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Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

We Want You to Be a Catalyst for Change.
Fuel Your Passion for Pharmacy, One Conversation at a Time
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We Want You to be a Catalyst for Change.
Fuel Your Passion for Pharmacy, One Conversation at a Time
Lastest Episode Library Hosts
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What is the Catalyst
‍Pharmacy Podcast?

The Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, part of the NextWave Pharmacy Podcast Network, is one of the top healthcare podcasts today. Our podcast network features three pharmacy shows — Catalyst, Beyond the Scripts, and Catalyst Rewind — all designed with one mission in mind: to fuel your passion for pharmacy, one conversation at a time. Each week, our podcast hosts interview top pharmacy leaders who can offer you expert insight on the issues that matter most. Engage in conversations spanning business best practices, pharmacy marketing ideas, public health, and captivating destinations across the country, all accompanied by the occasional wine digression. Scroll below to get pharmacy tips, tricks, and industry inspiration from our leading independent podcast network.

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Scaling Smarter: Inside Gifthealth’s High-Velocity Pharmacy Model with Amy Edzkowski & Erin Simmons
What’s the secret to scaling a pharmacy while keeping customers first? In this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, Gifthealth’s Amy Edzkowski and Erin Simmons share how their platform has grown from start-up to serving over 200,000 patients. Joined by co-host Hemal Desai, they discuss how Gifthealth uses smart technology, direct-to-consumer delivery, and API automation to make complex medication regimens simpler for patients and providers. Plus, they share insights on managing rapid growth, handling hiring surges, and maintaining personalized patient care in a fast-paced business model. If you want to thrive in pharmacy’s fast lane, don’t miss this one.
Discover how Gifthealth scaled from startup to 200K+ patients.
Business & Ownership
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Amy Edzkowski & Erin Simmons
Vice President of Operations | Senior Product Manager, Operation Technology
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Pharmacy Podcast Topics

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With a network of dynamic industry leaders being featured on the show, the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast episodes span several different pharmacy topics - so there’s something for everyone! Learn how to advance your skills, transform your business, and expand your patient care.

Clinical Services

Clinical pharmacy is more important than ever. If you’re interested in clinical services in community pharmacy, learn from our clinical pharmacy podcast guests. Here we discuss vaccinations, point-of-care testing, and more.

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Clinical Services

Business & Ownership

If you’re looking to take charge of your pharmacy business, start here. Our guests discuss everything from how to start a pharmacy to pharmacy professional development to how to be the best pharmacist. Join our favorite business development podcasts here.

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Business & Ownership

Networking & Relationships

One of the most important podcast topics that affect pharmacy today, our networking and relationships podcasts explore the value of connections — whether with patients, providers, or legislators. Listen here to learn how you can build your pharmacy network.

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Networking & Relationships

Payment Models

Our podcast library hones in on a key component of pharmacy finances: payment models. Learn about everything from DIR fees to submitting reimbursements to surviving your next pharmacy audit. Join the podcast discussion for more.

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Payment Models

Technology & Automation

Learn about pharmacy technology, software, and hardware shaping the independent industry in some of our most informative pharmacy podcasts. Subtopics include medical billing, automation, and pharmacy dispensing systems.

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Technology & Automation

Patient Outcomes

Our patient outcomes episodes are some of the most important podcasts to listen to right now. In this podcast series, we look at the best ways in which the best pharmacists are treating their patients: with science, technology, and personalized care.

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Patient Outcomes

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Clinical Services

Clinical pharmacy is more important than ever. If you’re interested in clinical services in community pharmacy, learn from our clinical pharmacy podcast guests. Here we discuss vaccinations, point-of-care testing, and more.

Business & Ownership

If you’re looking to take charge of your pharmacy business, start here. Our guests discuss everything from how to start a pharmacy to pharmacy professional development to how to be the best pharmacist. Join our favorite business development podcasts here.

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Networking & Relationships

One of the most important podcast topics that affect pharmacy today, our networking and relationships podcasts explore the value of connections — whether with patients, providers, or legislators. Listen here to learn how you can build your pharmacy network.

Technology & Automation

Learn about pharmacy technology, software, and hardware shaping the independent industry in some of our most informative pharmacy podcasts. Subtopics include medical billing, automation, and pharmacy dispensing systems.

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Patient Outcomes

Our patient outcomes episodes are some of the most important podcasts to listen to right now. In this podcast series, we look at the best ways in which the best pharmacists are treating their patients: with science, technology, and personalized care.

Payment Models

Our podcast library hones in on a key component of pharmacy finances: payment models. Learn about everything from DIR fees to submitting reimbursements to surviving your next pharmacy audit. Join the podcast discussion for more.

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Featured Episodes

Tune in to some of our most-watched episodes

Check out our top pharmacy podcast episodes, featuring guests like the Former US Chief Pharmacist Officer, Pamela Schweitzer; Miss America 2020, Camille Shrier; National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO, Doug Hoey; and independent pharmacists just like you.

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Play Your Cards Right With Theresa Rodriguez

Med Sync • Technology • Marketing
When it comes to ordering anything during the pandemic, it can be easy to catch yourself “panic buying” to avoid shortages and supply chain issues. But there’s a smarter way to do it. We are joined by Theresa Rodriguez, VP of Strategy & Business Development at Pharmacy Automation Supplies, and she shares tips on how to be prepared and make sure you play your cards right. She also highlights some opportunities to market your pharmacy through adherence packaging and deliver the best care to your patients.
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It All Started With a Vision Ft. David Raistrick

Technology • Patient Outcomes
The idea for En-Vision America was born out of a family poker game. With vision impairment in the family, the Raistricks programmed a way to electronically tag playing cards and read the name of each card aloud through an earpiece. Today, this has evolved into a range of accessible products for pharmacies to better service their visually impaired patients. From text-to-speech options, to braille printed labels, and dual language translations, the ScriptAbility product line is changing lives for patients everywhere through increased accessibility and medication adherence.
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Part 2: Bringing Independents Together Through Technology

Technology • Payment Model
We’re back for Part 2 of the check-in on the PioneerRx + RedSail merger, led by NCPA CEO Doug Hoey. In this episode, we dive into the ways that technology needs to adapt in order for independent pharmacies to be able to collaborate with other providers and payers ー and be seen as a viable partner. Join us to learn more about what PioneerRx and RedSail are doing to progress medical billing and data sharing within the pharmacy system.
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Pharmacy Podcast Library

Find your favorites in our complete episode library

Check out the complete library of episodes to get the perfect blend of a pharmacology podcast and a leadership podcast — designed to help you be the best pharmacist. Click on “Episode Details” to see podcast topics, guests, and hosts in each episode of our pharmacy podcasts. Find links to watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Amy Edzkowski & Erin Simmons
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Catalyst Rewind
Pharmacy Journeys I
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Catalyst
Joe Williams
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Beyond the Scripts
Andy Maurer, Josh Howland
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Beyond the Scripts
Josuah Tilus
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Catalyst
Theresa Tolle
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Pharmacy Podcast Hosts

Get to know the hosts of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

All part of the PioneerRx team, our hosts have different backgrounds in both pharmacy and business. Some are experts in pharmacy software; others are aficionados in independent pharmacy marketing; and others are experts in clinical services in community pharmacy. 

Kraig McEwen
CEO of RedSail Technologies
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Jeff Key
President of PioneerRx
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Mark Bivins
Vice President of Sales
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Marsha Bivins
Director of Marketing
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