NCPDPunscripted
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Episodes
Pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in delivering clinical services, but challenges around interoperability, credentialing, and data exchange continue to limit their full integration into the healthcare ecosystem.
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Pooja Babbrah welcomes Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS, Vice President of Professional Affairs at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), for a conversation about...
In this episode, Pooja Babbrah welcomes healthcare strategist and Forbes contributor Seth Joseph for a conversation about the evolving role of community pharmacy. Seth explores the reimbursement challenges facing pharmacies, the growing opportunity for pharmacist-provided clinical services, and why collaboration may be the key to scaling the future of pharmacy care.
In the latest episode of NCPDPunscripted, Pooja Babbrah speaks with Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator, U.S. DOGE Service, about the future of healthcare interoperability, AI, and patient-centered innovation. Gleason shares her deeply personal journey navigating the healthcare system as a caregiver to her daughter with a rare autoimmune disease, and how that experience shaped her mission to improve data sharing and care coordination...
What happens when healthcare policy, AI, interoperability, and pharmacy innovation collide? Former HHS Secretary Alex Azar joins NCPDPunscripted live from the NCPDP Annual Conference for a candid conversation on the forces reshaping healthcare. From pharmacist reimbursement and PBM reform to the promise of precision medicine and AI-driven care, Azar explains why he believes we are entering a new era of healthcare transformation and...
What does it take to build stronger leaders and create more opportunities across healthcare? In the latest NCPDPunscripted, Patricia Pimentel & Kyle Tucker from Express Scripts, share how the Women’s Leadership Initiative at NCPDP is helping amplify voices, grow networks, and empower members at every stage of their careers. From professional development to meaningful allyship, this conversation highlights why leadership i...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Miranda Rochol, SVP at Prescryptive, shares how collaboration and innovation are transforming the pharmacy landscape. From real-world use cases explored at our first colLAB event to the growing impact of AI and patient-centered standards, this conversation highlights how the industry is coming together to solve shared challenges.
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, we sit down with Kristol Chism, RPh, of Optum Insight to unpack the future of clinical data exchange in pharmacy. From demystifying TEFCA to advancing pharmacist’s role in care delivery, this conversation explores what’s next and what needs to happen now.
In the latest episode of NCPDPunscripted, Katie Russell, Manager of Data Standards & Interoperability at CoverMyMeds, joins the conversation to explore the connection between public health and pharmacy standards. She shares how her public health background shapes her work at NCPDP and reflects on her experience in the Emerging Professionals Fellowship. Tune in for insights on leadership, collaboration, and improving healthcare ...
On this episode of the NCPDPunscripted, Jennifer Steger, Vice President at Monument Advocacy, breaks down the fast-moving healthcare policy landscape in Washington, covering record-setting executive orders, CMS payment models, and rural health funding. Tune in for a candid conversation on prior authorization reform, pharmacist provider status, and why engagement has never been more critical as access, affordability, and technology ...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Whitney Ellington sits down with Lew Parker, CTO of Arrive Health, to unpack why prior authorization still creates friction across healthcare. From real-time benefit checks to smarter interoperability, Lew shares how better data upstream can mean fewer delays, lower costs, and a smoother experience for patients and providers alike.
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Whitney Ellington sits down with Raj Chhadua of ReNue RX to discuss how innovative reuse and reverse distribution models are changing the way pharmacies manage medication and reduce waste. Raj shares practical insights into the operational and regulatory realities pharmacies face today, and how smarter systems can improve efficiency while supporting patient access.
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Whitney Ellington sits down with Julian Herbert, Chief Product Officer at DoseSpot, to discuss how ePrescribing is evolving to prioritize efficiency, trust, and the patient experience. Julian shares lessons from building patient-facing technology and explores the growing demand for price transparency, medication availability data, and workflows that help patients make informed decisions based on ...
On this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Pooja Babbrah sits down with Brian Eidex to discuss the Pharmacy Product Availability Pilot, a collaboration between Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and NCPDP focused on improving transparency around medication availability. Brian shares insights from the pilot, lessons learned from cross-industry collaboration, and how giving prescribers visibility into pharmacy inventory before...
In this week’s episode NCPDP’s, Whitney Ellington, Director of Communications & Marketing, sits down with Rick Sage, Executive Vice President, Innovation & Standards, to break down the Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF), why enrollment matters, and what pharmacies need to know before the first 10 IRA-negotiated drugs go live on January 1, 2026. A must-listen for anyone navigating Part D changes and preparing...
In this episode, Jeff Rochon, PharmD, FAPhA, FWSPA, Executive Director of the Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative, shares how the Collaborative is advancing pharmacy’s role in an increasingly digital healthcare system. He discusses the organization’s mission to fully integrate pharmacists into the national health IT landscape, current initiatives like the Pharmacy EHR White Paper and partnerships with g...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, we sit down with Sean Kim, VP of Practice and Professional Development at the California Pharmacists Association, to talk about how pharmacists are stepping into expanded clinical roles and driving access to care across the state. From provider status and payment parity to long-acting injectables and community health worker programs, Sean shares how California is innovating to meet patients where...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Matt McGrath, Vice President of Pharmacy Solutions at Experian Health, joins us to talk about improving patient record matching and what it means for the future of healthcare. From bridging data gaps to reducing fraud and addressing real-world factors that affect patient care, Matt shares how the Patient Experience Identifier powered by Experian Health UIM & NCPDP Standards™, is helping...
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Lathe Bigler, Vice President of Clinical Network Services at First Databank, joins us to discuss the evolution of e-prescribing. From building redundancy and resilience into healthcare networks to empowering patients with transparency and choice, Lathe shares how technology is reshaping the prescribing journey and what’s next for innovation in pharmacy.
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, Scott Pope, Chief Pharmacy Officer at GoodRx, shares his journey from pharmacist to healthcare leader, discusses bridging gaps between clinicians and patients, and explores how consumerism, affordability, and access are reshaping the future of pharmacy and patient care.
Discover why provider status and payment reform for pharmacists is gaining momentum. In this episode, Steve Chen, PharmD, from USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, shares insights on the evolving role of pharmacists in value-based care, overcoming data challenges, and why AI could be a game-changer for clinical pharmacy services.
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