In this podcast listeners will learn about unique specialty pharmacy roles such as quality/performance improvement and outcomes research. Both roles are essential to improving patient care and demonstrating value to each of our stakeholders.
To learn more about the specialty pharmacy health outcomes and research program discussed in the podcast, check out the following AJHP article: https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/78/11/972/6164935?redirectedFrom=fulltext
SPEAKERS
Rebecca Yoon, PharmD, CSP, CHC is the Program Director of Quality/Performance Improvement for Specialty Pharmacy Services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Her primary responsibilities include leading accreditation processes, overseeing the development of educational trainings, facilitating quality/compliance/safety initiatives, and managing other quality-related activities such as policy management, auditing, and REMS program participation.
Dr. Nisha B. Shah, PharmD, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and then completed a post-doctoral multidisciplinary fellowship with Novo Nordisk, Inc. Her current role at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy focuses on executing health outcomes and research initiatives for specialty disease states and developing research collaborations with external stakeholders. Her areas of interest include improving patient outcomes and highlighting the vital role of an integrated specialty pharmacy team.
Elizabeth Cherry is the Program Director of Trade Relations at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy in Nashville, TN. In this role, she collaborates with key stakeholders within the healthcare industry to create and implement solutions that capitalize on the contribution Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy is uniquely qualified to give to its patients and partners. Elizabeth has gained both clinical and operational experience in several pharmacy outlets including independent, hospital, and specialty pharmacy. Elizabeth received her doctorate from Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy.
