International trade policy continues to shape the economic and operational landscape of healthcare across the United States. Tariffs imposed on pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and other medical products can significantly impact supply chain costs, product availability, and formulary stability within IDNs. To combat these obstacles, pharmacy leaders must be equipped to assess how both current and future tariff structures may impact drug pricing, sourcing strategies, and care delivery.

Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze the current and emerging tariff policies impacting the availability and pricing of products.
2. Evaluate the operational obstacles posed by tariffs to procurement and inventory management.
3. Identify high-risk categories most susceptible to disruption by tariffs.
4. Formulate proactive strategies for managing financial and clinical risks associated with international trade volatility.
 

In today’s dynamic healthcare environment, pharmacy reimbursement is constantly evolving – shaped by regulatory shifts, payer expectations, and the expanding role of high-cost treatments. For IDN pharmacy leaders, anticipating and preparing for these changes is essential to protecting margin, ensuring patient access, and sustaining long-term financial viability. Maintaining a strategic outlook on the future of pharmacy reimbursement ensures resilience when faced with uncertainty.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe current trends and anticipated changes in pharmacy reimbursement models.
2. Evaluate the financial impact of biosimilars, specialty pharmaceuticals, and site-of-care shifts on reimbursement.
3. Identify operational and clinical strategies for adapting to and preparing for payer expectations.
4. Outline a forward-thinking reimbursement strategy that supports financial sustainability.

Pharmacy leaders are constantly navigating a rapidly changing labor landscape, where traditional staffing models no longer align with the expectations and realities of today’s workforce. Shifting demographics, evolving career expectations, and increasing burnout make it more difficult than ever to recruit and retain qualified professionals. At the same time, the demand for clinical pharmacy services is growing, placing additional pressure on already stretched teams. By exploring the root causes of current labor shortages, pharmacy leaders can begin to develop strategies for optimizing teams and developing new talent.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key demographic and cultural shifts contributing to a labor shortage in pharmacy.
2. Analyze recruitment and retention challenges unique to IDN pharmacies.
3. Develop strategies to enhance staff engagement, reduce turnover, and foster long-term growth.
4. Construct a workforce development program tailored to your organization’s pharmacy team.