Independent Rx Forum

Independent Rx Forum

Welcome to Independent Rx Forum with RxConnexion and National Community Pharmacists Association. The leading advocate and business education resource for America's independent pharmacists.

Episodes

Care Coordination

June 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Tripp Logan, PharmD, and Richard Logan, Jr., PharmD, join us in this episode of the “Independent Rx Forum” to discuss care coordination –– a vital but often overlooked role of community pharmacy that, at some level, every pharmacy is already doing. From ensuring patients receive their medications on time to closing care gaps, pharmacies are a trusted touchpoint in the health care system. Learn what funding opportunities are ou...
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Victory for Virginia Pharmacies

June 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Virginia pharmacies scored a crucial last-minute win when Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed the bipartisan Save Local Pharmacies Act. into law after uncertainty and the threat of a veto. The law increases transparency, saves the state millions, requires pass-through pricing, prohibits spread pricing, and helps keep pharmacies open, which is critical in rural areas where they're often the only access to health care. Guests Lura Th...
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PBM Reform in Alabama

May 29, 2025 • 40 mins
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who needs PBM reform in their state. Trent McLemore and Josh Hardin from the Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance share how they helped achieve a major PBM reform victory. Hear about their comprehensive solution, why grassroots advocacy was key, and how facetime with legislators made all the difference. What’s next for Alabama? Tune in to find out.   
 
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Big Beautiful Update: NCPA Priority Passes House

May 27, 2025 • 20 mins

NCPA’s Jack Mozloom and Kaite Krell, director of congressional affairs, talk about the massive spending bill that passed the House last week, which includes a top priority for independent pharmacists. What happened? What does it mean for independent pharmacy, and what’s next? Kaite runs through it all on this episode of Independent Rx Forum.

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Empower Pharmacists, Unlock Potential

May 20, 2025 • 46 mins
Pharmacy is evolving. Are independent pharmacies and pharmacy schools keeping up? 
 
Ed Cohen and Traci Poole join us in this episode of the “Independent Rx Forum” to talk innovation, advocacy, and the push to redefine what it means to be a pharmacist today. From payment reform to public trust, let’s turn talk to action. 
 
To learn more about EmpowerRx, the program John Beckner ment...
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Community Connected

May 13, 2025 • 43 mins
Get plugged into Community Connected, a CPESN® initiative helping independent pharmacies strengthen community ties, build trust, and break down barriers to care. Our guests from CPESN, Angelina Tucker and Anginette Wyatt, share how this program can help you train your team, boost cultural competency, connect with local stakeholders, and access digital marketing tools. Plus, discover how CPESN can help you tap into accreditatio...
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Vaccine Voices: Patient-Centered and Profitable

May 6, 2025 • 38 mins
How do you turn vaccine hesitancy into a clinical and business success?  
 
Abe Funk, PharmD, shares how a CPESN®-provided grant enabled pharmacies in Missouri to expand vaccination efforts beyond the pharmacy — reaching patients at fairs, shelters, and more. Get strategies to effectively engage patients in conversations about vaccines, streamline your workflow, and use community health workers to close c...
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Capitol Hill this week: an inside look

May 2, 2025 • 12 mins
This week, NCPA brought hundreds of independent pharmacy advocates to Capitol Hill to push for NCPA priorities in-person with their members of Congress and their staff. In this episode, we interview NCPA President Jeff Harrell and highlight the experiences of a first-time attendee as well as student attendees.
 
qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. Subscribe at ncpa.org/qam. Hosted by Sam Manas (smanas...
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ICYMI #NCPA2024: CPESN’s Value

April 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Why is CPESN® such an asset to independent pharmacies? Christian Tadrus, PharmD — pharmacy owner, strategy consultant, and CPESN Luminary of the Year for 2024 — joins us to highlight the resources it provides access to. Learn about how CPESN can connect pharmacies to payer programs, local public health entities, and grants that support enhanced patient care. 
 
Guest: Christian Tadrus, PharmD, pharmacy ow...
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Our message to DOGE

April 25, 2025 • 4 mins
qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. Subscribe at ncpa.org/qam.
Hosted by Sam Manas (smanas@ncpa.org).
 
Today's stories:
NCPA urges DOGE to focus on PBMs for waste, fraud, and abuse
PhRMA report: 25 percent tariff could hike prices by up to 12.9 percent - https://bit.ly/3RzWmNx
Ohio shows PBM and Medicaid reforms save mo...
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ICYMI #NCPA2024: LTC at Home

April 24, 2025 • 16 mins
What is long-term care pharmacy at home, and why is there a growing need for these services? Don’t miss this valuable conversation with guests Susan Rhodus and Leanne Haley-Brown as they look into all things LTC at home. They also address what makes this a game-changing opportunity, why community pharmacies are perfectly positioned to lead this shift, and what to consider before getting started. 
 
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qAM highlights for the week of April 14

April 18, 2025 • 4 mins
qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. Subscribe at ncpa.org/qamsignup.
Hosted by Sam Manas (smanas@ncpa.org).
 
Here are the stories we covered today:
Tariffs must be finely tuned to avoid higher costs to pharmacies - https://bit.ly/42ijUg7
NCPA Statement on Drug Pricing Executive Order - https://bit.ly/42sQdYo
Arkansas law bans sta...
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Fighting the Measles Comeback

April 17, 2025 • 50 mins
Measles is making a comeback — and pharmacists play a key role in prevention. In this episode, David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP of Stanford and Rannon Ching, PharmD, owner of Tarrytown Pharmacy, discuss clinical considerations and how pharmacists can fight vaccine hesitancy by educating their communities and working with the local medical community to provide vaccine access. Learn how being a trusted resource can protect vulnerable pop...
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Vaccine Voices: Mastering Billing

April 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Next up in our special series, “Vaccine Voices,” guest host Hannah Fish, NCPA’s senior director of strategic initiatives, sits down with Marc Ost, CPhT, co-owner of Eric’s RX Shoppe, to break down the complexities of medical billing for immunizations. Marc shares how he helped develop a successful vaccine program in his pharmacy. He takes us through the ins and outs of all the different billing types and offers practica...
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qAM Highlights for the week of April 7

April 11, 2025 • 3 mins
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Vaccine Voices: Partnership Power

April 8, 2025 • 43 mins
Growing a vaccine program with a substantial revenue stream starts with strong partnerships. In this episode, guest host Hannah Fish talks with Sanjay Patel, director of pharmacy at Haller's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, about how building relationships with hospitals, local governments, and health entities can increase program revenue. You’ll walk away with strategies for fruitful collaboration and learn how these conne...
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qAM Highlights for the week of March 31

April 4, 2025 • 3 mins
A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 31. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
Here are the stories we covered today:
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qAM Highlights for the week of March 24

March 29, 2025 • 6 mins
A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 24. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
Want to catch up on what else we’ve shared in qAM? You can find a running list of our stories, and Executive Update columns from NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, on our website's Member Publications section (https://ncpa.org/news#memberp
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Unpacking the Drug Price Negotiation Program

March 25, 2025 • 37 mins

NCPA’s Ronna Hauser, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs, talks with Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors, about his firm’s newest research on how the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program will leave independent pharmacies high and dry.

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qAM Highlights for the week of March 17

March 21, 2025 • 8 mins
A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 10. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
Want to catch up on what else we’ve shared in qAM? You can find a running list of our stories, and Executive Update columns from NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, on our website's Member Publications section (https://ncpa.org/news#
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