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ASHPOfficial
by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists©
ASHPOfficial is the premier podcast of ASHP and the collective voice of our 60,000 members in health-system pharmacy. Through interviews and discussions with pharmacy thought leaders, ASHPOfficial will explore issues related to public health, medication use, and supporting the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings. To learn more about ASHP, please visit ashp.org.
Episodes
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Clinical Conversations (CE): GLP Practice Insights: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Bone Mineral Density (CE)
This activity explores emerging evidence on the relationship between GLP-1 receptor agonists therapy and bone mineral density. As the use of these agents expands across chronic disease states, pharmacists must understand their potential impact on bone health to support comprehensive patient care...
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Midyear Speaker Series 2026: Transforming Care Through Next-Generation Therapeuticsꟷ Heidi Trinkman, PharmD, BCOP, and Emilie Aschenbrenner, PharmD, BCOP
In anticipation of the 2026 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Hannah Post, education director at ASHP, as she interviews Heidi Trinkman, advanced therapeutics program manager at Cook Children's Health Care System, Emilie...
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Pharmacy Leadership: Beyond the Technology: A Pharmacy Leader’s Guide to Leading AI Transformation
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across health systems, pharmacy leaders face a new challenge: leading organizational change to seamlessly adopt and integrate it. Join pharmacy executives and innovation leaders as they discuss managing workforce expectations, establishing strong AI...
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Clinical Conversations: ASHP Guidelines Spotlight: ASHP Guidelines on Pharmacist Involvement in HIV Care
Join us for a deep dive with the authors of the new ASHP Guidelines on Pharmacist Involvement in HIV Care, where we will unpack its contents. This episode discusses the evolving role of pharmacists in HIV prevention, treatment, and management, from expanding access to HIV testing and PrEP/PEP...
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Midyear Speaker Series: Futurecasting Your Departmentꟷ Anthony Scott, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, and Katherine Miller, PharmD, MHA, CPEL, DPLA, FASHP, FKCHP
In anticipation of the 2026 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews Anthony Scott, director, pharmacy operations and account management at Cardinal Health, and...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Women's Health: Antithrombotic Stewardship from Menstruation to Menopause
Women experience changes in thrombotic and bleeding risk across every stage of life, yet these considerations are often underrecognized in antithrombotic management. This episode explores how antithrombotic stewardship can optimize care from menstruation through menopause, highlighting practical...
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Insights & Connections: Policy Week in Focus - Priorities, Progress, and What’s Ahead
Advocacy is a driving force behind our strategic priorities and this year’s Policy Week brought those priorities directly to Capitol Hill. ASHP Executive Vice President and CEO Sam Calabrese and Chief Advocacy Officer and Vice President of Government Relations Tom Kraus reflect on this year’s...
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Educator Essentials: Less Hands on Deck: Handing a Co-Resident Departure
This episode discusses resources and offers support for residents that have experienced a co-resident’s departure from the residency program. Discussion will involve how to re-balance and carry the mental load if residents are expected to fill in the gap. Listeners will hear discussions from...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): Navigating the Maze of Medication Access: Introduction to Medication Access, Medication Access Dashboards, & Manufacturer Free Drug Patient Assistance Programs
This podcast explores medication access options for uninsured and underinsured patients, including manufacturer patient assistance programs, copay cards, nonprofit foundations, discount programs, and federal assistance. It also highlights how advanced pharmacy technicians lead medication access...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy Practice: Off the Clock, On the Line: Managing After-Hours Investigational Drug Trials
Clinical trials in acute and emergency care settings may require immediate pharmacy support in the evenings, nights and weekends when staff with specialized expertise are not on site. In this episode, two experienced clinical research pharmacists highlight the challenges of after-hours...
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Midyear Speaker Series: From Overlooked to Approvedꟷ Thomas Johnson, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, BCPS, CPEL, FACHE, FASHP, FCCM, FSDSHP
In anticipation of the 2026 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews Thomas Johnson, vice president of diagnostic and therapeutic services at Avera Health, to...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: RSV (CE)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis, the most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants less than 12 months old. The recent availability of a maternal vaccination and a neonatal/infant immunoglobulin injection provide the chance for a dramatic...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain: Your Questions, Our Real-World Insights and Strategies for Success
In this episode, a panel of expert clinicians tackle some common and challenging unanswered questions surrounding the use of buprenorphine for chronic pain. Drawing from real-world practice, they explore strategies for initiation, risk mitigation, perioperative management, and formulation...
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Midyear Speaker Series 2026: From Curious to Confidentꟷ Michael Wolcott, PharmD, PhD
In anticipation of the 2026 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews Michael Wolcott, assistant dean for student affairs and associate professor at the…
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AJHP Voices: National trends in prescription drug expenditures and projections for 2026
In this podcast, Eric Tichy and Denise Scarpelli discuss the AJHP Special Feature "National trends in prescription drug expenditures and projections for 2026” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the...
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Pharmacy Leaders Conference Speaker Series: The Pharmacy Advantageꟷ Katherine S. DeSanctis, PharmD, MS
In anticipation of the 2026 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews pharmacy director Katherine S. DeSanctis to discuss her upcoming session: The Pharmacy...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): IV Ketamine in Pain Management (CE)
Although ketamine was initially utilized as a general anesthetic, it has also been applied to treat both acute and chronic pain. This CE podcast will discuss IV ketamine across the perioperative setting, emergency medicine, and palliative care. The information presented during the podcast…
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Well-being and Resiliency in Pharmacy Practice: De-stigmatizing Mental Health in Credentialing and Licensing Processes
State boards of pharmacy play a critical role in protecting the public, but they also have an imperative to support the well-being of the professionals they regulate. In this episode, we explore the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation’s Wellbeing First Champion Challenge and its efforts to remove barriers...
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We're Your Pharmacist Podcast Series: Morgan McGraw, BS
Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. This episode features Morgan McGraw, student pharmacist at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and vice chair of ASHP’s Pharmacy Student Forum. She shares...
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Advocating for Impact: CMS’s 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: A Member’s Guide
This podcast discusses the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, with a focus on the proposals that are most relevant to our members. We discuss CMS’s request for information regarding redesigning primary care, as well as other proposals,...
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Pharmacy Leaders Conference Speaker Series: Finding the Magic Mixꟷ Joshua Blackwell, PharmD, MS, MBA, FASHP, FTSHP, BCSCP
In anticipation of the 2026 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews Joshua Blackwell, pharmacy manager of ambulatory services at UT Southwestern Medical Center…
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Educator Essentials: Bridging Care Gaps with Pharmacy Leaders: A New Practitioner's Guide to Interprofessional Education
This podcast provides an engaging interview with three clinical pharmacists on interprofessional education. The episode discusses how to utilize pharmacy learners to bridge gaps in patient care and share insights into the benefits and challenges of integrating students into these collaborative...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): GLP Practice Insights: From Gut to Glomerulus — The Evolving Role of GLP-1 RAs in CKD (CE)
This podcast is a brief review of the current literature of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medicines being used and studied for benefits in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): No Claim, No Gain: Direct Contracting for Pharmacist Billing (CE)
This podcast focuses on payor contracting strategies utilized in a variety of practice sites. The episode highlights differences and commonalities between federally qualified health centers, academic health systems, community health systems, as well as the differences between governmental and...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: From Workgroup to Enterprise Standard: the Evolution of Investigational Drug Risk Assessment
This episode reviews the development and sustainability of a system-wide, pharmacy-led assessment of risk process for investigational products. The conversation highlights lessons learned from building a multidisciplinary governance model, applying toxicologic and biosafety criteria, and...
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Educator Essentials: Leading with Balance: Supporting Mental Well-Being in Residency Programs
The podcast discusses mental well-being resources for residency preceptors, residency program coordinators (RPCs), and residency program directors (RPDs). It focuses on how to foster a learning environment that supports the mental well-being of residents, preceptors, RPCs, and RPDs. The…
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders Speaker Series: Data with a Dose of Insightꟷ Jennifer Sternbach, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
In anticipation of the 2026 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews Jennifer Sternbach, assistant vice president of clinical pharmacy services at RWJBarnabas...
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Informatics Bytes: Tools of the Trade: Artificial Intelligence Across the Data Journey
In the fifth and final episode of the Tools of the Trade, listeners will learn how AI is transforming every stage of the data journey in pharmacy — from extracting and preparing data to generating insights and visualizations — while understanding its real-world applications, limitations, and…
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Live with ASHP: ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders Speaker Series: Coaching-Forward Leadership ꟷ Jen Lara, MEd, Closing Keynote speaker
In anticipation of the 2026 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders, ASHP is hosting a series of podcast episodes. Join our host, Cynthia Von Heeringen, senior education director at ASHP, as she interviews Jennifer Lara, the Tig H. Krekel founding director of the Center for Coaching and Mentoring at...
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Educator Essentials: Think Big! Precepting in Small and Rural Hospitals
This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of precepting pharmacy learners in small and rural hospital settings, while highlighting the benefits for preceptors, healthcare facilities, and students. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the...
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AJHP Voices: Burnout to Balance: A Dual Pharmacist Couple's Story of Career and Family Resilience
In this podcast, Krystle and Josh Raub discuss their AJHP reflection "Burnout to Balance: A Dual Pharmacist Couple's Story of Career and Family Resilience” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the…
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We’re Your Pharmacist Podcast Series: Daniel Good, MS, RPh, FASHP, and Meagan Good, PharmD
In this episode, a father-daughter duo shares their pharmacy journeys. Meagan, a clinical pharmacy specialist in pain and palliative care at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, reflects on preparing for pharmacy school and residency, while her father, Daniel, vice president of pharmacy at Mercy…
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Informatics Bytes: Tools of the Trade: Data Visualization
Part four of the Tools of the Trade series, this episode focuses on tools and tips for data visualization. The episode highlights common tools used in data visualization and discusses common concepts. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Deregulation, Safety, and the FDA: Why Prescription Standards Matter
Efforts to deregulate certain prescription drugs outside the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) established review framework are gaining momentum in several states, raising concerns about patient safety and regulatory consistency. This episode explores ASHP’s new policy opposing such…
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Advocating for Impact: The Calendar Year 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule: What's at Stake for 340B?
This podcast discusses the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule, with a focus on its cuts to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. We discuss CMS’s proposed cuts to 340B reimbursement and proposed changes to recoupment of 340B...
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Pharmacy Leadership: SPPL: Leading Forward: Perspectives from Emerging and Established Pharmacy Leaders
This podcast, hosted by the Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residents’ Collaborative (PALRC) and the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders (SPPL) will inform listeners about developing the pipeline from residents, mid-level managers, and upper-level pharmacy executives for hospital and…
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Educator Essentials: Back to Basics: A Practical Primer for RPDs on Pass Through Funding and CMS Audits
This podcast centers on actionable steps residency program directors (RPDs) can take to prepare for audits with fewer surprises. It highlights concrete practices — like tightening documentation workflows, tracking how dollars move through the institution, and building audit-ready files — that may...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): GLP Practice Insights: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CE)
This session discusses the potential sites of action and benefits for GLP-1 agonists (GLP-1a) in the pathology of two neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This session will also review the published and pending clinical literature of FDA approved...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy Practice: Increasing Access to Pharmacy Care Through Technology
This podcast focuses on on strategies to use technology to increase access to pharmacy care. Strategies include optimizing use of the electronic medical record for patient communication, use of prescription pick up kiosks to facilitate prescription access, and use of telepharmacy and remote...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: A Comparison of Vancomycin and Linezolid for Empiric MRSA Coverage
This podcast evaluates the roles of intravenously (IV) administered vancomycin and IV or orally (PO) administered linezolid for the empiric management of suspected or confirmed infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We discuss and compare the positive and…
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Educator Essentials: Being Nimble in a Changing Landscape: Flexing PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Positions to Meet Workforce and Market Needs
This episode explores how pharmacy residency programs can remain agile in a rapidly evolving recruitment environment. Leaders from UNC Health discuss their experiences evaluating applicant interest, workforce priorities, program resources, and preceptor capacity to guide decisions around…
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Insights & Connections: A Conversation with ASHP President Dr. Kim Benner
In this episode of Insights & Connections, ASHP Executive Vice President and CEO sits down with President Kim W. Benner for a candid conversation in which they discuss their shared vision for the organization, how ASHP can help our members tackle pharmacy's most pressing challenges, and how board...
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Research in Pharmacy Practice: Charting the Course: Introducing the Pharmacy Strategic Planning and Execution Resource Center
Looking to strengthen your organization's strategic planning efforts? Join the ASHP Foundation for a timely discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping health-system pharmacy today. Learn from experienced leaders as they share how the Pharmacy Strategy Checklist on the new ASHP…
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Clinical Conversations (CE): Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Hep B
This episode provides health system pharmacists with comprehensive, evidence-based information about hepatitis B and vaccination. The discussion covers the historical burden of hepatitis B, clinical complications, current CDC/ACIP vaccination recommendations, clinical management protocols, public...
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AJHP Voices: The 2024 updated Basel Statements on the future of hospital pharmacy
In this podcast, Stephen Eckel and Michael Stepanovic discuss the AJHP Descriptive Report "The 2024 updated Basel Statements on the future of hospital pharmacy” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the...
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Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Measuring What Matters: Productivity Benchmarks and Workforce Metrics in Specialty Pharmacy
This episode examines the results of a national ASHP Outcomes and Value Section Advisory Group survey exploring how specialty pharmacies measure, track, and benchmark pharmacist and technician productivity. Spanning 25 questions and nearly 50 respondents, the survey sheds light on organizational...
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Clinical Conversations (CE): Weight Management for Pharmacists: How Are We Measuring Up? (CE)
Obesity is a chronic disease affecting millions of people in the United States with projections indicating continued obesity rates and related comorbidities. Pharmacists are increasingly in the position to advise patients and provide safe and effective management of medications for healthy weight...
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Clinical Conversations: CE: Recorded Pharmacist Series: Opioid Use Disorders in the ICU
This episode was planned to meet the educational needs of critical care pharmacists by increasing their awareness of the prevalence of opioid use disorder, common challenges encountered in managing pain control and sedation in patients with opioid use disorder, and how to implement best practices...
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We're Your Pharmacist Podcast Series: Maria Blaze, PharmD, BCPP
Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. This episode features Maria Blaze, mental health pharmacy practitioner at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She shares what inspired...
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AJHP Voices: The weight debate: Ideal versus total body weight for fluid resuscitation in septic shock
In this podcast, Susan Smith and Brian Murray discuss the AJHP commentary "The weight debate: Ideal versus total body weight for fluid resuscitation in septic shock” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the...
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ASHPOfficial is the premier podcast of ASHP and the collective voice of our 60,000 members in health-system pharmacy. Through interviews and discussions with pharmacy thought leaders, ASHPOfficial will explore issues related to public health, medication use, and supporting the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings. To learn more about ASHP, please visit ashp.org.
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists©
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