Unscripted - The AMCP Podcast

In this milestone episode of Unscripted, the AMCP Podcast, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP). Host Susan Cantrell, AMCP CEO, is joined by Laura Happe, PharmD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of JMCP, and Pat Gleason, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAMCP, Assistant Vice President, Health Outcomes at Prime Therapeutics to reflect on the journal’s evolution from its 1995 launch to today’s leading voice in managed care pharmacy. Highlights include JMCP’s role in shaping policy, advancing research, and tackling pressing issues such as drug pricing, equity, and access—while looking ahead to the future of pharmacy innovation and collaboration.

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Crittenden, President of Rx Marketplace at GoodRx, about Community Link, a new program from GoodRx that empowers independent pharmacies through direct contracting, predictable pricing, and access to over 90 brand medication deals. Aaron explains how Community Link helps pharmacies stay competitive, provide affordable prescriptions for patients, and build more sustainable economics in today’s challenging marketplace. Learn more: https://www.goodrx.com/community-link?utm_medium=pr&utm_source=amcppodcast&utm_campaign=article+community+link&c=amcppodcast

In this episode of Unscripted, AMCP speaks with Dr. Harrison Nguyen, a double board-certified dermatologist and health economist, about the true scope of psoriasis. From overlooked symptoms and high-impact areas to the systemic nature of the disease, Dr. Nguyen explains why a personalized treatment strategy is essential. He also explores the economic case for early intervention and access to advanced therapies.

Tonja Johnson—founder of the Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group—shares her personal journey with vitiligo, from diagnosis and frustration to advocacy and empowerment. In recognition of World Vitiligo Day, this conversation explores the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with the condition, the ongoing stigma and mental health impact, and the urgent need for health plans to treat vitiligo as more than cosmetic. This episode highlights how community, awareness, and managed care can come together to improve the lives of those affected.

Today we discuss part three of our three-part podcast, a new, non-pharmacological treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation with Dr. Christine Frissora, Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center, and Dr. Ken Schaecher, Chief Medical Officer emeritus at University of Utah Health Plans, Chief Medical Officer at a regional health plan, and practicing general internal medicine specialist.

Today we discuss part two of our three-part podcast, a new, non-pharmacological treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation with Dr. Christine Frissora, Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center, and Dr. Ken Schaecher, Chief Medical Officer emeritus at University of Utah Health Plans, Chief Medical Officer at a regional health plan, and practicing general internal medicine specialist.

Join us on this episode of Unscripted, the AMCP Podcast, as we explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence in managed care pharmacy. Our guest, Joe Honcz, RPh, MVA, MBA and Senior Vice President of Market Access at Petauri, shares insights from his time at Aetna’s Innovation Lab through to today’s cutting-edge applications—from AI-powered health concierges to streamlined prior authorizations and precision drug discovery. Discover how AI is transforming efficiency, patient empowerment, and the future of pharmacy practice.

Today we discuss a new, non-pharmacological treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation with Dr. Christine Frissora, Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, at The NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center and Dr. Ken Schaecher, Chief Medical Officer emeritus, University of Utah Health Plans and Chief Medical Officer at a regional health plan and practicing general internal medicine specialist.

In this episode of Unscripted, the AMCP Podcast, we welcome Casey Koch, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Select Health. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including the latest treatment advancements, guideline updates, and the role of managed care pharmacy in optimizing patient outcomes. From biologics to biosimilars, personalized medicine, and health disparities, we dive deep into the complexities of IBD management and what the future holds for patients and providers alike.

AMCP Unscripted discusses upcoming Cabinet confirmations, drug policy, biosimilars, 340B, and more with Andrew McKechnie from the Tiber Creek Group, Adam Colborn from AMCP, and Geni Tunstall from AMCP.