Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (MSI) Franchise Awards
Delivered annually at RBC, the Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (MSI) Awards recognize members of the Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy and Medicap® Pharmacy network who are excelling in the field and demonstrate a strong commitment to the franchise.
Curt Rising, PharmD & Shirley Walz-Rising
The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy #0461 and #1951
Rapid City, SD
MSI Franchisee of the Year
Career
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Curt Rising, PharmD graduated in 1995 from the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy. After graduation, he moved to Rapid City and with his wife, Shirley, and purchased the Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy. The pharmacy venture has grown to three locations, including long term care, compounding and community pharmacy in Rapid City, SD.
Accolades
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President of Black Hills Pharmacist's Association
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President of South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
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Former Director of the Northern Plains Eye Foundation
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Active Member in the Rushmore Lions Club
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Active Member of the National Community Pharmacist's Association
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2016 Bowl of Hygeia Award, sponsored by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Association (NASPA)
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Founding luminary for the community pharmacy enhanced services network (CPESN) in South Dakota
Accomplishments
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Implemented a robust synchronization program, consistently maintaining over 75% participating, launched a remote patient monitoring program and built a strong, comprehensive vaccination initiative
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Established a long-term care pharmacy, overcoming challenges to build a thriving, efficient operation
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Active in advocacy efforts, traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional staff and contribute to discussions on improving pharmacy reimbursement models and advancing patient care
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Serves as a mentor to numerous pharmacy students and other pharmacies by sharing best practices and implementing cutting-edge technologies
MSI Rookie of the Year
Jodee Richeson, PharmD
Broadway Pharmacy, a member of the Medicap Pharmacy® family #8439
Minot, ND
Career
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As the owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge at Broadway Pharmacy, a member of the Medicap Pharmacy family, Jodee has positioned herself as the preferred, locally-owned pharmacy in her community. As a start-up location, they have experienced steady growth, maximized support from their franchise business consultant and actively implemented new solutions for her patients.
Accolades
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Partners with local healthcare providers and physician groups to expand reach
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Addressed a pharmacy gap in the community, servicing elderly and at-risk patients while building strong relationships with the customers they serve
Accomplishments
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Demonstrates a strong partnership with the franchise business consultant to discuss financials and areas of opportunity for the store to grow and expand
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Attentive to reimbursement activities and support for patients during open enrollment periods, assisting patients with choosing the best plan
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Builds partnerships with other franchisees to support best practice sharing and generate ideas for her pharmacy
