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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 governance, measuring meaningful outcomes, and scaling successful initiatives to drive lasting value acros...

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 Aschenbrenner, pharmacy program lead for cell and gene therapy and bone marrow transplant at Froedtert Hospital...

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 services to optimizing antiretroviral therapy and addressing social determinants of health. We’ll explore...

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 Katherine Miller, senior director acute care pharmacy & clinical nutrition at The University of Ka...

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 strategies for managing heavy menstrual bleeding, contraception, pregnancy considerations, perimenopaus...

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 Policy Week, discussing the key policy priorities that shaped the week, conversations with lawmakers and c...

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 residency program directors and past residents that experienced the departure of a co-resident.  The infor...

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 programs that improve adherence, reduce costs, streamline workflows, and drive measurable quality and fi...

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 investigational drug dispensing and detail practical strategies and creative techniques for managing these time-...

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 discuss his upcoming session: From Overlooked to Approved: The Power of Clarity with C-Suite Resource Re...

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 change in the rates of infection. Unfortunately, an increasing vaccination hesitancy in the United States...

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 selection- while addressing practical barriers and off-label approaches. Listen in for evidenced-informed insi...

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 University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, to discuss his upcoming session:...

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 presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug inf...

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 Advantage: Aligning the New Five Rights to Drive Throughput and Measurable Value.   The information presented...

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 reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as...

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 that prevent healthcare workers from seeking mental health care. The information presented during the...

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 what inspires her to pursue a career in pharmacy and offers insights into the experiences of a pharmacy...

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, including changes to modifier 25, remote monitoring, and remote therapeutic services.  The information pre...

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 spaces. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The i...

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, to discuss his upcoming session: Finding the Magic Mix: Innovative Scheduling Models to Recruit, Retain,...

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 not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of...

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 commercial payors.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the prese...

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 translating USP <800> requirements into practical workflows for research pharmacy practice. The informati...

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 information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and mat...