On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Chet Kaczor, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Vice President, operations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as we discuss E-IQ and applying it to pharmacy leadership. Chet received his doctor of pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and his master of business administration from… Continue reading E-IQ – What is it & How Do You Apply it to Pharmacy Leadership?

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Daniel Cobaugh, vice president of publishing at ASHP and the editor-in-chief of AJHP, as we explore tips and tricks for getting published. Daniel J. Cobaugh, Pharm.D. FAACT, DABAT is the vice president of publishing at ASHP and the editor-in-chief of AJHP.… Continue reading Tips & Tricks for Getting Published

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Lisa Mostafavifar, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP, as we discuss how pharmacy leaders navigate a multi-generational workplace. Dr. Mostafavifar is currently a Specialty Practice Pharmacist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, providing services to the Acute Care Surgery and Trauma patient population… Continue reading Navigating the Multi-Generational Workplace within Pharmacy Leadership

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Laura Dyrda, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, as we discuss using events and news organizations as a part of a pharmacy enterprise strategy.

Laura Dyrda is an Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare and co-host of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast. She joined Becker's Healthcare in 2010 and has led the growth of several legacy and emerging lines within the company.

Per their website, “Becker's Healthcare is a resource for healthcare decision-makers and one of the fastest growing media platforms in the industry. Through print, digital and live event platforms, Becker’s Healthcare equips healthcare leaders with the information and forums they need to learn, exchange ideas and further conversations about the most critical issues in American healthcare.”

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Antonio Ciaccia, as we discuss Leadership Strategy Implications for the Changing Pharmacy Landscape.

After three years as a pharmacy technician and two years of pre-pharmacy curriculum, Antonio diverted course, graduating from The Ohio State University in 2007 with dual degrees in communications and political science before moving into the world of association management. He rejoined the pharmacy world, heading up government affairs for the Ohio Pharmacists Association, a trade organization with a strong track record of advocating for drug pricing transparency and growing the role of the pharmacist.

Antonio has spent years working to crack the drug pricing code through his consulting firm, 3 Axis Advisors, and dedicates a substantial portion of his time educating the public about prescription drug prices through 46brooklyn Research, a non-profit organization he co-founded in 2018. He was recently named as the Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation & Practice Transformation for the American Pharmacists Association.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Scott Mark, Vice President and Solutions Architect at Craneware, as we discuss succession planning in pharmacy leadership. Tune in for part 2 of the Dr. Scott Mark series!

In his current role, Dr. Mark works with clients to optimize IT solutions and to use these partnerships to drive the product roadmaps, client adoption, and user satisfaction. He has over 30 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in a variety of diverse roles within healthcare.

Prior to joining CHI, Scott held roles as the VP of Strategy and Operations for Allegheny Health Network where he was responsible for implementing a post-acute care business and service line. He also served as the VP of IT where he was responsible for the implementation of a system-wide electronic health record (EHR). Additionally, he has served as the National Pharmacy Practice Director in the Healthcare Advisory Practice at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Huron Consulting in Chicago, and as a department head at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Scott holds graduate degrees in pharmacy, management, human resource development, business administration, public health, accounting and theology. Of note, he obtained his B.S Pharmacy at Ferris State, PharmD at University of Kentucky, and MS in Pharmacy Administration at OSU. He completed his residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center, a Fellowship at the Advisory Board Company, and completed the AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program. He has appeared on several national media programs that discussed national healthcare issues and has been cited in several print medial publications. He has given more than 125 presentations, published over 70 manuscripts and 30 book chapters on professional practice issues.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Dr. Scott Mark, Vice President and Solutions Architect at Craneware, as we discuss handling job loss as a pharmacy leader. In his current role, Dr. Mark works with clients to optimize IT solutions and to use these partnerships to drive the product roadmaps, client adoption, and user satisfaction. He has over 30 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in a variety of diverse roles within healthcare.

Prior to joining CHI, Scott held roles as the VP of Strategy and Operations for Allegheny Health Network where he was responsible for implementing a post-acute care business and service line. He also served as the VP of IT where he was responsible for the implementation of a system-wide electronic health record (EHR). Additionally, he has served as the National Pharmacy Practice Director in the Healthcare Advisory Practice at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Huron Consulting in Chicago, and as a department head at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Scott holds graduate degrees in pharmacy, management, human resource development, business administration, public health, accounting and theology. Of note, he obtained his B.S Pharmacy at Ferris State, PharmD at University of Kentucky, and MS in Pharmacy Administration at OSU. He completed his residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center, a Fellowship at the Advisory Board Company, and completed the AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program. He has appeared on several national media programs that discussed national healthcare issues and has been cited in several print medial publications. He has given more than 125 presentations, published over 70 manuscripts and 30 book chapters on professional practice issues.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Yolanda Zepeda, The Ohio State University’s Assistant Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, as we address how to open the dialogue and discuss racism in a work environment.

In her current role, Yolanda Zepeda works to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the university, supporting collaborations and idea exchange among academic units, faculty, students, and staff. She oversees strategic diversity planning and reporting and promotes inclusive practices in faculty recruitment and hiring. Yolanda also oversees targeted programs that promote success of students from diverse backgrounds including Latinx students, students in STEMM, and parenting students. Yolanda also directs the campus magazine, ¿Que Pasa, Ohio State?, a student-led publication that highlights Latinx scholarship and engagement.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Preshuslee “Preshush” Thompson, as we discuss how to understand implicit bias as a pharmacy leader. Preshus earned her degree from Ohio State and joined the Kirwan Institute in 2018.

Prior to her time at Kirwan, Preshus worked in the non-profit sector advocating for many marginalized communities including: incarcerated youth and adults, those with mental illness, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as transient youth and foster youth. These experiences have shaped her perspective on structuralized racism and oppression, both in the way that these forces silence communities, as well as the impact that they have on the services and resources provided to these communities.

On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from John Fanikos, Executive Director of Pharmacy Services at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as we further discuss a pharmacy leader’s role in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

In Mr. Fanikos’ current role, he is responsible for the overall Pharmacy Department operations and its financial performance, managing a staff of over 300 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns that provide care across inpatient and ambulatory settings. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and his Master of Business Administration degree at Northeastern University. He completed an ASHP-accredited residency at BWH. In his past roles, Mr. Fanikos served as an investigational drug pharmacist, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy supervisor, clinical preceptor, and pharmacy administrator. Mr. Fanikos also serves as Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCP).

Mr. Fanikos is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panel that crafts guidelines for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disease. He serves as the treasurer and sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF), a nonprofit organization that provides a platform for those interested in thrombotic disorders to enhance disease education, awareness, advocacy, research, and prevention. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Hospital Quality Foundation (HQF), another nonprofit organization. Mr. Fanikos is Past President of the Massachusetts Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Both his father and brother are pharmacists, and graduates of MCP, which makes him aware of many of the issues challenging the medical professionals and college students today.