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The centralization playbook: How health systems are scaling pharmacy access without adding headcount
Pharmacy leaders are being asked to absorb more clinic volume, shorten time to therapy and prove enterprise value — all without new headcount. A few systems are finding a way. In this live session, pharmacy leaders from Cone Health, St.…
Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Kyle Finnerty, PharmD, MBA, MS, Director of Pharmacy Services, Akron Children's Hospital
- Kristen Kruszewski, PharmD, MBA, VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Cone Health
- Josh Weber, PharmD, MBA-HCM, CSP, ACE, Senior Director, Ambulatory, Retail & Specialty Pharmacy Services, St. Luke's Health System