Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Andre Harvin, as we discuss addressing vaccine hesitancy in diverse patient populations. Andre Harvin, PharmD, MS, BCPS serves as the Director of Pharmacy, Oncology at Cone Health in Greensboro, NC. In his role he oversees all aspects of Cancer Care for the Cone Health system with a focus on revenue cycle management, managed care, and regulatory. Prior to his current position he has had leadership roles in the Pharmaceutical and PBM industries. He completed his PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration residency at The Ohio State University and completed his PharmD at University of Michigan.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dan Like, Chief Administrative Officer, Ambulatory Services at the Ohio State University, as we discuss strategies for ambulatory care pharmacy leaders. Dan Like began at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2000 in Quality and Operations Improvement, where he helped develop the Wexner Medical Center's first set of balanced scorecards that tracked overall performance across the academic medical center's key performance indicators spanning research, education and patient care. Dan was promoted to business manager of Information Technology and then to director of Strategic Planning and Business Development, where he helped lead the development of the medical center's first strategic planning process. This was a comprehensive process that went from identification and development of a new mission and vision statements, to overarching goals, to program development plans, and finally to performance measurements. In 2008, Dan was named executive director of Ambulatory Services to oversee the implementation of the ambulatory strategic plan and help form a new ambulatory services' business unit. Currently, Dan leads the operations and further growth and development of Ohio State's Ambulatory Services that has significantly grown to now include more than 2,000 employees, 250 clinics and outpatient services that generate more than two million outpatient visits per year. Dan received a bachelor's degree in Business from Miami University of Ohio, and a Master of Health Administration degree from The Ohio State University.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Kenneth Jozefczyk, MS, RPh, FASHP, Director of Centralized Pharmacy Services for the 15-hospital BayCare Health System in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. Join us as we discuss extemporaneously compounded pharmaceuticals and a 503B facility experience in a pharmacy enterprise. Prior to joining BayCare, Ken was Director of Pharmacy at both Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia and at West Virginia University Hospitals, and Assistant Director at the Medical University of South Carolina. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from Wayne State University and is a proud graduate of the MS/Residency program at The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University Hospitals. He has been recognized with multiple honors including the Jack L. Beal Postbaccalaureate Award, the GSHP Pharmacist of the Year and most notably the 2012 Clifton J. Latiolais Award.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Marialice S. Bennett, RPh, FAPhA, recipient of the 2021 Remington Honor Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the profession's highest recognition. Marialice S. Bennett, RPh, FAPhA, BSPharm '69, is a Professor Emerita of Pharmacy Practice and Science and former Residency Director for The Ambulatory and Community Care Residency Programs at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy. She earned her BS degree from The OSU College of Pharmacy in 1969. Professor Bennett is recognized as a practice innovator and an agent of change. She was among the first clinical pharmacists to practice at the OSU Medical Center. Later, her practice team's contributed to the development of both the OSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Partners Program and the OSU University Health Connection, an innovative interprofessional health care clinic for faculty and staff of the university. She has been involved with several national practice-based research projects including Project Impact: Hyperlipidemia and Patient Self-Management: Diabetes. Professor Bennett loves to teach and to mentor. She strives to bring innovation and inspiration to all learners. Over the past 30 years she has contributed to the advancement of community residencies nationally and leaves a legacy of cutting-edge residency programs at OSU. She feels blessed to have mentored numerous practitioners, residents, and students during her career. Her service includes 2011-12 APhA President; 2007-2009 President of APhA-APPM and member of the APhA Board of Trustees; 2016-present Ohio Pharmacists Association Foundation Board, and contributor to numerous initiatives related to practice innovation and community residencies. Marialice and her husband, Jon, are grateful for their three sons and their families: Jay and Cayenne; Vincent, Stephanie, Jaxon, Tyson, and Lulu Rose; and Bryan, Jessica, Josie, and Hudson. This episode's guest was interviewed by Lauren M. Aschermann, PharmD, MS, BCPS, a 2021 graduate of OSU's MS-HSPAL program. Dr. Aschermann recently accepted a position at the University of Wisconsin (UW Health) as Pharmacy Manager, Pediatrics (American Family Children's Hospital), Adult Surgery and Nutrition Support.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Professor Joe Dasta, as we discuss how pharmacy leaders can encourage their clinical staffs to be leaders within a specialty area of pharmacy practice. Professor Joseph Dasta received his B.Sc. Pharmacy in 1974 from West Virginia University, and a M.Sc. and residency in Hospital Pharmacy from The Ohio State University (OSU) in 1976. He began his academic career at OSU and developed one of the first practice sites and post-doctoral residency and fellowship programs in critical care pharmacy. Professor Dasta has trained eleven critical care residents and nine fellows; and many are prominent practitioners, researchers, and leaders in the profession and industry. Academic appointments include Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University and Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Pharmacy. He is currently a health-care consultant in the area of acute care pharmaceuticals, including economic evaluations of acute pain management. Professor Dasta was a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) council from 2007-2010. He serves on the editorial board of Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Professor Dasta has over 300 cumulative peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, brief communications and book chapters, with an emphasis on medication safety, acute pain management, sepsis, acute hypertension, hyponatremia, acute kidney injury, and pharmacoeconomics. He has also given over 250 lectures on various topics, related to critical care and health outcomes. His past honors and awards include: 2019 Clifton J. Latiolais Award recipient; 2018, the Weil-Shubin Master Clinician/Teacher Award, Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM); 2016 Master Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine (MCCM); 2013 American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Russell Miller Award; 2010 Distinguished Investigator Award (SCCM). [First pharmacist to receive this award]; 2010 Sustained Contributions to the Literature Award, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2005 Jerry Siegel Clinical Achievement Award; 2002 ACCP Education Award; 1990 Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM); 1988 Fellow, (ACCP)

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Binita Patel, as we discuss handling mass vaccination delivery within pharmacy leadership. Dr. Binita Patel PharmD MS is currently the Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Memorial Hermann Health-system. She is responsibility for pharmacy services across the continuum of care. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, Binita was director at PHS Consulting. Her primary focus of area is specialty pharmacy and PBM practice. Binita spent 2 years at Lash Group as a Sr. Director of Strategic Account Management and then 10 years in academic Medicine serving as the Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin developing clinical ambulatory practices, including retail/mail pharmacies, specialty pharmacy (URAC), pharmacist managed clinics, prior authorization and patient assistance programs, responsible for strategic growth for ambulatory services across the health-system, such as pharmacy benefit management and home infusion services. Dr. Patel received her BS in Microbiology at the University of Georgia, PharmD at the University of North Carolina and MS at The Ohio State University.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Chet Kaczor, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Vice President, operations at Nationwide Children's Hospital, as we discuss E-IQ and applying it to pharmacy leadership. Chet received his doctor of pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and his master of business administration from The Ohio State University. As CPO & VP, Dr. Kaczor is responsible for the strategic vision, administration, and safe operations of anesthesiology, home care, pharmacy, poison control, professional and community education, and radiology services at Nationwide Children's. Dr. Kaczor has focused on strategic planning and talent management, pharmacy practice advancement, and implementing innovative services with the goal of achieving best outcomes for all patients. Prior to joining Nationwide Children's in 2013, Dr. Kaczor served as regional director of operations for Pharmacy Systems, Inc. Chet is a past president of the Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA), has served on advisory groups for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. He also serves as the residency program director for the Master of Science / Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Program (MS-HSPAL) at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Daniel Cobaugh, vice president of publishing at ASHP and the editor-in-chief of AJHP, as we explore tips and tricks for getting published. Daniel J. Cobaugh, Pharm.D. FAACT, DABAT is the vice president of publishing at ASHP and the editor-in-chief of AJHP. His responsibilities include executive leadership for the AHFS Drug Information product suite, ASHP Special Publishing, and AJHP. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987 and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree, magna cum laude, from Duquesne University in 1989. He has lectured on medication safety and clinical toxicology in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Visitors for the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Cobaugh was recognized in 2012 by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy as a distinguished alumnus and was a 2013 recipient of the University of Pittsburgh 225th Anniversary Medallion. He is a passionate LGBTQ advocate. This episode will explore tips and tricks for pharmacy leaders in all health-system practice settings, job title and years of experience in publishing their work in peer-reviewed journals. Contributing to general knowledge through publishing is an important role for all of us, especially leaders in health-system pharmacy!

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Lisa Mostafavifar, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP, as we discuss how pharmacy leaders navigate a multi-generational workplace. Dr. Mostafavifar is currently a Specialty Practice Pharmacist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, providing services to the Acute Care Surgery and Trauma patient population since 2011. She has completed and published numerous research projects in areas such as nutrition support, surgery/trauma, and opioid stewardship. In 2016, she acquired an additional role as the PGY1 Residency Program Director which fueled her passion for leadership. She recently enrolled in Ohio State's working professionals' program in Health system pharmacy administration and leadership. Her recent graduate seminar, "Navigating the Multi-Generational Workplace" stemmed from her interest in this topic as she works with 5 generations of workers, and is involved in recruiting and training the Gen-Z generation of pharmacy graduates as the residency program director.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, as we discuss using events and news organizations as a part of a pharmacy enterprise strategy. Laura Dyrda is an Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare and co-host of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast. She joined Becker's Healthcare in 2010 and has led the growth of several legacy and emerging lines within the company. Per their website, “Becker's Healthcare is a resource for healthcare decision-makers and one of the fastest growing media platforms in the industry. Through print, digital and live event platforms, Becker's Healthcare equips healthcare leaders with the information and forums they need to learn, exchange ideas and further conversations about the most critical issues in American healthcare.”

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Antonio Ciaccia, as we discuss Leadership Strategy Implications for the Changing Pharmacy Landscape. After three years as a pharmacy technician and two years of pre-pharmacy curriculum, Antonio diverted course, graduating from The Ohio State University in 2007 with dual degrees in communications and political science before moving into the world of association management. He rejoined the pharmacy world, heading up government affairs for the Ohio Pharmacists Association, a trade organization with a strong track record of advocating for drug pricing transparency and growing the role of the pharmacist. Antonio has spent years working to crack the drug pricing code through his consulting firm, 3 Axis Advisors, and dedicates a substantial portion of his time educating the public about prescription drug prices through 46brooklyn Research, a non-profit organization he co-founded in 2018. He was recently named as the Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation & Practice Transformation for the American Pharmacists Association.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Scott Mark, Vice President and Solutions Architect at Craneware, as we discuss succession planning in pharmacy leadership. Tune in for part 2 of the Dr. Scott Mark series! In his current role, Dr. Mark works with clients to optimize IT solutions and to use these partnerships to drive the product roadmaps, client adoption, and user satisfaction. He has over 30 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in a variety of diverse roles within healthcare. Prior to joining CHI, Scott held roles as the VP of Strategy and Operations for Allegheny Health Network where he was responsible for implementing a post-acute care business and service line. He also served as the VP of IT where he was responsible for the implementation of a system-wide electronic health record (EHR). Additionally, he has served as the National Pharmacy Practice Director in the Healthcare Advisory Practice at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Huron Consulting in Chicago, and as a department head at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Scott holds graduate degrees in pharmacy, management, human resource development, business administration, public health, accounting and theology. Of note, he obtained his B.S Pharmacy at Ferris State, PharmD at University of Kentucky, and MS in Pharmacy Administration at OSU. He completed his residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center, a Fellowship at the Advisory Board Company, and completed the AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program. He has appeared on several national media programs that discussed national healthcare issues and has been cited in several print medial publications. He has given more than 125 presentations, published over 70 manuscripts and 30 book chapters on professional practice issues.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Scott Mark, Vice President and Solutions Architect at Craneware, as we discuss handling job loss as a pharmacy leader. In his current role, Dr. Mark works with clients to optimize IT solutions and to use these partnerships to drive the product roadmaps, client adoption, and user satisfaction. He has over 30 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in a variety of diverse roles within healthcare. Prior to joining CHI, Scott held roles as the VP of Strategy and Operations for Allegheny Health Network where he was responsible for implementing a post-acute care business and service line. He also served as the VP of IT where he was responsible for the implementation of a system-wide electronic health record (EHR). Additionally, he has served as the National Pharmacy Practice Director in the Healthcare Advisory Practice at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Huron Consulting in Chicago, and as a department head at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Scott holds graduate degrees in pharmacy, management, human resource development, business administration, public health, accounting and theology. Of note, he obtained his B.S Pharmacy at Ferris State, PharmD at University of Kentucky, and MS in Pharmacy Administration at OSU. He completed his residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center, a Fellowship at the Advisory Board Company, and completed the AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program. He has appeared on several national media programs that discussed national healthcare issues and has been cited in several print medial publications. He has given more than 125 presentations, published over 70 manuscripts and 30 book chapters on professional practice issues.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Yolanda Zepeda, The Ohio State University's Assistant Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, as we address how to open the dialogue and discuss racism in a work environment. In her current role, Yolanda Zepeda works to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the university, supporting collaborations and idea exchange among academic units, faculty, students, and staff. She oversees strategic diversity planning and reporting and promotes inclusive practices in faculty recruitment and hiring. Yolanda also oversees targeted programs that promote success of students from diverse backgrounds including Latinx students, students in STEMM, and parenting students. Yolanda also directs the campus magazine, ¿Que Pasa, Ohio State?, a student-led publication that highlights Latinx scholarship and engagement.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Preshuslee “Preshush” Thompson, as we discuss how to understand implicit bias as a pharmacy leader. Preshus earned her degree from Ohio State and joined the Kirwan Institute in 2018. Prior to her time at Kirwan, Preshus worked in the non-profit sector advocating for many marginalized communities including: incarcerated youth and adults, those with mental illness, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as transient youth and foster youth. These experiences have shaped her perspective on structuralized racism and oppression, both in the way that these forces silence communities, as well as the impact that they have on the services and resources provided to these communities.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from John Fanikos, Executive Director of Pharmacy Services at Brigham and Women's Hospital, as we further discuss a pharmacy leader's role in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. In Mr. Fanikos' current role, he is responsible for the overall Pharmacy Department operations and its financial performance, managing a staff of over 300 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns that provide care across inpatient and ambulatory settings. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and his Master of Business Administration degree at Northeastern University. He completed an ASHP-accredited residency at BWH. In his past roles, Mr. Fanikos served as an investigational drug pharmacist, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy supervisor, clinical preceptor, and pharmacy administrator. Mr. Fanikos also serves as Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCP). Mr. Fanikos is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panel that crafts guidelines for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disease. He serves as the treasurer and sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF), a nonprofit organization that provides a platform for those interested in thrombotic disorders to enhance disease education, awareness, advocacy, research, and prevention. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Hospital Quality Foundation (HQF), another nonprofit organization. Mr. Fanikos is Past President of the Massachusetts Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Both his father and brother are pharmacists, and graduates of MCP, which makes him aware of many of the issues challenging the medical professionals and college students today.

On Episode 10 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy, you will hear from Jennifer M. Dauer, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, as we discuss strategy as a key ingredient to pharmacy leadership. In Jennifer's current role, she is responsible for driving all aspects of strategy for the organization, including all seven health sciences colleges, and identifying key initiatives to guide this transformation. Her focus is on the creation and implementation of the enterprise strategic plan, advancement of specifics on enterprise top priorities, development of industry partnerships and breakthrough business development opportunities, and accelerated technology development and commercialization efforts. In her past roles, Ms. Dauer was a Managing Directory at CincyTech, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital, leader of Cincinnati Children's Innovation Ventures, and Vice President and General Manager of various business units at Procter & Gamble. Over her 26 year tenure at P&G, Jennifer worked to create and implement global business strategies and innovation programs delivering significant organic and new business growth. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Brown University. She has served on the boards of several start-up companies such as Navistone, Abre, Airway Therapeutics and Enable Injections. Other past leadership involvement include serving as the Chair of the CincyTech board, a member of both Cintrifuse and the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) boards, and several regional community organizations (YWCA of Cincinnati, The Seven Hills School, Crayons to Computers). She is a member of Class 36 of Leadership Cincinnati.

On Episode 9 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy, you will hear from Paul W. Abramowitz, Pharm.D., Sc.D. (Hon), FASHP, Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), as we discuss the role of a pharmacy professional organization in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to joining ASHP in September 2011, Dr. Abramowitz worked in hospitals and health-systems for 34 year. He served as Associate Hospital Director for Professional Services and Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Professor at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. In addition to serving as Treasurer of ASHP from 2007-10 and as ASHP President in 1993-94, he has chaired several boards. Dr. Abramowitz received a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Indiana University, a Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Toledo, a Pharm.D. from the University of Michigan, and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Dr. Abramowitz has actively combined practice, teaching, and research throughout his career. He is a recipient of many awards and recognitions, including, but not limited to: the John W. Webb Lecture Award, the Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award, and in 2013 the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from the University of Toledo. In 2015, he was recognized as one of Washington's Trending Association Leaders by Bisnow. Currently, Dr. Abramowitz serves on the Boards of the American Nurses Foundation, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the GTMRx Institute. He also is a member of the National Steering Committee for Patient Safety of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and a Professor-Emeritus at the University of Iowa. His lectures and publications have focused on topics such as: the effect that pharmacists have on improving outcomes of care and reducing costs; developing new care models; reducing adverse drug events; and expanding comprehensive medication management to the ambulatory setting.

On Episode 8 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Kevin MacDonald, CEO and co-founder of Kit Check, as we discuss the pandemic's impact on pharmacy and the role of pharmacy leaders. In addition to his current role, Kevin has worked across global supply chains in Aerospace, Retail and Pharmaceuticals utilizing Internet of Things, RFID and cloud software technologies for more than 20 years. He is named as an inventor on six patents related to IoT usage in healthcare. Kit Check represents the fastest known growth rate for pharmacy technology adoption and its AI solution is recognized by leading analyst firm KLAS Research as Category Leader in Drug Diversion Monitoring.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Colonel (Ret.) John D. Grabenstein, RPh, Ph.D., as we discuss the pharmacy leader's role in the COVID-19 vaccine.Dr. Grabenstein is a globally recognized vaccinologist, pharmacist, and epidemiologistspecializing in adult vaccines, implementation, and vaccine history. He has written more than 300 articles and 11 books, primarily on topics of immunization, public health, and leadership. Dr. Grabenstein received his pharmacy degree from Duquesne University, a master's degree in education from Boston University, then a doctorate in epidemiology at the University of North Carolina. His recognitions and awards include the Remington Honor Medal, the Andrew Craigie Award, the APhAGloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award, ASHP Award for Sustained Contributions to the Literature, the APhA FoundationPinnacle Award, and many others, including those from Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. In his other previous roles, Dr. Grabenstein served as Global Executive Director of Medical Affairs for Merck Vaccines, leading scientific-exchange activities for a global enterprise distributing over 180 million doses of 13 vaccines annually. He has experience in over 50 countries and has served as Director of US DoD's Military Vaccine Agency (as a US Army Colonel), where he organized “Immunization University” to train clinicians from many health disciplines. In 1996, he authored "Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery," a CDC-recognized 20-hour course coordinated by American Pharmacists Association (APhA) that has trained over 300,000 pharmacists. Today, he operates Vaccine Dynamics, a consulting service focused on vaccines and antibodies, and also edits the weekly newsletter of the Immunization Action Coalition (immunize.org). John and his wife, Laurie, have four children and a rescue dog, each fully vaccinated.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Professor Phil Schneider RPh MS, who is well-known for his long-standing connection and commitment to Ohio State. Professor Schneider completed his residency and graduate degree from Ohio State after graduating from the University of Wisconsin. He was a key leader and influencer in the current success of the pharmacy enterprise at Ohio State and the College of Pharmacy. He is also a former director and founder of the Latiolais Leadership Program, the sponsor of this podcast, and recently completed his term as Vice President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Professor Schneider has received numerous prestigious awards for his service, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from Ohio State's College of Pharmacy. As we enter the New Year and a time period often accompanied with self-reflection, join us while we explore Phil's journey of nearly 50 years in our profession and his own reflection on his career, the Latiolais tradition, and his life after retirement!

On Episode 5 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy, you will hear from Hal Paz, MD, about a CEO's vision of pharmacy leadership success. Dr. Paz is the first to serve in the position of Executive Vice President and Chancellor for Health Affairs at The Ohio State University and Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. In his current role, Dr. Paz leads all seven health science colleges and serves as CEO of the $4 billion Wexner Medical Center enterprise, which includes seven hospitals, a nationally ranked college of medicine, more than 20 research institutes, multiple ambulatory sites, an accountable care organization and a health plan. Dr. Paz has served on a number of corporate and scientific boards in the healthcare and biotechnology field. He has authored more than 100 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, chapters, commentaries and abstracts; he has also received numerous awards and an honorary degree. Relax and make yourself comfortable as you listen to our episode featuring Dr. Paz!

On Episode 4 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Scott Knoer, leader of the American Pharmacists Association, as he discusses his priorities for our profession, along with suggestions for leaders to be effectively involved in any professional organization. Dr. Scott Knoer is the 13th Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Pharmacists Association. Before his current leadership role at APhA, Dr. Knoer was the Chief Pharmacy Officer at the Cleveland Clinic from 2011 to 2020, where he led an international pharmacy enterprise with a $1.4 billion dollar drug budget and 1,558 FTEs in 18 hospitals. Dr. Knoer has held key leadership positions in Texas and Minnesota, while also volunteering his time to serve our profession in various organizations. Additionally, he has been an advocate for transparency on drug pricing and PBM practices and has even received recognition from his peers as one of the most well-known pharmacists in America.

On Episode 3 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy, you will hear from Henry “Hank” Clark as we discuss exciting opportunities for students in health-system pharmacy leadership training. Hank Clark is a current PGY1/MS Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Resident at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Originally from Palm Springs, California, Hank completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He first became interested in the HSPAL career path through an administrative internship at The Johns Hopkins Health System where he gained exposure to clinical management of pharmacy services. His career aspirations include serving as a pharmacy manager and future director of pharmacy at a large academic medical center. Calling all current PharmD students – join us as we hear from a current PGY1 resident!

On Episode 2 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy, you will hear from Dan Kistner, as we discuss handling supply chain challenges while leading through a global pandemic. Dr. Dan Kistner is the Pharmacy Group Senior Vice President at Vizient, Inc., a pharmacy program that assists member hospitals in transforming their pharmacy program into a central point of integrated care with solutions that help manage cost and improve quality outcomes for patients. Dr. Kistner is a frequent industry speaker and has been quoted in numerous publications such as Bloomberg News, Politico, Modern Healthcare, Becker's Hospital Review, Drug Topics, Managed Healthcare and The Center for Biosimilars. He regularly updates government leaders and elected officials on pressing pharmaceutical issues, including frequent participation in Vizient congressional briefings in Washington, D.C.

On Episode 1 of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy, you will hear from Alex Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA as we discuss operational challenges while leading through a global pandemic. Dr. Alex Varkey is Director of Pharmacy Services for Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH), the 924-bed nonprofit academic flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, an eight-hospital health-system in Texas. Dr. Varkey provides his leadership expertise, especially as we navigate through these unprecedented times. Relax and make yourself comfortable as you listen to our first episode of this exciting podcast series!