The PharmCast

Conversation with Karin Hurt, co-author of Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict – What to Say Next to De-Stress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers. As the world of pharmacy continues to be disrupted and varying forms of conflict bubbling, we discuss the four dimensions of constructive conflict – connection, clarity, curiosity and commitment. We also highlight supplemental resources from the authors to navigate courageous and impactful conversations.

Conversation with Scott Pace, PharmD, JD. Scott’s advocacy work in the area of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform led to the Rutledge vs. PCMA supreme court case, which allowed for broader state regulation of PBMs. We discuss the after-effects of that decision and ongoing challenges and opportunities in the independent pharmacy space. Recorded with support from the Healthcare Distribution Alliance.  www.hda.org

Conversation with Krystalyn Weaver, Executive Vice President of the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations. Krystal was the first interviewee of The PharmCast podcast. We take an opportunity to revisit some of our conversation and discuss changing dynamics in pharmacy practice, pharmacy associations and life.

A transparent PBM?! We connected with Tyrone Squires, Founder and Manager of TransparentRx. We had not heard about this, as so many community pharmacies are challenged by the strains PBMs put on their business operations, through low drug reimbursements and practically nonexistent dispensing fees. So, we HAD to talk to Tyrone about his perspective and larger quest to provide transparency in the PBM game. He shared what he believes is a more ethical approach to improving the service a PBM can provide to their clients and its impact on pharmacists and patients. https://transparentrx.com https://tyronesquires.com

Kristen Jones, PharmD, Treasurer of Wyoming Pharmacists Association and AVP, Pharmacy Strategic Operations at Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company shares her insights and expertise. In this conversation, we discuss risk management for pharmacists working in various practice settings and work conditions. We highlight key steps pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can take to protect their licenses and careers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-jones-6ba864121/  Website: https://phmic.com/landing-professional-pharmacy-pmg