Building Central Pharmacy Services: Lessons from Strategy to Implementation

Qualifies for Live CPEL Recertification Credit

As health systems continue to face workforce shortages, drug supply challenges, rising costs, and increasing pressure to improve quality and operational efficiency, centralized pharmacy service centers have emerged as a strategic approach for optimizing resources across multihospital pharmacy enterprises. While published literature has described the clinical, operational, and financial value of centralized pharmacy services, many pharmacy leaders remain uncertain about the benefits of centralization, how to prioritize services, and how to successfully operationalize these models. This symposium will provide health-system pharmacy leaders with an overview of the benefits of centralized pharmacy services, as well as a practical framework for assessing organizational readiness, identifying services that are well suited for centralization, and evaluating case studies that highlight successful implementation strategies.

Tuesday, Dec. 8
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Symposium Location: W110 A, Level 1, Orange County Convention Center, West Building

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Lunch is provided for this activity.

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Speakers

Laura Mark, PharmD, MSPharm, MHM, FASHP, FABC Activity Chair
VP Pharmacy
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Laura K. Mark is the Vice President of Pharmacy at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), overseeing pharmacy services across ten hospital sites, nine outpatient pharmacies, and seventeen infusion centers. With extensive leadership experience across prestigious health systems, Dr. Mark specializes in financial stewardship, operational excellence, and clinical innovation. She successfully championed financial initiatives that significantly optimized revenue and drove substantial cost savings. A dedicated advocate for patient safety and academic advancement, she serves as a Residency Director and continues active involvement within professional organizations.

Madeline Camejo, PharmD, MS, CPEL
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Madeline Camejo has been the Corporate Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health South Florida since 2018, overseeing system-wide pharmacy clinical services and operations. With over 25 years of experience in clinical pharmacy, administration, healthcare finances, and informatics, she is recognized for her leadership in delivering high-reliability pharmacy services. Dr. Camejo holds degrees from the University of Central Florida and Nova Southeastern University and has received multiple industry awards, published extensively, and engaged in media as a subject matter expert. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, horseback riding, traveling, and cultural experiences.

Madeline Camejo is a seasoned pharmacy executive with over 25 years of experience blending clinical expertise, business administration, healthcare finance, informatics, and technology. Since joining Baptist Health South Florida in 2018 as Corporate Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Dr. Camejo has led strategic initiatives to advance pharmacy clinical services and optimize operations across the health system.

A visionary leader, Dr. Camejo, is recognized for creating high-reliability pharmacy practices that deliver measurable improvements in quality, safety, and financial performance. Her areas of expertise span acute care, ambulatory, specialty, and oncology pharmacy, as well as healthcare consulting and performance improvement. She is also deeply engaged in innovation, care navigation, and medication safety programs.

Dr. Camejo earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University, completed a Pharmacy Administration residency at Broward Health, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science. She also completed advanced leadership programs at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Throughout her career, Dr. Camejo has published numerous articles, co-authored a book, and delivered presentations on emerging trends in pharmacy practice. She has been honored with multiple awards, including Top Chief Pharmacy Officer of the Year and The Empowered Woman Award by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). Her thought leadership has been featured in national media and industry forums.

Outside of work, Dr. Camejo enjoys photography, horseback riding, and traveling the world to experience diverse cultures.

Target Audience

This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists in leadership positions and front-line clinical pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

Outline the clinical, operational, and financial drivers for Central Pharmacy Service Centers.
Assess opportunities to centralize pharmacy services within a health system by evaluating organizational readiness; service line priorities; and potential clinical, operational, and financial impact.
Identify key internal and external stakeholders to engage throughout the planning, implementation, and optimization phases of a centralized pharmacy services model.

Agenda

11:30 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
Laura Mark
11:35 a.m. – Building the Case for Central Pharmacy Services
Madeline Camejo
11:50 a.m. – Assessing Readiness and Opportunities for Centralization of Pharmacy Services
All Faculty
12:30 p.m. – From Vision to Reality: Implementing Central Pharmacy Services
Laura Mark
12:50 p.m. – Faculty Discussion, Questions and Answers
All Faculty

Accredited for CPE

ACPE #: 0204-0000-26-431-L04-P
CE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
Activity Type: Application-based
Activity Fee: No charge

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