Future of Pharmacy

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear Dr. Bolu Oladini’s unconventional journey within pharmacy, his passion for mental health, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to be integrated into health care and everyday life.

First the encyclopedias, then the internet, then social media. Now artificial intelligence points us toward preserving relationships with patients.

At ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2024, Casey Olsen, PharmD, explains that AI can affect patient trust in providers, with implications for the importance of learning to balance use of technology with human elements in clinical settings.

At the ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2024 conference, Scott D. Nelson, PharmD, MS, ACHIP, FAMIA, discusses research showed that although AI models can significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, they can also exacerbate existing disparities.

Kenneth A. Richman, PhD, discusses the disruptive nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, highlighting both its transformative potential and the ethical considerations of governability and sustainability in its implementation.

With its ability to decode genetic variations influencing drug response, pharmacogenomics holds immense promise in reshaping health care delivery.

By venturing beyond the traditional, you can not only shape your own fulfilling career, but also contribute to the future of pharmacy practice and improve patient care for generations to come.

Scott Soefje highlights how oncology pharmacists can advance patient-centered care and drive innovation in clinical research.

With worsening news from accounting, where does community pharmacy go from here?

Notable contributions from female leaders in the pharmaceutical industry demonstrate the exceptional competence of women in vaccine innovation.

AI offers many benefits in health professions by efficiently handling time-consuming tasks crucial for patient care.

Integrate nutrition into the health care system with a proactive approach to chronic disease management

In the State of the Union Address, President Biden said he wants to expand the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap beyond seniors and allow Medicare to negotiate more costly drugs.

Up-front payments to pharmacies will be significantly lower starting this year, creating cash flow challenges

To develop the next generation of pharmacy leaders, pharmacists should receive effective training from the beginning of their careers.

In the pharmacy, time is the ultimate value-add.

It is crucial to continue to evolve from dependent prescribing to an independent model, and address barriers with opportunities for change.

A well-executed, human-like digital relationship can transform patient engagement to patient activation.

RFID technology encompass a wide range of applications, including inventory management, medication authentication, patient adherence, and workflow efficiency.

Grace Yun, PharmD, and pharmacy manager at St. Francis Hospital, discussed the value of the pharmacist and how she sees the future of pharmacy evolving.

Although all legislation is currently on hold in Congress, there are important actions under consideration for pharmacy, including digital therapeutics, access to care, and health care disparities.

The committee will help the FDA address issues related to digital health technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cyber security, and patient-generated health data.

Laura Akers, PharmD, RPh/CPh, MBA, BCOP discusses the role of the pharmacist, how the pharmacy profession has changed, and what is to come in the field.

The people who come to the community pharmacy represent the surrounding population at large, making the pharmacy an ideal place to identify and recruit underrepresented patients.

With pharmacies around the country shifting to provide more comprehensive care and becoming true health care destinations, Chichi Ilonzo Momah, PharmD, RPh said she is excited for the future of the field.