When it comes to specialty pharmacies, the concept of measuring outcomes is quite complex, writes Joe Thomas in a recent article for Specialty Pharmacy Times. Because of the nature of their work, specialty pharmacists establish strong lines of contact with their patients, communicating frequently about...
Oddly enough, there are a number of important lessons the community pharmacy industry can learn from the example of the auto industry. Though these industries vary greatly, they share the common attribute of having transformed dramatically over the last century. A recent article submitted to...
We've had a Fall full of exciting adventures at Blackman & Sloop, including the addition of two new team members, firm volunteer opportunities, a new baby, and fun recruiting events! Be sure to read Blackman & Sloop's latest Firm News to learn about our latest team...
What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined the firm in 2014. Where did you go to college? I attended the University of Virginia, where I received my B.A. in Foreign Affairs, and Old Dominion University, where I received my M.S in Accounting. Why did you choose...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA)—also known as Obamacare—was not the perfect solution to the nation’s need for affordable healthcare, but it did increase the availability of quality, affordable healthcare for small businesses. Companies that had struggled for years—not only to find affordable health insurance for...
About a year ago, at an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference in Cambridge in the U.K., Dr. Stephen Hawking noted that, “Success in creating AI could be the biggest event in the history of our civilization … either the best or the worst thing, ever to...
The unrelenting pace of life is a reality for many people. Mobile technology keeps us connected 24/7, and the workday seems to have no end. Sometimes we tell ourselves we can’t justify taking time off to rest and rejuvenate. Too much of this kind of...
When it comes to hiring the right candidate, a lot goes into the selection process. It’s important to evaluate a candidate’s qualifications to make sure he would make a good fit. This includes evaluating how prepared he is to handle the hard and soft skills...
As summer draws to a close, the Blackman and Sloop team has enjoyed many great successes and shared lots of fun memories together. Here are just some of the exciting things that have been happening at the firm. Promotions and New Hires: We have a lot of...
What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined Blackman & Sloop as a Senior Auditor in 2016 after relocating to North Carolina from Missouri. Where did you go to college? I attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. I was 4th generation in my family...
