Locked On Pharmacy
APhA’s flagship podcast “for every pharmacist, for all of pharmacy,” spotlighting highlights across APhA, practice and legislative and regulatory updates, and a discussion around pharmacy topics that matter most to you. (Members Edition) Created, produced, and hosted by APhA members, Locked on Pharmacy, Member Edition provides an inside look into a wide range of health, public health, and health policy topics from the unique perspectives of APhA members. (Special Edition) Covering everything from breaking news updates to live event coverage and documentary episodic content.
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Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Pharmacy benefit management companies – PBMs – are currently at the center of one of the hottest debates in pharmacy. But what are they, and why do many believe they’re undermining patient care?
Antonio Caccia, APhA’s new senior director for disruptive innovation and practice transformation, joins us to talk about what he found when pulled back the curtain on PBM practices in Ohio, and needs to be done to make pharmacy right again.
Guests:
Antonio Caccia, Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation and Practice Transformation, American Pharmacists Association
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Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
APhA Past President Nancy Alvarez interviews pharmacist, Jake Nichols, whose 15-year narcotics habit cost him a high-profile career and led to criminal charges for writing fake prescriptions and diverting drugs.
Jake Nichols is the Principal, Clinical Strategy Officer at axialHealthcare Specialist in Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
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Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
For the first time ever, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that may determine the future of pharmacy for years to come. In Rutledge v. PCMA, which originated in Arkansas, the Court has been asked to decide if states can regulate the controversial business practices of pharmacy benefit managers. Oral arguments will be heard Oct. 6 in this potentially landmark case. The American Pharmacists Association joined several other pharmacy organizations in filing an amicus brief, submitting arguments to support the state of Arkansas.
Guests:
Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD
Senior VP for Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, APhA
John Vinson, PharmD
Chief Executive Officer, Arkansas Pharmacists Association
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