Name
02. Growing and Optimizing Specialty Infusion Services
Date & Time
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Brett Benfield, PharmD, Vice President, Infusion Consulting Services, Fairview Pharmacy Solutions
Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP,, Director, Oncology And Infusion, Cone Health; Associate Professor Of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Amber Palmer, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ambulatory Treatments, UCLA Health
Casey Orton, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Integrated Care Operations, Oncology Health Partners
Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP,, Director, Oncology And Infusion, Cone Health; Associate Professor Of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Amber Palmer, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ambulatory Treatments, UCLA Health
Casey Orton, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Integrated Care Operations, Oncology Health Partners
Description
Pharmacy leaders discuss strategies to grow and optimize specialty infusion services across health systems. This panel explores operational excellence, patient access, and financial sustainability. Learn how hospitals are expanding infusion capabilities, improving care coordination, and leveraging innovation to enhance outcomes, efficiency, and the overall value of specialty pharmacy services.
Location Name
Regency Ballroom D (West Tower, Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Topic Tags
340B, Drug Costs / Medication Access, Retail Pharmacy