Best Pharmacy Advisory Group Podcasts (2024)

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Bitcoin for Drug Rebates with Nihowdy's James Wong 27:11

12d ago27:11

27:11

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 i…

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The ABCs of BOPs and PBMs: A Comprehensive Guide for Pharmacies 28:27

26d ago28:27

28:27

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, …

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Mastering Healthcare Innovation with Lisa Blue, MHI, BSN, RN 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

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…

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Designing the Doctor of the Future with Dr. James Cima 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

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 h…

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Pharmacy Technicians Solving Prescription Price Concerns with Margie Hocker and Miranda Rochol 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

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 req…

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Pharmacy Interoperability: New Opportunities, Persistent Challenges with DrFirst’s CMO, Colin Banas 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

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 th…

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Leading Beyond Borders with Rosalie Audoin 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

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 le…

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Accelerating the Specialty Prescription Process with RxLightning CEO, Julia Regan 17:40

5M ago17:40

17:40

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 th…

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A Value Based Care Approach to Cardiovascular Delivery Systems 30:30

6M ago30:30

30:30

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 ac…

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Letting AI Enhance Your Pharmacy Practice with Dr. Natalie Park 35:17

6M ago35:17

35:17

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…

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Behind the Scenes of Rx to OTC with Fady Boctor of Petros Pharmaceuticals 24:54

7M ago24:54

24:54

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. M…

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Success Occurs in the Margins & through Nontraditional Paths with Physician-Scientist, Dr. Mohit Jain 20:27

7M ago20:27

20:27

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-disciplinar…

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Updating Shift Work for Pharmacists with ShiftRx Co-Founder, Autumn Cushman 25:56

8M ago25:56

25:56

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 c…

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Improving Medication Adherence with AI Devices 23:32

8M ago23:32

23:32

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 …

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Bringing Transparency to the Point of Prescribing with Kyle Kiser of Arrive Health 18:48

9M ago18:48

18:48

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 …

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Digital Thoughts Creator, Dr. Zain Syed 28:06

9M ago28:06

28:06

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 new…

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Pharmacotherapy Updates with Sleep Expert, Dr. David N. Neubauer 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

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 m…

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Providing Care through Remote Patient Monitoring with Dr. Thea Blythstone 24:58

10M ago24:58

24:58

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, …

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Herbal Medicine with Marina Buksov, PharmD 35:48

10M ago35:48

35:48

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 Funct…

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Leadership Story and Entrepreneurship Journey with Scripted founder, Dr. James Lott 42:45

11M ago42:45

42:45

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…

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Comprehensive Lifestyle Medicine Approach with Dr. Richard Harris 31:17

11M ago31:17

31:17

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 prof…

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UpSolutions for Independent Pharmacy with Patti Mara 27:17

12M ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, our guest is Patti Mara, a renowned expert in independent pharmacy growth and business coaching. With over 20 years of experience, Patti has dedicated her career to helping owners and teams achieve remarkable results by uncovering the “shifting point” that propels them to new levels of success. Her passion lies in transforming the …

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Successful Startup and Leadership Lessons with Dr. Jonathan Baktari 28:25

1y ago28:25

28:25

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 corporate cult…

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The Importance of Coaching with Dr. Brooke Griffin 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

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 experienc…

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Creating Your Vision and Delivering Value with Dr. Alex Barker 41:33

1y ago41:33

41:33

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…

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Humanizing the Healthcare Experience with Jennifer Krippner 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, our guest Jennifer Krippner is a healthcare leader, passionate about relationships and obsessed with humanizing the experience for leaders, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and patients/families. She is the Chief Experience Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence and has helped transform over 70 organizations around the …

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How to Build a Career by Design vs Settle for Career by Default with Jerry Fu 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

In this episode, our guest is Jerry Fu, a pharmacist and leadership coach. Getting fired was the wakeup call he needed to realize the urgency of improving himself as a leader. Once he helped facilitate a national Leader Development Seminar with PLEI in 2012, he grew confident enough in his leadership abilities to become a Pharmacist in Charge. That…

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The New Front Doors to Care with Hims & Hers CMO, Dr. Pat Carroll 23:16

1y ago23:16

23:16

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Patrick Carroll, a member of the Hims & Hers board and is Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Carroll oversees all matters pertaining to provision of care, clinical outcomes, patient safety, healthcare information systems and strategic initiatives and programs to enhance the Hims & Hers care model. In addition, Dr. Carroll …

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Clinical Trials Industry: A Career Option for Pharmacists with David Vulcano 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, our guest is David Vulcano who is a well-known thought leader and change agent in the clinical research industry through numerous associations, boards, initiatives, publications, presentations and contributions. A native of New Orleans, he has a Master’s degree in both Social Work and Business Administration and holds the additiona…

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Approach to Wellness through Health Coaching with Dr. Blair Theilemier 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, we invited back Dr. Blair Thielemier who is a Top 5 Most Influential Pharmacist, Entrepreneur, Business Development Consultant, and Founder of PharmapreneurAcademy.com Topics to discuss -- Identity Shifts for Success as an Entrepreneur in Healthcare Holistic/Integrative Medicine Business Models Leadership and Wellness for Healthcar…

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Leveraging Tech to Improve Patient Engagement and Communication with Mend’s Matt McBride 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

26:05

In this episode, our guest is Matt McBride, the CEO and Co-Founder of Mend — an enterprise-grade patient engagement and telehealth platform designed to help healthcare organizations. At Mend, Matt is focused on using the power of telemedicine, A.I. reminders, digital forms, and more to make it easier for patients and providers to communicate. With …

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Behind the Scenes in Pharmacy Benefits with Joey Dizenhouse 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

In this episode, our guest isJoseph (Joey) Dizenhouse is Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services for HealthTrust Performance Group. He is responsible for the Pharmacy Services Group, which represents over $14 billion in annual pharmaceutical purchases across classes of trade and delivers innovative strategies across contracting, clinica…

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Making Healthcare Easier with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug’s, Dr. Erin Albert 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Erin Albert who is a 🦄 creative pharmacist, author, attorney, and edutainer working in the healthcare, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, and education sectors. She works for Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC, and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2022 for Healthcare. Her passions include helping patients, e…

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Raise Your Hand with Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode, our guest is E. Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and an Advisor for State Government Affairs at the American Pharmacists Association. In these roles he teaches, conducts research, and advocates across the country for increased patient access …

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A Pharmacy for the Public Good with Ed Ullmann of WellnessRx 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

Ed Ullman, Ed Ullmann holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services, an MPA degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, and was a National HMO Fellow at Georgetown Medical School, Washington D.C. Ed Ullmann is a member of the President’s Advisory Council at Albany College …

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Innovation to Scale Clinical Impact with Ariel Efergan 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

26:17

In this episode, our guest is Ariel Efergan, who is currently Head of Growth at MDI Health, which created an artificial pharmacology intelligence platform to reduce medication-related problems at scale. Prior to MDI, Ariel consulted for Altease Health, a multi-state specialty provider group, and was formerly CEO and Founder at Pangea Medical. Ariel…

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Deprescribing with Dr. DeLon Canterbury 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

27:46

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Delon Canterbury of GeriatRx, which is a pharmacist-led medication management company that focuses on helping overwhelmed caregivers stop their loved ones from being overmedicated using genetic-drug screening, deprescribing, and health cost savings strategies. They specialize in developing medication action plans f…

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Get Ready to Glow with Dr. Allyson Brennan 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

In this episode, our guest is Allyson Brennan, a pharmacist with 15 years of experience specializing in Neurology in Nashville, TN. She received a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in chemistry/biology as an undergraduate from Millsaps College and then went on to receive her B.S in Pharmaceutical Sciences and her PharmD. from The University of Missis…

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Looking to the Future with Walgreens Executive, Rina Shah, PharmD 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

In this episode, our guest is Rina Shah, PharmD, who serves as Group Vice President, Pharmacy of the Future & Healthcare Segment Strategy at Walgreens. She began her career at Walgreens in 1998 in our stores where she held various pharmacy roles. In 2007, Rina joined the corporate support center where she held multiple leadership positions in which…

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Learn about Illuminate Health with Dr. Stephanie Hyslop 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

23:22

In this episode, our guest is Stephanie Hyslop, PharmD, MBA. She is a licensed pharmacist who received her PharmD from Purdue University in 2012 and her MBA from Butler University in 2020. Prior to joining Illuminate Health, Stephanie worked in both the retail and hospital settings for nearly 10 years. She has a passion for ensuring patients unders…

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Getting off the Sidelines with Dr. Anjanette Wyatt 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

30:42

Our guest, Dr. Anjanette Wyatt is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Care Pharmacy in Houston Texas. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy from Texas Southern University (TSU) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Texas at A…

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Behavioral Technology and the Impact on Medication Therapies and Adherence with Bob Gold, Chief Clinical Behavioral Technologist and Founder GoMo Health 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

In this episode, our guest is Bob Gold, who is the Chief Clinical Behavioral Technologist and Founder GoMo Health. Bob is one of the world’s leading behavioral technologists with more than 20 years applied research and development in the behavioral and cognitive science of human motivation, activation and resiliency; with a specialty in the design …

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Integrating Primary Care as part of Value Based Care with Dr. Saba Syed 24:45

2y ago24:45

24:45

In this episode, our guest is Our guest, Dr. Saba Syed, is a skilled clinical leader and lifelong learner with a track record of execution at the intersection of healthcare services, value based care business operations, technology, and data analytics. She has successfully developed, launched, and managed multiple clinical service lines with remote…

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Sharing Some Pyrls with Pharmacist App Founder, Dr. Derek Borokowski - 8/14/22, 6.47 PM 30:24

2y ago30:24

30:24

In this episode, our guest is Derek Borkowski, PharmD, who is a pharmacist, software engineer, and founder of the Pyrls.com website and mobile app. He is a 2018 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the University of Minnesota. Derek's past experience includes work in community pharmacy, digital health, and the pharmaceutical industry. Pyrls.com is a to…

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What Matters Most with TPA Executive Director, Dr. Anthony Pudlo 37:07

2y ago37:07

37:07

In this episode, our guest is Anthony Pudlo, PharmD, MBA, who graduated from Drake University in 2007 and completed the University of North Carolina (UNC) community pharmacy residency in Chapel Hill, NC. He has served as a clinical coordinator and regional clinical manager with Kerr Health in Asheville, NC, where he worked directly with patients an…

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Democratizing Education with Dr. Kelley Carlstrom 22:23

2y ago22:23

22:23

In this episode, our guest is Kelley Carlstrom, who received her Doctor of Pharmacy from The University of Colorado in 2010 and completed 2 years of post-graduate residency training to specialize in oncology. She is a board-certified oncology pharmacist that has worked in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings including at a large ac…

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Get Started with Social Media with Happy Pharm Life's Sierra Richard 18:33

2y ago18:33

18:33

Our guest, Dr. Sierra Richard is a residency trained pediatric and women's clinical pharmacist for an academic medical center. In her free time, she creates educational videos that help others learn about the value that pharmacists have and what it looks like to be a practicing clinical pharmacist. Her goal is to help pharmacy workers live their be…

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Pills to Patients with DocStation CEO, Samm Anderegg 29:59

2y ago29:59

29:59

Our guest,Samm Anderegg, PharmD, MS is Chief Executive Officer at DocStation, a software platform that helps pharmacies & health plans operate clinical programs at scale. As CEO, Dr. Anderegg plays an active role in product, strategy, business development, marketing, and customer engagement. Samm graduated with distinction from the University of Io…

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Supporting Medipreneuers with Dr. Michelle Fritsch 26:56

2y ago26:56

26:56

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Michelle Fritsch is a board certified geriatric clinical pharmacist with a passion for healthy aging and education. She is a specialist in medication use, prevention, and retirement transition in people over 60. She is founder of Retirement Wellness Strategies; co-founder of Propel Comprehensive Wellness; and co-fo…

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Get Connected with RPhAlly with Shawn Bjorndal 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

Our guest, Shawn Bjorndal, CEO and Founder of RPhAlly, is a graduate of the School of Pharmacy at North Dakota State University. Launched midyear of 2020, RPhAlly is a community and networking platform for pharmacy professionals. Shawn’s vision of RPhAlly is to become a one-stop-shop to help pharmacy professionals find the right connections and car…

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