Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Name
D. AI in Pharmacy Operations: Bold Ideas and Real-World Results
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Christopher Jones, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, Director, Pharmacy Operations, Advocate Health
- DeJuan Branch, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CPEL, Director, Pharmacy Services, Bon Secours – Richmond Community Hospital
- 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.


