Expert Interviews

In part 2 of this interview with Drug Topics®, Shane Bishop, Pack4U founder discusses innovative patient-care models and the use of technology to improve medication adherence, patient health outcomes and quality measures.

Tony Makarich, PharmD and vice president of clinical services at Catalyst Health Rx, sits down with Drug Topics® to discuss the benefits of a relationship and team-based pharmacy model in part 1 of this 3-part interview.

In part 2 of this series, Dr. Mallampalli sat down with Drug Topics® to discuss biosimilars as a treatment option for chronic health conditions and their impact on women’s health.

Drug Topics® sat down with Asteres® Chairman and BioIQ CEO, Sean Slovenski to discuss 24/7 automated pharmacy pickup for secure and safe pickup of prescriptions and healthcare products.

Steven Anderson, CEO, NACDS, joined Drug Topics® for a forward look at how associations—like the National Association of Chain Drug Stores—can empower pharmacies through the power of collaboration in 2022.

In part 1 of this interview, Shane Bishop, Pack4U founder discusses the benefits of medication delivery and remote services for pharmacists.

In the rapidly evolving health and wellness space of cannabis and hemp-derived products, Stephanie Rech and Chris Howard of E-Alternative Solutions discuss the biggest questions from pharmacists, retailers, and consumers on CBD.

In an exclusive interview with Drug Topics, Beth Mitchell, senior director of government affairs at AmerisourceBergen, explores the ways that pharmacists can take action on legislation that affects their practice.

In part 2 of this interview with Drug Topics®, Angela Fusaro MD, MBA, CEO and cofounder of Physician 360, a telemedicine program that connects patients to health care providers, discusses how independent pharmacies can use telemedicine to play an expanded role in patient care while competing with larger chains and online pharmacies.

Ken Perez, MBA, vice president of Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs at Omnicell, spoke with Drug Topics® about current provider status legislation circulating in the House and Senate.

In this interview with Drug Topics®, Angela Fusaro MD, MBA, CEO and cofounder of Physician 360, a telemedicine program that connects patients to health care providers, discusses how independent pharmacies can use telemedicine to play an expanded role in patient care.

"I just hope that now that the bar has been raised, as a profession, we're able to really advocate for removal of the long term barriers and continue to focus on practice expansion."

"Patient care doesn't stop with COVID-19"

In part 2 of our interview, Jason Ausili, PharmD, speaks to the challenges of COVID-19 vaccination processes and dives into technology solutions for these workflow barriers.

Jason Ausili, PharmD, highlights President Biden's expectations for community pharmacies amid the COVID-19 vaccination effort.

Jason Mitchell, board-certified naturopathic doctor, co-founder and CEO of HempFusion Wellness Inc, dives into the world of cannabinoids and what's on the horizon for CBD.

In the final episode of the series, Dr. Lee highlights what's next in enhancing patient care for those with limited English proficiency.

Patrick Yoder, PharmD, founder and CEO of LogicStream Health, discusses the benefits of implementing AI tools for improving drug diversion processes.

Patrick Yoder, PharmD, discusses the impacts of the impending ASHP guideline updates, how to build drug diversion processes, and the ways that technology can target drug diversion.

In part 2 of our interview, Dr. Charles Lee of FDB dives into the current challenges in medication errors for patients with limited English proficiency, his personal relation to this issue as a first-generation Korean immigrant, and where other states are at in providing patients with translated prescriptions.

In the first part of our interview, Dr. Charles Lee will explain what this new Oregon law stipulates, the significance of this legislation, and some of the consequences of medication errors due to patient language barriers.

In part 2 of our interview, Rich Tremonte of AmerisourceBergen discusses distribution highlights, inspiring efforts from pharmacists, and the future of COVID-19 vaccination.

With an April 2021 deadline for implementing the information blocking rule as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, Colin Banas of DrFirst discusses the implications for pharmacists and their patients.

Rich Tremonte from AmerisourceBergen discusses community pharmacy's integral role in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and highlights some inspiring stories from community pharmacists.

Watch this virtual tour of Tulane University's self-care resources website with Patrick Bordnick, dean of the School of Social Work.

In our final interview segment, Lee Rosebush dives into improving vaccine distribution, addressing costs, and maintaining records while vaccinating for COVID-19.