www.hillaryblackburn.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
- @HillBlackburn Twitter
Pharmacy Technicians Solving Prescription Price Concerns with Margie Hocker and Miranda Rochol
Talk to Your Pharmacist
03/31/24 • 26 min
In this episode, we hear from two guests sharing how a new discount works at the pharmacy to help lower prescription prices.
Margie Hocker, Pharmacy Manager and Certified Pharmacy Technician at Kerrville Drug Co. has been at the pharmacy for almost 30 years. She started working there out of high school delivering prescriptions. When it became a requirement that pharmacy technicians had to be certified, she studied on her own and passed the certification. Margie is deeply dedicated to Kerrville Drug Co and keeping it, as well as other independent pharmacies’, doors open.
Miranda Rochol, SVP Provider Solutions at Prescryptive, leads the product strategy and sales team for Prescryptive’s mobile-first platform that empowers the healthcare consumer with the ability to take ownership of their prescription and provides AI pricing solutions for pharmacies. Rochol has worked in the healthcare and pharmacy industry for 20 years, holding leadership positions at Healthcare Data Solutions and Walgreens and serving as a board member at the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy. She received her Bachelors of Science in Health Care Administration and Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University - Wisconsin.
Interview topics:
- Prescryptive AI pricing for pharmacies provides a pricing engine driven by AI to help price prescriptions more competitively and provides real-time reports and analytics
- This helps independent pharmacies stay in business, decreasing pharmacy deserts
- A report by NCPA found that independent pharmacies averaged a 21% gross profit margin. By contracts, pharmacies with Prescryptive’s AI pricing saw nearly 54% gross profit margin
- Discount cards have high unsustainable fees that get charged back to the pharmacy so it’s hard for pharmacies to accept those but with AI, pharmacies can offer even better discounts
- Kerrville Drug Co., a small rural pharmacy was able to keep its doors open using AI pricing
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- www.hillaryblackburn.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
@HillBlackburn Twitter/X
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Pharmacy Interoperability: New Opportunities, Persistent Challenges with DrFirst’s CMO, Colin Banas
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03/17/24 • 25 min
In this episode, our guest is Colin Banas, MD, MSHA, Chief Medical Officer, DrFirst. Colin Banas is an Internal Medicine Hospitalist and the former Chief Medical Information Officer for VCU Health System in Richmond, VA prior to stepping down after 15 fulfilling years to pursue consulting. He is proud to have testified before the U.S. Senate and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) on the topic of Health IT and the Meaningful Use Program and is a former Health IT Fellow for the ONC. His interests center the role of big-data and analytics on patient outcomes and on novel forms of Clinical Decision Support, those that are outside of the realm of traditional rules and alerts, and include real-time dashboarding and intuitive usability designs. He also helped spearhead the VCU effort to participate in the Open Notes initiative, where patients have access to their clinical documentation in real time. In 2017 Dr. Banas was humbled to receive the HIMSS-AMDIS award for Physician Executive of the Year from his peers.
Pharmacy Interoperability: New Opportunities, Persistent Challenges
Topic Summary: Interoperability has been a buzzword for the healthcare industry for many years, but until now, the conversation has centered around how to get doctors and healthcare systems more accurate, complete patient health data for improved outcomes. In 30 years of e-prescribing, the pharmacy’s role – at least where interoperable data sharing is concerned - has been viewed from the narrow lens of fulfillment. Today, there are encouraging signs of change, particularly coming out of the ONC’s annual meeting in December 2023.
Pharmacy Interoperability: Persistent Challenges....
-Technical, economic, structural, and psychological issues that must be addressed
-Conflicting concerns/interests of the major players within the industry, including NACDS/NCPA, AMA, HHS, and others
-Data standards/lack of available infrastructure and networks to advance and scale interoperability with pharmacists and pharmacies
-Competition can impede pharmacy collaboration in data sharing
....New Opportunities
-Awareness is growing, more attention and focus from ONC, CMS, and others of the unique technical, economic, and business challenges pharmacies face – and acknowledgment of the critical role pharmacists play as equal members of the patient care team
-AI in pharmacy workflow and patient-facing tech solutions are connecting the provider, patient, and pharmacy like never before
-Pharmacy vendors are looking for new and innovative ways to partner within innovative data-sharing business models
Guest - Dr. Colin Banas
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- www.hillaryblackburn.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
- @HillBlackburn Twitter/X
Behind the Scenes in Pharmacy Benefits with Joey Dizenhouse
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02/19/23 • 33 min
In this episode, our guest isJoseph (Joey) Dizenhouse is Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services for HealthTrust Performance Group. He is responsible for the Pharmacy Services Group, which represents over $14 billion in annual pharmaceutical purchases across classes of trade and delivers innovative strategies across contracting, clinical, operational efficiency and supply management disciplines. The Pharmacy Services Groups also operates the largest sole sourced PBM collective in the country. Dizenhouse joined HealthTrust in 2016 after serving the organization as an outside consultant for more than a decade. Prior to HealthTrust, he spent 20 years working for a leading professional services advisory firm in a number of leadership roles and serving several Fortune 100 organizations and large health systems. Mr. Dizenhouse is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and is licensed in Life/Health
Insurance across all 50 states. He is a frequent speaker on subjects related to pharmacy insurance and benefits strategies, insurance exchanges as well as the general U.S. healthcare landscape.
Interview topics
• What do HR buyers need to look for in a PBM contract?
• What types of questions do HR or Total Rewards VP’s need to ask their PBM broker about their current deal?
• How can I push my PBM to do more or offer bigger discounts?
• Can you explain how pharmacy rebates work?
• What’s the craziest pharmaceutical pricing story you can tell us?
• How does a good PBM program reduce costs to employers and employees?
• What innovations do you see coming in the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Benefits
space?
Guest - Joey Dizenhouse, Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services for HealthTrust Performance Group
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
- www.hillaryblackburn.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
- @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
- @HillBlackburn Twitter
Behavioral Technology and the Impact on Medication Therapies and Adherence with Bob Gold, Chief Clinical Behavioral Technologist and Founder GoMo Health
Talk to Your Pharmacist
10/04/22 • 29 min
Integrating Primary Care as part of Value Based Care with Dr. Saba Syed
Talk to Your Pharmacist
09/18/22 • 24 min
Assistance Options for Patients with CEO, Danielle Vizcaino
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10/20/24 • 22 min
Talk to Your Pharmacist Podcast Interview - Danielle Vizcaino and Hillary Blackburn
Danielle Vizcaino, President and CEO of The Assistance Fund (TAF), discussed the organization's role in providing financial assistance to patients facing high medical out-of-pocket costs. TAF, founded in 2009, has helped over 190,000 people, including 40,070 in 2023, with nearly 100 disease-specific programs. Vizcaino highlighted the importance of patient referrals and the unique features of TAF, such as year-long assistance and no cap on annual assistance. She emphasized the need for continued support and awareness, especially for rare diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and hypophosphatasia. Vizcaino also shared her journey from molecular biology to healthcare administration and her commitment to improving healthcare accessibility.
Introduction and Background of Danielle Vizcaino
- Hillary Blackburn welcomes Danielle Vizcaino and asks her to introduce herself and fill in any gaps in the intro.
- Danielle Vizcaino confirms her last name pronunciation and mentions the proposed items from Mark Meyer.
- Hillary Blackburn mentions she received the outline late due to being on vacation and will add it to her info.
- Danielle Vizcaino asks if she should be on camera; Hillary Blackburn mentions she hasn't done video yet but is open to it.
Overview of The Assistance Fund (TAF)
- Hillary Blackburn introduces Danielle Vizcaino as President and CEO of The Assistance Fund (TAF) and provides a brief overview of the organization.
- Danielle Vizcaino shares her passion for healthcare from a young age and her educational background in molecular biology, microbiology, MPH, and MBA.
- She details her career path, including roles in mycobacteriology, healthcare administration, and her transition to TAF in 2016.
- Danielle Vizcaino shares a personal discovery about being a carrier of a rare disease, which deepened her commitment to improving healthcare accessibility.
Details About The Assistance Fund (TAF)
- Danielle Vizcaino provides an introduction to TAF, explaining its role in helping patients and families with high medical out-of-pocket costs.
- She highlights TAF's 100 disease-specific programs and their impact, including helping over 190,000 people since 2009.
- Danielle Vizcaino mentions that in 2023, TAF helped 40,070 people, with many receiving year-after-year assistance due to genetic conditions.
- She discusses the importance of TAF's assistance, especially for insured patients with high-cost medical conditions.
Danielle Vizcaino's Career Path and TAF's Mission
- Hillary Blackburn asks Danielle Vizcaino about her path to becoming CEO of TAF and how she transitioned from molecular biology to nonprofit work.
- Danielle Vizcaino explains her initial interest in medicine and her shift towards healthcare administration and public health.
- She describes her experience with TAF, including building departments and infrastructure, and her eventual promotion to CEO in 2023.
- Danielle Vizcaino emphasizes the importance of TAF's mission and her gratitude for the opportunity to lead such a passionate team.
TAF's Role and Impact in the Healthcare Ecosystem
- Hillary Blackburn and Danielle Vizcaino discuss the importance of TAF in helping insured patients access necessary treatments.
- Danielle Vizcaino explains the difference between independent charitable patient assistance organizations and manufacturer patient assistance programs.
- She highlights TAF's unique features, such as offering assistance for the entire calendar year and the importance of patient referrals.
- Danielle Vizcaino provides details on how patients can qualify for TAF assistance, including eligibility requirements and the importance of checking the website for new programs.
Common Diseases and TAF's Support
- Hillary Blackburn asks about the most common diseases TAF supports, and Danielle Vizcaino mentions rare diseases, oncology, immunology, and respiratory conditions.
- Danielle Vizcaino shares specific examples of rare diseases TAF helps with, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and hypophosphatasia.
- She discusses the importance of TAF's support for patients with life-changing diseases and the role of donors in funding these efforts.
- Danielle Vizcaino encourages individuals to check TAF's website for new programs and to continue monitoring for new opportunities for assistance.
Founding Story and Funding of TAF
- Hillary Blackburn asks about TAF's founding story and how the organization supports patients across the country.
- Danielle Vizcaino explains that TAF was founded in 2009 by specialty pharmacists who recognized a need in the space.
- She highlights TAF's growth from a small organi...
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How many episodes does Talk to Your Pharmacist have?
Talk to Your Pharmacist currently has 262 episodes available.
What topics does Talk to Your Pharmacist cover?
The podcast is about Pharmacy, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Science, Business and Healthcare.
What is the most popular episode on Talk to Your Pharmacist?
The episode title 'Ins & Outs of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with Sarah Arington Leach' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Talk to Your Pharmacist?
The average episode length on Talk to Your Pharmacist is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talk to Your Pharmacist released?
Episodes of Talk to Your Pharmacist are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Talk to Your Pharmacist?
The first episode of Talk to Your Pharmacist was released on Jul 27, 2017.
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