Through improved communication, access and transparency, a pharmacist at the C-suite level makes efficient and informed decisions that reduce clinical and spend inefficiencies and frontline workforce challenges. 

Nimble

They proactively elevate potential challenges that arise around resources, equipment or regulatory policies impacted by expansions, mergers and acquisitions. 

Responsive

They are part of systemwide decision making and enhance patient care when they’re at the table with fellow chief officers responsible for clinical and operational excellence.

Integrated

The level of accountability increases when a pharmacist oversees all aspects of pharmacy-associated revenue and margin, as pharmacists are best positioned to determine the ideal use of the system’s pharmacy resources and related patient needs. 

Accountable

A chief pharmacy officer is closer to the CEO and can contribute to the system’s strategy and vision firsthand and then disseminate that across the organization.

Strategic

Pharmacists at the C-suite level are better positioned to be: