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​We provide ideas and perspectives on critical topics impacting health and healthcare.

Medication supply chain


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​The Realities of the Drug Shortages Crisis
In less than 2 minutes, Dr. Rola Kaakeh highlights the realities of the drug shortage crisis. 

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Drug Shortages: Global Lessons Learned 
Dr. Rola Kaakeh provided 15 lessons learned when addressing drug shortages globally. 

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Live Virtual Webinar Series
From Vaccine to Vaccination
The Series convened leaders from across various settings to share their experiences, explore recommendations, and propose actionable strategies as we prepare for the distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

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Live Virtual Conference
Global Healthcare Delivery Challenges

Salus Vitae Group was invited to join a panel of healthcare and global health experts from the World Health Organization, Henry Ford Health System, and Wayne State University in a session titled “Global Healthcare Delivery Challenges” at the NAAMA Annual Convention. 
Drug shortages of essential drugs are becoming increasingly prevalent and are considered a public health crisis across the globe.

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Live Virtual Event
Insights from Women Leaders
Salus Vitae Group spoke with Dr. Erin Fox (PharmD, BCPS, FASHP) on November 6th, as a guest leader in the Insights from Women Leaders Series. During the event, Dr. Fox highlights the critical issues of drug shortages, the global pharmaceutical supply chain, and of course, her commitment to eliminating drug shortages. 

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Fireside Chat
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Ten Obstacles Faced During a Drug Shortage
In a Fireside Chat, Dr. Rola Kaakeh provided thought leadership on the drug shortage crisis and the obstacles faced by the diverse stakeholders on the frontlines during a shortage. 

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Original Series
Tackling Low Medication Supplies ​and Disruptions in the Supply Chain ​Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Articles and videos from Salus Vitae Group
Dr. Rola Kaakeh

The pandemic has brought to light the different roles of front line healthcare workers, pharmacists being one distinct and important group. Across the globe, pharmacists on the frontline continue to fight COVID-19 and its continuously evolving physical, mental, and economic consequences armed by their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication. 

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Conservations with Executives Webinar
Revisiting the Healthcare Supply Chain from Disruptions to Reinvention

Salus Vitae Group was invited to join the "Conversations with Executives" webinar to highlight the impact on the pharmaceutical supply chain prior to COVID-19, during the pandemic, and into the future.  


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Live Virtual Conference
The Traditional and Non-traditional Roles of Pharmacists During Times of Crisis
Salus Vitae Group was invited to moderate and join a panel of pharmacists in a session titled “The Traditional and Non-traditional Roles of Pharmacists During Times of Crisis” at the NAAMA Annual Convention. 

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Live Virtual Conference
Pharmacy Practice During and Beyond Times of Crisis
Salus Vitae Group was invited to join other global leaders from the American Pharmacist Association, IVPN-Network, and SSCP to discuss the “Pharmacy Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities During Crisis” during a live conference August 29th, 2020. The recording of the event will be posted when available. 


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TEDx Talk
The Struggle to Access Medications
Medications are and will continue to be an integral part of healthcare delivery; however, the World Health Organization estimates that 2 billion people globally still lack access to essential medications. Dr. Kaakeh shares her vision of a society in which the struggle to access medications does not exist.

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​Impact of Drug Shortages on U.S. Health Systems
Dr. Rola Kaakeh, Dr. Burgunda V. Sweet, Cynthia Reilly, Colleen Bush, Dr. Sherry DeLoach, Dr. Barb Higgins, Dr. Angela M. Clark, Dr. James Stevenson - Published in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

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Microsoft Webcast
​The Future of the Medication Supply Chain: Technology's Role

Salus Vitae Group joined Microsoft to discuss "The Future of the Medication Supply Chain: Technology's Crucial Role" in a live webcast on June 10, 2020.

Cost as a barrier to access healthcare

Even before the current COVID-19 crisis, affordability of and access to medications was a significant issue worldwide. The price of medicine remains a significant barrier to access. It leads millions to not take their medications as prescribed – or even at all – due to cost. This poses a considerable risk to their well-being, as these medications could save lives, prevent illness and suffering, and allow individuals a chance at living a better quality of life.  We all may know someone who has struggled to obtain a medication they need. It truly affects us all.

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Resources
Spotlight on Health Economics
Health economics is used to help inform resource allocation decisions, define effective policies, and assess the impact on populations. 

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Article
Cost of Healthcare a Major Obstacle for Patients Taking Medication
Dr. Rola Kaakeh and Anas Kaakeh
Published in Forbes

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Book
The Art of Pharmacoeconomics
Dr. Rola Kaakeh 
The book first of its kind that takes a macro-level approach to the methodology, skills, and personnel needed to perform and evaluate pharmacoeconomics research. 

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​Resource Scarcity
Dr. Rola Kaakeh, author of “The Art of Pharmacoeconomics,” briefly discussed in a live event the reality of resource scarcity and how the heightened awareness of this forces us to be judicious with the use of our resources.


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Article
Cost Effectiveness of 3 Statin Sample Policies in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients
Dr. Rola Kaakeh, Dr. David W. Hutton, Dr. Kylee Funk, Dr. Bernadette Chen, Ms. Maha Salah-Ud-Din -  Published in American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits


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​Decisions and Decision-making
Dr. Rola Kaakeh, author of “The Art of Pharmacoeconomics,” discusses the topic of decisions and decision-making.

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Article and video
Guidance for When You Can't Afford a Medication
In this article and video, Dr. Kaakeh highlights a few strategies that both patients and healthcare providers can take if/when a person cannot afford a medication they need. May 2020

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​What is pharmacoeconomics?
Dr. Rola Kaakeh defines pharmacoeconomics and explains why and how it’s used to inform decision-making.

Leadership and Innovation


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Career Advancement in Health-System Pharmacy: Clinical Pharmacists are Future Leaders
Dr. Diana Isaacs, Dr. Martin A Bishop, Dr. Elizabeth Sutton Burke, Dr. Jennifer N Clements, Dr. Joseph P Fava, Dr. Rola Kaakeh, Dr. Michelle L Rager, Dr. Kristine V Manlimos, Dr. Bernice Y Man
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Published in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

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​Leadership and Innovation in Pharmacy
Dr. Rola Kaakeh, CEO of Salus Vitae Group, was invited to speak at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy Dean’s Pharmacy Leadership and Innovation Forum this Spring. In a conversation with Dean Eric Barker, Dr. Kaakeh highlights her professional journey, thoughts on leadership and innovation, and her advice for current and future leaders in pharmacy. 

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Speaker Series
Insights from Women Leaders
The Series will highlight the journeys and contributions of various women leaders in healthcare, who will share their insights on a range of topics impacting healthcare, our communities, and their role in shaping the future.

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Speaker Series
The Questions We Pursue
The Series highlights the questions that diverse professionals pursue, problems they are working to solve, and proposes what we can do to help.


Value Creation

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Article​
Does Your Behavior Add Value? Applying Metrics Can Help

Dr. Rola Kaakeh and Anas Kaakeh
Published in Forbes

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5 Strategies to Incorporate on the Path to Creating Value in Public Health
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Dr. Rola Kaakeh

Published in The Pursuit

Workforce

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Burnout Among Health System Pharmacists - Presentation, Consequences, and Recommendations

Dr. Lalita Reddy-Prasad, Dr. Rola Kaakeh, Dr. Bryan C. McCarthy
Published in Hospital Pharmacy

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