We estimate that if the PHE expires in April 2023, 18.0 million people will lose Medicaid coverage in the following 14 months. Of those 18.0 million people, about 3.2 million children are estimated to transition from Medicaid to separate Children’s Health Insurance Programs, so total Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollment will decline by […]
Charitable Pharmacies of America
A national study with RTI International shows reduced hospital utilization for patients enrolled in a Dispensary of Hope medication access program. The results are not surprising, but they are significant. Improved health outcomes and reduced cost. ___________ Read more at: http://resources.dispensaryofhope.org/InformationLibrary/posts/rti-international-and-dispensary-of-hope-research-report
svdpmadison.org Yolanda Tolson, BSPharm, is the Charge Pharmacist at the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy (SVdPCP) in Madison, WI. She oversees day to day operations and manages drug inventory through a combination of wholesale purchases, donated drugs, and free medications through patient assistance programs. Her team is creating a progressive, interdisciplinary, environment utilizing the […]
dispensaryofhope.org Dr. Hillary Blackburn, PharmD is the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Dispensary of Hope. In this role, she is responsible for providing clinical pharmacist expertise to support the organization as well as its network of pharmacies and charitable clinics. As the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Hillary consults with pharmacy leaders across the country, sharing […]
sirum.org George Wang George Wang is a SIRUM co-founder and uses his analytical and problem-solving skills honed in science to tackle the complex operations and policy issues of redistributing unused medicine. SIRUM is a 501(c)3 social venture that uses technology to connect surplus drugs with the needs of safety-net pharmacies. SIRUM is committed to developing […]
Christine Toni Christine Toni, BSPharm, is the former pharmacist coordinator of HOPE Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport, a project initiated by the Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), a multi-disciplinary group of providers dealing with availability and education of healthcare within the Bridgeport area. Under Christine’s direction, HOPE provided free medication to low-income, uninsured patients as well […]
beaconpharmacy.org Carol Risaliti Carol Risaliti is the Executive Director of Beacon Charitable Pharmacy in Canton Ohio. Carol has served on the Ohio Governor’s Task Force on Disability Medical Assistance, United Way Compass Health Committee, United Way Agency Review Team Chair, United Way Allocation Committee, Access Health Stark County Operating Council, Catholic Charities USA Health Steering […]
Amy Kurzatkowski Treasurer Amy Kurzatkowski is the Area Director of Pharmacy Continuity of Care for Ascension Health, managing 10 community pharmacies from the Northeast to Tennessee. These Community pharmacies are “mix” pharmacies having a charitable component within each one. Since graduating from the University of Connecticut, Amy has been involved with community pharmacy for her […]