Interviews

Stephen Eckel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP, discusses the hurdles seen in modern pharmacy practice and how pharmacists have overcome those challenges.

Although Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, says pharmacy is a rewarding profession, he advises the 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ Award winners to "not get frustrated when things don't get done as quickly as you would like to see them get done."

Chirag Patel, PharmD, a Walgreens pharmacist in Union, New Jersey, describes the methods he uses to earn patients' trust.

Asked about any common threads among the 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ Award Winners, Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, jokingly responds, "They're all younger¦than I."

Stephen Eckel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP, discusses how provider status would influence pharmacists' daily practice.

Commenting on the 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ Awards, Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, notes that the winners "seem to be stronger, more qualified, more diverse in their activities."

Bill Barre, RPh, vice president of business development at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, discusses MedImpact's Centers of Excellence program.

Chirag Patel, PharmD, a Walgreens pharmacist in Union, New Jersey, describes the wellness initiatives that Walgreens pharmacists are introducing to patients.

Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, discusses how pharmacists are becoming more involved in direct patient care.

With their movement towards provider status, pharmacists are facing the new challenge of entering a marketplace where there are already other providers.

Howard Barsky, chief information officer for Armada Health Care, discusses how specialty pharmacies can improve services for patients through the use of data analytics.

Michael Nameth, RPh, MBA, chief executive officer of Aureus Health Services, discusses the major hurdles facing mid-size specialty pharmacies.

Thomas Cohn, chief strategy officer at Armada Health Care, discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act on specialty pharmacy industry trends.

The 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo will be held in Denver, Colorado, from August 22, 2015, to August 25, 2015.

Michael Nameth, RPh, MBA, chief executive officer of Aureus Health Services, discusses information people entering the field of specialty pharmacy need to know.

Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, details how provider status would impact pharmacists' daily practice.

The 23 Insight Sessions featured at the 2014 NACDS Total Store Expo addressed a wide range of challenges affecting today's pharmacy landscape.

Fred Eckel, RPh, MS, explains why the lack of readily available resources amid expanding responsibilities is the biggest challenge for pharmacists in the current industry landscape.

Through the Pharmacist Connect program, pharmacists from chain member companies provided 2014 NACDS Total Store Expo attendees with immunizations and other pharmacy services.

Sam Stolpe, PharmD, describes several quality measures that revolve around safe and appropriate medication use.

Adding to the roving reporter system of the inaugural NACDS-TV, the video resource for the 2014 NACDS Total Store Expo incorporated a studio at the entrance to the exhibit floor.

Tom Hubbard believes the quality measures that generate star ratings for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are the most relevant metrics for pharmacists.

Jim Whitman, senior vice president of member programs and services for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), details the success of the 2014 NACDS Total Store Expo.

Lauren Forni, PharmD, RPH, of CVS/pharmacy, explains why pharmacists are providing vaccines to 2014 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo attendees.

Bill Barre, RPh, vice president of business development at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, how specialty pharmacies can meet the demands of consumerism in the new era of prescription fulfillment.

John Musil, PharmD, chief executive officer and founder of Avella Specialty Pharmacy, discusses how the specialty pharmacy model is evolving.

Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IMS Health, talks about trends pharmacists should look out for in the future.

Michael Nameth, RPh, MBA, chief executive officer of Aureus Health Services, discusses the evolving role of the mid-size specialty pharmacy.