Health Policy

Prescription Meds And The Affordable Care Act

Key Takeaways

  • Expert Profile: Dr. Louise Achey — Dr. Louise Achey has been a practicing pharmacist for 34 years. She is also a medical school professor, award-winning teacher, newspaper columnist, speaker and author of WHY DOGS CAN’T EAT CHOCOL…
  • Key Insight: You’re listening to Health Professional Radio.
  • Clinical Perspective: She’s a practicing pharmacist and has been for the past 34 years.
  • Why It Matters: Healthcare professionals can gain valuable insights from Dr. Louise Achey’s expertise and experience shared on this episode.
  • Key Point: Listen to the full episode for detailed discussion and professional insights on this important healthcare topic.

Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest: Dr. Louise Achey
Guest Bio:
Dr. Louise Achey has been a practicing pharmacist for 34 years. She is also a medical school professor, award-winning teacher, newspaper columnist, speaker and author of WHY DOGS CAN’T EAT CHOCOLATE: How Medicines Work and How YOU Can Take Them Safely.

Segment Overview:
Dr. Louise Achey discusses the impact that The Affordable Care Act will have on how drugs are prescribed and some of the dangers that will result as a result of the new law.



Transcription

Health Professional Radio

Neal Howard: Hello. You’re listening to Health Professional Radio. I’m your host Neal Howard. Our guest today is Dr. Louise Achey. She’s a practicing pharmacist and has been for the past 34 years. She’s also a Medical School professor, award-winning teacher, a newspaper columnist and author of the book, Why Dogs Can’t Eat Chocolate: How Medicines Work and How You Can Take Them Safely. We’re going to be talking with Dr. Achey today about some of her strategies for protecting ourselves from the dangers of drug therapy under the Affordable Care Act. How are you doing today doctor?

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Last updated: December 9, 2013

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