Interviews

Erin Hohman, PharmD, BCPS, director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at Amber Pharmacy, discusses access to cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors and whether the hype regarding the impact of these medications was overblown.

Marc O'Connor, COO and chief strategy officer at Curant Health, discusses the out-of-pocket costs that can emerge for patients starting a specialty medication regimen.

Mark Tesell, PharmD, BCPS, clinical consultant pharmacist at UMass Medical School, discusses the treatment switch from statins to PCSK9 inhibitors in patients with high cholesterol.

Jonathan Van Lare, PharmD, director of Clinical Services at Pharmacy Advantage, discusses the impact of oncology medications and how specialty pharmacies can adjust.

Mark A. Vineis, vice president of Specialty Pharmacy of Cardinal Health, discusses how the increased interest of the federal government in escalating drug prices may impact specialty pharmacy.

Paul LeVine, vice president of Analytic Services at TrialCard, discusses how specialty pharmacies can use patient feedback surveys to improve treatment outcomes.

Autumn Bagwell, PharmD, BCPS, clinical pharmacist at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, discusses the components of an effective patient management program to optimize adherence.

Sheila Arquette, RPh, director of Pharmacy Services at Independent Health, discusses the challenges of access to high cost specialty medications.

Eric Peacock, co-found and CEO of MyHealthTeams, discusses specialty pharmacy patient engagement on social media.

Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, discusses technological advances on the horizon that may improve specialty pharmacy operations.

Daniel P. Kus, BS Pharm, RPh, vice president of Pharmacy Advantage, discusses how specialty pharmacies can optimize the prior authorization process.

Paul LeVine, vice president of Analytic Services at TrialCard, discusses how specialty pharmacies can best utilize data to improve patient outcomes.

Marc O'Connor, chief operating officer of Curant Health, discusses how the Affordable Care Act has impacted specialty pharmacy stakeholders.

Mark Vineis, vice president of Specialty Pharmacy at Cardinal Health, discusses the impact of growing copay costs for patients on medication adherence.

Rebekah L. Hanson, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, clinical pharmacist and assistant professor at UIC College of Pharmacy, discusses how providers can improve patient care through collaboration.

Mark Tesell, PharmD, BCPS, clinical consultant pharmacist at UMass Medical School Clinical Pharmacy Services, discusses the components of successful medication therapy management.

Carlos Torrado, PharmD, JD, PRS explains the training pharmacists receive with respect to prescriptions for controlled substances.

Carlos Torrado, PharmD, JD, PRS explains how pharmacists should handle prescriptions for controlled substances.

Jacob Gettig, PharmD, assistant dean of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, shares his advice to pharmacy students who are considering a residency program and those who have recently started one.

Jacob Gettig, PharmD, assistant dean of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, describes the opportunities that residents may encounter during their residency programs.

Jacob Gettig, PharmD, assistant dean of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, describes challenges that residents may encounter during their residency programs.

Jacob Gettig, PharmD, assistant dean of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, explains why some pharmacy students may be hesitant about pursuing a postgraduate residency.

Jacob Gettig, PharmD, assistant dean of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, describes the benefits of postgraduate residencies.

Jacob Gettig, PharmD, assistant dean of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, explains what is unique about his school's residency programs.

Debra Michaud, RN, MS, ARNP, FCP-C, MBA, senior clinician with MinuteClinic/CVS Health, lists the comorbidities that often accompany psoriasis.

Miranda Wilheim, PharmD, clinical associate professor at SIUE School of Pharmacy, outlines the current role of pharmacists in vaccinations.

Joan Bennett, DNP, FNP-BC, a clinician with RediClinic, discusses how care providers should collaborate to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.

Miranda Wilheim, PharmD, clinical associate professor at SIUE School of Pharmacy, discusses how pharmacists can increase vaccination rates.