The Dish: Transforming Pharmacy and Public Health through Health IT - Insights from Pam Schweitzer

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Episode 43: Transforming Pharmacy and Public Health through Health IT - Insights from Pam Schweitzer On this episode, POCP hosts Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners, and Kim Boyd, Regulatory Resource Center Lead, sit down with Pam Schweitzer, former Assistant Surgeon General and current Chair of the NCPDP Foundation Board of Trustees. Together, they explore the transformative power of health IT in reshaping pharmacy practice and public health. The conversation dives into key topics like interoperability, public health data modernization, and the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare, especially in rural communities. Pam offers valuable insights into the regulatory landscape, highlighting policies such as CMS 0057 and HTI-2 and how they are driving real-time data exchange between payers, providers, and public health systems. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in healthcare interoperability, pharmacy standards, and the future of public health integration. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen