Sharply lower pharmacy school enrollment has contributed to a challenging pharmacist recruitment environment. At the same time, health system medication management has grown increasingly complicated, requiring sophisticated business skills to steward finances and keep patients safe. The U.S. is also facing a severe, long-term nursing shortage, with projections indicating a deficiency of over 78,000 full-time Registered Nurses (RNs) in 2025 and over 63,000 by 2030. In this session, discover how HealthTrust/HCA launched the Pharmacy Leadership Development Program to secure the future of its pharmacy leadership through a 10-month strategic initiative which transforms high-potential managers into directors by equipping them with sophisticated business and clinical acumen. Presenters will share how this program can be appropriately scaled to provide many healthcare candidates with training to master both the practical tools and the leadership mindset required to successfully step into director roles.
