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In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, we sit down with Kristol Chism, RPh, of Optum Insight to unpack the future of clinical data exchange in pharmacy. From demystifying TEFCA to advancing pharmacist’s role in care delivery, this conversation explores what’s next and what needs to happen now. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In the latest episode of NCPDPunscripted, Katie Russell, Manager of Data Standards & Interoperability at CoverMyMeds, joins the conversation to explore the connection between public health and pharmacy standards. She shares how her public health background shapes her work at NCPDP and reflects on her experience in the Emerging Professionals Fellowship. Tune in for insights on leadership, collaboration, and improving healthcare outcomes through standards. Have a guest or topic recommendati...
On this episode of the NCPDPunscripted, Jennifer Steger, Vice President at Monument Advocacy, breaks down the fast-moving healthcare policy landscape in Washington, covering record-setting executive orders, CMS payment models, and rural health funding. Tune in for a candid conversation on prior authorization reform, pharmacist provider status, and why engagement has never been more critical as access, affordability, and technology take center stage. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Te...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Whitney Ellington sits down with Lew Parker, CTO of Arrive Health, to unpack why prior authorization still creates friction across healthcare. From real-time benefit checks to smarter interoperability, Lew shares how better data upstream can mean fewer delays, lower costs, and a smoother experience for patients and providers alike. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Whitney Ellington sits down with Raj Chhadua of ReNue RX to discuss how innovative reuse and reverse distribution models are changing the way pharmacies manage medication and reduce waste. Raj shares practical insights into the operational and regulatory realities pharmacies face today, and how smarter systems can improve efficiency while supporting patient access. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Whitney Ellington sits down with Julian Herbert, Chief Product Officer at DoseSpot, to discuss how ePrescribing is evolving to prioritize efficiency, trust, and the patient experience. Julian shares lessons from building patient-facing technology and explores the growing demand for price transparency, medication availability data, and workflows that help patients make informed decisions based on cost, convenience, and access. Have a guest or topic rec...
On this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Pooja Babbrah sits down with Brian Eidex to discuss the Pharmacy Product Availability Pilot, a collaboration between Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and NCPDP focused on improving transparency around medication availability. Brian shares insights from the pilot, lessons learned from cross-industry collaboration, and how giving prescribers visibility into pharmacy inventory before a prescription is sent can help reduce delays and improve the...
In this week’s episode NCPDP’s, Whitney Ellington, Director of Communications & Marketing, sits down with Rick Sage, Executive Vice President, Innovation & Standards, to break down the Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF), why enrollment matters, and what pharmacies need to know before the first 10 IRA-negotiated drugs go live on January 1, 2026. A must-listen for anyone navigating Part D changes and preparing for maximum fair price (MFP) workflows. Have a guest or topic recommendat...
In this episode, Jeff Rochon, PharmD, FAPhA, FWSPA, Executive Director of the Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative, shares how the Collaborative is advancing pharmacy’s role in an increasingly digital healthcare system. He discusses the organization’s mission to fully integrate pharmacists into the national health IT landscape, current initiatives like the Pharmacy EHR White Paper and partnerships with groups such as the Sequoia Project, and his vision for leveraging technolog...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, we sit down with Sean Kim, VP of Practice and Professional Development at the California Pharmacists Association, to talk about how pharmacists are stepping into expanded clinical roles and driving access to care across the state. From provider status and payment parity to long-acting injectables and community health worker programs, Sean shares how California is innovating to meet patients where they are. Hear how data sharing, collaboration, and evolving ...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Matt McGrath, Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions at Experian Health, joins us to talk about improving patient record matching and what it means for the future of healthcare. From bridging data gaps to reducing fraud and addressing real-world factors that affect patient care, Matt shares how the Patient Experience Identifier powered by Experian Health UIM & NCPDP Standards™, is helping connect information across healthcare. Tune in to hear how te...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Lathe Bigler, Vice President of Clinical Network Services at First Databank, joins us to discuss the evolution of e-prescribing. From building redundancy and resilience into healthcare networks to empowering patients with transparency and choice, Lathe shares how technology is reshaping the prescribing journey and what’s next for innovation in pharmacy. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Scott Pope, Chief Pharmacy Officer at GoodRx, shares his journey from pharmacist to healthcare leader, discusses bridging gaps between clinicians and patients, and explores how consumerism, affordability, and access are reshaping the future of pharmacy and patient care. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
Discover why provider status and payment reform for pharmacists is gaining momentum. In this episode, Steve Chen, PharmD, from USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, shares insights on the evolving role of pharmacists in value-based care, overcoming data challenges, and why AI could be a game-changer for clinical pharmacy services. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Diya Shah, Former Head of Partnerships at Photon Health, and Entela Duka, Lead Product Manager at Photon Health, share how their team is transforming the prescription process to center patient choice, transparency, and digital convenience. We explore how giving patients the power to choose their pharmacy improves access, affordability, and adherence. From breaking down systemic barriers to enabling prescription portability, Photon Health is building a mor...
Meg Murphy, PharmD, Pharmacy & Regulatory Affairs Manager at Surescripts, discusses how pharmacy interoperability is transforming patient care. As co-chair of The Sequoia Project’s Pharmacy Workgroup, she shares how improved data exchange supports pharmacists, advances regulatory initiatives like TEFCA, and integrates pharmacy into nationwide health information networks. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
Tanvi Patel, VP and GM of Amazon Pharmacy, joins us to talk about pharmacy’s digital future. From retail closures to rising consumer expectations, hear how Amazon is tackling access, affordability, and innovation. She also shares why collaboration and interoperability are key to what’s next in pharmacy. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In this week’s episode, Dr. Vin Gupta, MD — former Chief Medical Officer of Amazon Pharmacy — sat down with Brian Nowosielski from Drug Topics at NCPDP’s 48th Annual Business & Technology Conference to share bold insights on the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare. From envisioning the future of a “smart pharmacy” to exploring how pharmacists can enhance patient data and remote care, this episode highlights their growing impact beyond the counter Have a guest or topic recommendatio...
This week on NCPDPunscripted, we sit down with Jeff Deitch, CEO of InfoWerks Data Services, and Kelee Petzelt, VP of Sales at Synerio. They discuss NCPDP’s work with HL7 on the CodeX REMS use case, progress on streamlining patient access to REMS drugs, and the new Collabor8 event sponsored by PTI. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
In this episode, Joel White, President & CEO at Horizon Government Affairs, discusses key healthcare policy changes in the first 100 days of the new administration, including the MAHA initiative, HHS restructuring, and their potential impact on pharmacies and NCPDP. He also explores the growing role of pharmacists in chronic care and the significance of the ECAPS Act in expanding access and reimbursement. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!
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