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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 Health, to discuss her upcoming session: Data with a Dose of Insight: Predictive Analytics in Health-System...

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 risks. They’ll also gain practical guidance on how to start engaging with AI in their own work. The informa...

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 the United States Naval Academy. She’ll be discussing her upcoming session, Coaching - Forward Leaders...

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

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

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, discusses supporting students, connecting STEM interests to pharmacy careers, and understanding the many paths...

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

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 overpayments from 2018 – 2022, as well as how these changes interact with other challenges to the 340B prog...

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 legislative actions and highlights the risks of bypassing evidence‑based FDA pathways for Rx‑to‑over-the-counter...

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 health system pharmacy leadership by engaging two established pharmacy executives and two pharmacy administ...

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 help programs stay compliant while running more smoothly. The episode is designed as a straightforward...

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 GLP-1a use in AD and PD. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the...

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 pharmacies to promote pharmacy access. The positive impact to patient care will be highlighted throughout. ...

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 negative attributes of each drug and how those impact their places in the therapeutic management of MRSA infec...

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 modifying, creating, consolidating, and general residency program agility and strategic workforce planning with...

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 and executive leadership are aligning to move ASHP and the profession forward. Listeners will hear...

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 resource center can translate strategic goals into measurable results. The information presented during the po...

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 health reporting requirements, and the pharmacist's role in addressing caregiver questions. This episo...

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

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 models, role delineation between pharmacists and technicians, KPI development, data infrastructure, tim...

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 loss. It is imperative that pharmacists collaborate with patients and their providers to optimize weig...

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 in this patient population. CE for this episode expires 2 years after the date it was originally publi...

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 her to pursue a career in pharmacy and offers insight into the vital role pharmacists play in supportin...

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

This episode discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing Ai into health system pharmacy workflows. It also offers insight into how health system pharmacists may guide utilization and potential best practices in AI use for those in leadership positions, as well as preceptors and learners. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The infor...