What, Why & How

Iowa Pharmacy Association
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IPA’s What, Why & How podcast unravels the intricacies of pharmacy and healthcare law and regulation, from Congress to the Board of Pharmacy. Each month, IPA’s CEO, Kate Gainer, welcomes a special guest to explore WHAT changes occurred, WHY action was taken, and HOW these changes will impact pharmacy practice.

  1. 12/22/2025

    Episode #61: December 2025 – Compounding, MedSpas, and Policies & Procedures

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA CEO Matt Pitlick welcomes Anne Schlepphorst, Bureau Chief of Monitoring and Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, as well as Jillian (Jill) Kremmin, PharmD, BCPS, a compliance officer for northwest and western Iowa. Anne and Jill provide an update from the latest Board of Pharmacy meeting, specifically related to compounding. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Anne Schlepphorst Jillian Kremmin Matthew Pitlick Iowa Pharmacy Association

    37 min

  2. 10/23/2025

    Episode #60: October 2025 – An Update from the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Maggie Phelps, Program Administrator at the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), to discuss her work with the Board, recent enhancements to the PMP, as well as tips, tricks and resources for pharmacies using the PMP. Maggie Phelps, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, and public health. A proud graduate of Drake University, she began her career managing a high-volume pharmacy, where she developed a deep understanding of patient care, medication safety, and operational leadership. Dr. Phelps transitioned to regulatory work in 2021, serving as a Compliance Officer for the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. In this role, she conducted inspections, investigations, and helped ensure adherence to state and federal pharmacy regulations across various practice settings. In December 2024, Dr. Phelps was appointed Program Administrator for the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), where she now leads statewide efforts to promote safe prescribing of controlled substances and reduction of prescription drug misuse and abuse. Additional Resources: DIAL: Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) User Guide: Data Submission Guide for Dispensers Additional Guides: Bamboo Health Support Center Contact Iowa PMP: pmp@iowa.gov or 515-380-7392 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Maggie Phelps Brian Wall Iowa Pharmacy Association

    34 min

  3. 09/25/2025

    Episode #59: September 2025 – Standard of Care, Immunizations & Updates from the Board

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA CEO Matt Pitlick welcomes Anne Schlepphorst, Bureau Chief of Monitoring and Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, for an update from the Board, covering standard of care, immunizations, and more. Anne Schlepphorst serves as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, Interim Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Nursing, and Monitoring Bureau Chief. Anne has worked with the boards for the past seven years, most recently serving as the Chief Investigator for the Iowa Boards of Pharmacy and Medicine. When not working, Anne and her husband spend most of their time at the baseball field, hockey rink, wrestling mat, or football field watching their two teenage boys. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Anne Schlepphorst Matthew Pitlick Iowa Pharmacy Association

    24 min

  4. 08/14/2025

    Episode #58: July 2025 – Legislative Session Recap: The Road to PBM Reform

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes IPA lobbyist Kate Walton to recap the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session and the steps that led to the passage of IPA’s PBM reform bill, SF 383, which was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on June 11, 2025. **A lawsuit was filed in federal court against SF 383 on June 23, 2025. A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking most of SF 383 from being enforced against the named plaintiffs. SF 383 remains enforceable for all fully insured health plans regulated by the Iowa Insurance Division, as well as any self-funded plans not named in the lawsuit. Stay tuned to IPA communications for legal updates regarding SF 383. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Kate Walton Iowa Pharmacy Association

    39 min

  5. 04/21/2025

    Episode #57: April 2025 – NABP: The UPJE and Future of License Portability

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Andrew Funk, PharmD, Director of Member Relations and Government Affairs at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Kate and Andrew discuss what the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (UPJE) looks like, why NABP deemed it valuable, and how it will impact pharmacy practice. In his current role, Andrew assists NABP’s member boards in providing necessary resources to further their mission of protecting public health. Prior to NABP, Andrew served as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Additional Resources: Pulse by NABP Uniform Law Exam Resolution Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam Steering Committee Report License Portability Resolution Introducing the Uniform Version of the MPJE Connect with us on LinkedIn: Andrew Funk Kate Gainer Iowa Pharmacy Association

    26 min

  6. 04/07/2025

    Episode #56: March 2025 – PBM Whack-A-Mole

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Scott Pace, PharmD, JD, a pharmacy owner and partner at Impact Management Group (IMG), a government relations, public affairs, and consulting firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kate and Scott discuss PBM reform, the role of the courts, PSAOs and more! Scott Pace joined IMG after more than twelve years with the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA), where he served as CEO and COO. While at the APA, Pace successfully worked with the legislature to pass scope of practice legislation for pharmacists, legislation to amend the Arkansas Constitution to require a pharmacist consultant be a part of the Arkansas medical marijuana dispensaries, and he worked with Governor Asa Hutchinson and the legislature to pass legislation to license and regulate pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) in Arkansas. Scott was also instrumental in crafting and passing Arkansas Act 900 of 2015, the pharmacy legislation that was the subject of the landmark Rutledge v. PCMA case that was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in December of 2020. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Scott Pace Kate Gainer Iowa Pharmacy Association

    30 min

  7. 02/14/2025

    Episode #55: February 2025 – Pharmacists in Elected Office

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Iowa pharmacist and State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, to discuss his public service leading up to the Iowa Legislature, why it’s important for pharmacists to serve in elected office, and how pharmacy professionals can get involved at the local, state or national level. Representative Brett Barker serves the people of Story and Marshall Counties in District 51. Rep. Barker serves as Vice Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee and on the Commerce, Economic Growth and Technology, and Natural Resources Standing Committees. Representative Barker graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2008 and began his career as the Pharmacy Manager of NuCara Pharmacy in Nevada, Iowa. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations for NuCara Management Group. Rep. Barker was appointed to the Iowa Board of Pharmacy in 2017 by Governor Terry Branstad. In 2010, Rep. Barker joined the Nevada City Council before being elected Mayor in 2017. Rep. Barker, his wife, Tracy, and their five children continue to call Nevada home. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Brett Barker Kate Gainer Iowa Pharmacy Association

    32 min

  8. 01/27/2025

    Episode #54: January 2025 – IPA Legislative Briefing

    On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes IPA lobbyists Matt Eide and Kate Walton to discuss pharmacy’s top priorities, tips for engaging with your legislators, and more. Pharmacy Day on the Hill attendees are encouraged to listen to this episode before February 5, 2025. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Matt Eide Kate Walton Kate Gainer Iowa Pharmacy Association

    31 min
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IPA’s What, Why & How podcast unravels the intricacies of pharmacy and healthcare law and regulation, from Congress to the Board of Pharmacy. Each month, IPA’s CEO, Kate Gainer, welcomes a special guest to explore WHAT changes occurred, WHY action was taken, and HOW these changes will impact pharmacy practice.

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  • Creator
    Iowa Pharmacy Association
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
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