Ken Perez is the former VP of Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs for Omnicell, where he has worked for a total of 15 years. He is the host of the Future of Pharmacy Podcast and has been a health policy columnist for hfm, the monthly journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, for over 10 years. Ken also serves on the board of the ASHP Foundation and the Dean’s Executive Council for UCSF’s School of Nursing. Ken holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations with an emphasis in economics from Stanford University and a MBA with a concentration in finance from UCLA Anderson.
• Understand the magnitude of the healthcare labor shortage
• Identify the primary contributing factors to the healthcare labor shortage
• Assess the impacts of the labor shortage on the healthcare system
• Examine and evaluate short-term and long-term solutions to the healthcare labor shortage
Valerie Hoffman is the Associate Marketing Director at Long Grove Pharmaceuticals. Valerie prioritizes drug safety and aims to enhance it through clear, distinctive labeling. She also emphasizes open communication in leadership and works to build strong customer relationships.
Mark Saxon, the CEO of Safecor Health, discusses the company's strategic plans for 2025, emphasizing their commitment to unit dose drug repackaging and error-free medication delivery. Mark highlights the importance of cultural change and core values such as care, commitment, and excellence in leadership. He expresses excitement about tackling healthcare challenges, cherishes family traditions, and is looking forward to a successful 2025.