Since joining MetroHealth in 2015, Mr. Mezinger has led the significant growth and transformation of MetroHealth’s pharmacy services. During his tenure, the department has expanded from roughly 50 employees and four pharmacies to a network of 12 patient‑facing pharmacies supported by more than 425 team members, along with a 25,000‑square‑foot centralized pharmacy service center that houses specialty pharmacy, prior authorization operations, home delivery and compliance packaging. He has also overseen initiatives that have improved patient experience and operational efficiency, including adopting Epic’s pharmacy software to integrate prescription tracking into a 360‑degree care model, introducing a “meds to beds” program to ensure patients leave the hospital with essential medications in hand, improving internal pharmacy capture rates to elevate the patient experience, and implementing AI‑driven tools to streamline the prior authorization process, thus reducing submission times and improving approval rates. Additionally, he has supported the development of MetroHealth’s upcoming 24/7/365 retail pharmacy with drive‑thru service at the Outpatient Health Center, further expanding access and convenience for patients. Appointed senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer in March 2024, Mr. Mezinger brings nearly two decades of retail pharmacy experience to his role. In 2024, he earned the “Timothy D. Moore Pharmacy Management Award” from the Ohio Society of Health‑System Pharmacy.
