The gap between pharmacy and finance has never been more critical—or more complex. As drug costs rise and reimbursement pressures increase, the alignment between pharmacy operations and financial strategy is essential to both fiscal sustainability and patient access. Yet, many organizations still struggle with communication obstacles, misaligned priorities, and unclear ownership over cost and margin management.

Join pharmacy leaders and explore the often-blurred lines between pharmacy and finance, highlighting how collaboration can be strengthened to drive shared goals and bridge the gap between these two critical departments. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate roles, priorities, and financial metrics valued by pharmacy versus finance within an IDN.
2. Identify common barriers to collaboration between pharmacy and finance teams, and strategies to overcome them.
3. Analyze applicable examples of how improved alignment has impacted decision-making, budgeting, and drug cost containment.
4. Construct a cross-departmental communication framework to support mutual understanding.