Episodes

  • PBM Disruptor Mark Cuban
    Oct 16 2024

    Entrepreneur, television star, owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, and now PBM disruptor Mark Cuban drops in this week to talk about his newest passion, Cost Plus Drugs, which is turning the industry upside down. Cuban is joined by Cost Plus Drug VP of Pharmacy Relations and Chief Privacy Officer Erin Albert, and well-known industry analyst Antonio Ciaccia. They bat it around with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey for this very special episode of Independent Rx Forum. https://tccforms.webflow.io/form-one

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • NCPA 2024 Annual Convention Preview
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode, Jack Mozloom checks in with Elise Damman and Becky Snead of the NCPA Innovation Center to preview the education programming at the upcoming NCPA Annual Convention, happening Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. Learn more at ncpa.org/annual-convention.

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    25 mins
  • A Conversation with Dr. Marty Makary
    Sep 16 2024

    Marty Makary, MD, MPH, is a surgeon and researcher at Johns Hopkins University. He is a best-selling author (Unaccountable and The Price We Pay), and editorial writer for the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and other major publications. Makary was a keynote speaker at last year’s NCPA Annual Convention, and he’s sitting down with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey to discuss his new book, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health.

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    44 mins
  • Harness The Power Of Artificial Intelligence
    Aug 6 2024

    In this episode, host John Beckner talks with marketing expert Wayne Glowac on how community pharmacists can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to boost their marketing.

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    32 mins
  • The Role of Community Health Workers
    Jul 9 2024
    In this episode, we explore the vital role community health workers (CHWs) play in improving health care access. Tripp Logan discusses an initiative to train pharmacy technicians as CHWs and his efforts to secure funding for these services. Bonnie Scheffer, a dedicated CHW in Tripp's pharmacy, shares how this job has been valuable in her pharmacy and community. Tune in to learn how CHWs are able to play a role in preventing serious health issues and saving money and resources. Guests: Tripp Logan, PharmD, owner and operator of three community pharmacies in Southeast Missouri, as well as SEMO Rx Care Coordination. Tripp is Lead Luminary at CPESN Health Equity Bonnie Scheffer, CPhT, CHW, long-time pharmacy technician and lead community health worker at SEMO Rx Care Coordination
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    38 mins
  • Advocacy Roundup
    Jun 4 2024

    In a special edition of the Independent Rx Forum, NCPA CEO B. Douglas Hoey is joined by SVP of Government Affairs Anne Cassity and VP of Communications Jack Mozloom for a rundown on what’s happening on the advocacy front. What’s the latest on Capitol Hill? When’s our next grassroots push? Find out on the Independent Rx Forum!

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    23 mins
  • Lynn Fruth: Advocacy Dynamo
    May 7 2024

    In this episode, NCPA’s John Beckner interviews Lynn Fruth, owner of Fruth Pharmacy, a regional chain pharmacy headquartered in West Virginia. Lynn waged a one-woman advocacy campaign for PBM reforms enacted recently in West Virginia. Her efforts are a model for independent pharmacists across the country who want to advocate for the changes they need.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Introducing CORE
    Apr 2 2024

    In this month’s episode, John Beckner talks with Scott Pace, a successful pharmacist and consultant who teamed up with NCPA to develop the CORE program. CORE is not just another "how-to" program. It's a revolutionary approach to training pharmacy owners and their staff members toward success. We’ve assembled the most talented, most successful pharmacy owners and subject matter experts in the country to coach you on the most essential elements of team leadership. Every week for an entire year, you’ll collaborate with one of our coaches in a small group setting – and you’ll have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with them as well. https://ncpa.org/core-ncpa-leadership-program

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    39 mins