In this episode of Healthcare Matters, Dr. Robert Popovian, Ben Blanc, and guest Corey Greenblatt, Director of State Policy and Advocacy at GHLF, dive into the complexities of vaccine guidelines and access. They discuss the role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), with Corey sharing insights on GHLF’s advocacy to make vaccines more accessible. Dr. Popovian underscores the importance of aligning guidelines with FDA labeled indication or to institute more common sense ACIP guidance that can be applied at the community level to improve clarity for health care providers and access for patients.

Tune in to learn how streamlined guidelines, improved patient data access, and empowered health care providers can drive better patient care in the U.S.

Among the highlights in this episode:

02:41: Dr. Popovian explains the role of ACIP and its impact on vaccine recommendations, which are based on expert consensus and cost-effectiveness, emphasizing its relevance for patients with chronic illnesses

04:03: Corey Greenblatt shares GHLF’s feedback to ACIP regarding proposed RSV guidelines, focusing on the need for improved vaccine access for older patients and the limitations of relying on patient self-reporting for eligibility

06:35: Corey highlights the importance of pharmacies in vaccine access, especially in underserved communities, and stresses that empowering pharmacists to make informed decisions could increase vaccine uptake among high-risk populations

07:04: Corey discusses challenges of implementing ACIP’s RSV guidelines in community pharmacy settings, especially for patients aged 60 to 74, stressing the importance of aligning guidelines with FDA recommendations to empower pharmacists

09:01: Dr. Popovian elaborates on the limitations of patient self-reporting in health care, explaining how it can conflict with health care providers' training and undermine clinical judgment

11:57: Dr. Popovian and Ben discuss patient data ownership, with Ben explaining how France’s centralized health care system provides patients with direct access to their medical records, a stark contrast to the fragmented approach in the U.S.

15:35: Ben compares the U.S. and French health care systems, focusing on patient access to medical records, and how France’s centralized system enables better record access and coordination

19:55: Dr. Popovian advocates for alignment between ACIP guidelines and FDA labels, noting that clear, consistent guidelines would aid health care providers, particularly pharmacists, in safely delivering vaccines

24:47: Dr. Popovian shares some final thoughts

Contact Our Hosts

Dr. Robert Popovian, Chief Science Policy Officer at GHLF: rpopovian@ghlf.org

Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF: bblanc@ghlf.org

A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to podcasts@ghlf.org

Listen to all episodes of Healthcare Matters on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

In this episode of Healthcare Matters, Dr. Robert Popovian, Ben Blanc, and guest Corey Greenblatt, Director of State Policy and Advocacy at GHLF, dive into the complexities of vaccine guidelines and access. They discuss the role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), with Corey sharing insights on GHLF’s advocacy to make vaccines more accessible. Dr. Popovian underscores the importance of aligning guidelines with FDA labeled indication or to institute more common sense ACIP guidance that can be applied at the community level to improve clarity for health care providers and access for patients.
Tune in to learn how streamlined guidelines, improved patient data access, and empowered health care providers can drive better patient care in the U.S.
Among the highlights in this episode:
02:41: Dr. Popovian explains the role of ACIP and its impact on vaccine recommendations, which are based on expert consensus and cost-effectiveness, emphasizing its relevance for patients with chronic illnesses
04:03: Corey Greenblatt shares GHLF’s feedback to ACIP regarding proposed RSV guidelines, focusing on the need for improved vaccine access for older patients and the limitations of relying on patient self-reporting for eligibility
06:35: Corey highlights the importance of pharmacies in vaccine access, especially in underserved communities, and stresses that empowering pharmacists to make informed decisions could increase vaccine uptake among high-risk populations
07:04: Corey discusses challenges of implementing ACIP’s RSV guidelines in community pharmacy settings, especially for patients aged 60 to 74, stressing the importance of aligning guidelines with FDA recommendations to empower pharmacists
09:01: Dr. Popovian elaborates on the limitations of patient self-reporting in health care, explaining how it can conflict with health care providers' training and undermine clinical judgment
11:57: Dr. Popovian and Ben discuss patient data ownership, with Ben explaining how France’s centralized health care system provides patients with direct access to their medical records, a stark contrast to the fragmented approach in the U.S.
15:35: Ben compares the U.S. and French health care systems, focusing on patient access to medical records, and how France’s centralized system enables better record access and coordination
19:55: Dr. Popovian advocates for alignment between ACIP guidelines and FDA labels, noting that clear, consistent guidelines would aid health care providers, particularly pharmacists, in safely delivering vaccines
24:47: Dr. Popovian shares some final thoughts
Contact Our Hosts
Dr. Robert Popovian, Chief Science Policy Officer at GHLF: <a href="mailto:rpopovian@ghlf.org">rpopovian@ghlf.org</a>
Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF: <a href="mailto:bblanc@ghlf.org">bblanc@ghlf.org</a>
A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>
Listen to all episodes of Healthcare Matters on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

Welcome to Healthcare Matters! In this podcast, we talk about 'matters' in healthcare and why it matters to you! 

Our host Ben Blanc will speak with our talented Chief Science Officer Robert Popovian. And together, we will take on some pretty complex topics and distil them, so everyone can understand what is happening in the world of healthcare. 

The show is brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. 

www.ghlf.org

Welcome to Healthcare Matters! In this podcast, we talk about 'matters' in healthcare and why it matters to you! 
Our host Ben Blanc will speak with our talented Chief Science Officer Robert Popovian. And together, we will take on some pretty complex topics and distil them, so everyone can understand what is happening in the world of healthcare. 
The show is brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. 
www.ghlf.org

Healthcare Matters

A podcast that pulls back the curtain to help you make sense of complex healthcare economics and policy issues. Our goal is to help simplify the complexities in healthcare economics and policy issues for you.

The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Dr. Robert Popovian, Chief Science Policy Officer at GHLF and Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

A podcast that pulls back the curtain to help you make sense of complex healthcare economics and policy issues. Our goal is to help simplify the complexities in healthcare economics and policy issues for you.
The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Dr. Robert Popovian, Chief Science Policy Officer at GHLF and Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

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