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Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast brings together independent pharmacy owners and other community pharmacy experts to inspire all pharmacy team members to not just survive, but thrive in building practices that cater to the needs of local communities. Plug in to hear ways to innovate patient care services and strengthen the overall health of your pharmacy business.Plus, sharpen your clinical skills with GameChangers Clinical Conversations - a weekly pharmacotherapy podcast featuring the

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41:23

Changes in Testosterone Therapy

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Testosterone therapy remains a frequently discussed and often controversial topic in patient care. This course reviews current perspectives on testosterone therapy, including potential benefits, safety considerations, monitoring recommendations, and areas of ongoing debate. You will be better prepared to interpret the evidence and support the safe and appropriate use of testosterone therapy in clinical practice. HOST Rachel Maynard, PharmD GameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical ...

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Episode 29: Building For What's Next: The Long-Term...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/09/30

In this episode of Independent Insights, Britney Woods sits down with Dr. Amir Khan, owner of Hammer Lane Pharmacy, to explore the opportunities and realities of expanding into long-term care pharmacy services. Drawing from his experience growing from a traditional community pharmacy into hospice, assisted living, skilled nursing, and other long-term care settings, Dr. Khan shares practical insights on evaluating readiness, navigating operational and workflow considerations, building sustaina...

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58:17

Keeping Up With New Drug Approvals

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/09/28

New medication approvals continue to expand treatment options across a wide range of disease states, making it essential for pharmacists to stay current with emerging therapies. This course reviews select medications approved within the past year, emphasizing their clinical applications, therapeutic roles, and important safety considerations. You will be better prepared to asse HOST Rachel Maynard, PharmD GameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpa...

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56:49

The Top Five FAQs About Fertility and Reproductive...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/09/21

Questions about fertility and reproductive health are increasingly common in pharmacy practice, requiring pharmacists to provide accurate, evidence-based information across a range of patient concerns. This course uses a "Top Five FAQs" format to address common fertility questions, including the impact of obesity and weight-loss medications, fertility preservation strategies, advances in fertility treatment, and other timely reproductive health topics. You will be better prepared to answer pa...

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40:49

Practical Updates in GLP-1 Therapy

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/09/14

GLP-1 receptor agonists remain an important and rapidly changing area of pharmacy practice, with new therapies, expanding indications, and evolving safety considerations shaping patient care. This course reviews recent developments in GLP-1 therapy, including newly approved medications, emerging evidence related to nutrition and oral health, and practical considerations for patient counseling and long-term management. You will be better prepared to evaluate new evidence, counsel patients on t...

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38:31

Using the KIDs List to Improve Pediatric Medication...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/09/07

Children are at increased risk for medication-related harm because of developmental differences, frequent off-label medication use, and unique adverse effect profiles. The Pediatric Pharmacy Association’s updated KIDs List identifies medications and excipients that should be avoided or used with caution in pediatric patients, providing pharmacists with an evidence-based tool to support safer prescribing and medication use. This course reviews key updates from the 2025 KIDs List and discusses ...

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37:06

Managing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM)...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/08/31

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome recognizes the interconnected relationship among cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic risk factors that contribute to long-term health outcomes. The first-ever CKM clinical practice guideline introduces a framework for risk assessment, staging, prevention, and management, emphasizing early identification and coordinated care across disease states. You will be better prepared to recognize CKM syndrome, und...

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Episode 28: Ahead of the Season: Preparing Your...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/08/26

Independent pharmacies play a vital role in expanding access to immunizations—during respiratory illness season and throughout the year. In this episode, host Britney Woods talks with Dr. Jessica Hung, clinical pharmacist and owner of Semmes Pharmacy, about building a sustainable vaccination program that supports patient care, strengthens pharmacy workflows, and creates year-round business opportunity. Dr. Hung shares practical strategies for preparing before vaccine season, engaging patients...

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46:18

Why is PCOS Getting a Name Change?

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/08/24

The condition long known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its complex endocrine, metabolic, reproductive, and mental health effects. The name change highlights a growing recognition that this condition extends far beyond ovarian findings and requires a more comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term risk management. You will be better prepared to understand the rationale behind the new ter...

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34:54

Integrating Evidence-Based Functional Medicine...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/08/17

Interest in functional medicine and direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing continues to grow, shaping how many patients think about prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management. This course explores key concepts in functional medicine and examines how pharmacists can thoughtfully evaluate these approaches through an evidence-based lens. You will gain practical insight to support informed patient conversations while maintaining professional standards and scope-appropriate care. HOST Ra...

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31:59

Practical Tips for Managing Common Skin Conditions

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/08/10

Skin conditions are among the most common reasons patients seek advice from healthcare professionals, creating frequent opportunities for pharmacist intervention and support. This course reviews common dermatologic conditions encountered in pharmacy practice, including eczema, poison ivy, and other minor skin conditions and infections, while exploring the pharmacist's role in screening, triage, treatment selection, patient counseling, and prevention. You will be better prepared to support evi...

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38:53

Helping Families Navigate Pediatric IBS-C Treatment

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Pediatric irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) can significantly affect quality of life and presents unique treatment and counseling challenges for patients and families. This course reviews evolving management strategies for pediatric IBS-C, including newly approved treatment options and practical considerations for therapy selection. You will be better prepared to evaluate treatment approaches and counsel families on the safe and appropriate use of therapy for pediatric IBS-C....

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Episode 27: Provider Ready and Future Focused: How...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/07/29

Medical billing is becoming an important opportunity for independent pharmacies looking to expand patient care services beyond dispensing and better capture the value of pharmacist-provided care. In this episode of Independent Insights, host Britney Woods introduces a recorded conversation between Marc Crouch, Vice President of Pharmacy Retail Operations and Health Mart VP Pro, and Alyssa Mack, Clinical Pharmacist at Gibbs Pharmacy in Lebanon, Tennessee. Alyssa shares how Gibbs Pharmacy...

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39:36

Sunscreen Updates and Skin Cancer Prevention Strategies

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/07/27

Skin cancer remains one of the most common cancers in the United States, making effective sun protection an important component of preventive care. This course reviews sunscreen best practices, common patient questions, and recent updates affecting sunscreen products, including the addition of a new active ingredient to the OTC sunscreen monograph. You will be better prepared to provide evidence-based recommendations on sunscreen selection, sun safety, and skin cancer prevention. HOST...

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38:38

Glaucoma Management Updates for Pharmacists

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/07/20

Primary open-angle glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss without timely treatment and ongoing monitoring. This course reviews practical approaches to glaucoma management, including treatment goals, common medication options, and factors that influence adherence and long-term disease control. You will be better prepared to support patients receiving glaucoma therapy through medication counseling, adherence support, and reinforcement of appropriate foll...

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29:28

Supporting Patients Before International Travel

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/07/13

International travel exposes patients to a range of infectious disease risks, making pre-travel planning and vaccination an important part of patient care. This course reviews recent travel health updates, including vaccine recommendations, emerging safety considerations, and prevention strategies for common travel-related illnesses. You will be better prepared to provide evidence-based recommendations, assess patient risk, and counsel travelers on vaccines and preventive measures before inte...

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36:33

Deprescribing Principles for Pharmacists

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/07/06

Deprescribing is an important component of patient care as medication regimens are reassessed to ensure ongoing appropriateness, safety, and alignment with patient goals. This course reviews key deprescribing principles, including when it may be appropriate to discontinue therapy and important considerations for patient monitoring and follow-up. You will be better prepared to support evidence-based deprescribing decisions and collaborate with patients and providers to optimize medication use....

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47:55

Rethinking the Use of Beta-Blockers After a...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/06/29

Beta-blockers have long been considered a foundational therapy following myocardial infarction, yet emerging data are challenging their routine use in all patients. This course discusses recent evidence on outcomes associated with beta-blocker therapy after MI, particularly in patients without reduced ejection fraction, and explores the ongoing debate over the benefits, risks, and duration of therapy. You will gain practical insight to support evidence-based decision-making and individualized...

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Episode 26: More Than Meds: How Community Health...

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/06/24

Social determinants of health impact more patients than we often realize—and many of those barriers show up in the pharmacy every day. In this episode of Independent Insights, host Britney Woods, Sr. Manager of Community Pharmacy at McKesson Health Mart, sits down with Jennifer Powell, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician and Community Health Worker at Gibbs Pharmacy, to discuss how she and her team are actively bridging these gaps to better support their patients. From helping patients navigate...

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37:01

New Developments in STI Prevention and Treatment

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast ·

2026/06/22

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) management continues to evolve, with new treatment options, prevention strategies, and practice considerations that are important for pharmacists to understand. This course reviews recent updates in STI care, including newly approved oral therapies for gonorrhea and doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. You will be better prepared to recognize practice-relevant changes and support evidence-based STI prevention, treatment, and patient counseling. H...

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