Every time we figure out a work-around or create system changes to make sure our patients get the right treatment … that’s innovation.   People in healthcare innovate all the time, but we tend not to view ourselves as innovators.   In this episode, I interview Dr. Bonnie Clipper, Chief Clinical Officer at Wambi and nursing innovation evangelist, about innovation in healthcare.     We also talked about: The mindset change that it takes to be an innovator The first ADHD focus game to get FDA approval Being one of the top 3 nurse influencers   Check out these resources mentioned during the podcast: -Fast Company has great ideas that apply to healthcare -The Innovation Roadmap: A Guide for Nurse Leaders (whitepaper) -The Nurse’s Guide to Innovation (book) -Dr. Clipper’s YouTube channel   Stay connected with Working in Oncology on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our podcast website.

Your access to patients is through 2 little sliding pharmacy windows, and your “office” is just 5 feet wide.   Welcome to the workplace where our very first podcast guest gets face-to-face with patients: her dispensary.   In this episode, I interview Allie Anders, Dispensary Manager at Carolina Oncology Specialists, and we dive into the details about the biggest problems facing her patients and how Covid-19 has affected the community oncology setting.   Listen, as we cover: -The #1 problem for her patients: The falsehood that they can’t get access -Why she meets with so many mid-levels -Covid-19 changes in the dispensary ... & which of these changes will stick around for the long-haul And, of course, this wouldn’t be a healthcare podcast without touching on insurance!   Stay connected with Working in Oncology on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our podcast website.

We couldn’t be happier to announce the launch of Working in Oncology, a BioPlus podcast that’s all about the stories of oncology staff practice members.   In our very first episode, we introduce our 2 hosts Alicia Evans, Integrated Marketing Specialist, and Scott Cothran, Region Clinical Liaison, both at BioPlus.    What we talked about: -Topics you can expect to hear on the show (think chemotherapy practices, research for clinical trials, & counseling patients) -How BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy is a partner to oncology groups -Our main goal: To share insights that keep our community connected    Contact your hosts with guest suggestions, topic ideas, & feedback: Alicia’s LinkedIn page Scott’s email address Stay connected with Working in Oncology on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our podcast website.