# How Innovative Partnerships & New Pharmacy Models Can Help Health Systems Address Rising Drug Costs While Improving Patient Access and Affordability

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/episode/154145882/
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Duration seconds: 1214

## Resource

In this episode, Eric Huckins, Chief Growth Officer, Lumicera Health Services, Michael DePaz, Vice President of Supply Chain Specialty Pharmacy, Clarventa, and Jamie Palzkill, Director of Manufacturer Relations & Contracting, Clarventa, discuss rising drug costs, supply chain transparency, and the launch of Clarventa’s net-price procurement model. They explore how innovative partnerships can help health systems reduce costs, improve medication access, and create a more sustainable pharmacy ecosystem for patients and providers. This episode is sponsored by Lumicera Health Services and Clarventa .

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