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McKesson IdeaShare is hosted by McKesson. The meeting brings together independent pharmacists and staff for networking and educational session for community and independent pharmacies.
Technicians Prepare for Growing Roles in Immunizations
Building trust between techs and patients makes administering vaccines easier and increase immunizers’ confidence.
Conference Recap: McKesson ideaShare
McKesson Shares New Initiative to Support Advocacy Efforts for the Pharmacy Profession
Panelists identify key public policies that pharmacies would benefit from acting on in 2024.
Supporting Community Pharmacy Advocacy Across State Associations and McKesson Partnerships
McKesson and state associations are advocating for community pharmacies through initiatives like McKesson Amplify that support advocacy work.
The Role of Community Health Workers in Improving Patient Outcomes
Heath Mart, part of McKesson, offers an online resource to locate resources near independent pharmacies.
The Evolving Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Immunization Administration
Pharmacies can position themselves as leaders in immunization services.
Supporting Independent Pharmacies' Financial Health with McKesson Solutions
McKesson is helping to address financial challenges facing independent pharmacies.
Empowering Women in Pharmacy as Leaders and Owners
Shahida Choudhry, PharmD, shares her journey in pharmacy ownership.
Expert: Supporting Health Equity and Access to Care Through Community Pharmacies
Niki Shah Vice President of Impact Innovation and Activation at McKesson, discusses efforts to advance health equity and access through community pharmacy initiatives.
Implementing Community Health Workers into Pharmacy Reduces Health Equities, SDOH
Adding a community health worker can improve the overall health equity for your patients.
Previewing the 2024 McKesson ideaShare Conference
Niki Shah Vice President of Impact Innovation and Activation at McKesson, previews the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference.
5 Key Sessions and Interviews at McKesson ideaShare 2024
Pharmacy Times will be at McKesson ideaShare 2024 Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from June 23 to June 26, 2024.
DIR Fee Reform Will Have Repercussions in 2024, But Pharmacists Can Prepare
Managing cost savings can soften the blow of direct and indirect remuneration fee reform that will impact pharmacists during the first half of 2024.
Expert: "Philosophical" About Pharmacy Services, How Community Health Worker Training Can Bolster Technician’s Role
Community health worker training can allow the technician to perform to the top of their abilities and improve access to the pharmacy’s public health services.
The Pandemic Introduced a Generation of People Who Turn to the Pharmacy As Additional Access Point To Care
COVID-19 is helping to shape current pharmacy practice, including increased vaccinations, access to care, and better interactions with patients.
Women in Pharmacy Leadership Can Benefit the Business by Prioritizing Personal Wellness, Health
Showing up for oneself is showing up for one's community and patients, according to a female independent pharmacy business owner.
Pharmacy Technicians at Independent Pharmacies Not Only Can, But Should, Elevate Their Career Path
McKesson ideaShare 2023 recognized pharmacy technicians with a technician-focused continuing education (CE) session, roundtable, and honorary reception.
Independent Community Pharmacies Stepped Up With COVID-19 Response
During the pandemic, many community pharmacists also gained the authority to provide routine vaccinations for child populations.
2024 DIR Changes May Bring Financial Challenges to Independent Pharmacies
Pharmacies should start to prepare for cash flow challenges when the direct and indirect remuneration changes in 2024.
Understanding Generational Differences Can Help Independent Pharmacies Retain Top Talent
Common assumptions about each generation are often incorrect, according to an expert in generational research.
Community Pharmacies to Advocate for Provider Status
During separate panel discussions at McKesson ideaShare 2023, pharmacists discussed advocacy for pharmacy benefit manager reform and community health worker training.
General Session at McKesson ideaShare 2023 Announces Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year Finalists
McKesson also announced the rollout of the Foster & Thrive program and a new Ohio distribution center during the conference.
Innovation is Necessary to Preserve Independent, Community Pharmacy
Pharmacists can recognize evidence of successful interventions and learn how to integrate them into their own practice.
Pharmacy Technicians With Community Health Worker Training Can Improve the Value of The Pharmacy in Health Care
Community health workers can address issues of health equity to enhance the services of the pharmacy and support a value-based care model.
Expert: The “Sweet Spot” To Expanding the Role of the Pharmacy Technician is Community Health Worker Training
Health Mart is offering a new basic training program with ASHP/ACPE accreditation for pharmacy technicians, along with accredited and non-accredited training.
5 Key Sessions and Interviews at McKesson ideaShare 2023
McKesson ideaShare is held from June 22 to June 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How Pharmacists Can Positively Impact the Industry
There is nothing that hurts us more when a pharmacist stands up and is not passionate about the job that we do and the care that we provide.
What to Focus on When Speaking with Elected Officials in the Community
The first thing is educating these folks, because it's hard for them to understand our challenges if they don’t understand what we do.
Advice for Pharmacists to Get Involved in Trade Associations, Working with Legislators
Get involved, attend their sessions, attend their conferences, understand what they’re saying, make sure that we’re, again, speaking with that one common voice.
Examples of Advocacy in the Community for Public Policy Issues
You just need to tell your story and be genuine and be real, and it makes such a difference.