In this episode, Kim Tzoumakas, CEO, VytlOne, discusses how AI can streamline complex pharmacy operations, strengthen 340B compliance, reduce administrative burden, and support better revenue management while keeping clinical decisions with qualified teams.

This episode is sponsored by VytlOne

In this episode, Jeffrey Akers, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPEL, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at UC Health Corporate Pharmacy Services and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences at the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, joins the podcast to discuss medication access services and the role pharmacy can play in improving access to care and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.

In this episode, Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, CPEL, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss GLP-1 medications and strategies for keeping drug prices down. She also shares insights on managing drug shortages and developing payer-adaptive models.

In this episode, Stephen McGee, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at SandsRx, discusses building AI governance, vendor accountability and staff trust while using AI to improve specialty pharmacy workflows, patient access and operational efficiency.

This episode is sponsored by URAC.

In this episode, Tony Ambrozie, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital & Technology Officer - Pharmacy, CVS Health Enterprise Digital, discusses Health 100, healthcare interoperability and how AI can help connect fragmented patient data, coordinate care and improve the consumer experience. He also shares his perspective on responsible AI, leadership and using technology to keep people at the center of healthcare transformation.

In this episode, Laura Mark, Vice President of Pharmacy at Allegheny Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss improving enterprise-wide visibility into medication inventory and navigating ongoing drug shortages. She shares insights on strengthening pharmacy operations, improving inventory management, and building more resilient strategies to ensure medications remain available when patients need them.

In this episode, Dr. Jan D. Hirsch, Founding Dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences & Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, discusses how AI, precision medicine, and interdisciplinary education are shaping the future of pharmacy while preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders to improve patient outcomes.

In this episode, Eric Huckins, Chief Growth Officer, Lumicera Health Services, Michael DePaz, Vice President of Supply Chain Specialty Pharmacy, Clarventa, and Jamie Palzkill, Director of Manufacturer Relations & Contracting, Clarventa, discuss rising drug costs, supply chain transparency, and the launch of Clarventa’s net-price procurement model. They explore how innovative partnerships can help health systems reduce costs, improve medication access, and create a more sustainable pharmacy ecosystem for patients and providers.

This episode is sponsored by Lumicera Health Services and Clarventa.