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Mike Wysong — CEO at CARE Pharmacies Inc

Mike Wysong shares a pharmacy perspective on innovation, emerging brands and the relevance of established brands. The conversation also covers CARE Pharmacies’ role in healthcare, learning between generations of leaders, and collaboration across an industry that often works in separate areas.

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Mike WysongCEOCARE Pharmacies

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About this episode

CARE Pharmacies provides the starting point for a broader conversation about healthcare and brand innovation. Mike discusses the company’s role and growth, alongside lessons from his time at the Virginia Military Institute.

The episode considers how established brands remain relevant and how emerging brands can find an opening. It also addresses the value of advising the next generation of leaders while learning from them in return. Another subject is collaboration across healthcare, including breaking down silos and addressing gaps in care. Mike also shares his interests in art, the Green Bay Packers, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd.

Topics covered

The pharmacy perspective

Mike discusses CARE Pharmacies’ role in healthcare and its growth serving customers.

Innovation and relevance

The conversation considers both emerging-brand opportunities and established-brand relevance.

Learning between generations

The episode covers mentoring future leaders and learning from their perspectives.

Working across healthcare

Breaking down silos and helping to close gaps in care are part of the discussion.

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