Dr. Erin L. Albert - Fridays

We wanted to check in on our strong healthcare system friends before we close out this miniseries, so we brought back Dr. Butler! Katasha Butler, MBA, PharmD is a licensed Doctor of Pharmacy with 17 years of leadership experience. She has extensive experience in indirect and direct patient care with proven team building skills. An administrator with an inherent understanding of people and a genuine caring attitude, Dr. Butler has thorough knowledge of managed Medicaid, Medicare D, NCQA, TJC and OIG, in addition to State and Federal regulations. She possesses the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels. She has demonstrated skills at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Additionally, Dr. Butler has a vested interest in diversity and inclusion in the healthcare sector. Current, unrestricted license in Indiana. During her tenure at the VA, Dr. Butler was recognized for her leadership and impact, including comple

Let's be real for a moment, shall we? There are millions of people out of work in the US. So, we wanted to bring on a career pivot expert to share her stories on how we can move forward post COVID-19, especially if jobs were lost along the way. That pivot coach? RX Ashlee. Ashlee Klevens Hayes, PharmD/MHA, is the founder of RX Ashlee, a career development company that focuses on teaching professionals how to articulate their value, stand out in a competitive marketplace, and thrive in their careers.  She runs women’s mastermind groups, the Career By Design online community, and coaches her clients on a one-on-one basis. Ashlee has been in the nontraditional healthcare arena for over 16 years and rose to the level of Director of Clinical Operations, in a pharmacy software company, before moving to her current role in career strategizing and consulting. She is an international keynote speaker, as well as the host of the Rx Buzz Podcast affiliated with the Pharmacy Podcast Network which has been consistentl

We wanted to reach out to Sally Helgesen, author of How Women Rise, to find out how women literally are rising during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful that she took time to share with us, and shares several tips on how we can all manage our leadership through this difficult time. https://sallyhelgesen.com/ How Women Rise on Amazon Bio: Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been ranked number 6 among the world’s top 30 leadership thinkers by Global Gurus, honored by the coaching consortium MEECO for her transformational influence on organizational cultures and chosen as the Thinkers 50/Marshall Goldsmith world’s top coach for women leaders. Sally’s most recent book, How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. It became the top-seller in its field within a week of publicat

Chad Priest is a fascinating healthcare professional. He currently serves as the head of the Indiana Region American Red Cross, and soon to be expanding into the Midwest Red Cross. He also professionally is trained as an EMT, Nurse, and Attorney. His area of specialty is disaster preparation and relief. A friend of our podcast, Chad comes back to share his and his team's work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/indiana/about-us/locations/regional-office.html Chad's previous podcast visit with The Edutainer: https://anchor.fm/theedutainer/episodes/The-Nurse-Attorney-Emergency-Disaster-Expert-Chad-Priest-JD--MSN--RN--CEO-of-The-Indiana-Red-Cross-e9oh5s __ Congrats to the pharmacy class of 2020! Guide to getting licensed as a pharmacist in all 50 states is now available at the Pharmacy MTMS group at LinkedIn until May 31: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/

Resources mentioned on today's podcast: 1. Congrats to all named in Pharmatology! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pharmatology-inaugural-2020-pharmy-awards-excellence-erin-l-%2F/ 2. The 50 State Resource Unofficial Guide to Getting Licensed as a Pharmacist in the US is published at Pharmacy MTMS group at LinkedIn until 5/31/20 - hope it helps! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/ 3. If you have kiddos at home and need to entertain them for a sec, might want to check out the children's book reading series we put together during #COVID19, at the STEM Princess page on Facebook, or in summary at LinkedIn. 4. BTW if you're a pharmacist or healthcare professional, did you listen to the episode of #TheNewNormal with Tyrone Squires of the CPBS? If not, may want to go back and listen to the special offer there - a goodie! _____ With that, we return to our miniseries on the New Normal, with today's special guest--Andrea Bloom, Founder and CEO of ConnectWell: https://www.connectwell.health/covid-19/ www.connectwell.he

Happy Friday everyone! WE MADE IT! Today, we announce the 2020 winner of the inaugural Pharmy Awards for Excellence in Continuing Healthcare Education. Listen to see who won! The Elite 8 are here: https://anchor.fm/theedutainer/episodes/March-Going-Out-Like-a-Lion-with-GOOD-NEWS--The-Elite-8-of-the-2020-Pharmy-Awards-ec5j66 Also, here are the children's book readings in light of COVID19 for all the kids and parents out there. All these books did the same thing this podcast strives to do: meet you at the intersection of education & entertainment! 1. STEM Princess: https://www.facebook.com/STEMprincess/videos/1946466358819955/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8JsDeJZKgQ 2. Max Greene & The Vaccine Team: https://www.facebook.com/STEMprincess/videos/254756908881137/ 3. Andi, Chase & The Mysterious Case (on antibiotic stewardship): https://www.facebook.com/STEMprincess/videos/516354329011053/ 4. He Huffed and He Puffed, But...A Tale of A Wolf with Asthma: https://youtu.be/qg8MNQdGc08 5. Lucas the L

With all the shutdowns of colleges of pharmacy and schools, we wanted to reach out to Dr. Lucinda Maine of AACP and discuss what's going on with schools of pharmacy right now in light of COVID-19, and if or how education in pharmacy schools might change moving forward. Additionally, we appreciate Dr. Maine's personal stories of building community in light of COVID-19 and how she had already prepared for remote work with the association prior to the shutdown on the association front. Give a listen to our conversation with her on The New Normal in Pharmacy Schools and associations, and building community! Dr. Maine's Bio is at: https://www.aacp.org/article/lucinda-l-maine-phd-rph

What's going to happen to pharmacy post COVID-19?  Let's ask the Digital Apothecary! Timothy Aungst is an Associate Professor at MCPHS. He completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Luke's University Hospital, where he concentrated on geriatric care, internal medicine, and ambulatory care. He then went on to complete a Clinical Geriatric Fellowship with the Pharmacy Outreach Program at MCPHS. His primary interests involve geriatric care, pain/palliative care, internal medicine, clinical research, and the integration of technology into pharmacy practice. He is also an active blogger and writer. He was an Editor and Writer for iMedicalapps.com where he reviews medical apps and writes on mobile health (mHealth). Currently he writes for Pharmacy Times as a contributor, his personal website at The Digital Apothecary, and other random outlets that he finds interesting. He is a firm believer that mobile technology will play a significant role in changing the healthcare field in the next few years. Phar

If I had a transitional fairy godmother, it would be Dr. Elaine Voci. She's been a good friend to the podcast, so I wanted to bring her back on the show to discuss transitions during The New Normal. I couldn't think of anyone better. Her website: www.elainevoci.com Dr. Voci's Amazon page: https://amzn.to/2UUrX1x Dr. Voci's book, Resilience Art: https://amzn.to/2GFIKNd Give a listen to my chat with Dr. V on how she is navigating this transitional time, with suggestions for all of us on how to pivot more effectively.

Tyrone's Bio is at: https://transparentrx.com/team/tyrone-squires/ The CPBS: https://transparentrx.com/online-pbm-education-training/ TransparentRx: https://transparentrx.com/ TransparentRx's Blog: https://blog.transparentrx.com/ ___ Google form to win a FREE copy of the Pharmacist Certificates, Certifications and Professional Designations (see rules and limitations on the google form): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciXFi2Fcabvh6ilUhJhOMVgFQfoaPaPpOI34IGNZvZTd9LCg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Let's get the moose on the table and talk about pharmacy - with Dr. Alan Spies - a fellow pharmacist attorney and coach! Is it time to unionize or create a pharmacy guild to protect our fellow pharmacists? We discuss that today! Alan R. Spies, Director of Development, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Senior Consultant, GiANT Worldwide __________________  Alan is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He earned a B.S. in Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a J.D. and a M.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and a Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration from the University of Mississippi. Currently, Alan serves as Director of Development for Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a pharmaceutical manufacturer and 503(b) outsourcing facility located in West Columbia, South Carolina. During his nearly 15 years in higher education, Alan served as the Kennedy Chair of the Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy.  Previously, Alan serve

So, anyone else feel like discussing the new normal? It gives me hope to start discussing what our new world will look like post #COVID-19. Here's a chat with one of the Elite 8 of the Pharmatology Pharmy Awards for excellence in CE: FreeCE.com and Mark Garofoli team up and chat about the PMSP, and a brand new certificate for pharmacists coming soon! Mark's Bio: Dr. Mark Garofoli is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning for the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy, along with being a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Garofoli received his PharmD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 2004 and his MBA from Strayer University in 2008. He is board certified in Geriatric Care (BGCP) along with being a certified pain educator (CPE). Dr. Garofoli began his career with CVS Health in community pharmacy and field management, then worked as a Humana Healthcare MTM clinical pharmacist, which lead

Who's the best person to kick off this new miniseries? Amy Stark! Why? Because she can talk about one of the BEST outcomes from this COVID-19 mess: THE INTERNET and SOCIAL MEDIA USE! Amy Stark is the CEO of Digital Dames, Inc., a consulting firm that helps personal and professional brands fine tune their online voice. Amy has a BA in Philosophy, an MA in Philanthropy, over 20 years in outside sales and marketing, and a passion for teaching organizations how to strategically use the power of social media to sell more stuff, raise more funds, or spread ideas faster.  She’s been called a “Viral Marketing Guru”, a “Digital Diva”,  the  “Twitter Empress Of Indiana” and is an expert in building digital communities and online brand advocates. Amy founded Indiana’s first Social Media Summit in 2009, Co-Founded the Social Media Dames Unconferences in 2013, and teaches Digital Media History and Marketing at the University of Indianapolis. AmyStark on Twitter StarkReAlityCheck on Facebook 1AmyStark on Lin

Today, we're going to continue to try to find some silver linings in this dark cloud of COVID-19! Let's spark some joy, with our guest, Dr. Jessica Louie! Dr. Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP is the founder of Clarify Simplify Align & The Burnout Doctor Podcast where she helps BURNED out pharmacists get out of overwhelm and live with LESS clutter and MORE energy. As a former shopaholic, workaholic and pharmacist struggling with burnout, she knows how it feels to live a life in overwhelm without clear goals or a clear purpose. Fortunately, she was saved by decluttering and simplifying her life and now her simple framework – Clarify. Simplify. Align Method – helps YOU go from cluttered & stressed to leading with confidence & curating a life YOU love! Spark Joy in Healthcare Community & Pharmacist Care Packages: https://www.sparkjoyinhealthcare.com/ 5 Ways to get Involved with Giving Back to Front Lines Workers during COVID-19: https://www.sparkj

I'm here to bring you all - some GOOD NEWS for a hot minute! Yay! Here's the official audio podcast announcement of the #Elite8 - the top 8 CE providers of the 2020 Pharmy Awards for Excellence in Continuing Healthcare Education! These women and men are working around the clock to keep all of us in the know on COVID-19 and so many other disease states in order to provide better healthcare for our patients. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of the top 32, and those who made it to the Elite 8! BTW - I toss around "certified" a lot in this podcast - I really mean "accredited." Accreditation of continuing education programs takes a TON of work! If you're excited and want to be a part of the final 4, last 2 and final WINNER of the 2020 Pharmy Awards, here's the ballot: https://forms.gle/iQpF1Pmb6sUAXxvb7 Also - consider joining Pharmacy MTMS and Pharmacy Entrepreneurs Groups over at LinkedIn, as these are the two major groups we're sharing the info within first: Pharmacy MTMS: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/ Pharmacy

WE MADE IT AGAIN! Just reaching out to wish you all a happy Friday. Lots of good things coming out of this horrible COVID-19 mess. A few of them were given shout outs here. Make sure you keep connecting out there - get that CE knocked out now if you're hunkered down at home - and we're almost there! Stay the course! Take care, stay safe and well, e

COVID-19 update time for #pharmacy: 1. Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracker: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html 2. State Boards of Pharmacy Emergency Rules for hydroxychloroquine dispensing: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/761417/ - If you hear of more states, let me know and please watch your board of pharmacy sites as these are popping up. This is inside Pharmacy MTMS group - only pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians are in this group. 3. Facebook group for Pharmacists on COVID-19: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187817265995139/?multi_permalinks=195018648608334&notif_id=1585062601353757&notif_t=group_activity 4. So, what's the trickle down effect on drug pricing and generics with COVID-19 in Feb? Check out 46Brooklyn's analysis of NADAC: https://www.46brooklyn.com/news/3/24/2020/whats-happening-to-generic-drug-prices-mar-2020-nadac-survey-update 

Pharmacists: We've got you covered on the latest around #COVID19 and keeping you and your healthcare teams safe! Here are some solid resources for your consideration on 3/21/20:  Quarles & Brady's 50 state Board of Pharmacy Updates: https://www.quarles.com/nicholas-h-meza/  Read and consider signing the Change.org petition to have major pharmacy chains with drive up windows go all drive thru: https://www.change.org/p/cvs-pharmacy-make-pharmacies-drive-thru-only-during-the-corona-crisis?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_20941425_en-US%3Av4&recruiter=1043002778&recruited_by_id=1d250620-4ffc-11ea-b132-8f4bca5936cb&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi  Let me know if you're scrambling for an APPE rotation site! Tweet me: @ErinLAlbert  Major Pharmacy Meetings Tracker updates for March, and soon April: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iIdlrINRD-jSZ4alt8KrzFbBAtc8nN8EbqU4xR0khnk/edit?usp=sharing  Facebook Group - Pharmacy Staff

Anyone else getting a little cabin fever? Well, here's some GOOD NEWS! We're moving onward with our own version of March Madness over here - on to the Sweet 16 of the best in continuing education for healthcare professionals with Pharmatology! All the details on how to see the Sweet 16 on the brackets and vote over to the Elite 8 are in this podcast, and you can find all the details over at Pharmacy MTMS group at LinkedIn along with the Pharmacy Entrepreneurs group. We have to be in this together in groups - in more ways than one! Congratulations to the top 32 who were randomized and now - the Sweet 16 that you all voted on. We'll look forward to your votes for the Elite 8 by Saturday March 21st at 11:59 PM - ballot is also in the groups. And to all the hard working CE providers out there - THANK YOU for your hard work and service to the profession of healthcare! Some programs mentioned that made it to the Sweet 16: Mark Garofoli on the PMSP:  https://anchor.fm/theedutainer/episodes/Pain-Management-Speci

There were 8 episodes of Sanditon Season 1, so why not have 8 episodes of the Women's History Month podcast miniseries celebrating Jane Austen too? Here is more on the PBS version of Sanditon: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/sanditon/ All the podcast episodes of this miniseries are available - just look for the