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The Becker’s Pharmacy Leadership Podcast features conversations with the executives redefining pharmacy’s role in healthcare — from health system and retail pharmacy leaders to innovators driving medication management, technology integration, and strategic growth.
Each episode explores how leaders are tackling today’s biggest challenges: workforce dynamics, reimbursement pressures, supply chain resilience, specialty drugs, automation, and the evolving intersection of pharmacy and patient care.
Hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, this series offers practical insights and leadership lessons for pharmacy professionals who want to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
Each episode explores how leaders are tackling today’s biggest challenges: workforce dynamics, reimbursement pressures, supply chain resilience, specialty drugs, automation, and the evolving intersection of pharmacy and patient care.
Hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, this series offers practical insights and leadership lessons for pharmacy professionals who want to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
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In this episode, Dmitry Walker, PharmD, MS, Director of Pharmacy Oncology and Investigational Drug Services at WVU Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss recent pharmacy initiatives, strategies for navigating ongoing drug shortages, and approaches to battling rising medication costs. He also shares insights into the expanding role of outpatient infusion care and how oncology pharmacy leaders are adapting to meet growing patient demand.
In this episode, Derek Imars, Executive Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain at Indiana University Health, explores how health systems can treat pharmacy as a true end to end supply chain rather than just a purchasing function. He discusses centralizing procurement, leveraging data and automation, navigating 340B and regulatory pressures, and preparing for rising specialty and infusion drug costs while keeping patient care at the center.
In this episode, Sunil Patel, Vice President of Pharmacy Ambulatory at Sentara Health, shares how insourcing specialty pharmacy services improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced patient care. He also discusses leveraging technology, AI, and consolidated service centers to drive future growth and align pharmacy operations across the health system.
In this episode, Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UC San Diego Health, joins the podcast to discuss system growth and early successes across the organization. She shares insights on the expanding role of outpatient care and retail pharmacy, outlines key challenges facing pharmacy leaders in the new year, and highlights how strategic investments today are positioning the system for future growth.
In this episode, Nikita Parchem, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, joins the podcast to discuss system integration efforts that improve access, control costs, and support sustainable growth. She shares clinical access goals and outlines key priorities for pharmacy leaders as specialty and home infusion services continue to expand.
In this episode, Keith J. Mueller, PhD, Director of the Rural Policy Research Institute at the University of Iowa, shares insights on rural health policy, the transition from volume to value based care, and the role of technology and networks in sustaining rural services. He discusses payer dynamics, service line decisions, and how rural hospitals can adapt to policy, workforce, and access challenges while continuing to serve their communities.
In this episode, Mike A. Skafi, RPh, MSQA, Interim Chief Pharmacy Officer at Providence and Credena Health, discusses transforming pharmacy into an enterprise-level service line across a national health system. He shares priorities for 2026, including organizational redesign, specialty pharmacy growth, and navigating regulatory, payer, and drug pricing headwinds while strengthening patient and caregiver experience.
In this episode, Scott Knoer, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Regional Chief Pharmacy Officer, shares how he is transforming pharmacy at MercyOne by building ambulatory and specialty infrastructure, strengthening leadership teams, and driving improvement in both outcomes and the system's bottom line.
In this episode, Sahil Sheth, PharmD, BCCCP, Senior Director of Pharmacy Services at Luminis Health, discusses restructuring pharmacy leadership, expanding ambulatory and clinical pharmacy services, and strengthening operations across the system.
In this episode, John Pastor, PharmD, President of Fairview Pharmacy Services, discusses the system’s major shared services expansion, investments in advanced pharmacy technology, and efforts to improve patient access amid widespread pharmacy closures. He also shares how Fairview is planning for growth while navigating workforce, supply chain, and policy headwinds.
In this episode, Todd Karpinski, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FACHE, System Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at WVU Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving pharmacy landscape. He shares perspectives on ongoing challenges with retail pharmacy reimbursements, addressing staffing shortages, and how strategic partnerships can support sustainable growth and strengthen pharmacy operations across the health system.
In this episode, Roya Tran, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer for Pharmacy Finance and Supply Chain at Duke Health, joins the podcast to discuss her experience with the 340B program and how it supports access to care. She shares perspectives on expanding the ambulatory pharmacy space, identifying growth opportunities, and improving access to pharmaceutical care through strategic finance and supply chain alignment.
In this episode, Edith Okolo, PharmD, RPh, Director of Pharmacy at Cedar Crest Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss pharmacy priorities heading into 2026, with patient safety at the forefront. She shares insights on improving workflow efficiency, addressing medication affordability—particularly long-acting injectables—and navigating ongoing medication shortages and broader industry challenges.
In this episode, Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP, Director of Pharmacy Oncology and Infusion at Cone Health, discusses how standardized infusion services, centralized medication access, and technology integration have improved patient care and operational efficiency. He also shares strategies for navigating financial and regulatory headwinds while pursuing growth and value-based opportunities in 2026.
In this episode, Justin L. Vesser, PharmD, MS, Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy at UVA Health, shares how his team expanded clinical pharmacy services, improved medication access, and grew retail operations to better serve patients across Virginia. He also discusses navigating reimbursement pressures, regulatory headwinds, and leading through change by anchoring pharmacy teams in a clear mission.
In this episode, Joseph Pinto, Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses a systemwide modernization of pharmacy operations that improved resiliency, automation, and cost performance. He also outlines 2026 priorities around AI enablement, specialty and gene therapies, and balancing financial stewardship with access and safety.
In this episode, Shawn Myers, Vice President of Pharmacy and Ancillary Clinical Services at Encompass Health, discusses initiatives to improve medication reconciliation and patient safety across post-acute care hospitals. He shares strategies for implementing effective workflows, leveraging data, and managing pharmacy operations during rapid organizational growth.
In this episode, Michael Evans, RPh, MBA, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Enterprise Pharmacy at Geisinger, discusses key pharmacy priorities including biosimilar adoption, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, cell and gene therapy readiness, and strategies to expand access and strengthen pharmacy operations.
In this episode, Michael Evans, RPh, MBA, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Enterprise Pharmacy at Geisinger, discusses key pharmacy priorities including biosimilar adoption, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, cell and gene therapy readiness, and strategies to expand access and strengthen pharmacy operations.
In this episode, Nilesh Desai, MBA, BS, RPh, CPEL, CPPS, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health System, discusses how pharmacy is driving medication access, specialty and outpatient growth, and financial sustainability. He also shares how technology, interoperability, and responsible AI adoption are shaping pharmacy strategy amid staffing and drug shortages.
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