Becker's Healthcare - Pharmacy Leadership Podcast

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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.

  1. 17H AGO

    Sunil Patel on Specialty Pharmacy Innovation and System Integration at Sentara Health

    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.

    18 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UC San Diego Health

    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.

    17 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Improving Access, Controlling Costs, and Driving Growth: Pharmacy System Integration Insights with Nikita Parchem

    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.

    7 min

  4. FEB 9

    Navigating Policy Shifts and Value Based Care in Rural Health with Keith J. Mueller, PhD

    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.

    24 min

  5. FEB 6

    Building a Unified Pharmacy Enterprise at Providence with Mike A. Skafi

    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.

    14 min

  6. FEB 3

    Building a High Performing Pharmacy Enterprise at MercyOne with Scott Knoer

    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.

    22 min

  7. JAN 30

    Elevating Pharmacy Leadership, Access, and Clinical Impact at Luminis Health

    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.

    14 min

  8. JAN 29

    John Pastor, PharmD, President of Fairview Pharmacy Services

    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.

    13 min
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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.

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