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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 CompoundingState Laws and State Board of Pharmacy 2023/2024Important Regulatory Considerations in the 503B to 503A Compounding Model for Community Pharmacies506e Shortages and BeyondUSP 797/795 Six Months Later
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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 valuedThere is a misalignment of workstyles, a lack of understanding of each other's workWe do not universally have the tools and confidence to manage tension and conflict, which consistently arise when problems above are presentSolution & ApplicationPractical and easy skills to incorporate into day-to-day operationsEspecially 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 applicationGuest: 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/
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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 OutreachDifferent components of the business:Virtual manufacturing3D printingMarket trends and changes and the impact to both brand and generic manufacturersCommercializing productsLaunched 19 blockbuster drugs ($1B); high service level22 AGs; Flovent was discontinuedDrug shortages40% of generic approvals don’t make it to marketGuest - Sarah Arington Leach, MBA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-arington-leach-aa2666b3/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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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.
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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 plannerThe dangers of polypharmacy (excessive medications) and why it’s doubled since 2000The 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.
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In this episode, our guest is James Wong, a pharmacist and founder of NiHowdy, pioneered the first platform offering customers drug rebates in Bitcoin on prescription refills. With experience in owning and operating pharmacies and skilled nursing facilities, he's a proud University of the Pacific graduate. Advocating blood donation, he highlights its potential to save lives, with each donation potentially aiding up to three individuals. Additionally, he emphasizes the personal benefits, citing a 50% reduction in cardiovascular incident risk and lowered cancer risk. Clearly passionate about Bitcoin and freedom technology, James is a staunch advocate.
Interview topics
What the heck is Bitcoin?!What is NiHowdy?What do we do?Why is this important?How does Bitcoin disrupt the Pharmaceutical industry?Will the Inflation Reduction Act lower drug prices or backfire?Guest - James Wong, PharmD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdanielwong/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nihowdy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nihowdyrx/Website: https://www.nihowdy.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NiHowdy.Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, we have two guests:
Harini Bupathi
Harini's practice focuses on counseling several different types of pharmacy providers on their relationships with PBMs and other similar payors. She advises clients in a wide range of PBM-related matters including network access, audits, termination, wrongful recoupment actions, and fraud, waste, and abuse investigations. Harini utilizes her knowledge and experience to counsel on strategies and best practices to avoid any adverse action from payors and PBMs.
Lucas Morgan
Lucas is a skilled and assertive litigator in Frier Levitt’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Litigation groups, where he represents healthcare and life sciences professionals in a variety of complex matters. With a focus on advocating for the rights of pharmacies and other healthcare providers, Lucas handles various types of disputes involving PBMs and also regularly navigates BOP matters in various legal issues, advising and representing clients in BOP inspections, investigations, enforcement actions, and other related matters across many jurisdictions nationwide.
Interplay Between BOPs and PBMs: Understand the dynamic relationship between BOPs and PBMs, and its impact on pharmacy operations.Treating BOP Inspections with Due Regard: Learn why BOP inspections should be approached with the same rigor as PBM audits and not be treated as routine or narrow in scope.Reporting Obligations: Grasp the importance of fulfilling reporting obligations to both PBMs and BOPs accurately and promptly.Building Amicable Relationships: Explore effective strategies to cultivate professional working relationships with your BOPs and PBMs, including tips for successful communication, credentialing and consistent reporting
Interview topics
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Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest is Lisa Blue MHI, BSN, RN. Lisa is the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer with Providertech, which offers technology
solutions to address the complexity of scaling patient engagement while improving operational efficiencies. She is an enthusiastic population health leader who believes that doing healthcare differently, and better, is possible. She is a registered nurse with clinical experience from acute
care to FQHCs, giving her the ability to effectively translate and enhance healthcare workflows. She earned her Diploma of Nursing from St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center in Ohio, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University, and her Master of Healthcare
Innovation from Arizona State University, where she also was adjunct faculty from that program.
Interview topics
Motivation to step into this role/companyChallenges and opportunities of patient engagement. How does SDOH further complicate patient engagement?Most promising things emerging in healthcare ITOpportunities in the healthcare system todayGuest -Lisa Blue MHI, BSN, RN
-LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-z-blue/
-Website https://www.providertech.com/
-YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5wtK-1alzs3amrSzSIaFQ
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, we hear about DR. JAMES CIMA’s journey to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic started when he suffered a back injury at the age of 15 and spent years enduring back pain. When he graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of
Science, someone suggested he visit a chiropractor. The combination of being amazed by the results and his desire to be in the health field, he decided to enroll at New York Chiropractic College, graduating with honors and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. When he was in his last year of school, he saw a quote from Thomas Edison about a doctor who did not even exist. Mr. Edison stated that: “The Doctor Of The Future Will Give No Medication But Will Interest His Patients In Diet, Care Of The Human Frame, And The Cause And Prevention Of Disease.”
Dr. Cima has spent forty years of his life devoted to Mr. Edison’s definition of health and wellness, creating a health and wellness program that lives up to Mr. Edison’s vision of the doctor of the future. Over the years, he has authored many books and articles and taught, educated and trained countless doctors. He has also completed extensive postgraduate education in:
Nutrition Blood Chemistry Analysis, Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology, Neuroendocrinology, Craniopathy, Organ and Glandular Therapy, Neuromuscular Re-education, Extremity Technique, etc.
He is in the process of developing a website designed to help people worldwide improve their health through nutrition. When he’s not busy researching, writing, lecturing or helping patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife Gloria, his family, including four children and ten grandchildren.
As an avid golfer, Dr. Cima is also certified by the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). With that training and the skills Dr. Cima states that he can improve the average golfer’s handicap by 5-10 strokes, simply by making their body more functional then creating the perfect swing
for their body type.
Dr. Cima is in practice with his son, Dr. James Paul Cima, and his daughter, Dr. Natalie DeJesse. Our 5000 square foot clinic along with ten other physicians (MD, DO, DC’s,) allows our patients to receive the best health care thru a Functional And Traditional Medical approach to health care.
Interview topics
• Using a blood test to determine what is the best diet for you and what supplements to take to improve your blood chemistry.
• How to eat more, lose weight, and never diet again.
• Let your presence command attention. How to achieve a beautiful, functional pain
free body.
• Turn stress into success. The mental emotional approach to health.
• The true cause of physical pain, and how to erase it.
• Cholesterol is the big hoax. Why heart disease is still the number 1 killer in the
US today.
What constitutes excellent health?
• What are the top three killers in our society today and how do you avoid the trap?
• How do you live to be 150 years old and enjoy the process?
Guest - James Cima
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 5618182972
Website: cimafunctionalmedicine.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjamescima/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCimaDC
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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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 analyticsThis helps independent pharmacies stay in business, decreasing pharmacy desertsA 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
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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 BanasHost - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest Rosalie Audoin is CEO & Founder of FuturEdge Group. Rosalie Audoin is a trusted executive coach and senior leadership consultant, focusing on developing leaders within cross-cultural teams. She has spoken on many stages to help companies unlock their global team's full potential. Rosalie also coaches on three executive leadership programmes at the London School of Economics and has worked with leaders at Gallagher, Sony, Santander, Harper Collins, and Unicef, amongst others. As the CEO of FuturEdge Group, Rosalie assembled an international team of highly skilled leadership development experts; together, they have helped countless companies achieve success, both domestically and across the globe. Rosalie gained her edge when she turned around a client's train-wreck team in 12 weeks. As a fluent speaker of four languages, English, French, Spanish, and Creole, Rosalie brings a unique understanding and perspective to her work, through cultural intelligence, allowing her to enable powerful leadership transformations. Rosalie is known for her deep commitment to developing leaders across cultures and creating inclusive workplaces that prioritise closing the gender gap and developing conscious leaders for a better future.
Interview topics
creating an inclusive workplace where teams can thrive, develop their leadership skills, and contribute their best work.
Leading Beyond Borders: Navigating the Complexities of Leading Cross-Cultural Teams Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Understanding Why “Women in Leadership” Programs Don’t Work and How to Build More Effective Pathways to Success. The Women Leaders' Odyssey: Insights and Lessons Learned from Coaching over 1,000 Women Trailblazers". From Dysfunction to High-Performance: How We Turned Around a Train-Wreck Team in 12 Weeks Decoding Gen Z: Pioneering Strategies for Cultivating the Next Wave of Visionary LeadersGuest - Rosalie Audoin, CEO & Founder of FuturEdge Group.
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest, Julia Regan, co-founder and CEO of RxLightning, has over 15 years of experience delivering innovative healthcare solutions that disrupt the status quo and remove friction for patients, providers, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. She has been at the forefront of some of the most transformational initiatives in the industry, including the development of real-time benefit check technologies and state-of-the-art tools that streamline medication onboarding. Julia has been recognized with numerous local, regional, and international awards, including being named a winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the East Central region. Since incorporating RxLightning, Julia has raised $20.5 million of capital from top-tier international healthcare investors including LRVHealth, McKesson Ventures, and Novartis Ventures.
RxLightning:
RxLightning digitizes, automates, and streamlines the historically manual specialty medication
onboarding process. With RxLightning, providers can quickly and easily complete patient enrollment
for any specialty medication in any therapeutic area, helping reduce paperwork, streamline
communication, and accelerate speed-to-therapy. Through the company’s MedAccess Ecosystem,
patients, providers, specialty pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers have insights into
each step of the patient onboarding journey. Learn more at rxlightning.com.
Raising capital in one of the toughest environments in recent historyRxLightning's mission, which is 'For The One' - and how we're impacting patient speed-to-therapyThe key challenges in specialty medication enrollment (paper forms, faxes, phone calls, no visibility, etc) - and how technology is supporting end-users in improving medication accessThe ways that pharmacies, providers, and pharma can work together to create a better medication access journeyWays in which the medication process can be more patient-centric (from the provider's office, to the payer/PBM interactions, to the pharmacy)
Interview topicsGuest - Julia Regan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliareganrxl/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rxlightning
https://rxlightning.com/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest is Dr. Dan Blumenthal. Dr. Blumenthal received his MD and MBA degrees from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School and trained in internal medicine and cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Blumenthal is a past recipient of the American Heart Association’s Laennec Young Clinician Award and an accomplished health services and cardiovascular disease outcomes researcher whose previous work has focused on innovations in payment model design, quality improvement in cardiology, and leadership
development. He has published over 50 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Blumenthal previously was a member of the founding team at Devoted Health, where he held the roles of Associate Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director for the health plan.
What is happening at a federal policy level and on the ground that is leading to interest in shifting cardiology payment reform towards value-based models?Where are the clinical opportunities to improve quality and reduce costs in cardiovascular disease?What will cardiovascular care delivery systems look like in 5-10 years?What are we likely to see with respect to trends in hospital employment of cardiologists over the next 5-10 years?
Topics:Guest - Dr. Dan Blumenthal
Website: https://cvausa.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-blumenthal-4a19029/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CardiovascularAssociatesofAmerica/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest is Dr. Natalie Park who is a pharmacist and a co-founder of Pharmesol. Pharmesol is an AI-enabled pharmacy assistant that automates frequent conversations and tasks 24/7 and scales the digital interactions between pharmacy teams and patients. Previously, Natalie conducted health economics and outcomes research at Novartis and worked on population health initiatives including medication management optimization at Geisinger Health. Natalie received her PharmD from Ohio State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in computer science at University of York.
Interview topics:
Journey to a pharmacy tech entrepreneurOpportunities with AI in Pharmacy and how the profession can use the technology to their advantageConsiderations with AI in Pharmacy such as accuracy and reliabilityGuest - Natalie Park, PharmD
-LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/snataliepark/
-Website www.pharmesol.com
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest is Fady Boctor is the President and Chief Commercial Officer of Petros Pharmaceuticals. He has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, across a wide array of functions including brand and portfolio marketing, sales channel optimization, product portfolio strategy development and new product launches. Mr. Boctor has driven significant revenue growth for specialty biologics, mainstream Men’s Health product lines, rare/orphan disease therapeutics, and substance abuse rescue modalities. Mr. Boctor has worked for companies such as Novartis, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Endo Pharmaceuticals and Adapt Pharmaceuticals (Emergent Biosolutions). Mr. Boctor has his BA in International Relations from Hamline University, Masters in Diplomacy from Norwich University and his MBA from the University of Manchester Business School.
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Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTPI) is a well-funded leader in the emerging prescription to over-the-counter (Rx-to-OTC) self-care market.In conjunction with FDA guidelines, Petros has developed a structured pathway that leverages technology in an effort to bring mature prescription products OTC.The Company is working towards approval of its lead product as the first prescription-grade ED medication to be available OTC. It has made significant progress on its path including:o Completing a pivotal label comprehension study (LCS). Using FDA guidance provided to the company in 2022, the LCS is expected to satisfy a critical step in the organization's progress towards a possible non-prescription version of its therapeutic. Akin to a Phase 2a study in clinical development sequencing, this study's purpose is to evaluate the nonprescription Drug Facts Label and consumer comprehension of key guidelines for safe and appropriate use.
o Initiating a self-selection study using the Drug Facts Label (DFL) tested during its previously announced LCS.
o Developing a technological component of its self-selection study utilizing machine learning/artificial intelligence (AI), which the Company plans to integrate into its self-selection studies for its erectile dysfunction drug.
Petros is a pure play leader in the emerging Rx-to-OTC self-care market. Consumers want to have greater control of their health and are looking for Rx-to-OTC therapeutics to meet their needs, without needing to see a doctor for a prescription.Guest - Fady Boctor
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fady-boctor-mba-8135185/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/petros-pharmaceuticals/
-Website: https://www.petrospharma.com/
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest, (Founder & CEO of Sapient) - Dr. Jain is a physician-scientist with more than 20 years of expertise in physiology, biomedicine, engineering, computational biology, and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics. He formed and managed Jain Laboratory at the University of California San Diego, where he guided a multi-disciplinary research team to develop next-generation rapid liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (rLC-MS) systems to probe the non-genetic landscape of disease across large-scale human studies.
3 reasons genetics alone are not enough to personalize medicine.New methods for biomarker discovery, validation, & translation for clinical impact.The pitfalls of drug development and how they should be improved.
Talking Points:Guest - Dr. Mohit Jain
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In this episode, our guest is Autumn-Kyoko Cushman, CEO, Co-Founder, who started her career as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy. Working in Hematology / Oncology, and Executive Medicine serving our nation’s top elected officials and their families. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and has experience in management consulting, bioinformatics, and partnerships with large healthcare companies & organizations such as Deloitte, The Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Institute of Health.
Most Recently: IBM Watson Health / Merative (Acquired by Francisco Partners) working with MarketScan to compile clinical research data for large drug companies + hospitals + healthcare systems.
ShiftRx is revolutionizing the healthcare staffing landscape, starting in pharmacy. We provide seamless sourcing to integration of temporary healthcare providers. This platform was built by healthcare providers, for providers to empower them to work a more flexible schedule, increase economic opportunities, provide cross-training opportunities in new specialities, initial pathways to licensure, and give them the tools they need to be successful when picking up per diem work or being placed in a new role. We leverage the power of AI to create tailored onboarding modules based on the facilities unique systems, processes, and softwares so our providers know exactly what to expect, and they can instantly cashout after. ShiftRx is the prescription for the healthcare staffing crisis.
Main Points:
Current staffing crisis, and landscape for flexibility & pay for pharmacy providersIntegration into new settingsInitial pathways to licensure, and opening opportunities as the role of a pharmacist progressesGuest - Autumn Cushman
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/akcushman/
https://www.instagram.com/shift_rx/
https://twitter.com/RxShift
https://www.tiktok.com/@shiftrxwastaken
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www.hillaryblackburn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook@HillBlackburn Twitter
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBATalk to Your Pharmacist is a Top 20 Pharmacy Podcasts by Feedspot https://blog.feedspot.com/pharmacist_podcasts/
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In this episode, our guest is Charles Gellman - a visionary leader and accomplished entrepreneur, currently serving as the CEO of HiDO Health, a cutting-edge healthcare technology company. With a deep passion for improving people’s lives through innovation, Gellman has dedicated his career to revolutionizing the healthcare industry. The Journey in healthcare began with his early exposure to the challenges faced by patients and healthcare professionals. Inspired by the potential of technology to solve these issues, he pursued a Master’s degree in Clinical Informatics, laying a solid foundation for his future endeavors. After completing his education, Charles Gellman embarked on a series of successful ventures, focusing on developing innovative solutions to address the inefficiencies and gaps in the healthcare system. His entrepreneurial spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence led to the creation of several groundbreaking healthcare startups, each contributing to the advancement of patient care and operational efficiency.
In 2018, Gellman co-founded HiDO Health with the mission of empowering patients and healthcare providers through the seamless integration of technology and healthcare services. Under his leadership, HiDO Health has emerged as a leading provider of AI Assisted Robotics, leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, and telehealth platforms to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery. Gellman’s visionary approach has enabled HiDO Health to forge strategic partnerships with prominent healthcare organizations, establishing the company as a trusted and influential player in the industry. His commitment to collaboration and innovation has fostered a culture of creativity and excellence within the organization, attracting top talent and driving groundbreaking advancements in healthcare technology.
Beyond his role at HiDO Health, Gellman actively contributes to the healthcare community through his participation in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and advisory roles. His expertise in healthcare technology and his ability to anticipate emerging trends have positioned him as a sought-after thought leader, shaping the future of healthcare through his insights and guidance. With his relentless drive for progress and his unwavering dedication to improving healthcare outcomes, Charles Gellman continues to lead HiDO Health on a path of innovation and transformation. Through his visionary leadership, he aims to empower individuals, enhance healthcare delivery, and create a healthier world for all.
Main points to cover:1). High cost of medications without provider/payer insights into patient behaviors
2). Challenges of labor shortages and strikes to patient care
3). The high cost of doing the same thing over and over
4). The impact of AI pharmacy to the future of home care
5). Discovering the blueprint of health with different cocktails of medications
6). What is the pharmacy of the future and how can pharmacists practice at the top of their license
Guest - Charles Gellman
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest, Kyle Kiser is the CEO of Arrive Health, an industry-leading provider of data-driven insights to points of care. As a thought leader in health technology and a diligent student of the complex healthcare value chain, he has been at the forefront of some of healthcare’s most transformational initiatives.
Fully aligned with Arrive Health’s aspirational vision, Kyle champions consumer choice. He capitalizes on the regulatory tailwinds that now mandate price transparency and interoperability in pharma to simplify the complexities within the healthcare landscape, and build collaborations between healthcare organizations, bringing patient cost and coverage data to the point of care. Motivated by an intense curiosity about the power of systems to transform entire ecosystems, Kyle knows how to leverage healthcare tools to drive behavior change across providers, payers, and patients. His focus on delivering accessible, affordable care as well as customer choice has impacted millions of patients’ lives.
Before joining Arrive Health, Kyle built robust pipelines, strategic partnerships, awareness, and exponential revenue growth for companies including Catapult Health, Welltok, Principal Wellness Company, and Ameritas. Kyle holds a Bachelor’s degree from Guilford College, where he currently sits on the Board of Trustees.
Trends in pharmacy complexity (and how that relates to affordability, access, and adherence)The changing role of pharmacy and the individual pharmacist to be the patient navigatorStrategies and technology that can help pharmacy do more, while streamlining workflow and reducing administrative burden
Main points to cover:Guest - Kyle Kiser
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrivehealth/Website: https://arrivehealth.com/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ArriveHealthHost - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
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In this episode, our guest is Zain Syed, PharmD, an oncology pharmacist with 10 years of experience turned product manager. He’s a health systems expert who specializes in oncology and pain management and has worked in a variety of settings including Infusion, Clinic, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Investigational Drug Services. And, he has his own newsletter and podcast called Digital Thoughts: How to create better healthtech products. Join 1000+ founders, clinicians, and executives for free.
Main points to cover:Zain has seen the dark side of healthcare. The lack of access, financial struggles, and people falling through the cracks all leading to worse outcomes and increased costs to the system.
He is a tech nerd that tries to solve his problems using technology and optimizing workflows, and has seen how technology can help automate and give you back your time.
Career journey/transitionWhat is a Product manager?Tech in healthcare and how pharmacy can utilize itGuest - Zain Syed
zainsyed.substack.com
Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
www.hillaryblackburn.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook@HillBlackburn Twitter
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