Dr. Wascovich holds the position of chief pharmacy officer alongside his role as vice president of medication management at Ascension Health. Ascension’s system comprises 139 hospitals and over 60 pharmacies through 19 states. Dr. Wascovich also serves as a board member at Dispensary of Hope and End Drug Shortage Alliance. His past positions include vice president of field pharmacy services at Premier Inc. and senior director of ambulatory pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic. As CPO at Ascension, Dr. Wascovich oversees business and operational strategy, medication safety and quality, and collaborative partnerships both internal and external.
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Becker's Recognition
Mike Wascovich, PharmDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers to know
Chief pharmacy officers provide systemwide oversight of medication management and drug supply, which in turn creates a safer patient experience. These executives are also responsible for leading cost-effective pharmacy strategy, implementing impactful pharmacy policies, driving automation and technology initiatives, and educating the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
