On this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, Benjamin Jolly examines the current state of community pharmacies, highlighting recent closure trends and their impact. Discover how consulting services are helping independent pharmacies navigate challenges, and learn about innovative solutions like HingePoint that are reshaping patient engagement. Tune into the second part of our discussion with Benjamin for a comprehensive overview of the forces transforming the pharmacy industry today.
01:10 - Benjamin’s Project Analyzing Pharmacy Closures
06:56 - Overview of Pharmacy Closure Statistics from the Project
15:39 - Misaligned Incentives in the Pharmacy Industry
24:21 - How Federal Government Programs Impact the Industry
32:36 - Medicare Open Enrollment
36:35 - Prescribables
CMS Webinars - https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/promoting-interoperability-programs/webinars-events)
The Carlton Report - https://carltonreport.org/)
Benjamin's Substack: 2,275 Pharmacies have closed so far in 2024 - https://shorturl.at/WZ2Md)
Harmacy Documentary - https://harmacyfilm.com/
Hosted By: Mark Bivins | SVP of Sales
Guest: Benjamin Jolley | Pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy
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