Ep. 70: Drug Supply Chain Evolution - Mark Karhoff (CEO Ten Count Consulting)

Mark Karhoff is a Management Consultant and Founder of Ten Count Consulting. Mark provides life science clients guidance with program management, process improvement, supply chain solutions, as well as DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) compliance. He has worked with his clients on developing blockchain based solutions for adapting to DSCSA regulations. Disclaimer: Remember, the Health Unchained podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and we are not providing any sort of legal, financial, or medical advice. Please do your own research and due diligence before making any important decisions related to these matters. Now let’s get to the show. Show Notes •Introduction of Mark's background •Journey from Logistics to Pharma supply chain with blockchain •Origins of Ten Count Consulting - value proposition (youtube channel) •How is COVID19 impacting healthcare supply chains? •FDA DSCSA Regulation - https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-supply-chain-integrity/drug-supply-chain-security-act-dscsa •Most challenging Supply Chain problems fit for DLT - data entry, track and tracing, temperature monitoring, fraud, counterfeits •DSCSA Interoperability requirements •What steps should pharmacies and pharma companies be considering? •How is blockchain adoption and awareness in healthcare developing in the US? •Bruinchain - https://www.bruinchain.com/ •What are some of the major barriers to blockchain adoption? •What are the biggest misconceptions of blockchain when you speak with various healthcare executives? •Mark’s article on 5 barriers to adoption - https://www.pharmaceuticalonline.com/doc/barriers-to-blockchain-adoption-in-the-rx-supply-chain-and-how-to-overcome-them-0001 •How can different trading partners align their interests •Managing between data transparency and privacy •340B Drug Pricing Program Complexity- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/340B_Drug_Pricing_Program •Industry traction - examples of pilot projects? •FDA pursuing Smart Food Initiative - https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food