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Illinois PharmTalk

by Ben Calcaterra and Garth Reynolds

Illinois PharmTalk provides an insightful look around current events in the world of pharmacy around the State of Illinois. Brought to you by Ben Calcaterra and Garth Reynolds of the Illinois Pharmacists Association. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

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Episodes

  1. Spring '21 Recap and Other Tidbits

    In this episode we get a recap of the spring legislative session 2021, we hear about the new Pharmacist Workplace and Wellbeing Reporting Portal, an update on DEA 222 Forms, Conference 2021 and more! Find the reporting prortal at https://www.pharmacist.com/Advocacy/Well-Being-and-Resiliency/pwwr…

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  2. COVID Vaccine Update

    COVID Vaccine Update: Join us for this special episode about the upcoming COVID vaccines. We are honored to be joined by Dr. Stephan Foster, who is the APhA liaison member of the CDC ACIP. He reviews the ACIP approach to vaccine recommendations and the vital role of pharmacists in the deployment…

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  3. Hot Take: Rutledge v. PCMA - Debrief and Opinions

    In this episode, again sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we debrief over Rutledge v. PCMA as oral arguments were heard TODAY in the Supreme Court of the United States. Additional insight provided by interviewing John Vinson, CEO of Arkansas Pharmacists Association, and our very own...

  4. Dr Scott Knoer: New CEO of APhA

    In this episode, again sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we learn about the first ever virtual conference, the details of the HHS rule expanding scope of practice to pharmacists and a highly motivating interview with new APhA CEO Dr. Scott Knoer. You won't want to miss this one as…

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  5. IndyHealth To The Rescue

    In this episode we talk with Todd Evers from IndyHealth and how you can invest in our next great hope to save pharmacy reimbursments and more! We will also get updates on COVID-19 and learn how it will impact annual convention. IndyHealth website: indyhealthinc.com. Zoom webinar July 30, 2020 at...

  6. IPHA Takes A Stand: Racial Injustice Interview with Dr Lakesha Butler

    In this episode we talk about the issues surrounding racial injustice and how the pharmacy profession can take a stand against it. We interview Dr Lakesha Butler, President of the National Pharmaceutical Association, learn about the joint letter against racial injustice from several national...

  7. Covid-19 hits Illinois

    In this episode, sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we give insightful updates on COVID-19 and what pharmacists need to know around the State of Illinois. As always we ask for your support of the Advocacy Fund. You can donate to the advocacy fund at...

  8. Senator Andy Manar Speaks About Pharmacy Advocacy

    In this episode, again sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we recap IPHA's involvement with the Pharmaceutical Collaborative Task Force and how that got YOU a lunch break, Supreme Court insights about the Rutledge case in Arkansas and a very special guest interview with pharmacy...

  9. Could we lose our Practice Act?

    In this episode, sponsored by Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdon, we talk about Veto session 2019 and the possibility of losing our Pharmacy Practice Act! Can that even happen? Well, listen and find out! We also talk Conference 2019 wrap-up and Leg Day 2020. If you pay close attention you may find a...

  10. LIVE from Conference 2019

    Illinois PharmTalk comes to you LIVE from the 2019 Annual IPHA Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Sponsored by the Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdon. Recorded LIVE on October 5th, 2019, we talk about our favorite subject: PBM's! and some other things too. We bring up special guests, including...

  11. DIR is the Talk of the Town

    DIR and PBM abuse is a tragedy. We are here to digest the current talk on the Hill and spit it back out with some insight on where we are headed and what you can do now. We also talk about our state bills including HB465 and a look forward to Annual Conference 2019! You can find the IPHA Bill...

  12. HB465 moves out of Senate Committee - Take Action Now

    In this episode we hear audio from HB465 passing out of the Senate Insurance Committee. We discuss how the bill passed without a vote being taken and where we go from here. You will also hear status updates on other bills and an exciting learning opportunity coming to Far Southern Illinois! You…

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  13. Legislative Day 2019

    In this episode we hear audio excerpts from IPHA's and ICHP's Under the Dome - Legislative Day 2019. You will hear the introduction for a bill allowing pharmacists to inject Long Acting Antipsychotics in the community setting. You will also hear the rally that took place in the rotunda of the...

  14. The pharmacy docket of the 101st General Assembly

    In this episode we learn about the 101st General Assembly docket as it pertains to pharmacy in Illinois, including the passage of SB!, the $15 minimum wage bill. We hear testimony from IPHA's President-Elect Beaux Cole and excerpts from the bill's final reading on the House floor. You can find…

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  15. 2018 Election Results and 2019 Schedule of Events

    In this episode we hear about the 2018 election results and how those changing chairs effect the pharmacy landscape in Illinois. We also hear about the full schedule of events and continued professional development opportunities that will be offered in 2019. Royalty Free Music provided by...

  16. LIVE IPHA 2018 Annual Meeting in Lombard, Illinois

    Listen to our first LIVE Podcast with a studio audience! We come to you from Lombard, Illinois at the 2018 Annual Meeting and discuss the upcoming veto session and the importance of passing HB 3479. We also get to hear special interviews with SIUE P4 Student Lauren Ballweg, Immediate Past…

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  17. The Chair says goodbye

    In this episode Ben Calcaterra reflects on his time as Chairman of the Board and the importance of service to the Association. We also get an update on the big win the State of Ohio had against the PBM's and we bring Starlin Haydon-Greatting to the mic to tell us about the CDC survey titled...

  18. 2018 Conference

    This episode of Illinois PharmTalk discusses the 2018 IPhA Conference in Lombard, IL. We bring Julie McGinley to the mic who is co-chair of the Conference and Education committee. You will hear all the reasons you should sign up TODAY and join us in Lombard September 27th - 30th, 2018.

  19. PharmTalk Introduces the I-CPEN

    In today's episodes we first summarize our current political efforts on HB3479 and where we go from here. Next, we will introduce you to the next big thing, I-CPEN! We bring in Harry Zollars to give you all the details on this enhanced pharmacy network we will be providing to our pharmacy members...

  20. Illinois PharmTalk

    In this episode of Illinois PharmTalk, we discuss the current status of HB 3479. After passing out of the House and stalling in the Senate, we discuss the opportunities still ahead of us as well as the challenges. We also discuss how to get over those initial fears of contacting your legislators....

  21. HB 3479: Down to the wire with the MCO's

    In this week's episode we discuss the current status of HB 3479, the Managed Medicaid Fair Reimbursement bill. We discuss how we got to this point and why the reimbursement levels are just not sustainable to pharmacies across the state. We will also discuss the Senate subject matter hearing that...

  22. Contraception and MCO's - We need your support!

    Illinois PharmTalk provides an insightful look around current events in the world of pharmacy around the State of Illinois. Brought to you by Ben Calcaterra and Garth Reynolds of the Illinois Pharmacists Association. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

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Illinois PharmTalk provides an insightful look around current events in the world of pharmacy around the State of Illinois. Brought to you by Ben Calcaterra and Garth Reynolds of the Illinois Pharmacists Association. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

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