Independent Rx Forum

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Independent Rx Forum

Welcome to Independent Rx Forum with RxConnexion and National Community Pharmacists Association. The leading advocate and business education resource for America's independent pharmacists.

Episodes

  1. PBM Disruptor Mark Cuban

    16 OCT

    PBM Disruptor Mark Cuban

    Entrepreneur, television star, owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, and now PBM disruptor Mark Cuban drops in this week to talk about his newest passion, Cost Plus Drugs, which is turning the industry upside down. Cuban is joined by Cost Plus Drug VP of Pharmacy Relations and Chief Privacy Officer Erin Albert, and well-known industry analyst Antonio Ciaccia. They bat it around with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey for this very special episode of Independent Rx Forum. https://tccforms.webflow.io/form-one

    1h 5m
  2. NCPA 2024 Annual Convention Preview

    8 OCT

    NCPA 2024 Annual Convention Preview

    In this episode, Jack Mozloom checks in with Elise Damman and Becky Snead of the NCPA Innovation Center to preview the education programming at the upcoming NCPA Annual Convention, happening Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. Learn more at ncpa.org/annual-convention.

    25 min
  3. A Conversation with Dr. Marty Makary

    16 SEPT

    A Conversation with Dr. Marty Makary

    Marty Makary, MD, MPH, is a surgeon and researcher at Johns Hopkins University. He is a best-selling author (Unaccountable and The Price We Pay), and editorial writer for the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and other major publications. Makary was a keynote speaker at last year’s NCPA Annual Convention, and he’s sitting down with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey to discuss his new book, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health.

    44 min
  4. Harness The Power Of Artificial Intelligence

    6 AUG

    Harness The Power Of Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode, host John Beckner talks with marketing expert Wayne Glowac on how community pharmacists can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to boost their marketing.

    32 min
  5. The Role of Community Health Workers

    9 JUL

    The Role of Community Health Workers

    In this episode, we explore the vital role community health workers (CHWs) play in improving health care access. Tripp Logan discusses an initiative to train pharmacy technicians as CHWs and his efforts to secure funding for these services. Bonnie Scheffer, a dedicated CHW in Tripp's pharmacy, shares how this job has been valuable in her pharmacy and community. Tune in to learn how CHWs are able to play a role in preventing serious health issues and saving money and resources.    Guests:   Tripp Logan, PharmD, owner and operator of three community pharmacies in Southeast Missouri, as well as SEMO Rx Care Coordination. Tripp is Lead Luminary at CPESN Health Equity     Bonnie Scheffer, CPhT, CHW, long-time pharmacy technician and lead community health worker at SEMO Rx Care Coordination

    38 min
  6. Advocacy Roundup

    4 JUN

    Advocacy Roundup

    In a special edition of the Independent Rx Forum, NCPA CEO B. Douglas Hoey is joined by SVP of Government Affairs Anne Cassity and VP of Communications Jack Mozloom for a rundown on what’s happening on the advocacy front. What’s the latest on Capitol Hill? When’s our next grassroots push? Find out on the Independent Rx Forum!

    23 min
  7. Lynn Fruth: Advocacy Dynamo

    7 MAY

    Lynn Fruth: Advocacy Dynamo

    In this episode, NCPA’s John Beckner interviews Lynn Fruth, owner of Fruth Pharmacy, a regional chain pharmacy headquartered in West Virginia. Lynn waged a one-woman advocacy campaign for PBM reforms enacted recently in West Virginia. Her efforts are a model for independent pharmacists across the country who want to advocate for the changes they need.

    1h 12m
  8. Introducing CORE

    2 APR

    Introducing CORE

    In this month’s episode, John Beckner talks with Scott Pace, a successful pharmacist and consultant who teamed up with NCPA to develop the CORE program. CORE is not just another "how-to" program. It's a revolutionary approach to training pharmacy owners and their staff members toward success. We’ve assembled the most talented, most successful pharmacy owners and subject matter experts in the country to coach you on the most essential elements of team leadership. Every week for an entire year, you’ll collaborate with one of our coaches in a small group setting – and you’ll have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with them as well. https://ncpa.org/core-ncpa-leadership-program

    39 min
  9. PBM Reform: Where Does it Stand?

    5 MAR

    PBM Reform: Where Does it Stand?

    In a special episode of Independent Rx Forum, John Beckner interviews Anne Cassity, NCPA senior vice president of government affairs, on the latest developments on Capitol Hill with PBM reform. Where does it stand? What comes next? What can NCPA members do? Listen to find out. To advocate for PBM reform, join us at the 2024 Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In, April 17-18. Learn more at https://ncpa.org/congressional-pharmacy-fly

    19 min
  10. Long-Term Care

    5 MAR

    Long-Term Care

    In the March episode of Independent Rx Forum we invited two guests with extensive experience in long-term care to talk to us about the world of LTC pharmacy.     Stephanie Wise, PharmD and owner of Oasis Pharmacy, a closed-door LTC pharmacy, shares her journey and the services she offers her community. Doug Smock, CEO at Infinity Pharmacy Solutions, LLC, has over 30 years of LTC experience and spends much of his time advocating for improving the current state of LTC, for patients and providers.      If you offer or are considering offering LTC, tune in to this episode to learn more about the increasing demand for LTC pharmacy and its essential role in comprehensive health care.    BONUS: For LTC resources, check out the NCPA LTC Division at https://ncpa.org/ltc.

    33 min
  11. Adolescent Immunizations

    6 FEB

    Adolescent Immunizations

    In the February episode of our podcast, Independent Rx Forum, host John Beckner talks with Mitch Rothholz, president of 3 Cs Consulting, and Judy Klein, president of Unity, about adolescent immunizations. How to get started, how to market the service, and what are the challenges? You’ll find out on Independent Rx Forum.

    32 min
  12. DIR Hangover

    12 JAN

    DIR Hangover

    In this month's episode of our podcast, Independent Rx Forum, NCPA’s John Beckner, RPh, and Ronna Hauser, PharmD, SVP of Policy and Pharmacy Affairs, cover the DIR Hangover and its impact on community pharmacies. Ronna and her team have been working with federal officials and our members for more than a year to help them anticipate and mitigate the cash flow crunch resulting from a federal rule causing reductions in prescription receipts at the point of sale. Find out what’s coming and what you can do in the Independent Rx Forum.

    23 min
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Welcome to Independent Rx Forum with RxConnexion and National Community Pharmacists Association. The leading advocate and business education resource for America's independent pharmacists.

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