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Join us for a special podcast series spotlighting student member experiences at 2024 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans, LA. Hear perspectives from attendees as they seize opportunities to network, learn and attend residency showcase and PPS. Hear firsthand why Midyear is the place to be - there is nothing like it!  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely...

There’s Nothing Like It is the theme for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 2024 and there’s nothing like developing your clinical pharmacy leadership skills. Join experienced conference attendees and upcoming speakers presenting at the meeting to learn more about all Midyear has to offer!  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information a...

Antifungal therapeutic drug monitoring is a critical component of individualized, precision treatment for fungal infections and for antifungal stewardship. Antifungal therapeutic drug monitoring can help improve outcomes through minimizing toxicity associated with supratherapeutic drug levels and prevent treatment failure from subtherapeutic levels. Also, in vitro studies have shown that suboptima...

Besides remembering the counseling advice of not placing ear drops into eyes, there aren’t many ophthalmologic key points that pop into your mind. This podcast session will help open your eyes (pun intended) to commonly used eye therapies within the emergency department. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are no...

According to the CDC, nearly 42% of Americans have obesity,  with estimated medical costs of $173+ billion dollars annually. While medications to promote weight loss have become popular, it is equally important to also review current medications for those that may lend to weight gain. Optimizing these medications with weight neutral or weight negative alternatives can help patients achieve greater...

Emily Doycich sits down with VA pharmacists Susan Duquaine and Abbey Loy to discuss best practices for implementing a pharmacogenomics program withing a health system including clinical and operational considerations along with how they addressed barriers and keep up with this ever-evolving area of pharmacy practice.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of th...

Join us as we dive into 'Race-Based Clinical Calculations Causing Healthcare Disparities,' an essential session from the Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition. We'll explore the reasons this topic matters, actionable steps listeners can take to address these disparities, and the unique benefits of attending Midyear for professional growth. Don't miss out on this critical discussion shaping the f...

The podcast will discuss optimizing the diagnosis, antimicrobial selection, and duration of therapy for adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia admitted to the hospital. This engaging conversation will bring the guidelines to life as an emergency medicine antimicrobial stewardship physician and an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist discuss navigating patients from hospital arrival th...

In this first in a series, Christi Jen and Holly Geyer sit down with Libby Johnson to discuss the creation of an opioid stewardship program, including the identification of key stakeholders, guidelines to follow as well as initial goals for a newly founded opioid stewardship program.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and m...

In this podcast, Dr. Andrea Sikora and Dr. Brian Murray discuss the AJHP theme issue on critical care pharmacy practice with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. 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 information on this topic. The content...

Join ASHP host Cindy Von Heeringen as she discusses the 2025 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast and associated Midyear session with Joe DiPiro (Forecast Editor), Rena Gosser (Advisory Committee member), and James Hoffman (Forecast Deputy Editor).  The 2025 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast will be published in AJHP in December in conjunction with the Midyear session.    The information presented during the podcast refle...

This podcast is part of a series unpacking harmful PBM practices. The series will inform listeners about PBMs’ influence over nearly all aspects of patient care and the profession of pharmacy. The series will also identify key resources and strategies enabling pharmacy professionals to engage in effective advocacy efforts to achieve meaningful PBM reform.  In this episode, we look at the rise of s...

In celebration of Veterans Day 2024, @ASHP Official is highlighting three pharmacist members who volunteered to join the military in service to our Nation. In this episode, we speak with Peter Bulatao, Aaron Middlekauff, and Ryan Lampien about their stories, reflections, and perspectives on how their military experience helped shape their careers, lives, and their sense of paying it forward to pro...

In this episode, we discuss the safety and efficacy of administering undiluted levetiracetam via IV push as well as the considerations for incorporating this practice into pharmacy and nursing workflows. 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 informati...

ASHP’s Senior education director, Cindy von Heeringen is joined by Dr. Alex Infante, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University  and Dr. Jennie Jarrett, Director of Science and Drug Policy at the American Medical Association as they discuss their upcoming Midyear session that focuses on the ability of pharmacists to use available resources and strategies to positively impact patient...

Emergency medicine organizations have declared that racism is a public health crisis. Our panelists will discuss treatment inequities identified within emergency and prehospital medicine, populations at risk of discrimination, and research opportunities to further describe our current state and future opportunities. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the p...

ASHP welcomes Dr. Kate Cozart, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Primary Care, PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Dr. Amy Henneman,  Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Belmont University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as they join Senior Education Director Cindy von Heeringen for a chat about their upcoming midyear session focused on profess...

This podcast will focus on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) impacts inpatient pharmacy practice. We will focus on current technologies and future applications of generative AI in this space. 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...

This podcast discusses the two models of infusion services to facilitate outpatient and home health care, and the care benefits and challenges associated with therapy. A patient care goal is to enhance the care experience and best streamline infusion therapy through a modality that is most efficient, while equally safe, and less disruptive to day-to-day activities. Health-systems have developed st...

Community health Workers play a role in improving health outcomes and public health by connecting patients with community resources. In this podcast episode, we discuss key takeaways from a research project evaluating the impact of interprofessional collaboration with community health workers on pharmacy students’ knowledge of social determinants of health.    The information presented during the...

John Arnold, PhD, RPh , Director of Non-Degree Programs at Samford University and Matt Rewald, BS, CPhT, DPLA Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the Mayo Clinic, join ASHP host Cindy von Heeringen, Senior Education Director on the National Meetings team to discuss their upcoming Midyear session, Empowering Tomorrow's Pharmacy Technicians: Fostering Partnerships with Academia to Develop Cutting-Edg...

This podcast is part of a series unpacking harmful PBM practices. The series will inform listeners about PBMs’ influence over nearly all aspects of patient care and the profession of pharmacy. The series will also identify key resources and strategies enabling pharmacy professionals to engage in effective advocacy efforts to achieve meaningful PBM reform.  In this episode, we look at how insurers...

We all know what antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is, but implementation in the community pharmacy space is something that is still developing. This podcast episode will empower listeners to recognize that there are small things that they can do to improve AMS in the community setting. The episode will also discuss how the Centers of Disease Control's core elements of outpatient AMS apply to practi...

Join us for an insightful episode where experts Brian W. Gilbert, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCS, Lance Ray, PharmD, BCEMP, BCPS, and Ruben D. Santiago, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS discuss an upcoming educational session at the Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition focused on the current state of illicit drug use in the United States. The session will cover both nonpharmacological and pharmacological ma...

In anticipation of the 2024 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 Jared White, manager, pharmacy data analytics at UCSF and Ben Michaels, data science pharmacist at UCSF Medical Center at UCSF as they discuss their upcoming sessions AI for Pharmacy Leaders, Part 1...