Name
D. AI in Pharmacy Operations: Bold Ideas and Real-World Results
Date & Time
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
DeJuan Branch, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CPEL, Director, Pharmacy Services, Bon Secours – Richmond Community Hospital
Christopher Jones, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, Director, Pharmacy Operations, Advocate Health
Joshua Weber, PharmD, MBA-HCM, CSP, BCMTMS, 340B ACE, Senior Director and Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ambulatory, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy Services, St. Luke's Health System
Christopher Jones, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, Director, Pharmacy Operations, Advocate Health
Joshua Weber, PharmD, MBA-HCM, CSP, BCMTMS, 340B ACE, Senior Director and Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ambulatory, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy Services, St. Luke's Health System
Description
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects to production pharmacy operations — but implementation success varies widely. This panel separates bold ideas from proven results, featuring leaders who have deployed AI tools in areas like demand forecasting, clinical surveillance, automated dispensing and prior authorization. Panelists share what worked, what failed and what every pharmacy leader should know before investing.
Session Type
Panel