NASP Speciality 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

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