Authors


Wendy La, PharmD

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The Role of Pharmacists in Prescribing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Implementing PrEP in retail community pharmacies increases patient accessibility but may be difficult to incorporate without modifying workflow.


Yolaine Jeune-Smith, PhD

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Augmented Intelligence Can Help Reduce Unplanned Hospital Admissions, Supporting the Enhancing Oncology Model

Even with technological advancements, provider involvement and oversight remain essential.


Caitlyn Bradford, PharmD, BCPPS

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Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal Health

Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.


Prinsa D. Patel, PharmD-MSPS dual degree candidate

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Ensuring Innovation Act Changes Eligibility for New Chemical Exclusivity

Law aims to encourage competition in the pharmaceutical industry, making it easier for generics to enter market.


Veronica P. Vernon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, MSCP, FAPhA

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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Women’s Health and Access to Care

Panelists discuss how digital health technologies revolutionize women’s health care through telehealth, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, expanding access, personalization, and proactive medical support.


Mary C. Kerbler, PharmD Candidate

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MHPAEA Has Positive Effect on Psychiatric Care

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act disallows insurers offering lower-quality benefits for behavioral health treatments.


Hannah S. Mercado

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Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Aims to Improve Prior Authorization Process

Legislation would place emphasis back on patient health rather than on cumbersome, time-consuming paperwork.


Christine Roussel, BS, PharmD, BCOP, BCSCP

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FDA, USP Advance Standardization, Regulation of Cannabis Nationally

Quality standards and national regulation help to establish its role as medicine.


Prathamesh Khedekar, MSEE

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Nuclear Isotopes Could Help Address Challenges in Oncology Clinical Trials

The radiation emerging from these isotopes can be used in 2 different ways in cancer trials: imaging (detection of tumors) and therapy (destruction of tumors).


Reem Hanna

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AI Tools Can Help Pharmacies Advance Value-Based Care Practices

For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.


Taylor Roberson, PharmD Candidate

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The Blood Detective: Tackling Medication-Induced Hematological Disorders

These disorders can be fatal, making pharmacists’ role in detection crucial.


Matthew Gall

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Clinical Overview: Baricitinib (Olumiant) for Rheumatoid Arthritis, COVID-19

Baricitinib (Olumiant) is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 in hospitalized adults.


Rami Chammas, PharmD, MPBA

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The Value of a Hub in a Limited Distribution Specialty Pharmacy Network

Although specialty pharmacies may be able to offer some of the services that a hub provider does, a hub can standardize patient and provider support across the network.


Sunjeev Konduru, PharmD, MS, BCPS

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Associated with Reduced Hyperkalemia in Patients With Heart Failure

SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, hyperkalemia, and decline of renal function in patients with HFrEF.


Teena Chopra, MD, MPH

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Advice for Physicians to Manage C. Difficile Infection (CDI)

Experts share advice for physicians taking care of patients with C. difficile infection (CDI).


Jamie Kuo, PharmD, BCCCP

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Clinical Overview: 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines

An overview of updated CDC ACIP recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines available through commercial channels for the 2023-2024 season.


Josh Canavan

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Expert: Leveraging AI to Improve Biosimilar Adoption and Cost Savings

AI can streamline biosimilar adoption by simplifying prescribing decisions and reducing costs.


Justin Bivona, PharmD

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Patient Case Study: A Rare Neurological Disease Diagnostic Journey

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is an autoimmune disease characterized by severe attacks of optic neuritis and/or myelitis, leading to possible visual loss, paralysis, cognitive impairment, sensory deficits, bladder dysfunction, and even mortality.



Iman Ahmed, PharmD, BCOP

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Five Domains, One Outcome: How Social Factors Shape Cancer Survival

Iman Ahmed, PharmD, BCOP shared key insights about how social determinants of health impact treatment access and outcomes for patients with leukemia.


Kevin Le, PharmD, BCOP

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In a Nod to Precision Oncology, the FDA Approves Revumenib

The approval marks a significant milestone in the treatment of a rare and aggressive subtype of acute leukemia.


Jo Varshney

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How AI Is Helping Researchers Fight Superbugs Faster Than Ever Before

AI may help to significantly speed up drug discovery and development, and help researchers end the treatment-resistant infection crisis before it’s too late.


Edward Witt, PhD

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Lower Discontinuation Rates on Cycled Oral Antineoplastics Can Lead to Lower Medical Costs, Fewer Hospitalizations

These agents are likely to become the mainstay of cancer treatment in the very near future.


The Pharmacists' Cannabis Coalition of California

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Ryan’s Law Is a Monumental Opportunity for Pharmacists

Pharmacists can help to usher in a new era of patient-centered end-of-life care.


Luis Hernandez, PhD, MPH, MSc

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Personalized Oncology Can Profoundly Impact Patients Without Negatively Impacting Payers

The drive for personalized approaches to cancer have helped to create treatments for patients with rare cancers who have few, if any, options.


Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP

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Improving Transitions of Care for Patients Receiving Bispecific Therapies and Final Recommendations

Panelists discuss how key recommendations for optimizing bispecific therapy care focus on establishing robust communication protocols between academic and community centers while ensuring community centers develop comprehensive infrastructure including staff training, emergency protocols, and care coordination pathways.


Sree Chaguturu, MD

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Examining the True Cost of Carve-out Savings: Quality Clinical Care

As the price tags for therapies coming to market have soared into the hundreds of thousands and even millions on occasion, paying for them has become an ever-greater cause of concern and focus area.



Logan Schneider, MD

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AAN 2025: Low-Sodium Oxybate Improves Sleep Quality, Daily Functioning in Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Logan Schneider, MD, explains the latest findings on narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia treatments, highlighting patient experiences and sleep architecture improvements.


Nicole Bradford, PharmD Candidate

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Navigating Weight Loss Medications: Long-Term Use, Discontinuation, and Maintaining Weight Loss

A holistic approach emphasizing lifestyle modifications is essential to maintain weight loss after and while stopping medication.