Talk to Your Pharmacist

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

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 po

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 medicationonboarding process. With RxLightning, providers can quickly a

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 leadershipdevelopment. 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.Topics: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 r

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 entrepreneur Opportunities with AI in Pharmacy and how the profession can use the technology to their advantage Considerations with AI in Pharmacy such as accuracy and reliability Guest - Natalie Park, PharmD-LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/snataliepark/-Website www.pharmesol.comHost - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillar

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.Talking points: Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTPI) is a well-funded leader in the emerging prescription to over-the-counter

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.Talking Points: 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. Guest - Dr. Mohit Jainwww.sapient.bio TwitterLinkedInYouTubeWebHost - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA www.hillaryblackburn.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/  @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackbu

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

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 operat

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 patient

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/transition What is a Product manager? Tech in healthcare and how pharmacy can utilize it Guest - Zain Syed zainsyed.substack.comHost - Hi

In this episode, our guest is David Neubauer, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and senior faculty of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center.He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, as well as a member of the Sleep Research Society, European Sleep Research Society, and the World Sleep Society, where he serves on the International Scientific Committee. He has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the National Sleep Foundation.He is the author of Understanding Sleeplessness: Perspectives on Insomnia published by the Johns Hopkins University Press, as well as numerous articles and book chapters on sleep-related topics. He is coauthor of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults and the current Wolters Kluwer UpToDate section on “Pharmacotherapy for Insomn

In this episode, our guest, Dr. Thea M. Blystone is a visionary clinical consulting pharmacist dedicated to transforming the landscape of Pharmacy. With a strong belief in leaving a lasting legacy, she mentors aspiring pharmacists and spearheads initiatives that shift the focus from dispensing to clinical care. Through TM Pharmacy Consulting, LLC, Dr. Blystone empowers healthcare providers to achieve exceptional patient outcomes and embrace the future of healthcare. With a passion for advancing the practice of pharmacy, she is a catalyst for change, shaping a new era of clinical excellence within the pharmacy landscape around care management value-driven services all done remotely.Topics: What is RPM? Setting up an RPM consulting practice? Why is this an area of opportunity for pharmacy? Care Management Revenue for pharmacy owners? Being a pharmacy entrepreneur? Background and how you got to where you are today?  Leaving a lasting legacy? Guest - Thea Blythstone, PharmDLinkedIn: Dr. Thea M BlystoneInstagram:

In this episode, our guest is Marina Buksov, a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Mental Fitness & Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is also a Functional Medicine Pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform, and the host of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast.Marina guides practitioners to rediscover their passion for medicine by expanding their mind and clinical skills to include natural, holistic, alternative and herbal medicine from which conventional pharmacy practice originated! She believes in honoring plants as food and medicine for sustainable & sovereign health.When she is not working or studying, Marina likes to dance, paint, and tinker with various concoctions (tea blends, meals, DIY projects). She lives with her husband, two adorable kiddos and two mischievous kitties in NYC.Interview t

In this episode, our guest, James Lott is the founder and CEO of Scripted (www.scripted.co), a Chicago-based health technology startup. James is a pharmacist and graduate of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. In 2020 he was recognized as Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 and was a recipient of the Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action Award.Topics: Background in Pharmacy; Leadership story Entrepreneurship journey How Scripted is empowering pharmacies to add on more clinical services Guest - James Lott, PharmD, MPP Founder and CEO of Scripted (www.scripted.co)Host - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBAwww.hillaryblackburn.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/  @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook @HillBlackburn TwitterTalk to Your Pharmacist was recognized as a Top 20 Pharmacy Podcasts by Feedspot https://blog.feedspot.com/pharmacist_podcasts/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Dr. Richard Harris is a board-certified internal medicine physician and pharmacist. Dr. Harris attended the University of Texas at Austin for pharmacy school and then pursued medical education at the McGovern School of Medicine in Houston. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Harris continues to look for ways to grow both personally and professionally, which lead him to pursue and obtain his MBA at the University of Houston. Dr. Harris's client-centric view focuses on building relationships and trust through a comprehensive lifestyle medicine system. He is the Chief Strategy Officer for Nimbus Healthcare, and is the Medical Director for Script Health. Dr. Harris has been a subject matter expert and guest speaker at a number of national conferences and has served on advisory boards with some of the leading minds in medicine and holistic wellness. He is an avid reader, weight lifter, and video game enthusiast in his spare time. Dr. Harris enjoys sports, traveling, philanthropy, church, and keto donuts.To

In this episode, our guest is Patti Mara, a renowned expert in independent pharmacy growth and business coaching. With over 20years of experience, Patti has dedicated her career to helping owners and teams achieve remarkableresults by uncovering the “shifting point” that propels them to new levels of success. Her passion lies intransforming the way businesses operate. Leading to enhanced customer experiences, substantialgrowth, improved customer retention, and increased profitability.As the founder of PharmacySuccess.com, Patti utilizes her unique insights and expertise to providecoaching and guidance to pharmacy professionals, empowering them to optimize their operations andreach their full potential. Through her coaching programs and business strategies, Patti helps ownersand teams thrive in a competitive market, delivering exceptional value to their customers and drivingsustainable growth.Patti is an accomplished author, having written the influential book “UpSolutions – Turning Your Teaminto Heroes and Cu

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Jonathan Baktari, a CEO, a vaccine expert, and a physician with specialties in internal, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. With that background, Dr. Bakari has launched multiple innovative startups that leverage technology that expands and disrupts traditional markets, also focusing on growing a corporateculture that empowers the leadership and staff to innovate.Dr. Jonathan Baktari, MD is the CEO at both e7 Health and US Drug Test Centers and the host of Baktari MD. e7 health is a preventative health and wellness company that has been called the “the Uber of preventive medicine” and was named the Best Technology Company in the Healthcare Space in 2019. A former, triple board-certified physician with specialties in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, being a healthcare CEO is only the latest chapter in Dr. Baktari’s life mission to help others by making integrative preventative medicine available to Everyone. He and his team at e7 Health specialize i

Talk to Your Pharmacist was featured as a Top 20 Pharmacy Podcasts by Feedspot https://blog.feedspot.com/pharmacist_podcasts/In this episode, our guest is Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Vice Chair of Clinical Services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove. With over 20 years of experience in various ambulatory care clinics, she has worked on several multidisciplinary teams and precepted hundreds of students and residents. At the college she serves as a coach and mentor to several faculty and teaches part of the women’s health and professional development curriculum. She is a Professional Coach in Life & Work and is passionate about offering career support through a thought-provoking and creative process. She speaks nationally on various professional development topics, including the importance of coaching and mentoring, time management, and work/life integration. She started blogging for Pharmacist Moms in 2018 and one of her most read blogs was

In this episode, our guest is Alex Barker with the HappyPharmD helps pharmacists create fulfilling careers and lives. For a time, he was a burned-out clinical pharmacy specialist. Now, he is the founder and head coach at TheHappyPharmD.com where alongside his team, he creates classes to help over 400 pharmacists find and create new career paths. We published the book Indispensable: The Prescription for a Fulfilling Pharmacy Career. His goal is to help 500 pharmacists transition into new jobs by January 1st, 2020. Alex Barker, helps pharmacists create fulfilling careers and lives. For a time, he was a burned-out clinical pharmacy specialist. Now, he is the founder and head coach at TheHappyPharmD.com where alongside his team, he creates classes to help over 400 pharmacists find and create new career paths. We recently published the book Indispensable: The Prescription for a Fulfilling Pharmacy Career. When he’s not working with pharmacists, he spends time with his wife, Megan, and two lovely girls, Izzie and A