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Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Anne Arvizu and Sotirios Stergiopoulos
V3 Podcast Episode 2: Can The Cure For Cancer Be Right Around The Corner?
Welcome back to the #V3Podcast.
This is The Vision, the Voice & the Value of Medical Affairs.
On today’s episode, we discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain technology and the future of global Medical Affairs. Is biopharma lagging behind compared to other industries? And what’s the reason? Who is really pushing for change? And how can the C-Suite catch up and catch the wave before it’s too late?
The number one medical affairs podcast tackles new ground in this episode as Biopharma global executive veteran, Dr. Anne Arvizu, interviews Medical Affairs influencer and frontrunner, Dr. Sotirios Stergiopoulos, President & CEO at A2A Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Stergiopoulos is an awarded physician executive and oncology thought leader. He’s also been recipient of the prestigious lifetime achievement award, by the American Cancer Society, for his long-standing dedication to fighting cancer. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs. Previously, at Ipsen he was Chief Medical Officer, SVP and Head of Global Medical Affairs. Sotirios has held numerous other leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry with companies including Novartis, Bayer, and Celgene. Dr. Stergiopoulos holds a B.S. from Stony Brook University, an M.D. from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, and an M.B.E.E. from the Johns Hopkins University; and has trained at the National Institutes of Health, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Harvard University.
As the conversation starts, Dr. Stergiopoulos reveals his thoughts on the future of global medical affairs. Artificial intelligence can have significant value and be one of the greatest assets for the biotech industry. Plus, the team discusses how blockchain will drastically alter patient anonymity and privacy reports. Crypto machinery will protect the interest of our patients by keeping their data safe. Anne highlights how the medical affairs segment of the biotech industry is not using AI as much as other industries like entertainment, telecommunications, technology, and professional services. Dr. Stergiopoulos thinks the medical sector is pressure tested – they are first waiting to see if AI is a fad or something that is going to be ubiquitous in society.
With such a daunting task ahead, Anne theorizes asks how the biotech industry might become knowledgeable enough in the technology to utilize it daily. Dr. Stergiopoulos insists that ‘middle management’ and the technologically savvy people, are the new content experts. They're the ones that keep pushing corporate heads to find and adopt new and relevant technologies. Many people don't even realize they are already using AI, and they don't even know how the technologies are rapidly evolving. One foundation is even giving out generous rewards to teams who can solve problems using AI. XPRIZE gives out millions of dollars to groups who can tackle big problem, i.e., find ways to ensure society has an indefinite supply of clean water. Then, Anne and Sotirios discuss what roles medical affairs need to focus on moving forward. Dr. Stergiopoulos reveals the top three are medical affairs services (such as medical information and medical communications), content expertise, and ensuring their MSLs are topnotch.
Later, Dr. Stergiopoulos reveals his feelings on patient-centricity. Currently those words are being used as a disturbing catchphrase. However, he believes we are moving in the right direction now. Dr. Stergiopoulos thinks we have some excellent patient-centricity officers out there, but both agree there is a need for more. The goal of the officer is to make sure that number one, most importantly, the company realizes that everything they do is all about the patients. In his previous role, the Chief Patient Centricity Officer reported directly to him, to advocate for the patient, with the number one goal to educate everybody within the company and to ensure people understand that the patient's voice needs to be heard.
This power hour illuminates applications in AI as used in medical affairs and brings our minds up to the highest goal: seeing the potential cure for cancers in our lifetime via genetic therapies and other modalities. Keep ears perked up to hear Dr. Stergiopoulos reveal the new technologies we need to be on and what keeps his heart in the game.
In this Episode:
- The future of global medical affairs [ 4:30 ]
- AI deficits in the medical industry [ 11:20 ]
- Closing the skills and knowledge gap to implement new technology [ 16:30 ]
- People don’t even know they are utilizing AI [ 22:15 ]
- The roles medical affairs needs to focus on moving forward [ 25:00 ]
- What is patient-centricity? [ 31:00 ]
- What advice would you give for companies who want to identify as patient centric? [ 36:00 ]
- Patient centricity example [ 37:45 ]
- New technologies to look out for, and how we may see some cancers cured in our lifetime with genetic therapies [ 42:40 ]
- What keeps your heart in the game? [ 45:15 ]
Quotes (Sotirios Stergiopoulos):
- “People don’t even realize they are utilizing AI right now.”
- “The last thing you want to do is be the last one at the table.”
- “Seeing patients just kept giving me energy.”
- “The ability to touch patients on a grander scale is a motivator.”
- “Do what you’ll love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
Links Mentioned:
- Ipsen: //www.ipsen.com
- Novartis: //www.novartis.com
- XPRIZE: //www.xprize.org
- Stergiopoulos’ LinkedIn: //www.linkedin.com/in/sotiriosstergiopoulos/
- A2A: //www.a2apharma.com
- RxER Communications //rxercommunications.com
- Anne Arvizu //annearvizu.com
- Arvizu’s Linked In: //www.linkedin.com/in/annearvizu/ - If you have a big idea to share and would like to apply to be a guest on the V3 Podcast, in message Anne via Linked In or via the form on RxER’s website on the podcast page.
- For more about The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs and how ACMA Board Certification can up-level your career, click here: //training.medicalaffairsspecialist.org/affiliate_page.aspx?unm=anne.aflt.arvizu
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Melody Hartzler is the owner and CEO of Pharm To Table, LLC. During today’s episode, she discusses the role of pharmacists in functional medicine. For more information about Dr. Hartzler or functional medicine, please see the following links:
www.FxMedCE.com (This is where they can sign up for the conference, students should click the non-pharmacist pricing & can use the code FutureLeaders for 10% off).
Instagram //instagram.com/fxmedce/ Facebook: //www.facebook.com/FxMedCE/
www.PharmToTable.Life instagram //www.instagram.com/pharmtotable.life/ facebook: //www.facebook.com/PharmtoTable.Life/
//www.ifm.org
//www.a4m.com
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Pharmacy Rotations Part Two: CVS Health Careers Podcast Series - PPN Episode 890
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Today on the CVS Health Careers Pharmacy Podcast Tyson Cromeens, PharmD talks with Justin Koch, PharmD about Pharmacy rotations within CVS Health. We then go directly to the people that have experienced our Pharmacy Rotations, current Interns Manny and Naomi.
Listen and hear about their experiences within CVS Health Rotations and learn about just a few of the many rotations opportunities CVS Health can provide.
If you are a Pharmacy Intern then this is a must listen for you.
For more information about CVS Health Careers, click the links below:
For Pharmacists: //jobs.cvshealth.com/pharmacist-overview
For Internships: //jobs.cvshealth.com/internships
Here's part one of this Rotations Podcast:
//omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/pharmacy-rotations-cvs-health-careers-podcast-seri
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
OnScript with NHA: Episode 5 - PPN Episode 889
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Margarita Fedorova, CPhT, joins host Jeremy Sasser and co-host Jessica Langley on the latest episode of OnScript with NHA to discuss the innovative pharmacy technician residency program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the first program of its kind nationally.
Recently named Pharmacy Employer of the Year at the Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE), Margarita serves as manager of pharmacy services for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she has led numerous initiatives that push the boundaries of pharmacy technician practice and improve operational efficiency. She is responsible for coordinating the hospital’s tech-check-tech program, and has led the redesign of the technician practice models, supported a “meds to beds” program, and co-led the development and implementation of the pharmacy technician residency program.
This podcast is sponsored by NHA:
//www.nhanow.com/certifications/pharmacy-technician
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
GeoFencing in Pharmacy - Pharmacy Marketing Simplified - PPN Episode 888
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
On the latest Pharmacy Marketing Simplified Podcast, Nicolle McClure speaks with Pam Clarke, Digital Marketing Expert at Cox Media about Geofencing. What exactly is GeoFencing, and how can you use it to help market your pharmacy? We’ll discuss all the ins and outs, including what it is, how to best use it, and a few restrictions to be aware of. Pam will also give some examples of campaigns other independent pharmacies have seen success with. Tune in to learn how the hyper-targeted method can work for your pharmacy.
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
MEDICATION ADHERENCE IS NOT A $300 BILLION PROBLEM
(Change my Mind)
Medication adherence holds a soft spot for me, likely due to my professional background as a pharmacist. I cannot tell you how often medication adherence comes up daily when addressing patient care. Even in the home healthcare setting, we have multiple nurses that are dedicated to visiting and administering medications to patients (usually those with a psych history or SUD or related comorbidities that impede medication use). I love the idea of technology aiding in medication adherence, and if you follow my work, you know that I have been reviewing apps and devices for almost a decade now. Nonetheless, I cannot but help notice a trend that is, I believe, really cutting out pharmacists from the medication "adherence" disruption space.
Heres the problem: Medication adherence is not a $300 Billion problem, and that may shock you. After all, almost every company website I visit discusses how they will transform healthcare with their solution/product by focusing on their intervention will reduce the cost of adherence in the US. And I cannot help but think this narrative is killing the pharmacy profession because it opens up a very different tale to the actual problem that is favorable to only a few people.
TIMOTHY AUNGST NOVEMBER 1, 2019
LINK:
//www.thedigitalapothecary.com/pharmacy-innovation-news/2019/11/1/medication-adherence-is-not-a-300-billion-problem
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
NCPA 2019 Annual Conference Pharmacy Podcast Summary - PPN Episode 886
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
NCPA Annual Convention is the country’s premier event for community pharmacy owners and their teams. It’s where you can learn the best business practices, find the best services and products, keep up with the newest trends and developments, and share ideas with peers from all over the country.
On this summary podcast episode, Todd Eury, Founder & CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network interviews several pharmacy industry professionals, including:
- Jessica Jones - ServRx
- Brian Caswell of Wolkar Drug in Baxter Springs, Kan. was installed as the 2019-2020 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association
- Rxy the Robot, RxSafe
- Nicolle McClure - GRX Marketing
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Pharmacy Owner & Medication Adherence Strategist Benjamin McNabb, PharmD at Love Oak Pharmacy talks with the leading Pharmacy Industry accounting firm CEO Ollin Sykes with Sykes & Company about Tax Strategy, Star Rating Impact on DIR Fees, and Growing your Independent Community Pharmacy Business in competitive times.
This podcast series is sponsored by RxSafe.
RxSafe.com
About Sykes & Company:
We have been serving independent pharmacies for over 35 years and are involved in every aspect of pharmacy accounting, including tax and business advisory needs of pharmacies and their owners. All of the tools and knowledge we’ve gained serving pharmacies nationwide are also available to our local clients who include individuals, families and business owners.
Our technology works hand in hand with our ‘get it done’ attitude to give you results that are fast and accessible. We use technology in ways that are on par with the nation’s largest and most cutting-edge firms. In addition, we’re never far away from our clients. When you start with Sykes, we send you a webcam so that we can video conference – even if we’re across the country, we believe this kind of face-to-face meeting is important so you feel like you’re getting “next door” service.
Our firm is a member of the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Division for CPA Firms. We have received an unqualified opinion on the voluntary peer review of our auditing and accounting procedures and quality controls—and this underscores the impeccable quality of our work. All of our Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the North Carolina Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Albemarle-Outer Banks Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Our CPAs also belong to a variety of civic, cultural and religious organizations.
We also have a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) on staff. In addition, all of our CPAs and professionals participate in a minimum of forty hours of formal continuing education each year.
Monday Nov 04, 2019
The 411 On Residency Applications: the Luxe Pharmacist - PPN Episode 883
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Here's the lowdown on applications: The 411 On Residency Applications is the second show in the residency series hosted by The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast. This episode is designed to help students and pharmacists applying to residency programs navigate the application process. This includes how to narrow down which programs to apply to, how to navigate the PhORCAS site and details on their CV, letters of intent and letters of recommendation.
LINKS:
PhORCASApp
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=26MK8WOzlXQ
theLuxePharmacist.com
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Women Empowering Women in Pharmacy - Rx Talk w/ Suzy - PPN Episode 882
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Suzy talks with Cynthia Pigg about Women Empowering Women. Cynthia Pigg is the Vice President of Managed Care with Cardinal Health.
Listen to all of the Rx Talk w/ Suzy episodes here:
//pharmacypodcast.com/rx-talk-with-suzy/