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The Business of Pharmacy Podcast
Transforming Pharmacies into Nonprofit Entities
In this episode, we host Ed Ullman, CEO of Wellness RX, who sheds light on the struggles of independent pharmacies. He proposes transforming for-profit pharmacies into nonprofit entities, focusing on community well-being and sustainable operations.
Key Points:
Economic pressures and reimbursement issues in the pharmacy sector.
Ullman's vision for a new pharmacy model, including mental health and wellness services.
Experiences from opening the first nonprofit community pharmacy in the U.S.
Reflections on pharmacists' role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocacy for legislative change, particularly Medicaid reimbursement.
Quotes:
"The public seeks leaders prioritizing community well-being." - Ed Ullman
"Nonprofit option offers stability and opportunity to make a salary without accumulating debt." - Ed Ullman
"Pharmacy profession can regain relevance by prioritizing community service, wellness, and sustainability." - Ed Ullman
Talk to Your Pharmacist
A Pharmacy for the Public Good with Ed Ullmann of Wellness Rx
Ed Ullman, Ed Ullmann holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services, an MPA degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, and was a National HMO Fellow at Georgetown Medical School, Washington D.C. Ed Ullmann is a member of the President’s Advisory Council at Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services and he serves as an Adjunct Experiential Faculty member for the school. He has developed over 30 start-up companies, and for 16 years served as an HMO founder and CEO at Wellcare. He has also been a Pharmacy District Manager, a Mental Health Director, County Legislator, and was owner/operator of the world-renowned Warm Mineral Springs in Florida. Mr. Ullmann was named “1994 Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year in Southern New England” by Inc. Magazine, and received the CHIP Visionary Award from Sarasota County, Florida in 2007.
Mr. Ullmann, a dedicated and visionary Pharmacist, and also a Scientist, is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Pharmacy Manager at Wellness Rx in Tannersville, NY.
After expanding his professional strengths into other areas of Wellness management, Ullmann was approached several years ago by the region's business leaders to create a much needed Pharmacy and health care location. He accepted this challenge to bring his vision, knowledge and wisdom to an area underserved by the Pharmacy and Wellness industry. He has returned to his Pharmacy roots and supports the health needs of the Mountain Top region of the Catskill Mountains.
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Wellness Rx: A Prescription for Rural Health
Ed Ullmann is the owner and pharmacy manager of Wellness Rx, a holistic and patient-centered pharmacy in Tannersville, and soon ... Phoenicia! Far from the chain store aesthetic (or lack thereof) the Tannersville location where we met is a meticulously painted Victorian with a wraparound porch. Inside there's a warm general store vibe, with wood floors and pharmacy cases, and a diverse inventory of traditional, natural, and holistic medicine; plus home goods, gifts, and crafts by dozens of local vendors. Ed Ullmann showed us around, and then we settled into a comfortable consultation room, to hear his vision for sustainable rural healthcare.
O+ Radio Hour
TO+NIGHT on the O+ Radio Hour at 8pm on Radio Kingston: join host Jesse Scherer as she spends time with Ed Ullmann! Ed holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services, an MPA degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, and was a National HMO Fellow at Georgetown Medical School, Washington D.C. He is a member of the President’s Advisory Council at Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services and he serves as an Adjunct Experiential Faculty member for the school. He has developed over 30 start-up companies, and for 16 years served as an HMO founder and CEO at Wellcare. He has also been a Pharmacy District Manager, a Mental Health Director, County Legislator, and was owner/operator of the world-renowned Warm Mineral Springs in Florida. Mr. Ullmann was named “1994 Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year in Southern New England” by Inc. Magazine, and received the CHIP Visionary Award from Sarasota County, Florida in 2007. In addition to this amazing conversation we will hear music from Shana Falana, Ella Ray Kondrat, Home Body, Marco Benevento and Balun.