Episode

The pharmacy as a driver of health system growth

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Modern Healthcare's Healthcare Insider Podcast
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May 1, 2025
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Summary

Hospitals today face rising drug costs, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions and tightening reimbursement, making financial sustainability increasingly difficult to achieve. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health's Mike Brown, R.Ph, vice president of managed services, and Michelle Dalton, PharmD, regional director of account management and operations, discuss how a strategic approach to pharmacy management can help hospitals of all sizes reduce costs, optimize operations and unlock new revenue streams. They also share how one Southeastern health system kept $3 million in clinical savings in one year by transforming pharmacy operations. Listen to learn how your organization can tap into the pharmacy's full potential to drive financial resilience and growth across your system.