Patti Hawkins, Pharm. D. received her Bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi. She has over 30 years of experience in health system pharmacy with a focus in ambulatory pharmacy business development, reimbursement, and strategic business operations. She is currently the system director for ambulatory pharmacy services including infusion services, home infusion, and specialty & retail pharmacy, and manages the 340B program at North Mississippi Health Services. Her areas of interest and expertise include health system reimbursement, payer contracting, prescription benefits management & medical specialty practices. Patti is also currently serving as Interim Administrator for Oncology Services and serves on the clinical faculty at the Union University School of Pharmacy and has held various leadership roles in several professional organizations.