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Iron Culture presented by MASSAre Your Supplements Contaminated?As you know, Iron Culture reps the neutral to positive gang around these parts. While most new supplements released to the market don’t pan out as effective, some do. So, if preliminary data supports the potential efficacy of a new supplement, why not try it out? The only potential downside of trying a new supplement is wasted money, right? Not so fast. In this episode the Erics duo explains why the typical supplement consumer is not accurately weighing the true potential cost of supplement investment. Unbelievably, some data indicates 10-30% of all supplements are contaminated - you heard th...2024-03-111h 33
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 127 - Right Drug Dose Now Act with ASHPDo you know what the Right Drug Dose Now Act is?
ASHP Strategic Initiatives Associate Dr. Bayli Larson joins the podcast to discuss HR 6875, also known as the Right Drug Dose Now Act, which was introduced by Representatives Eric Swalwell from California and Tom Emmer of Minnesota. This bill can help save patients and clinicians the time, energy and money it takes to get patients on more accurate doses of their medications sooner by using pharmacogenomics.
You can read the bill itself here:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6875/text?r=1&s=1
Here is another brief and easier to...2022-05-2624 min
Your Financial PharmacistYFP Real Estate Investing 36: Scaling Your REI Business from House Hack to Mailbox MoneyEric Geyer of Political Pharmacist details his last decade in real estate and shares how to scale your business from house hacking to making passive income. Key Points From This Episode Get to know our guest, Eric, and his pharmacy story. Hear about his first buy in 2010 and how the ball started rolling from there. Eric shares some of the challenges of their second buy; a 10-unit apartment building. Using pharmacy skills to do the math, and the difficulty of getting a commercial loan. He shares a problematic thing he quickly discovered when buying commercial property. Outl...2021-12-1835 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE - Antonio Ciaccia Testifies on PBM Pricing Games to the Ohio JMOCThis is a follow up to the previous episode where Dr. Geyer's testimony to the Ohio Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee was shared. Here is Antonio Ciaccia explaining how Medicaid has been wrought with major issues in pricing and transparency due to the games and PBMs play.
https://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-joint-medicaid-oversight-committee-10-27-2021
More notes and Mr. Ciaccia's slides can be found here: https://www.jmoc.state.oh.us/meetings2021-11-231h 00Political Pharmacist PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE - Dr. Geyer Testifies to the Ohio Joint Medicaid Oversight CommitteeSPECIAL EPISODE!
Many of you wanted to hear what I testified to the Ohio Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee on and here it is, unedited.
You can watch the hearing, in it's entirety, here: https://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-joint-medicaid-oversight-committee-10-27-20212021-11-2229 min
COMPOSITES LOUNGE - Das Online Experten Netzwerk#24 IMBEO Live: SAERTEX Sponsor #JECDACH über die Industrie - Interview mit Christoph Geyer & Dietmar MöckeWie steht es um die Composites Industrie derzeit?Sieht man sich im Linkedin Feed um gibt es einige besorgte Hinweise. Unterbrochene Lieferketten, steigende Rohstoffpreise und Facharbeitermangel sind nur einige der sich täglich wiederholenden Themen.Dem CEO von SAERTEX Herrn Christoph Geyer werde ich die Frage stellen, wie ein Global Player mit dieser Situation umgeht und welche Chancen sich bieten an dem neuen JEC FORUM DACH nicht nur teilzunehmen, sondern auch adhoc zu sponsern.Desweiteren ist heute Dietmar Möcke (CTO) mein Gast und mit ihm werde ich nicht nur die Transformation von einem "HO...2021-10-2053 min
Out of TouchOut of Touch Ep. 30 w/ Eric GeyerMatty T. talks with Eric Geyer about his wedding, past stories & being cancelled.
2021-06-1439 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 81 - Vaccine Hesitancy and Race with Dr. Frank NorthDr. Frank North, President-Elect of NPhA, joins me to discuss the issues of race and vaccine hesitancy and how we can approach this issue in a way that can make a positive impact with people.
This is a bit of a long track, but issues around race and vaccine hesitancy deserve a long discussion. I applaud the points that Dr. North brings up and encourage everyone to take to heart the ideas we discuss and work to make really help educate others around the COVID-19 vaccines.
This isn't just a public health matter, it's a personal matter.
NPhA can be...2021-04-2155 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 80- Mehrdad Hariri Looks to Change Pharmacy DigitallyMehrdad Hariri joins the podcast again to discuss two more of his digital innovations that can help bring pharmacy to the modern, and post COVID, world.
Merhdad's visionary insight can really change the way people interact with and use their local pharmacies, hopefully to make healthcare easier and more accessible to all.
https://www.alererx.com/
https://www.rxreach.com/2021-04-1429 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 79 - NASPA and APhA are Listening to Pharmacists with Dr. Nancy AlvarezDr. Nancy Alvarez joins me to discuss how the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) are joining forcing to help make a pharmacy bill of rights.
This collaboration can have a huge impact on the profession of pharmacy and there are town halls coming April 6th and 7th, where you can be heard!
Register for them here: https://www.pharmacist.com/pharmacistsResponsibilities
This could help save not only the people working in pharmacies but also the patients.2021-04-0219 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 78 - Mehrdad Hariri Looks to Change Pharmacy Digitally Part 1Ever have a vision for something but had to give up another passion to pursue it?
Mehrdad Hariri did just that! Mehrdad joins the podcast to discuss how he sold his own small chain of pharmacies to pursue better initiatives to help improve pharmacy for both patients and smaller pharmacies using technology in different ways. During the times of COVID, these are huge steps that can go a long way with making healthcare, and pharmacy, easier!
The text messaging service Merhdad created, RxReach is here:
https://www.rxreach.com/
BonaRx can be found here:
https://www.bonarx.com/2021-03-2638 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastLIVE Episode! - APhA Virtual 2021 Recap with Past President Hogue and President LelaThis episode is a little different because it was a live recap of the APhA 2021 Virtual meeting with Past President Hogue and President Leal. While they each have a done a lot for the profession, they drop some great insight here in many ways and even some future legislation to watch out for.
While I personally attended the virtual conference, it was amazing to get some of the behind the scenes scoop from these two amazing leaders and to hear the passion for the profession and the people in it.2021-03-2254 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 76 - How to Vaccinate an Entire Town with Dr. Neal SmollerDr. Neal Smoller joins the podcast again to explain and discuss how his small independent pharmacy (Woodstock Vitamins and Apothecary) was able to vaccinate over 3,000 people in 3 days.
Dr. Neal is a true COVID Warrior who is out their leading the profession of pharmacy by example on the frontlines and making sure to share what he has learned so others can replicated it to help fight and end the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://drnealsmoller.com/vax/2021-03-1932 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 75 - The Biden Administation Targets Drug PricesWith a new presidential administration in the White House, it means there will be new plans to tackle major issues like prescription drug prices.
Grace Singson sits down with me to recap some of the goals of the Biden administration and share some insights to how or if these plans could actually work. She recently wrote a blog about this for the Grassroots Pharmacist Blog and we go over some of these in detail. Her understanding of these topics is great, especially as a student in pharmacy school!
Grace's guest blog at the Grassroots Pharmacist:
https://grassrootsrph.com/2021/01/10/drug-pricing-reform/2021-03-1517 min
Precision Health and PGx PodcastPlavix & the Case for Pharmacogenomics | PGX for PharmacistsBecky Winslow PharmD, of PGX for Pharmacists podcast, joins Eric Geyer PharmD in this mash-up 'Pharmacy Podcast' hybrid episode where we discuss not only the Plavix case but several other cases where pharmacogenomics could help make a huge difference in our healthcare system, including in how we treat opioid addiction.
Hawaii recently fined Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi under consumer protection standards for their drug Plavix (clopidogrel). This could be a game changing case due to the fact that it could have been prevented with more studies using pharmacogenomics.
Special insert from KHON2 News with Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors h...2021-03-0838 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 74 - Why West Virginia is a Leader in the COVID Vaccine Rollout with Gretchen GarofoliDr. Gretchen Garofoli joins me on the podcast to discuss why West Virginia was leading the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. The solutions may sound simple and our discussion as to why it works was great!
We also discuss how things could be improved and why pharmacists need to speak up to help make an impact in this vaccination program and outside of it.
Here is the CE from FreeCE.com that Gretchen and I both collaborated on: https://www.freece.com/Programs/SeriesCertification/ba78118f-d55d-44e8-8305-73247ebb3d12?utm_campaign=Specialty%20Certification&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social...2021-03-0323 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 73 - Plavix and the Case for PharmacogenomicsHawaii recently fined Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi under consumer protection standards for their drug Plavix (clopidogrel). This could be a game changing case due to the fact that it could have been prevented with more studies using pharmacogenomics.
Becky Winslow, of PGX for Pharmacists podcast, joins me in this hybrid episode where we discuss not only the Plavix case but several other cases where pharmacogenomics could help make a huge difference in our healthcare system, including in how we treat opioid addiction.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pgx-for-pharmacists/id14966118772021-03-0231 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 72 - Kevin's Law 2.0 (Ohio HB 37) with Rep. Gayle ManningPreviously on the podcast, we discussed Kevin's Law and how it helps people in need get life saving medications. Now Representative Gayle Manning joins the podcast to describe her update to Kevin's Law (Ohio HB 37) that will also help patients ensure patients aren't denied by their insurance when a pharmacist writes an emergency prescription for them.
Representative Manning is an amazing legislator, who clearly cares about people and her constituents. If you haven't listened to episode 41 yet, please do so before listening to this to get the full context of everything we discuss.
Ohio House Bill 37:
https://www.ohiohouse.gov...2021-02-2222 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE - Improving Mental Health in Pharmacy During COVIDPharmacies have become a very stressful place during the COVID pandemic. Recently I sat down with Erin Wiley, who is a mental health professional at The Willow Center in Toledo, Ohio, to talk about some things pharmacy employees can do to help deal with stress. While this might not be "political", this affects to many people to ignore.
Erin is amazing at what she does and I genuinely believe everyone can take one thing out of this episode to use for themselves.
https://willowcenter.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/253033138921236/2021-02-0538 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 70 - Bad Medicine by Charlotte BismuthIt's rare that a pharmacist can find a book that talks about the opioid epidemic that surprises them. Bad Medicine does just that.
Author Charlotte Bismuth joined me on this podcast to share some of her book, her work in the New York Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor and the Case against Dr. Stan Li and even what she has found about Purdue Pharma offering rebates for overdose deaths.
This truly is an eye opening episode for many reasons, and we even discuss the role pharmacist have played and can play in fixing it.
You can find the book...2021-01-2133 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 69 - It's Up to Us at Wayne State UniversityPharmacy is a wide ranging topic, in politics. How often do we think about it's ties to common topics like the national debt. Well some amazing work by pharmacy students won national recognition for their work on this very topic! You can find more information below as well as all of their contact info and links to the Up to Us program, which is a great one!
https://cphs.wayne.edu/news/kappa-psi-representing-wayne-state-in-national-up-to-us-competition-39394
https://www.itsuptous.org/
https://www.instagram.com/uptopharmd/2021-01-1532 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 68 - Pharmacy and Music with Tork Barayan (King Rx)When you think pharmacy and rap music, you probably about drug abuse. Tork Barayan (aka King Rx or Torki) is working to change that image. As a pharmacy student who has seen opioid addiction impact his own family, he makes music to be a positive influence and try to show the less glamorous side of drug use with his story and knowledge of pharmacy
Not many pharmacy students rap or make music that hits on politics. Not a lot of pharmacy students were featured in a major newspaper like the Columbus Dispatch. Not many pharmacy students are Torki.
You can...2020-12-2328 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 67 - Should Pharmacists Work Extra with Pharmacy Law SourceHave you ever been asked to stay late or work off the clock?
That's a bad idea in pharmacy! It could result in serious legal action if an error occurs and that could leave you without the safety net of insurance.
Peter Cohron of Pharmacy Law Source joins me to discuss this very topic, which is perfect since he is a pharmacist and a lawyer! Find some ways to connect with him below.
https://www.facebook.com/pharmacylawsource
https://pharmacylawsource.com/2020-12-1826 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 66 - Pharmacy Leadership Talks Rutledge v PCMALast week we had amazing news in pharmacy! The Supreme Court decided the Rutledge v PCMA case 8-0 in favor of Rutledge, that states can regulate pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs).
To discuss what this means for pharmacy and how it all happened, I was privileged to have NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, APhA CEO Scott Knoer, Arkansas Pharmacists Association CEO John Vinson and 46 Brooklyn CEO Antonio Ciaccia all join me to share their insights and knowledge of the case.
All of these individuals and organizations played vital roles in this case and share some just incredible viewpoints that all pharmacists should...2020-12-1446 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 65 - A Pharmacist's Experience with COVIDDr. Matt Barnes joins the podcast to discuss his personal experiences with battling COVID-19 and even loss. Dr. Barnes really expresses well how it feels to even get a mild case of COVID and addressing a lot of the concerns that community pharmacies face.
This is a very personal discussion that I feel honored to have had with him and hope others can learn from his insight and experience with this pandemic.2020-12-1136 min
Rust Belt RunningEpisode 85 - A Little Hope - With Eric GeyerThis week, the boys sit with Pharmacist and friend Eric Geyer to discuss the latest advancements in a vaccine, our best chance to return to normal(ish) soon. We also discuss Christmas lights, lavender oil, and for the first time ever, rugby is mentioned on our podcast. What a time to be alive!2020-12-051h 10Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 64 - Pharmacists Can Review Prescribers on RPhAllyHave you ever wished that you could see what other pharmacists think about a physician or prescriber?
Now you can!
Shawn Bjorndal, the founder of RPhAlly, joins me to discuss the new platform he designed and how he has made it easy to review physicians and other prescribers in your area anonymously! I truly believe this is a great idea and could be a huge game changer for how pharmacists help communicate between each other, without any fear of retaliation.
If you enjoy the episode, or even think it sounds like a good idea, I highly encourage you to go...2020-12-0424 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 63 - What We Are Thankful for in 2020Instead of the usual political banter and debate, this week intern Carl Palladino and I discuss what we are thankful for. Some of these you can probably guess and some you may not.
We hope you enjoy a little more uplifting and slightly informative episode. Happy Thanksgiving!2020-11-2617 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 62 - No Prescription Needed Series Part 1 - Provider StatusThis is a little different episode. I sit down with Dr. Maurice Shaw, of the No Prescription Needed podcast and of RXComedy on YouTube, to discuss provider status. I hope you enjoy me being the interviewee for once and follow Dr. Shaw on his ventures. Some links talked about are below for your reference.
GoFundMe for Provider Status:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/q9xr2-get-pharmacists-provider-status
RXComedy on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJxgBb1L7sUcwLwZdsyimtg
No Prescription Needed podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-no-prescription-needed-pod-65359474/
APhA link to contact your legislators (federally): https://actioncenter.pharmacist.com/campaign/sign-up-pharmacists-provide-care/
...2020-11-2431 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 61 - What It's like for Type 1 Diabetics with Soli LealWhile I really do enjoy a lot of my guests, this episode is special to me. Soli Leal, daughter of Sandra Leal, discusses what it's like to try to afford insulin as a type 1 diabetic as well as many of the smaller things that we forget about along the way.
Soli is an amazing teenager who is very well spoken and understands the healthcare system better than any teen I have ever met. I hope you enjoy her story and perspective as much as I did and please read and share her article below.
https://www.t1international.com/blog/2020/10/30...2020-11-2026 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 60 - No Pharmacist Left AloneDr. Ken Thai, Immediate Past President of California Pharmacists Association, joins me to discuss the "No Pharmacist Left Alone" law in California. This law is super important to help stop and minimize the issues with lack of staffing at chain pharmacies, which we have all seen grow over the past several years.
This law just shows how much impact a state pharmacy organization can have in helping protect both patients and pharmacists, because they truly listen to the issues that are brought to them by their members. I can't encourage listeners enough to join their state pharmacy associations for this...2020-11-1727 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 59 - A Physician & a Pharmacist Discuss Testing for FluDr. Mahesh Moolani joins me to have a civil discussion of why he believes pharmacists should not test for influenza, even in the middle of a pandemic like COVID-19. Obviously, we don't agree so this made for a very good and open discussion that makes for a good debate that a lot of legislators and healthcare professionals are having every day across the US.
We hope you enjoyed this professional and civil discussion about possible major changes and shifts in healthcare.
You can find Dr. Moolani's book at the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Decisions-Care-Elderly-Loved/dp/17344077192020-11-1340 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 58 - Congressman Buddy Carter on the Politics of PharmacyThis might be my favorite episode ever, because sitting US Congressman, and fellow pharmacist, Buddy Carter joins me to discuss politics of pharmacy, how to get involved and what he sees ahead for us even in the midst of the pandemic.
I hope everyone listens closely to this episode and take it for the call to action it is to step up, be vocal, be heard and maybe even run for an office.2020-11-0631 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 57 - Preemptive Tamiflu StrikeRecently, UnitedHealth Insurance decided to mail 200,000 patients at home COVID tests and generic Tamiflu. While this may seem like a good idea, this can cause several issues for the patient.
Some of those issues include a lack of continuity of care, as well as them not being able to get a replacement if the medication is lost (at home or in the mail) since many insurances limit how often they cover oseltamivir to once every 180 days.
This all begs the question, why can't pharmacists be able to test for the flu? Provider status aside, this is something that we should...2020-10-2608 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 56 - A Paragon Leaves CVSThe Paragon Award at CVS recognizes it's highest performing and best in class pharmacists. So why have a fair number of them left the company?
An anonymous pharmacist, that goes by Arthur, joins me to discuss some of the major issues he has seen with CVS and the chronic backlog of work that really puts patients and staff at risk, after a recent article made the round of stores that were 8+ days behind.
We also dive into some more deep thought on pharmacy policy and the idea of ownership and unintended consequences. I thoroughly enjoyed this real world and philosophical...2020-10-2339 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 55 - Senator Matt Dolan and His Impact on PharmacyOhio Senator Matt Dolan joins me on this episode to discuss home major pieces of legislation that he sponsored and passed, unanimously, to help fix the broken payment system behind the Ohio Medicaid program and how he helped get pharmacists provider status.
This episode is important because it shows the impact of how one persistent voice can help change the direction of pharmacy and how Senator Dolan was able to take an idea presented to him by a constituent and turn it into a law that is now being recognized nationally for having a major impact in changing how healthcare...2020-10-2024 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 54 - The Pharmacist Who Exposed CVS to the New York TimesMost pharmacists have read the Ellen Gabler article in the New York Times that directly called out the issues we have seen at major chains like CVS in January of 2020. Well, I brought that pharmacist on the podcast to discuss this, and other issues.
Guess what? He's running for a Board of Pharmacy seat in North Carolina! Wesley Hickman was a pleasure to interview and hear how him sharing his story was a bomb going off inside of our profession and that of healthcare.
The NYT article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/health/pharmacists-medication-errors.html
Hickman's Pharmacy:
https://www.facebook.com...2020-10-1628 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 53 - SCOTUS Hears Rutledge v. PCMAThis track is the entirety of the Supreme Court Audio (as released) covering the case of Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
This case will be nothing short of monumental for pharmacy and prescription drug prices, no matter which way it goes! I can not stress that enough. I'm personally hoping the ruling goes for Rutledge as I know this will drop drug prices, increase transparency and allow pharmacists in the community to really be allowed to have more time to work with patients and make bigger impacts in their lives and out of pocket healthcare costs.
I hope...2020-10-081h 13Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 52 - Essential or Expendable?We've all heard the term "essential employees", but what does that mean?
Peter Kreckel sits down to discuss what he believes this means, as a follow up to his article that was recently published in Drug Topics. Kreckel has been a pharmacist since the early 80's and is still a loud voice in the profession and opens quite the can of worms here as to who he thinks is, at least in part, to blame.
Drug Topics article here:
https://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacy-employees-essential-workers-amid-pandemic-but-often-overlooked?fbclid=IwAR2XCWYOtu6W4X71vJ43ZDlSjALTNfUdUhUAetylGUpeqsACetzCoxNav1E2020-10-0623 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 51 - Naloxone's Availability via Pharmacies and the Stigma With ItNarcan (Naloxone) seems to always be making the news.
Dr. Dan Arendt sits down with me to discuss how he is working with his state board to make this process easier to document for pharmacists, which will hopefully lead to pharmacists using their status as providers, in Ohio.
Dr. Arendt brings up some great points here about stigma, access and more. There is an Easter Egg at the end where you can comment and actually make a difference as well! Links for that are below!
https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Documents/LawsRules/ProposedRules/RulesForPublicComment/Request%20for%20Public%20Comment%20-%20Naloxone%20...2020-10-0145 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 50 - 340B In The Spotlight with Logan YohoDrug prices have always made headlines, but recently 340B has come under a lot of scrutiny from a few different angles. Dr. Logan Yoho sits down with me to discuss what 340B drug pricing is, how it works, who it benefits and some of the recent political discussion that has sprung up around it. We talk about big Pharma's tactics to halt it, PBMs trying to game the system (more than they usually do) and also ways that Dr. Yoho has used the programs in the times of COVID to really help make a difference in the lives of the...2020-09-2531 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 49 - Expanding Collaborative Pracitce Agreements with Representative Scott LippsMoments after Ohio Governor Mike Dewine signed Ohio House Bill 203 into law, Representative Scott Lipps joined me to discuss this bill he sponsored and why he thinks pharmacy and pharmacists are so important to the healthcare that he worked to expand what we can do for our patients.
Representative Lipps has been a huge advocate for helping push pharmacy forward and fight against PBMs. He even discusses why he thinks pharmacy is a a bipartisan issue where common ground can be found to improve our healthcare in this country for all.
I personally have met Representative Lipps and really love...2020-09-1824 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 48 - Paramedicine and Pharmacists Win TogetherDr. Victoria Reinhartz, CEO of Mobile Health Consultants, Inc, joins me to discuss what she has done to help change pharmacy and how healthcare is delivered to patients in Manatee County, Florida. Dr. Reinhartz has truly pioneered a new way for pharmacists to deliver healthcare to people in a way that saves state and federal programs millions of dollars in an easy to implement fashion.
I truly love what Dr. Reinhartz is doing and the way she is working to change healthcare for everyone!
Here is the study she published: https://www.jems.com/2020/08/11/incorporating-pharmacists-into-mobile-integrated-health-teams/?fbclid=IwAR04kZU5KfdTtrcvo3thU5...2020-09-0432 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 47 - Oklahoma Punches Back at PBMsOklahoma recently passed some major legislation that completes changed to rules to the games that PBMs play. Chris Schiler, President Elect of Oklahoma Pharmacists Association, joins me to explain how this law came to be, how it made it through the legislature and even stood up to appeals by the PBMs.
This is a great lesson in the legislative process and how bills are crafted and pushed for pharmacists and pharmacy students. Take a listen and check out the links below.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/oklahoma-drug-law-challenge-resumes-after-virus-delays-scotus
https://www.opha.com/
https://www.opha.com/Api/DownloadFile/2bbbbdd7-1b79...2020-08-2132 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 46 - Patient Advocate to Ohio State Representative Randi ClitesIn pharmacy, we often try to focus on getting our fellow pharmacists active and involved. Many times patient advocates can be just as effective in helping our cause because they understand what we do for them, sometimes better than we do.
State Representative Randi Clites (Ohio District 75) joins me on this episode to discuss how she went from being a strong patient advocate to being elected to represent her district in the Ohio House of Representatives. Rep. Clites has been a strong voice for patients and pharmacy during her time in the legislature and is one of the candidates I...2020-08-1842 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 45 - Why It's Time to Push Provider Status with APhA President Michael HogueAPhA President Michael Hogue joins me to discuss the why now is the time for pharmacists, and people who want expanded access to healthcare, to push for provider status for pharmacists.
Dr. Hogue talks about the ins and outs as well as the logistics of how individuals can make a huge impact in getting this to the finish line. This is a super informative episode for those who want to make and see change but might be confused as to how.
Find you federal representatives here: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members
(phone numbers, websites and more is listed)
Here...2020-08-1445 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 44 - How PBMs Use Software for Maximizing Profit with Brennen HodgeBrennen Hodge, now CEO of Citizen Health, discusses with me a major case of fraud in pharmacy that is now settled in Mississippi. He shares with me what he saw, how some of his work was used in this and how the PBMs use this software to maximize profit at the expense of patients. We do a bit of a deep dive here and see just how much analytics they can use to ensure they are squeezing every penny out of our healthcare system for their own bottom line.
This was a very eye opening episode for me and I...2020-08-0722 min
The Big Mouth Pharmacist#75 America’s Frontline Doctors Debunked with Eric GeyerNeal was a guest on The Political Pharmacist podcast, hosted by Dr. Eric Geyer to discuss the abomination that was the America’s Frontline Doctors video, and this is his portion of the episode. They get into the rampant misinformation campaigns that have plagued us since the onset of Covid-19, understanding the crossover between the supplements and the pharmaceutical companies, old pharmaceutical studies that have been twisted to suit the current false narrative about hydroxychloroquine, and Neal’s own conspiracy theory about the real intention of the AFD video.
Check out Eric's podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...2020-08-0750 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 43 - Discussing ''America's Frontline Doctors'' as ProfessionalsThis episode has two guests who are both very knowledgeable in the areas that were discussed in the controversial "America's Frontline Doctors" video that Breitbart released a little over a week ago.
My first guest is Stephanie Itibrout, a teacher and friend of mine, who has been following the school debate closely and even helping to plan for the return of children to her high school.
Dr. Neal Smoller, holisitic pharmacist and owner of Woodstock Vitamins and Village Apothecary, also joins me to discuss the realm of pseudoscience and poor trials around hydroxychloroquine that these "doctors" openly advocate for.2020-08-0454 min
HealthFormationTrump's Executive Orders on Drug PricingThis week, we bring you a very special episode of the podcast. I was a guest on The Political Pharmacist Podcast with host Eric Geyer to discuss President Trump's new executive orders on drug pricing. If you haven't listened to last week's episode on cashflow in pharmacy, I recommend you do that first as it will give you a good primer on PBMs, which will be impacted by these new laws.
Check out The Political Pharmacist Podcast for more!! Thank you Eric for having me as a guest!
President Trump just unveiled four new executive...2020-08-0100 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 42 - 700 Independent Pharmacies vs. 1 PBMIn this episode, Mark Cuker is our guest and explains how he has been working with 700 independent pharmacies to rectify illegal and shady pricing games that they have been bullied into by one specific major player in the pharmacy benefits industry. We all know in pharmacy that PBMs have a very much abusive relationship with pharmacies, particularly independent and small chain pharmacies.
Mark Cuker is working to fight that and right this egregious wrong that has been costing Americans billions of dollars, while hurting consumer choice and running many small businesses out.2020-08-0128 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode - 41 - Kevin's Law with Kevin's DadThis episode is one that is near and dear to my heart. The story behind Kevin's Law starts in my home county in Ohio, where Kevin Houdeshell tragically lost his life because there were laws that prohibited pharmacists from being able to dispense a life saving medication, in this case insulin.
My guest today is Dan Houdeshell, also known as Kevin's father. Dan has been a great patient advocate who has helped get Kevin's Law passed in numerous states. If this law isn't in your state, please reach out to Dan or myself for more information so we can help...2020-07-2923 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 40 - Trump's Executive Orders on Drug PricingPresident Trump just unveiled four new executive orders he plans to sign that can effect how Americans afford their prescription medications. These orders mainly affect how middlemen price savings are passed along to patients at the pharmacy counter with a few other more nuanced changes while also calling out the ridiculously high insulin and epinephrine (EpiPen) prices.
On this episode, I sit down with Dr. Benjamin Jolley and Dr. Katie Trotta to discuss the impact each of these may have on patients and pharmacies in the US, as well as if these are legal or are just political maneuvering by...2020-07-2748 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 39 - Provider Status with Dr. Sandra Leal, APhA President Elect, Part 2Dr. Sandra Leal, President Elect of American Pharmacists Association, sits down with me to discuss every aspect of what provider status means for pharmacists.
In part 2, we address the pharmacists and others who doubt the need for us to have provider status as well as what this can mean financially for pharmacy and for healthcare as a whole. Dr. Leal also answers my two questions I ask everyone at the end with great responses!2020-07-2242 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 38 - Provider Status with Dr. Sandra Leal, President Elect of APhA, Part 1Dr. Sandra Leal, President Elect of American Pharmacists Association, sits down with me to discuss every aspect of what provider status means for pharmacists. In part 1, we discuss why she is so passionate about pharmacists having provider status, what it means to her and a few reasons why it is important to be recognized as providers so pharmacists can be better utilized to help patients, particularly in places where she has both worked and lived.2020-07-2034 min
Rx Radio: Pharmacy's PodcastEpisode 98 - A Discussion About Being Black in America | Interview from the Political Pharmacist PodcastBack from a hiatus, this episode is an important one. Dr. Eric Geyer, host of the Political Pharmacist Podcast interviews Dr. Richard Waithe to discuss growing up Black in America and how healthcare professionals can start having the right conversations about racial disparities in healthcare.Connect with Eric and the Political Pharmacist:@politicalpharmacistApple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poli…st/id1474414899www.facebook.com/PoliticalRx/twitter.com/political_rxMusic by: Richard WaitheRichard's book, The First Time Pharmacist, is now available on Amazon. Get it here: ww...2020-06-2258 min
Rx Radio: Pharmacy's PodcastEpisode 98 - A Discussion About Being Black in AmericaBack from a hiatus, this episode is an important one. Dr. Eric Geyer, host of the Political Pharmacist Podcast interviews Dr. Richard Waithe to discuss growing up Black in America and how healthcare professionals can start having the right conversations about racial disparities in healthcare.
Connect with Eric and the Political Pharmacist:
https://soundcloud.com/politicalpharmacist
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-pharmacist-podcast/id1474414899
https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalRx/
https://twitter.com/political_rx
Music by: Richard Waithe
Richard's book, The First Time Pharmacist, is now available on Amazon. Get it here: www.amazon.com/dp/1732381402
Like Rx...2020-06-2258 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 37 - Seeing Race in America and Pharmacy with Dr. Marvin SmithMy good friend and role model, Dr. Marvin Smith, joins me to discuss his experiences in being a Black man in America and in the Bahamas. As always, Dr. Smith provides some great insight and shares some of his stories in dealing with racism and even a case of police brutality.
I hope all of the listeners can appreciate the Dr. Smith's views and can you this podcast, and the last one with Dr. Richard Waithe, to start opening up the dialogue and discussion about race. We can't fix these issues, no matter what race you are, if we aren't...2020-06-2139 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 36 - A Discussion About Being Black in America with Dr. Richard WaitheDr. Richard Waithe (host of RxRadio Podcast and President of VUCA Health) sat down with me to discuss what it is like to grow up black in America. Dr. Waithe shared a lot of his experiences, what it was like to go through pharmacy school and more being black and share some stories and things that impacted him growing up.
I know conversations like this aren't easy but I think it's important to have discussions like this. As a pharmacist, I consider this part of our duty to be able to understand and counsel our patients on their everyday lives...2020-06-2056 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 35 - Why Masks Shouldn't Be PoliticalDr. Ali Currie recently shared a viral post about why people should wear masks and it should not be seen as political. With her roles as both a clinical pharmacist and a pharmacy owner, she share her unique perspective in what pharmacists and pharmacy staff can do to help promote the use of masks, while also being respectful of others and avoiding debate around the issue
https://www.facebook.com/ali.currie.33/posts/102217822806033842020-06-1820 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode - 34 - Ways to Fix Pharmacy at a State Level with Donna BeheydtDonna Beheydt, candidate for the Ohio House District 69, sat down with me to discuss some of the issues that many Ohioans face with pharmacy and discuss some solutions she sees to them.
This podcast was recorded back in April, but is still super relevant to what we are seeing in the field of pharmacy. Donna clearly has a passion for helping fix access to pharmacy and medications in her district and in Ohio, while knowing just how much of Ohio is medically underserved, and only being made worse by PBMs and pharmacists not being properly utilized as providers.2020-06-1529 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 33 - The HEROES ACT with The Grassroots PharmacistsDr. Michael Murphy and Dr. Nimit Jindal from The Grassroots Pharmacist Blog joined me today to discuss the HEROES Act that was recently passed by the House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate. They help me unpack some of what is in this huge bill and how it will impact the practice of pharmacy.
https://grassrootsrph.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2FC74QV9fnAmGYw-Avlx76iVhXMb9k1HhmiDwHIiRkQIL4MPOjbymgjog%2F
https://www.facebook.com/grassrootsrph/
https://twitter.com/grassrootsrph
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/68002020-05-2941 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 32 - Flip The Pharmacy! with Dr. Jordan BallouDr. Jordan Ballou discusses how she is helping to lead and implement new innovations to the practice of community pharmacy via the Flip The Pharmacy program in Mississippi. This is a program that is completely available on line, for no cost, and can easily be implemented virtually anywhere!
If you like what we talk about please visit www.flipthepharmacy.com, and you can even sign up in June to be in the second cohort of this program study.
You can also find Dr. Ballou on Twitter @Jordan_Ballou. She's a great follow!2020-05-1536 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 31 - NCPA Talks About the PBM SCOTUS CaseIt was a pleasure to sit down with Anne Cassidy from National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and talk about what could be one of the biggest game changing legal opinions in the history of pharmacy: the case of Rutledge vs. PCMA.
This case could change pharmacy forever, depending on the outcome, and how states have the right to regulate healthcare business models!
This case was originaly scheduled for 4/27/20 but has now been postponed until October of 2020.
Here are some of NCPA's amazing resources on this case:
http://www.ncpa.co/pdf/NCPA-APA-1-pager-SCOTUS-review.pdf
http://www.ncpa.co/pdf/RutledgevPCMAtimeline...2020-05-1234 min
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#52: Freeway Philharmonic: Eric YatesEric Yates serves as Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Alabama School of Music, principal trumpet of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, first trumpet of the Alabama Brass Quintet, and a founding member of the internationally-touring Fortress BrassYates is also an in-demand soloist and clinician and has appeared throughout the United States and the world as a soloist, ensemble member, and teacher. He has performed in England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, and numerous times in Russia where he has presented master classes and recitals at the St. Petersburg and...2020-03-2558 min
Rust Belt RunningEpisode 56 - Our New Normal - With Eric GeyerThis week we discuss a little what it's like in this world we are living in. This new normal that we have been blindsided with over the last few weeks. Rebellious pharmacist Eric Geyer joins us to discuss his side of things, and the boys try to find some positives in this time of fear and uncertainty.2020-03-211h 00Political Pharmacist PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE! - Handling Corona Virus (COVID-19) in PharmacySPECIAL LIVE EPISODE!
Stephen Meyer sits down with me to discuss the group he created, titled Pharmacy Staff for COVID-19 Support, and why so many pharmacies are worried about the health of our patients and our own in the middle of this worldwide pandemic.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/187817265995139/?ref=group_header2020-03-1938 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 29 - Starting Your Own Pharmacy with Suzy SolimanSuzy Soliman, the founder of Pharmacist Moms, sits down with me to discuss what it was like to start her own pharmacy from the ground up. She shares how she financed it, what services she started for clients, challenges she faced and successes she had. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to start their own pharmacy or has early stage questions on how to do so.2020-03-1635 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 28 - Why Chain Pharmacists Should Care About PBMsCarter Musgrave discusses with me the need for retail pharmacists to step up and take action in pharmacy, particularly those who work for the major chains! Carter shares his thoughts on how to change our reimbursement model and why what PBMs are doing is hurting everyone, not just independent pharmacies. He even dives into easy ways to get involved and make an impact.2020-03-1242 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 27 - Florida House Bill 961 and Representative Jackie ToledoRepresentative Jackie Toledo (R), from Florida House District 60, comes on the podcast to discuss the Florida House Bill 961 that she sponsored. This bill takes direct aim at improving patient access to healthcare, reducing drug prices and stopping a lot of the games that PBMs play in pharmacy and how people get their medications. This is a must listen for everyone, especially those of you in the Sunshine State, Florida.
@ToledoForTampa2020-03-0919 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 26 - What Pharmacy Schools Aren't Telling Students with Rob BertmanRob Bertman, from StudentLoanPlanner.com, discusses some recent articles they've shared on pharmacy schools and issues they have seen with them. Some of these issues deal with transparency and some deal with the number of grads they are pumping out. It's not all bad news though, we discuss how there are ways to tailor student loans to fit your lifestyle and what could happen in the future with the 2020 presidential race.
Here are a link to some of the articles we discuss in the podcast at StudentLoanPlanner.com:
https://www.studentloanplanner.com/pharmacy-school-job-market-data-explained/
https://www.studentloanplanner.com/category/pharmacist/2020-03-0733 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 25 - Pharmacy School Issues with Tony GuerraTony Guerra joined me this week to talk about issues that are uniquely facing pharmacy schools and pharmacy school graduates. We discuss what can be done to help students make better choices of pharmacy schools they attend, issues that may arise within the profession and accreditation and, of course, a little bit about student loans.
Here are some ways to connect with Tony Guerra:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNuRr5du2waNVv-MiyDbkw
https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Guerra/e/B00AECS0ZG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share2020-03-0640 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 24 - Tyrants in Pharmacy with Matt StollerFor this episode, I sit down with Matt Soller to discuss some of his thoughts on the current monopolies that exist within pharmacy and do a deep dive into some of the history of it. Matt also discusses why independent and individual pharmacists have the power to make a difference and talks about his new book, Goliath. Be ready to learn something in this episode!
Buy Goliath here: https://www.amazon.com/Goliath-Monopolies-Secretly-Took-World/dp/15011830872020-03-0228 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 23 - Pharmacy Vending Machines with Alan TanabeEver think a pharmacy vending machine would be a good idea? Dr. Alan Tanabe and I sit down to discuss our thoughts about this topic and what are some of the implications that could occur if vending machines started to be used to dispense medications. (Hint: we aren't the biggest fans)2020-02-2838 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 21 - Pharmacy Advocacy & Canadian Pharmacy with Dean Neil MacKinnonDean Neil MacKinnon joined me on this episode to discuss how he approaches advocating for change in pharmacy, as well as some of the recent politicians he has met with. We also talk about what makes Canadian pharmacy different than what we have here in America and if it's better or worse overall. Analogies and passion are plentiful in this episode so I hope you enjoy them!2020-02-2044 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 20 - DAW 9 and Other PBM Games with Michael Shannon of Lily's PharmacyOn this episode, I sit down with Michael Shannon, co-owner of Lily's Pharmacy in John's Creek, Georgia. We discuss some of the games PBMs play in covering medications, including the always confusing DAW 9, which means the insurance prefers a more expensive brand name medication. Michael and I unpack a lot here over short period of the many behind the scene challenges that occur everyday a pharmacies around the US.2020-02-1836 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE! - The Phamacist on NetflixThis week I share my opinions on the hit Netflix documentary The Pharmacist. Some people might have seen a simple man on a mission to redeem his son, I saw a lot of things that have changed or need to be changed in healthcare to help make sure instances like this rarely or never happen again.2020-02-1426 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 18 - Why Pharmacists Need to be Reimbursed for Deprescribing MedicationsIn this episode, I sit down with Sue Paul to discuss why pharmacists need to be reimbursed for deprescribing medications for patients. Sue believes this, along with face to face MTMs, can help drastically reduce the amount of pharmacy waste and overprescribing of medications.2020-02-1123 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode - 17 - Scott Knoer, APHA's New CEO, and His Thoughts on AdvocacyOn this episode, I had the honor of discussing why advocacy is so important to Dr. Scott Knoer, Chief Pharmacy Officer for the Cleveland Clinic and new CEO of American Pharmacist Association (APHA). Dr. Knoer recently wrote an amazing article titled, "Advocacy as a professional obligation: Practical application" which van be found here: https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ajhp/zxz328/5697341
Please listen and if you like Dr. Knoer's passion for pharmacy as much as I do follow him on Twitter at @ScottKnoer and join APHA at their website, www.Pharmacist.com/join2020-02-0832 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 16 - Why Mail Order Pharmacy Needs to ChangeFor this episode, I discussed with Loretta Boesing how mail order pharmacy needs to change to better take care of patients for their health and their wallets. We discuss issues with mail order and how PBMs steer patients to maximize their profits without regard for patient health. We also dove into how brick and mortar pharmacies are essential to the American healthcare system and dabbled into ERISA a bit.
We reference a non-profit that Loretta has started which you can find here: https://uniteforsafemedications.com/2020-01-1652 minPolitical Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 15 - Marijuana and PharmacyOn this episode I sat down with Dr. Victoria DiNardi to discuss her role as a pharmacy manager of a medical marijuana dispensary. Dr. DiNardi shares some of her thoughts and what she has seen in practice, as well as how the current medical marijuana industry works. This is a great and open discussion about the benefits and issues facing marijuana in the US as a whole and from a pharmacist's standpoint.2020-01-0933 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 14 - Pharmacists Need Breaks TooOn this episode, Dr. Devin Barlowe joins me in discussing a recent post she had that went viral about the lack of breaks many pharmacists get while working in your neighborhood pharmacy. We also discuss some of the laws around those breaks, staffing and what advice we'd give to those who have to deal with some of the issues facing community pharmacists.2020-01-0332 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 13 - Christmas Special Naughty or Nice ListSpecial Christmas episode! It's my naughty or nice list where I dive into who I think was naughty or nice leading up to Christmas in the world of pharmacy and politics, with a few surprises thrown in.2019-12-2519 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 12 - Changes HappenOn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Dr. Chara Reid-Reed and discuss what it's like to make major career changes and why to make them. We also discuss some of the PBM practices that have hurt pharmacies around the country and what pharmacy practice sites like hers are doing to help make a difference in patient lives. This might not be the most "political" episode, but it is a great discussion around a lot of hot button issues currently effecting pharmacies and pharmacists.2019-12-1649 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 11 - What May Be Holding Women Back in Pharmacy With Erin L. AlbertThis episode I had the pleasure of discussing some things that may be holding women back in pharmacy with Erin L. Albert of the Edutainer Podcast. Erin is an expert in this field and recently produced a study "Who's at the Helm of Healthcare? A 2019 Checkup Report" where she focuses on the C-suites of healthcare (https://payhip.com/b/rpCB). We dabbled into not only the hurdles but how we can work together to ensure everyone is given an equal chance when it comes to being promoted and climbing the ranks of healthcare.2019-12-0334 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 10 - Telepharmacy In MichiganDr. Nancy Lewis was kind enough to sit down with me for this episode to discuss some very critical legislation that has been introduced in the state of Michigan regarding the implementation of telepharmacy in that state. Dr. Lewis and I discuss what Senate Bill 340 entails, who is behind it and what it could layout for the future of pharmacy and healthcare in the state of Michigan, as well as ways to stay involved in pharmacy legislation in your state.2019-11-2241 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 9 - California Makes PrEP OTCThis week I discuss, with Dr. Holly Murphy, the move California made to move treatments for the prevention of HIV (both PrEP and PEP) to an over the counter (OTC) status under the supervision of pharmacists. This makes a monumental move for access to these medications and counseling, despite the incredibly high prices set for them.2019-10-2742 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 8 - 4th Democratic Debate - Pharmacy EditionThis episode I recap some of the areas where the Democratic Presidential Candidates talked about pharmacy or aspects of healthcare that may impact pharmacy. Andrew Yang talks about self serve kiosks and automation. Bernie Sanders address tax hikes and copays with Medicare for all. There's also discussion of Amy Klobuchar's plan to tax pain medications.2019-10-2125 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 7 - Why So Many LawsThis week I sat down with Jennifer Adams to discuss what Idaho is doing to really push the field of pharmacy forwards with major changes in how in regulates them. From pharmacists prescribing to performing diagnostic tests, we cover quite a bit in this episode!
Jennifer Adams is an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Clinical Professor at Idaho State College of Pharmacy in Boise, ID.2019-10-1240 min
Eric's Editorial Podcast.Amber's Verdict: The AftermathIn wake of Amber Geyer's verdict and sentencing, Eric gives his Thoughts on this and what it may lead to from this point going forward.2019-10-0607 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 6 - If You Give an Ox an Oxy by Laura HappeIn this episode we interview Dr. Laura Happe about her new book "If You Give an Ox an Oxy". In this episode Laura describes what motivated her to write a book about drug addiction that has a targeted audience of those under 18 and why she feels it is an important topic that needs to be talked about.2019-09-3020 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 5 - Vaccine Facts and LawsThis week, I go into great details about vaccines and a lot of facts and fiction about them. I also review some effective laws that help keep us protected with vaccines and have some intriguing calls to actions that could help better protect us all from preventable diseases and the costs that come with them2019-09-1053 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 4 -Vaccines with Melissa Wervey Arnold, CEO of American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio ChaperThis week I sit down with Melissa Wervey Arnold, the CEO of the American Academy of Pediatrics Ohio Chapter, to discuss the current state of vaccines, particularly in the state of Ohio. We dive into some current legislation and discuss some of the hurdles we face in healthcare with making sure we maintain a sufficient vaccination rate to help keep the public protected.
You can find the Ohio chapter of AAP here: http://ohioaap.org/
You can also find Melissa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-wervey-arnold-6139761/
My personal profile is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-geyer-77914445/2019-08-3143 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 3 - Pharmacogenomics with Dan Krinsky of PGX101We have a great Discussion with Dan Krinsky, co-founder of PGX101, about pharmacogenomics and what it can do for the profession of pharmacy. We also discuss where pharmacogenomics is being used currently and what pharmacists can do to better take ownership of this burgeoning field of medicine.
For more information on pharmacogenomics, PGX101 and sign up for a course in in this field, please follow this link: https://www.pgx101.com/2019-08-2243 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 2 - Opioid FactsThis episode dives deep into some facts on opioids, treatments for addiction to opioids and a lot of the issues that we currently face in those realms.
Links for reference that are mentioned in the podcast:
https://apps.npr.org/documents/document.html?id=5717029-Massachusetts-Sackler-Documents
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/the-family-that-built-an-empire-of-pain
https://www.mckesson.com/about-mckesson/newsroom/press-releases/2019/mckesson-reaches-settlement-west-virginia-opioid-monitoring-reporting/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1108766
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/american-health-care-spending/590623/?fbclid=IwAR2uUs39UbZSIPzxK9Fb-i567ymXK4C8TlZjOtQQbFtfjWcl-0Qpnww_BAA
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/03/12/getting-addiction-care-pharmacy/m1mcceVlLRXX1W9X3WdeOP/story.html
https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781421421407...2019-08-1752 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastEpisode 1 - OpioidsWith our first episode, we dive right into the highly politicized world of opioids. We discuss some of the trends we have seen while working in Ohio pharmacies and even discuss some possible solutions for ways to help fix this deadly problem. Our guest is fellow community pharmacist Greg Kramp2019-08-0942 min
Political Pharmacist PodcastPolitical Pharmacist Podcast - TrailerWelcome to Political Pharmacist Podcast!
Pharmacy is always in the news today, drug prices, overdoses, medical marijuana, manufacturing issues, you name it. So why are the medication experts often consulted? Why aren't we used to the best of our abilities?
We're hear to talk about that and a lot more2019-07-2601 min
Podcast - From the Envelope of SuicidesEpisode 8 - Supposed to Be.This is about my friend Eric Geyer, who died in his sleep a year ago. (Eric was the voice of Albert Kayeski in Episode 2.) For information about the Eric Geyer Memorial Scholarship Fund, please visit http://www.tilfoundation.org/donate/become-a-donor/eric-geyer-memorial-scholarship/2019-01-1412 minPodcast - From the Envelope of SuicidesEpisode 8 - Supposed to Be.This is about my friend Eric Geyer, who died in his sleep a year ago. (Eric was the voice of Albert Kayeski in Episode 2.) For information about the Eric Geyer Memorial Scholarship Fund, please visit http://www.tilfoundation.org/donate/become-a-donor/eric-geyer-memorial-scholarship/2019-01-1412 min
Podcast - From the Envelope of SuicidesEpisode 2. Street Scenes - Hartford Avenue....in which our narrator explores how the forces of history and culture shaped one suicide story.
(To view this in iTunes and subscribe, click the music notes below. Give us a nice rating there too!)
This episode takes a deep dive into contemporary ethnography to give context to one elderly man's attempt... and to provide a setting for many attempts to follow.Sound and music by Wilson Vediner and Courtney Sheedy. Guest voices by Faith Helma and Eric Geyer. (Thanks to them for their great work!)2016-10-241h 01