DISRxUPT

In this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss the importance of pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Melody Hartzler, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University and founder of PharmToTable.

Show Notes

In this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Melody Hartzler, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University and founder of PharmToTable. Dr. Hartzler has worked closely alongside the Ohio Pharmacists Association for legislative efforts and has participated in providing testimony to the Ohio Legislature on the language of the law for consult agreements. She says this about pharmacy advocacy:

“Advocacy is speaking up about what our profession can do to influence change in laws and practice.”

These efforts and many others have culminated in important recent changes in Ohio pharmacy law, including provider status, payor recognition, and provider ID numbers. Listen in as we discuss the basics of the pharmacist’s role in advocacy through patient, provider, and legislature relationships.

What is DISRxUPT?

DISRxUPT is a podcast from the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation which explores novel advances in the practice of pharmacy. From nanotechnology to unique public health initiatives, DISRxUPT will highlight stories of pharmacists who are changing the paradigm of patient care.

Tune in for new content once a month detailing how the profession of pharmacy continues to change and how the Center for Pharmacy Innovation is playing a key role in this transformation.