In this episode we get a recap of the spring legislative session 2021, we hear about the new Pharmacist Workplace and Wellbeing Reporting Portal, an update on DEA 222 Forms, Conference 2021 and more! Find the reporting prortal at https://www.pharmacist.com/Advocacy/Well-Being-and-Resiliency/pwwr As always we ask for your support of the Advocacy Fund. You can donate to the advocacy fund at https://www.ipha.org/pharmacy-advocacy-fund or click the advocacy tab at ipha.org. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

COVID Vaccine Update: Join us for this special episode about the upcoming COVID vaccines. We are honored to be joined by Dr. Stephan Foster, who is the APhA liaison member of the CDC ACIP. He reviews the ACIP approach to vaccine recommendations and the vital role of pharmacists in the deployment of the vaccine. We also discuss some of the important steps your practice needs to take to prepare for vaccine storage and administration for your patients. CDC COVID Vaccine Interim Playbook (V 2.0) (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/downloads/COVID-19-Vaccination-Program-Interim_Playbook.pdf) Illinois State COVID Mass Vaccination Plan (V 2.0) (https://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/IL%20COVID-19%20Vaccination%20Plan%20V%203.0%2012.5.20%20.pdf) COVID Vaccine Prep - IPhA Reference (12/02/2020) (https://ipha.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Covid-19/IPhA%20-%20COVD%20Vaccine%20Prep%20Steps%20-%2020201202.pdf) CDC ASPR Product Information Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines and Associated Products (V 1.0) (https://ipha.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Covid-19/COVID%20-%2019%20Vaccine%20Product%20information%20guide_12.04.20_CLEAN.pdf)

In this episode, again sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we debrief over Rutledge v. PCMA as oral arguments were heard TODAY in the Supreme Court of the United States. Additional insight provided by interviewing John Vinson, CEO of Arkansas Pharmacists Association, and our very own newly minted President J. Cody Sandusky. This is an episode you do not want to miss as we discuss how far reaching this decision will have throughout all of Pharmacy. You can find the replay of the oral arguments, the NCPA debrief and more at https://ncpa.org/scotus. Become a member of IPhA today at https://www.ipha.org/join-today- Join APhA at https://www.pharmacist.com/membership Or NCPA at https://ncpa.org/membership#apply As always we ask for your support of the Advocacy Fund. You can donate to the advocacy fund at https://www.ipha.org/pharmacy-advocacy-fund or click the advocacy tab at ipha.org. You can find the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon at www.jjblawoffice.com or reach them at 630-310-1267. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode, again sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we learn about the first ever virtual conference, the details of the HHS rule expanding scope of practice to pharmacists and a highly motivating interview with new APhA CEO Dr. Scott Knoer. You won't want to miss this one as we talk membership, HHS, Rutledge, PBM's and Provider Status! Become a member of APhA today at https://www.pharmacist.com/membership. Or to IPhA today at https://www.ipha.org/join-today- Sign up for the first ever virtual Missouri/Illinois Joint Conference: "2020 Vision - You Can See It, Make It Happen" at https://www.morx.com/conference As always we ask for your support of the Advocacy Fund. You can donate to the advocacy fund at https://www.ipha.org/pharmacy-advocacy-fund or click the advocacy tab at ipha.org. You can donate to the Arkansas Defense Fund to secure a legal team to argue the Rutledge case to the Supreme Court of the United States by calling the office at 217-522-7300. You can find the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon at www.jjblawoffice.com or reach them at 630-310-1267. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode we talk with Todd Evers from IndyHealth and how you can invest in our next great hope to save pharmacy reimbursments and more! We will also get updates on COVID-19 and learn how it will impact annual convention. IndyHealth website: indyhealthinc.com. Zoom webinar July 30, 2020 at 7PM CST. Email Todd at [email protected] or call him at 618-806-7664. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode we talk about the issues surrounding racial injustice and how the pharmacy profession can take a stand against it. We interview Dr Lakesha Butler, President of the National Pharmaceutical Association, learn about the joint letter against racial injustice from several national pharmacy associations and get updates on COVID-19 and how it will impact annual convention. NPA: https://nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org Joint Letter: https://nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org/resources/Documents/Pharmacists_RacialInjustice_V2.pdf Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode, sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we give insightful updates on COVID-19 and what pharmacists need to know around the State of Illinois. As always we ask for your support of the Advocacy Fund. You can donate to the advocacy fund at https://www.ipha.org/pharmacy-advocacy-fund or click the advocacy tab at ipha.org. You can donate to the Arkansas Defense Fund to secure a legal team to argue the Rutledge case to the Supreme Court of the United States by calling the office at 217-522-7300. You can find the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon at www.jjblawoffice.com or reach them at 630-310-1267. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode, again sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon, we recap IPHA's involvement with the Pharmaceutical Collaborative Task Force and how that got YOU a lunch break, Supreme Court insights about the Rutledge case in Arkansas and a very special guest interview with pharmacy champion Senator Andy Manar! As always we ask for your support of the Advocacy Fund. You can donate to the advocacy fund at https://www.ipha.org/pharmacy-advocacy-fund or click the advocacy tab at ipha.org. You can donate to the Arkansas Defense Fund to secure a legal team to argue the Rutledge case to the Supreme Court of the United States by calling the office at 217-522-7300. You can find the Law Office of Joseph J. Bogdon at www.jjblawoffice.com or reach them at 630-310-1267. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

In this episode, sponsored by Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdon, we talk about Veto session 2019 and the possibility of losing our Pharmacy Practice Act! Can that even happen? Well, listen and find out! We also talk Conference 2019 wrap-up and Leg Day 2020. If you pay close attention you may find a little surprise at the end of the show. As always we ask for your support the the Advocacy Fund. You can donate at https://www.ipha.org/pharmacy-advocacy-fund or click the advocacy tab at ipha.org. You can find the Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdon at www.jjblawoffice.com or reach them at 630-310-1267. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

Illinois PharmTalk comes to you LIVE from the 2019 Annual IPHA Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Sponsored by the Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdon. Recorded LIVE on October 5th, 2019, we talk about our favorite subject: PBM's! and some other things too. We bring up special guests, including Outgoing Chairman Jessica Kerr, Outgoing President Laura Licari, Incoming President-Elect Cody Sandusky and ICPEN Chair Jill Woodward. you will also hear questions from the crowd, updates on upcoming events and a glimpse into next year's vision of Illinois Pharmacy legislation. Special thanks to James Reimer for working the Sound Board for us! You can find the Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdon at www.jjblawoffice.com or reach them at 630-310-1267. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com