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More isn't always better. Or is it? That's the problem - sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't, and generally we can never know unless we are truly "inside the deal". Scaling isn't simple - important nuances of the winning model upon which the future is built are lost and headwinds generally grow during the scaling timeframe. What erks me is that in the end, you don't usually have alot of the secret sauce you started with...the secret sauce needed to change from sickcare to healthcare perhaps? Remember some of the legacy models CareMore, XLHealth that for the most part disappeared after acquisition. I would argue ChenMed is one of the few (if not only) Primary Care models that scaled successfully. Until of course HCC v28 took effect this January and once Walmart Health Virtual Care takes hold, assuming they do. We at BP2 Health have been on a 30 day sprint for a client who has an unadulterated vision for a spin on Oak Street Health and ChenMed. I'm a polyanna so I'm always game for something new. However, it's been interesting to balance optimism with my battle scars from years of helping clients deal with #medicareadvantage to build the value prop and financial model. And as I build out the cap tables I relive the carnage I've witnessed with each new round of equity in bygones. Don't worry, I'm still hopeful - if not, that means I've given up on our industry and that's just not an option. What I've learned of late is that we MUST bridge the gap between all the shiny objects on the #vive2024 and #himss24 exhibit floor with the bricks and mortar to move our system from #sickcare to #healthcare. I think we need both. We need REAL change. Our tagline from day 1 almost 8 years ago at BP2 Health is "your best chance for real change" - there is nothing I want more than to work with those who want to make real change happen not just chase the $$. I'm calling all REAL change unicorns (I'm even tagging a few so they know their unicorn status is duly noted)! Oh and did I mention I'm on a mission with our podcast (The Reverse Mullet Healthcare Podcast) to find as many of the unicorns out there as possible. Can we please stop arguing about the acronyms and just create a value proposition for people to be healthy. Feby Abraham John D. Couris Alex Fair Paulo J Machado John Gorman Daryl Tol Marc Harrison Nicholas Moriello Matt Miller Carter Williams Faisel Syed, MD

#Pharmacists play an invaluable role in driving better value and care for patients and care team members. When pharmacists are included in the C-suite of healthcare organizations, both fee-for-service and value-based care models benefit. Let's recognize the importance of pharmacist leadership within healthcare organizations and continue to prioritize their involvement in the decision-making process. #HealthcareLeadership #PatientCare

This week marked an important milestone on the UK’s path to better self-care, with the national rollout of the Pharmacy First Service in England. This is a positive progression in community-level healthcare delivery and represents a step forward in giving people the tools they need to practice better self-care. I shared my thoughts on the changes in @Pharmacy Magazine that you can view here - https://shorturl.at/ioqN0 As we enter this new phase for pharmacy, it’s essential that we in industry provide the support we can, so that together we can ensure these changes benefit all involved. What do you think about the changes? #HealthInclusivity #PharmacyFirst #everydayhealthwithhumanity

Pharmacists are essential in managing #PatientAccess challenges - from clearing PA hurdles to finding Patient Assistance Programs. RxLightning Inc. works with health systems, physician practices, and their pharmacies to streamline the patient journey and support pharmacy workflows. This piece in Pharmacy Times, from last year's ASHP meeting, highlights some of the key access and affordability challenges patients face, and how pharmacists can help accelerate access to quality care.

Health systems can significantly grow their business through a proactive pharmacy strategy, potentially seeing double-digit growth with the adoption of specialty pharmacy services. This isn't just about profit margins; it's an opportunity to enhance patient care by becoming stronger healthcare partners. Patients increasingly seek collaboration with their care teams, and integrated pharmacy services within health systems can fulfill this demand, ultimately elevating the quality of care provided. #Healthcare #PharmacyServices #SpecialtyPharmacy #PatientCare #HealthSystems #HealthcarePartnerships #IntegratedCare #MedicalServices #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareIndustry #ValueBasedCare #PatientEngagement #HealthcareManagement #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareTechnology #HealthcareTrends #PharmacyStrategy

In 2023, approximately 375 independent pharmacies and 1,000 chain pharmacies closed. How are health care organizations reacting in 2024? 🏥 Automating pharmacy services to reduce costs and waste. 💊 Utilizing pharmacists as a member of the care team. Learn more in this article from HealthLeaders Media: https://lnkd.in/evRkGj5Y

Since our company’s founding, we've been passionate about tackling the severe lack of record-keeping in the pharmacy sector. We fully support the points Paul Rees MBE and Janet Morrison OBE raised on this issue in this article. Our Founder and CEO, Santosh Sahu, stands by the principle: if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Take flu jabs, for instance—pharmacies are still drowning in paper forms despite the availability of digital booking tools. Often, it’s simply a matter of pharmacy owners and the ecosystem committing to standardised processes. Consistent record-keeping, especially when pharmacists provide advice, is critical—not just for continuity but for leveraging this data in negotiations with government bodies. NPA - National Pharmacy Association Community Pharmacy England Let’s record, manage, and measure. Most importantly, let’s use this data to secure the essential funding the pharmacy sector needs. If you want a demo of how our platform can help you do record keeping please book a demo with one of our team at: https://lnkd.in/enUyGyEq https://lnkd.in/gcnv8GRD

Today's pharmacies need to collaborate with other healthcare providers and institutions to improve patient health outcomes and address any gaps in care. Without the help of pharmacists, patients often end up back in their original acute care setting. This is why it's so important for there to be legislation addressing pharmacy deserts in specific communities across the U.S. #PharmacyDeserts #Pharmacy #IndependentPharmacies

The Wave of Independent Pharmacy Closures in 2024: What It Means for the Future of Provider Status ⚕ ⏰ 2024 has been a challenging year for independent pharmacies. Across the country, we’re seeing an increasing number of closures, often due to unsustainable reimbursement models, PBM practices, and rising operational costs. 💡 But in this challenge lies an opportunity—the growing movement toward pharmacist provider status. As independent pharmacies close, the need for pharmacists to step into a more clinical, patient-facing role becomes even more urgent. With more states recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers, we’re gaining the ability to offer services like immunizations, medication therapy management, chronic disease management, and point-of-care testing. 💉 The rise of provider status is not just a win for pharmacists—it’s a lifeline for patients in rural and underserved communities who depend on local, accessible healthcare. As pharmacies close, pharmacists can fill the gap by offering essential clinical services and reinforcing their role as integral parts of the healthcare system. Independent pharmacies may be facing tough times, but with provider status on the horizon, we have a clear path forward to expanding our impact. This shift can redefine what it means to be a pharmacist in 2024 and beyond. How are you advocating for pharmacist provider status in your state? #IndependentPharmacy #PharmacyClosures #ProviderStatus #PharmacyAdvocacy #HealthcareTransformation #PharmacyCare

Fighting back, for Pharmacies 🏥 NPA - National Pharmacy Association - We stand with you. Today, pharmacies nationwide dimmed their lights to protest the significant challenges they are currently facing. This impactful gesture, championed by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), highlights the urgent need for greater recognition, understanding, and action. Pharmacies are essential to our healthcare system. Offering critical services and support to communities everywhere. However, they are dealing with issues outside of their scope and ability: 😩 Lack of Funding: Many pharmacies are struggling to remain open due to inadequate financial backing. 🚧 Regulatory Hurdles: Increasing administrative and regulatory demands are limiting pharmacists' ability to focus on patient care. 👨🏻⚕Staffing Challenges: Workforce shortages are overburdening pharmacists and their teams, affecting the quality of service. 💊 Drug Supply Problems: Frequent shortages of key medications are putting patient health at risk. By turning off their lights, pharmacies are making a powerful statement to both the government and the public: they need immediate support. Let's unite to back our pharmacists. Share this post, use the hashtag #LightOutForPharmacies, and contact your local representatives to request action. Together, we can ensure that pharmacies remain a vital component of our healthcare system. We extend our gratitude to all pharmacists for their steadfast dedication and hard work. We stand with you!