It's time to break the ice on pharmacy benefit managers' "drink the Kool-Aid" rhetoric! Join Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency as we host guests from across the healthcare industry to discuss pharmacy news, healthcare issues, & (of course) PBMs... over cocktails.
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The PUTTcast, by Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency, is a short form podcast dedicated to dispelling the disinformation regularly published by America's largest PBMs and their health insurance parent corporations. In each episode we break down the latest PBM reform news, studies, and legislative actions on behalf of our patients, pharmacies, medical practices for the purpose of education and information. To learn more, visit our website at TruthRx.org.
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Vital Incite’s podcast series, The Pulse, will help you keep pace with what’s trending in employee benefits. Every other month, nationally recognized subject matter experts from the health and pharmacy industry and top academic and research institutions will provide data-driven insights while giving you actionable, scalable, strategies. If you are looking to reduce medical and pharmacy spend while driving better health outcomes, this podcast series is for you!
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Welcome to DarshanTalks! We demystify fraud for legal, regulatory, and compliance essentials in the life sciences and pharmacy industries. Through engaging 15-30-minute interviews with influential change makers, short educational regulatory defbriefs, and 60 second audio takeaways, we unveil the strategies behind bringing drugs and devices to market—and keeping them there! Powered By The Kulkarni Law Firm - Helping regulators see your business the way you do. We focus on life science issues ...
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This show includes stories from real RescueMeds injured workers and their journey navigating through their workers comp attorneys, doctors and getting prescription medication. It will also include resource information for injured workers and news about workers compensation laws, insurance companies and PBMs (Prescription Benefit Managers).
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JC Scott, President & CEO of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discusses the latest trends, public policy developments, and political challenges impacting drug pricing and healthcare. You'll hear the nation's top thought leaders, policy experts, and political analysts on topics like how employers, unions, and others use Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to drive value for their members in the face of growing healthcare costs. You'll also learn about advancements in gene therapy, ...
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NFP introduces the Insights from the Experts podcast series. Each episode will showcase timely perspective from members of the NFP community, delivering information, analysis and solutions that address our clients’ most significant challenges. You can find archived episodes of Innovation Conversations at https://soundcloud.com/user-939810789.
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Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders. Our content is about dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference and delivering the best pharmacy care. We have over 40+ podcasts with thousands of interviews. Pharmacists are the cornerstone of healthcare, and the PPN reflects that. From Community, LTC, Specialty Pharmacy to Drug Development, Government policy and DigitalHealth, we cover it ...
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Health Care Rounds is a weekly podcast developed for health care leaders who are at the forefront of health care delivery and payment reform. Join Darwin Research Group founder and CEO John Marchica as he discusses the latest advancements in health care business news and policy developments, including interviews with dynamic leaders in health care. John is a veteran health care strategist and is leading ongoing research initiatives on health care delivery systems and value-based care. Tags: ...
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GRX Marketing and Finch Marketing are sister companies that are passionate and knowledgeable about healthcare marketing. This podcast gives you a pulse on what’s happening in the healthcare industry and the importance of a strategic marketing approach. The episodes will feature trusted partners, business owners and leaders in the healthcare industry – including independent pharmacy and B2B. If your marketing has flat-lined, find your pulse again with the Marketing Vitals podcast!
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Message from Mike: Thanks for stopping by. I'm taking a step back from the podcast for now—after six years of weekly episodes, the deadline-driven rhythm of the show began to crowd out the creative side. Please drop me a line at [email protected] —I'd love to hear from you. I hope you enjoy the past episodes!
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Introducing Encapsulated, the Express Scripts Podcast, that gives an inside look at how we’re taking on the toughest challenges in healthcare. Hosted by employees, these monthly interviews highlight the wide range of champions providing access to affordable, high-quality care and solving the problems others don’t, won’t or can’t.
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The State of Health is the podcast where patients put healthcare decision makers, thought leaders, and policy makers in the hot seat.Hosted by Gunnar Esiason, a patient advocate living with cystic fibrosis, The State of Health gives listeners a front row seat to patient advocacy. Gunnar's three decades of surviving inside the American healthcare system has given him a front row seat to the complexities that make health care delivery so challenging. The State of Health will unravel these comp ...
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Bypass the PBMs for More Pharmacy Profit | PBM Reform
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54:15The host has been a community pharmacy advocate for 22 years. Always looking for ways to help community pharmacies be more profitable. The guest is an experienced Pharmacist with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in Diabetes, Pharmacy Practice, Community Pharmacy, and Clinical Pharmacology.…
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Live Episode Part 1: PBMs, Politics, and a PUTT Summit 2025 Recap
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24:05Join co-hosts Jeremy Counts and Lauren Young as The PUTTcast teams up with the PBM on the Rocks Cocktail Crew for Part 1 of our special live crossover episode! We're breaking down the biggest moments from the 2025 PUTT Virtual Summit, and diving deep into the ever-changing world of PBM reform. This powerhouse discussion features an incredible lineu…
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Live Episode Part 1: PBMs, Politics, & a PUTT Summit 2025 Recap
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24:05Join co-hosts Jeremy Counts and Lauren Young as The PUTTcast teams up with the PBM OTR Cocktail Crew for Part 1 of our special live crossover episode! We're breaking down the biggest moments from the 2025 PUTT Virtual Summit, and diving deep into the ever-changing world of PBM reform. This powerhouse discussion features an incredible lineup of gues…
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In this episode, Darshan Kulkarni talks with Thomas Siepka about the 340B program, rebates, and the crucial role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in today’s healthcare system. Siepka, a pharmacist and CEO of HCI Healthcare Consultants, shared his extensive experience working across health systems, community health centers, and tribal healthcare …
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PRISM Enters the Chat & LTC Insurance in Pharmacy | TWIRx RxRated
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1:32:59PRISM Enters the Chat & LTC Insurance in Pharmacy | TWIRx RxRated Version 📅 Release Date: October 17, 2025 🎧 Produced by: Pharmacy Podcast Network 🧠 Segment 1: Innovation Spotlight – OvaryIT & the PRISM Platform Guests: Mary Kucek, CEO & Founder, OvaryIT Devin Bustin, MD, Chief Medical Officer, OvaryIT The future of pharmacy practice management has…
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Curing Nursing Burnout Through Education w/ Dr. Adele Webb
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28:42Burnout among health care workers remains a critical issue years after the height of COVID-19. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, Dr. Adele Webb, Executive Dean of Healthcare Initiatives at Strategic Education, Inc. shares insights from a national survey of health care workers, revealing what’s really driving nursing burnout and how education c…
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In this episode, Darshan Kulkarni speaks with Dae Lee about the growing conflict between pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — and how it’s reshaping the U.S. drug supply chain. They unpack the recent dispute involving AstraZeneca, which alleges discrepancies between the number of branded claims submitted by pharmacies…
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The NASP Specialty Pharmacy Expo RECAP Show | Part One
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50:33The Pharmacy Podcast Network is back on the show floor at the NASP Annual Expo, live in Denver, CO! Thank you JB Consulting for Sponsoring this episode! On part one of this series we interview: Christine Tang Wilson with Lumicera Health Services Amanda Awe with VLP Christopher Corsi, CEO, CassianRx Hayley Burgess with Inovalon Eric Robertson with D…
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Rethinking Fiduciary Duty in Employer Health Plans
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1:02:31As healthcare costs continue to rise and scrutiny around plan transparency intensifies, employers are under growing pressure to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility—not just to manage costs, but to ensure health plan decisions truly serve the best interests of their employees. In this compelling episode, we explore what fiduciary duty really mean…
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Live from the FrameworkLTC Innovation Conference (Part 2) | FrameworkFocus™
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29:20In part two of our exclusive three-part series, host Todd Eury continues the conversation live from the 2025 FrameworkLTC Innovation Conference. Hear from LTC pharmacy professionals, trusted partners, and SoftWriters experts as they share their experiences, key takeaways, and perspectives on the evolving world of long-term care pharmacy.…
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Ecological Grief and Active Hope in a Changing World with Gwyneth Jones | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast
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47:50I had the honor of interviewing a like-hearted soul whom I deeply respect and admire, around the topic of transmuting our grief, rage + fear about the wider big picture of the world. For such a heavy topic, I came out of it inspired to connect deeper with nature, and grateful for the gift of life. Gwyneth Jones guides individuals through the emoti…
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The FDA has criticized the industry for not taking advertising and promotion seriously and is now cracking down, as evidenced by hundreds of non-compliance letters. This raises the question: if similar scrutiny applied to clinical research, what would stand out first? Likely areas include proper informed consent, accurate recordkeeping, and potenti…
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Shifting Pharmacy Culture: A Conversation with Jason Kiser | Cardinal Health™ CounterTalk™ Podcast
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39:53Independent pharmacy owners face unique challenges. On this episode of Counter Talk™ Podcast, host Jason Callori speaks with Jason Kizer, PharmD, owner of Kizer Pharmacy, about revitalizing your pharmacy's culture. Discover strategies to boost staff morale, empower your team to provide exceptional patient care, and build a trusted healthcare destin…
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Cosmetics companies must now register both their facilities and products with the FDA under the new MoCRArequirements, a shift from the previous voluntary system. Each facility must register, and product listings — including categories, ingredients, and manufacturing sites — must be submitted and updated annually. Growing companies face challenges …
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The Devil Wore a Lab Coat & PBM Reform in Illinois | TWIRx
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53:16🎙️ Featured Guests: John Covello – Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) Garth Reynolds – Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) Illinois pharmacy owners, this episode is for you. With the passage of HB 1697, a $70 million lifeline is now available to support independent pharmacies across the state—but the clock is ticking. The October 31st deadl…
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Hypothyroidism in Long-Term Care: The Pharmacist's Role | YARAL Pharma
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47:51This podcast is sponsored by YARAL Pharma. In this episode, we are focusing on the management of hypothyroidism -- a treatable, but not curable condition – and will explore unique challenges for patients with hypothyroidism in long-term care – from tolerability and formulation considerations to consistent dosing and patient needs. Dr. Tamara Ruggle…
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Will AI Replace Doctors in clinical research?
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0:51Darshan discusses the potential role of AI in medicine. He believes fears of AI replacing doctors for diagnosis are currently overblown, as trust in physicians remains crucial. However, he suggests AI could assist with preliminary research tasks, such as reviewing inclusion/exclusion criteria and conducting initial screening. Have you seen AI being…
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Live from the FrameworkLTC Innovation Conference (Part 1) | FrameworkFocus™
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32:47By Pharmacy Podcast Network
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EP 161: U.S. Tariffs and Impact on Pharmaceutical Products
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16:44By NFP's Insights from the Experts
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Distribution Strategy and Partnerships: A Conversation with Tom Napolitano of Real Value Rx | Executive Dose
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Acetaminophen in Pregnancy: Sorting Facts from Fears | MaternalRx
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Celebrating the Launch of American Pharmacists Month 2025 | TWIRx
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1:23:31Celebrating the Launch of American Pharmacists Month 2025 “Caring for our Communities”This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx)Friday, October 3, 2025 Episode Overview Today marks the kickoff of American Pharmacists Month 2025, a time to recognize the essential role pharmacists play across all healthcare settings. This special TWIRx episode spotlights leaders …
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The New Rules of Health System Leadership w/ John D’Angelo, MD, FACEP
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28:55What does it take to lead 100,000 health care workers through constant disruption? In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host John Marchica sits down with John D’Angelo, MD, FACEP, President & CEO of Northwell Health, to discuss his journey from physician to chief executive. Dr. D'Angelo shares critical lessons learned from managing COVID-19 surge…
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Live Episode Part 2: PBM Reform, the Case for Unionization, & Finding Humor in Pharmacy
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34:05Welcome back to part two of our special live crossover episode with PBM on the Rocks and The PUTTcast! In this conclusion to our live Summit day recording, we dive deeper into the critical issues facing the pharmacy industry today. The discussion picks back up on the front lines of PBM reform, exploring reform’s real-world impact on patients and in…
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Live Episode Part 2: PBM Reform, the Case for Unionization, & Finding Humor in Pharmacy
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34:05Welcome back to part two of our special live crossover episode with PBM on the Rocks and The PUTTcast! In this conclusion to our live Summit day recording, we dive deeper into the critical issues facing the pharmacy industry today. The discussion picks back up on the front lines of PBM reform, exploring reform’s real-world impact on patients and in…
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LIVE at RBC 2025 Episode Four | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast
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32:32Tune in to a multi-episode recap of the Retail Business Conference with returning special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky. Receive the highlights from Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and more at RBC 2025. The final episode's topic is on the importance of celebrating women in pharmacy, elevati…
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Inside 340B: Challenges, Controversies, and Opportunities
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14:43Darshan Kulkarni speaks with Thomas Siepka, CEO of HCI Healthcare Consultants, to take a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of the 340B drug pricing program. Drawing on Siepka’s extensive experience as a pharmacist and healthcare leader, they explore how the 340B program was designed to support covered entities—such as disproportionate sh…
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Hospice | Geriatric Pharmacy Focus
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31:07In this episode, Tamara sits down with Carrie Krebs, PharmD, to talk about the important role pharmacists play in hospice care. Together, they cover commonly used medications, key regulations, deciding when to stop certain drugs, and more. Carrie also opens up with a personal story about her own loved one’s hospice journey.…
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Margins, Models, & The Future of Pharmacy | Supply, Trust, & The Business of Pharmacy
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35:44Financial pressures, reimbursement challenges, and adapting to new regulations Brian reflects on his transition from VP at Bi-Mart to owner of Caris Pharmacy, sharing insights on managing margins, operations, and strategy Spotlight on Indiana’s Disclosure of Actual Acquisition Cost (Indiana Code § 27-1-24.2) effective Jan 1, 2026, and what it means…
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Rewriting the Script: Pharmacogenomics in Pharmacy’s Future with Dr. Vanessa Lesneski | Precision Medicine Pharmacist Podcast
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38:08This episode dives into the future of pharmacy through the lens of pharmacogenomics (PGx). Dr. Melissa Smith speaks with Dr. Vanessa Lesneski about the steep decline in pharmacy school enrollment and how PGx could reignite interest in the profession. They explore how PGx has rapidly evolved from an elective to a core component of pharmacy education…
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In this conversation, Edye Edens with Nyssa Towsley from UNLV, examine how today’s shifting funding landscape is reshaping IRB operations. Historically, IRBs were built around the assumption that most research would be government-funded. That assumption is being challenged, with changes in funding priorities and availability beginning to influence …
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Trust Matters, Cell and Gene, & World Pharmacists Day | TWIRx
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1:16:27On "This Week in Pharmacy" for September 26th, we're talking about Trust in Healthcare, World Pharmacists Day, and Cell & Gene Therapy. Today's co-host is Dr. Melissa Smith, PharmD CPH with Florida PGx Consulting LLC. https://www.floridapgxconsulting.com/ First, #TWIRx News - the FDA approves Inluriyo imlunestrant on 9/25/2025 which is to treat est…
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