NASP Speciality Pharmacy Podcast

Expanding Access to Care with the PAN Foundation | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Amy Niles, the Chief Mission Officer of the PAN Foundation, about the impact of advocacy and education on enhancing access to care in the face of rising health care costs, the 2025 Medicare reforms and what NASP members need to know, as well as the many initiatives and tools the PAN Foundation employs to help patients who might otherwise walk away from the pharmacy counter. 
 

NASP 2024 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show Part Three | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

Perigon Pharmacy 360 Chris Antypas PharmDHarry Travis NASP 2024Jeff Wandzura KEEP LabsShawn Francis PharmD | Children's National HospitalRichard Brook President | Better Health WorldwideEric Huckins LumiceraHealth

NASP 2024 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show Part Two | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

Dive into part two of our four-part NASP 2024 Post-Show series, sponsored by Accessia Health, where we bring you front-line insights and reflections from the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) annual event. In this episode, we explore key conversations about innovation, patient care, and specialty pharmacy trends, with featured guests from leading organizations in the industry.
Featured Sponsor Segment: We begin with Jennifer Noonan, RN from Accessia Health, discussing the impactful work Accessia Health is doing to support patients through financial assistance and healthcare services. Jennifer shares the latest initiatives, challenges, and patient-centered approaches Accessia Health is advancing in the specialty pharmacy space.
Guest Lineup and Discussions: Following our feature with Accessia Health, we’re joined by an impressive roster of industry experts:
Jonathan Orguchack with Stack – Jonathan delves into Stack's role in optimizing specialty pharmacy operations, emphasizing efficiency and technology-driven solutions to enhance patient care.
Juliana DeFrancis with BlueSky Specialty Pharmacy – Juliana talks about BlueSky's commitment to personalized patient care and the strategic ways they're leveraging innovation to improve health outcomes.
Mei Tang, Pharm.D., MBA with Two Trees Consulting – Dr. Tang shares her expertise on pharmacy consulting, focusing on how pharmacies can adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape, from regulatory changes to patient engagement.
Michael Meader with Altor Solutions Cold Packs – Michael highlights Altor’s cutting-edge cold chain packaging solutions, essential for the safe transportation of temperature-sensitive medications, and the importance of sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Mike Baldzicki, Chief Revenue Officer with Lyceum Health – Mike discusses Lyceum Health’s strategic initiatives in improving specialty care, focusing on innovation and collaboration with healthcare partners to drive growth and efficiency.
Nick Ruiz with keycentrix – Nick provides insights into keycentrix's technological advancements in pharmacy management solutions, designed to streamline operations and support specialty pharmacies in delivering high-quality care.
Allison Arant with Clearway Health – Allison explains Clearway Health’s approach to expanding access and enhancing specialty pharmacy services, with an emphasis on patient support and integrated healthcare partnerships.
Tune In: Listen to this episode to get an inside look at the evolving world of specialty pharmacy, directly from leaders and innovators who are making a difference in patient lives every day. From new technologies to patient support systems, our guests provide valuable perspectives on the future of healthcare in the specialty pharmacy realm.
Sponsor: Accessia Health

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and the Pharmacist’s Role | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, visits with Mary Oates, MD, US Medical Lead, Bone Franchise with Amgen, to discuss post menopausal osteoporosis and what clinical pharmacists can do to support patients.
 

NASP 2024 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show Part One | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

AcariaHealth (Sponsored)Aleata Postell, Senior Director | Walmart SpecialtyOrlando VidalJeffrey S. Baird | Brown & FortunatoSarah Allen NavenHealthCeceila Byers SurescriptsJon Hamrick, MBA, Cheryl Allen, BS Pharm, MBA, | Curatio Scientia

Talking AI and the Evolution of Personalized Medicine | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Stuart Kamin, SVP of Analytics and Innovation at Claritas Rx about the evolution of personalized medicine, the impact that it's had on market and patient access teams, and the use of data analytics and AI to support the patient experience.
 

Talking Prescription Analytics for Specialty Pharmacies with HealthPlan Data Solutions (HDS) | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Gary Conte, Vice President of Business Development with HealthPlan Data Solutions (HDS), about innovations in prescription analytics that allow for daily script-level insights into the performance and trends of specialty pharmacy business.

Optimizing Healthcare Delivery Across the Care Continuum with Inovalon | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

This episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Kathryn Eshelman, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Informatics at Inovalon, about the evolving role of pharmacists and how leveraging technology can enhance patient outcomes while reducing administrative burdens.

Building Relationships: Talking PBM Reform and Specialty Pharmacy | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Linda Clark and Brad Gallagher, Co-leaders of the Health Care Controversies Team at Barclay Damon, about the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) interim report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), challenges specialty pharmacies experience when impacted by anti-competitive practices, and a future for specialty pharmacy that broadens the profession and continues to facilitate excellent patient care.
 

Connecting the Right People the Right Way | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Tim McLeroy, Executive Director of Marketing & Patient Services at Noble International, and Terry Spalding, Senior User experience/Human factors Researcher at Noble International and a Registered Nurse