279. Cosmas Health, Pyrls, and Pharmacists in Software Development feat. Dr. Derek Borkowski

Intended Audience: Everyone

What can a pharmacist do in software development?

On today's episode, we speak with Pyrls creator and Cosmas Health founder Dr. Derek Borkowski. Dr. Borkowski is a pharmacist by training but was able to take his interest in coding to the next level and use it on multiple different projects, resulting in Cosmas Health, Pyrls, Pharmacist.dev, and more.

On this episode. Dr. Borkowski talks about:

• His pathway through school and early career
• Tools he used to learn coding
• How his passion for programming allowed him to have a unique perspective
• What he's done with Cosmas Health, Pyrls, Pharmacist.dev, and more

To contact Dr. Derek Borkowski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-borkowski/

To learn more about Pyrls, visit their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyrls.app/

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ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

278. Last Week in Health IT for January 17th, 2022

Intended Audience: Everyone

Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week.

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HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

277. Kitcheck Bluesight Insights and Data Integration feat. Dr. AJ Rivosecchi

Intended Audience: Everyone

How does the future of data integration look like for the pharmacy profession?

On today's episode, originally recorded in early 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. AJ Rivosecchi, Product Manager and Director of Clinical Solutions at Kitcheck. Dr. Rivosecchi shares his expertise discussion the vision of Kitcheck's medication future and the importance of data being accessible and actionable for operational practices.

On today's episode:

• Dr. Rivosecchi shares his journey from pharmacist to product manager
• He shares the vision and goals that Kitcheck is striving towards
• He discusses the Kitcheck Bluesight Insights product and its purpose and benefits
• He provides advice on those looking to position themselves into healthcare technology

To learn more about Kitcheck, visit https://www.kitcheck.com

To contact Dr. Rivosecchi, you can reach him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rivosecchi-15581914a/

Opinions in the podcast represent that of the individual and not the employer.

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

276. Top 10 Most Listened To Episodes of 2021

Intended Audience: Everyone

Welcome to 2022 and Happy New Year!

On today's episode, we look at a recap of the most listened to episodes of 2021 on the Pharmacy, IT, & Me Podcast.

1. Pharmacy Informatics in Australia feat Daniel Trajkov
2. From Retail Pharmacy to Informatics Trainer feat. Dr. Austin Motteler
3. Oncology Pharmacy Informatics feat. Dr. Nicholas Bacon
4. Data, Data, Data! feat. Digital Pharmacist Dr. Ben Moore
5. Importance of Technology and Data in Managed Care feat. Dr. Justin Bioc
6. Pharmacy Informatics Education in Canada feat. Professor Marie Rocchi
7. Pharmacy Informatics and Clinical Content feat. Dr. Hannah Nguyen
8. HIMSS 21 Highlights
9. Components of an Implementation Plan
10. Synthetic Health Data and CodeRx feat. Dr. Joey LeGrand

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

275. PGY2 Informatics and Applications in Transitions of Care feat. Dr. Raymond Chan

Intended Audience: Everyone

On today's episode, we spoke with Dr. Raymond Chan on his career path and thoughts on informatics applications in healthcare. He shares his story of how he got to where he is today, as well as some memorable moments in his career. Topics include:

• Pharmacy residency training in pharmacy informatics
• Transitioning himself into a residency coordinator role
• Pharmacy informatics projects and applications in transitions of care
• The importance of mentorship when delving into pharmacy informatics

To reach out to Dr. Chan, you can email him at [email protected] and learn more about Sentara Healthcare's pharmacy informatics program at https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/careers/pharmacy/pgy2/pharmacy-informatics.aspx

========== Interested in learning more about pharmacy informatics? Check out the FREE Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics course at www.pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com !
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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

274. The Importance of Data Integration for Clinical Practice feat. RxRevu Founder Carm Huntress

Intended Audience: Everyone

Data is becoming increasingly important in every day life, but how exactly does it impact clinicians in healthcare?

On today's episode, we speak with RxRevu Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Carm Huntress about his company's innovations in the healthcare field. Topics of this episode include using APIs to integrate data, the importance of a pharmacist in RxRevu's strategy, the innovations that paved the way for the company's exponential growth, and Carm's personal experience in being involved with the ONC and FHIR standards.

You can reach out to Carm on Twitter at @CarmHuntress or via LinkedIn. You can learn more about RxRevu at https://www.rxrevu.com

========== Interested in learning more about pharmacy informatics? Check out the FREE Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics course at www.pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com !
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Network with other pharmacists at Pharmacists Connect!
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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

273. Pharmacy Informatics Residency, MHCI, and Finding Your Path feat. Dr. Stacey Lynn English

Intended Audience: Everyone

What kind of routes are there to get into pharmacy informatics?

On today's episode originally recorded in Fall 2020, we spoke with Dr. Stacey Lynn English about her role in pharmacy informatics. She's had a career path that included a PGY1 residency followed by a PGY2 program at Lipscomb University focused on pharmacy informatics, and currently works in a role of a pharmacy informatics specialist. In addition, she attained a Master of Science in Health Care Informatics at Lipscomb University, sharing some of her eye-opening experiences in that program on today's episode.

You can reach out to Dr. Stacey Lynn English via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/senglishpharmd/

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Network with other pharmacists at Pharmacists Connect!
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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

272. Things to Ask Third-Party Vendors

Intended Audience: Pharmacy Informaticists

What do you do when you're starting to implement a third party solution to your EHR? 🤔

On today's episode, I'll be talking about some of the strategies and questions that I use when evaluating a new project. Having gone through multiple different projects with different expectations, I have had to learn on the job that there are things you just absolutely need to clarify and confirm before moving forward. Hopefully what I've learned is helpful for you.

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

Throwback - Biomedical Informatics, Pharmacogenomics, & Academia feat. Dr. Moom Roosan

Intended Audience: Everyone

On today’s throwback episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Moom Roosan regarding her role in pharmacy informatics. Dr. Roosan has a unique background of attaining a PhD in Biomedical Informatics in addition to her pharmacy degree. She expands on her passion of teaching and on how we can use technology and apply it to pharmacogenomics in a meaningful way. To reach Dr. Roosan for further questions, you can email her at [email protected]

========== Interested in learning more about pharmacy informatics? Check out the FREE Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics course at www.pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com !
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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.

271. Last Week in Health IT for October 25th, 2021

Intended Audience: Everyone

Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week.

========== Interested in learning more about pharmacy informatics? Check out the FREE Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics course at www.pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com !
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Network with other pharmacists at Pharmacists Connect!
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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics Community: https://www.himss.org/library/pharmacy-informatics

Disclaimer: Views expressed are my own and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated.