Episode 2 - Pharmacy Driven Population Health

In this episode of Everyday Medicine, hosted by Christopher Chiu from The Ohio State University's Division of General Internal Medicine, lead pharmacist Kelli Barnes discusses the role of population health in primary care. Kelli shares insights from her recent talk at the American Pharmacists Association annual meeting, explaining the definition of population health, its importance, and the barriers faced in its implementation. She highlights the interdisciplinary approach needed, particularly the integration of pharmacists in care teams, to improve chronic disease management and patient outcomes. Kelli also outlines a six-step process for population health management and provides a detailed example of how OSU successfully manages uncontrolled diabetes among its patients. The episode concludes with a discussion on the financial sustainability of population health initiatives and the future of integrating pharmacists within primary care settings. 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Medicine Podcast 00:23 Meet Kelli Barnes: Lead Pharmacist 00:43 Kelli's Talk at the American Pharmacists Association 01:26 Understanding Population Health 04:09 Barriers and Team Dynamics in Population Health 04:51 Pharmacy's Role in Population Health 06:10 Six-Step Process for Population Health Management 09:28 Case Study: Managing Uncontrolled Diabetes 12:00 Financial Sustainability in Population Health 14:34 Final Thoughts on Population Health 16:14 Closing Remarks and Subscription Information

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