Name
05. The Risks and Rewards of Pharmacy Transformation
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Carmen Gust, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA, 340B ACE, Pharmacy Manager, St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lindsey B. Amerine, PharmD, MS, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Cleveland Clinic
Jared Garcia, PharmD, APh, Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, John Muir Health
Jessica M. Swearingen, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA, FMSHP, Pharmacy Director and PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program Director, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health
Lindsey B. Amerine, PharmD, MS, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Cleveland Clinic
Jared Garcia, PharmD, APh, Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, John Muir Health
Jessica M. Swearingen, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA, FMSHP, Pharmacy Director and PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program Director, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health
Description
The Risks and Rewards of Pharmacy Transformation explores how health systems are reshaping pharmacy operations to drive clinical impact and financial sustainability. This panel examines innovation, value-based care integration, technology adoption, and workforce evolution—highlighting both the potential gains and challenges of transforming pharmacy to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance patient-centered care.
Location Name
Columbian (West Tower - Concourse 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
Moderated by
Erica Carbajal, Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
ecarbajal@beckershealthcare.com