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Content on fast-moving trends in pharmacy, PBM, and related sectors
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Companies on the rise creating industry-rocking innovations
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AI and tech in pharmacy and related healthcare services
Past RxR Briefings posts
As I look at how quickly we are becoming comfortable trusting AI in other parts of our lives, I find myself wondering why healthcare is being held to a different standard. In this RxR Briefing, I explore what self-driving vehicles can teach us about AI clinicians and why I believe we need to evaluate these technologies against the realities of today's healthcare system rather than against perfection.
AI in pharmacy is no longer theoretical. It’s starting to show up in real, operational ways. Drawing on insights from the AMCP AI pre-conference, this piece explores a simple but powerful question: are you approaching AI like an ostrich or an excavator?
Can your AI doctor be jailbroken? The Doctronic hack proves we need 'human-in-the-loop' care. It’s time to activate pharmacists with Full Practice Authority in all 50 states.
AI voice agents are rapidly transforming specialty pharmacy intake by automating routine patient verification and outreach. The real opportunity is not just efficiency, but designing these interactions to strengthen patient experience and brand trust.
AI is evolving faster than regulation can keep up. Here’s why that matters and what you can do about it.
I attended the 15th annual Association for Value-Based Cancer Care meeting in New York and came away with a mix of inspiration and reality checks.
The rise of cell and gene therapies, the expanding needs of rare disease patients, and the importance of authentic communication in specialty pharmacy.
At this year's NASP annual meeting, AI wasn't just present—it dominated the conversation. Read my summary to get my key takeaways on what I experienced, especially leading a star-studded panel.
Charitable pharmacies are becoming essential safety-net providers for uninsured and underinsured patients, blending clinical care with affordable medication access.
America is facing a growing behavioral health crisis, yet pharmacies, often the most trusted and accessible healthcare providers, are underutilized in addressing it.
Hypertension is killing more Americans than most chronic conditions, and yet it’s one of the cheapest and easiest to detect and treat…
Planning your summer reading list? Here’s a timely roundup of AI-fueled books that every exec should consider, from power plays at OpenAI to tech’s uneasy marriage with global politics.
As the healthcare and pharmacy industries continue to evolve, staying informed on the latest regulatory developments and innovations is essential for anyone involved in the profession. Whether you're a seasoned professional or someone with a keen interest in pharmacy’s future, understanding how the landscape is shifting can help guide your next steps.
What’s next for specialty pharmacy? At Asembia 2025, two themes dominated: broken hub models and the rising cost risk of gene therapies. Here’s what we learned—and what industry leaders should be doing now.
What happens when a CEO tells their entire company to use AI or explain why they can’t? Shopify’s Tobi Lütke’s message isn’t just for tech companies—it’s a call to every leader.
As artificial intelligence (AI) drives productivity gains in pharmacy, an important question emerges: How will pharmacists use this newfound time?
Are we ready for how AI is changing pharmacy, full practice authority, standard of care, and provider status? The first in a series addressing the future of care.
How one simple customer request is driving AI innovation in pharmacy and how it’s potentially eliminating jobs, but improving the value of others.
Imagine a world where every pharmacy prescription is cleared for dispensing…where financial assistance is presented immediately upon order…where the patient has real-time order updates without asking. This world is real now or coming very soon. Here are three simple ways you can improve your pharmacy AI IQ to stay ahead of the curve.
How the RxRoundtable came to be and what it’s like to have a home where you can sharpen skills, collaborate on exciting opportunities, and grow your career.