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