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through their TV in the room. There are high-definition cameras, and we can actually talk about the medications you take at home.”
Another benefit is that the technology takes some weight off nurses.“ Hospital admission is labor-intensive for nurses. Our pharmacy team can help keep nurses focused on other tasks and keep the physician and care team informed.”
The future of pharmacy
As AdventHealth has grown, so have Steven’ s responsibilities. In recent years, much of the organization’ s focus centered on implementing Epic across its hospitals. With that work complete, pharmacy teams have shifted from implementation to optimization, using a shared medical record to strengthen clinical workflows, support systemwide standards, and improve patient care.
Steven splits his time across two spheres. In Central Florida, he directly oversees pharmacy operations in ten hospitals. Beyond the region, he guides clinical initiatives and pharmacy governance throughout AdventHealth’ s broader network.
The structure depends on collaboration. Executive leaders each own a specialty, including clinical excellence, operations, supply chain, compliance, retail pharmacy, finance, and post-acute care. Across the broader system, governance relies on regional representation and influence rather than direct authority. That collaborative model further shapes how AdventHealth approaches innovation.
AdventHealth partners with both established technology providers and emerging healthcare companies.“ When a technology addresses a specific problem and offers a clear solution, that’ s when we’ re most interested in investing and building a partnership. In many
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