With shifting policies, payment models, and an unpredictable respiratory virus landscape, pharmacy teams need more than clinical updates to prepare for the upcoming immunization season. This episode explores key issues shaping immunization practice today — including policy changes, billing and documentation trends, and how teams can proactively adapt and advocate for their role. Tune in for timely insights that go beyond the clinical headlines and complement our in-depth, on-demand course, Annual Immunization Update 2025.
HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTElizabeth Skoy, PharmDProfessorNorth Dakota State University
Joshua Davis Kinsey and Elizabeth Skoy have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Recognize recent policy and reimbursement updates that influence pharmacy-based immunization services and their potential to improve patient access to care.2. Identify strategies pharmacy teams can use to prepare for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season in ways that support timely, equitable, and effective patient immunization.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-286-H01-PInitial release date: 9/1/2025Expiration date: 9/1/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.