Name
D. Seize on the Infusion and Specialty Pharmacy Boom: 5 Bold Ideas
Date & Time
Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:40 AM - 9:20 AM
Speakers
Jennifer Copple, PharmD, MBA, Director, Pharmacy Infusion and Patient Assistance, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP, Director, Oncology and Infusion, Cone Health; Associate Professor, Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Sarah Thornton, PharmD, BCACP, CSP, Pharmacy Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Troy Shirley, PharmD, MBA, Vice President, Pharmacy, Bronson Healthcare
Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP, Director, Oncology and Infusion, Cone Health; Associate Professor, Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Sarah Thornton, PharmD, BCACP, CSP, Pharmacy Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Troy Shirley, PharmD, MBA, Vice President, Pharmacy, Bronson Healthcare
Description
Infusion and specialty pharmacy services are expanding rapidly, creating new growth opportunities. This panel outlines five bold ideas leaders are using to capitalize on the boom, from site-of-care strategy and payer alignment to care coordination and technology. Executives share how to scale services, manage cost, and capture value in a competitive specialty market.
Location Name
Zurich E (Registration level)
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel