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Late this week a press release from HHS announced the US government's partnership with Chain and Independent Community Pharmacies to increase public access to COVID-19 vaccines. With community-based pharmacies on the forefront of this effort, it is time to mobilize operations, plan and act quickly to prepare. We are joined by Ray Jaber and Cody Clifton who are leading the Covid-19 Vaccine efforts on behalf of CPESN. They will share with us the most up to date information regarding the Covid-19 Vaccine release process, how community pharmacies can be involved in the administration of the vaccine and the opportunities to come.

A conversation with Trista Pfeiffenberger

There are many community pharmacy owners involved in CPESN who have selflessly given their time to share best practices and lead others to payer opportunities. Join in today as we reflect on the efforts of one of those community pharmacy leaders who has dedicated the last several years supporting community pharmacies in Nebraska. Staci Hubert, Owner of Ashland Pharmacy and CPESN Luminary of the Year will share with you her insights on achieving sustainability for community pharmacy.

Owning a community pharmacy takes dedication and a passion to serve your community. With ongoing threats to this everchanging industry and the need to continually reinvent your pharmacy how is it possible to stay motivated moving forward with a growth mindset. We are joined by Bill Osborn, Immediate Past President of NCPA and President/Owner of Osborn Drug who will be sharing his insights on successfully expanding to 29 (and counting) pharmacy locations.

Community Health Workers are the link between health and social services offered in the community and can serve to facilitate access to those services for patients who may benefit from them most. Tripp Logan, pharmacist owner of L&S Pharmacy in Charleston, Missouri shares how training his staff to become community health workers has opened up financial opportunities to better serve patients in his own community.

Payer opportunities are on the rise causing community pharmacies to adjust workflows to actively participate in clinical services. New opportunities can either motivate you to change your practice or cause you to be so overwhelmed that you implement no change. Today we are joined by Cody Clifton, Workflow Innovation Specialist Flip the Pharmacy and Director of Practice Transformation, CPESN USA to talk the trends of creating change in a pharmacy practice site. Listen in to hear his insights on working with pharmacies across the nation who have been able to adjust workflows to engage in emerging payer opportunities.Show Notes:
To Access Flip the Pharmacy Change Packages: Available at https://www.flipthepharmacy.com/
Rhodes, L, et al. Implementation of a Vaccine Screening Program at an Independent Community Pharmacy. J Am Pharm Assoc 2017; 57: 222-228. Available at: https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(16)30867-6/abstract