Meredith K. Hollinger, PharmD, MHA, BCPS (mkhollin@wakehealth.edu) is currently a Director of Pharmacy at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a part of Advocate Health. In this role, she has oversight of clinical pharmacy services at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Brenner Children’s Hospital, and clinical and operational pharmacy services at Davie Medical Center. In addition, Meredith serves as the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Meredith earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of the Sciences, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and her MHA degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She completed ASHP- accredited residencies in PGY1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Critical Care at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE. Following residency completion, she served as a clinical pharmacy specialist in cardiovascular critical care prior to her transition into pharmacy leadership roles.
Hollinger has facilitated practice model advancements including the expansion of telehealth services in transitions of care and emergency medicine. She has devoted her career to optimizing technology to enhance clinical efficiency and safety for medication use processes. She has served as a member of the ASHP Sections for Clinical Specialists and Scientists and Pharmacy Practice Managers. Additionally, she has served as a Pharmacy Practice Managers Section Advisory Group Member for the Patient Quality and Safety, New and Emerging Leaders, and Frontline Leaders. She is an active member in the Section of Digital and Telehealth Practitioners Working Group for the Role of the Pharmacist in Digital Transformation.
Technology is changing at a rapid pace, and it is vital for the pharmacy profession to establish groups who are solely focused on assessing, understanding, and embracing technological advancements. The section of Digital and Telehealth practitioners is positioned to serve in this capacity to help advocate and inform the profession to ensure successful integration of digital health and telehealth into pharmacy practice, especially as care settings change and emerging models are developed.
Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to advancing pharmacy practice through innovative clinical service models, operational excellence, and leadership development. My contributions span acute care, ambulatory pharmacy services, and strategic program development, all aimed at improving patient outcomes, enhancing healthcare efficiencies, and elevating the role of pharmacists within interdisciplinary teams. These contributions align closely with the mission and vision of the Section by advancing pharmacy practice through collaboration, education, and the implementation of forward-thinking solutions. I plan to leverage my expertise in clinical efficiency and professional development to contribute to the Section's growth. I will advocate for the integration of advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to enhance pharmacy practice while considering the safety of technology for patient care and contribute to policy advocacy to address regulatory and reimbursement challenges, ensuring sustainable growth of telehealth services. By focusing on these goals, the Section can lead the way in transforming pharmacy practice through digital innovation and telehealth integration.