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Profero Team is built on a simple yet powerful idea— “When you hire us, you’re hiring a team, not just a consultant.” This is important in today’s increasingly complex pharmacy consulting landscape. Stakeholders are navigating rising drug costs, shifting regulatory frameworks, and the unrelenting demand to improve patient outcomes. These pressures can overwhelm even the most seasoned professionals, leaving them searching for solutions that go beyond the conventional. Profero was built to meet this challenge. From the very beginning, it set out to do something different. Instead of offering clients the perspective of one advisor, they provide the power of many—bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts who collectively address each challenge with strategic insight, clinical know-how, and a shared commitment to meaningful results. “By partnering with Profero, clients don’t just receive guidance, they gain a trusted ally equipped to navigate the complexities of modern pharmacy with clarity, confidence and a shared vision for better care,” says Marc A. Sweeney, CEO. At Profero, collaboration isn’t a buzzword—it’s the engine that drives innovation. The team combines diverse skill sets from across the pharmacy and healthcare spectrum to design solutions that are as effective as they are innovative. Whether it’s redesigning pharmacy benefits, developing forward-thinking clinical strategies, or transforming the way care is delivered, Profero does it with creativity, critical thinking and cohesion. What started as a vision to bring together specialists from different facets of the pharmacy and healthcare industries has now grown into a thriving company that is changing the way businesses approach pharmacy benefits, clinical services, and pharmacy strategy development. The cornerstone of its approach lies in its commitment to collaboration. While many consulting firms assign a single point of contact to each project, Profero Team’s philosophy is rooted in its name. “Unlike many companies in the consulting space, Profero Team does not just offer one person to solve the problem. Instead, clients benefit from the collective expertise of specialists, each with their own background and knowledge,” says Sweeney.
Managing medical waste disposal is a critical responsibility for healthcare facilities, but for organizations spanning multiple states, it’s not just a task—it’s a strategic opportunity. The challenge? Navigating a fragmented landscape where qualified providers capable of servicing diverse locations are in short supply. This often forces businesses to juggle a patchwork of vendors, endure fluctuating service quality, and wrestle with intricate compliance demands. Success in this environment depends on more than just logistics—it requires the right people. A well-equipped, knowledgeable team brings the expertise needed to maintain high standards across different regions. Without dedicated professionals, even the best systems can fall short. Enter Allied—an industry-leading medical waste disposal company built with the customer at the heart of every decision. Dedicated to serving healthcare businesses nationwide, Allied provides essential, reliable, and compliant medical waste services. Every move the company makes is driven by a deep understanding of client needs, ensuring that service quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance remain uncompromised. With an expansive reach that allows it to service clients in all 50 states, Allied offers a seamless, standardized experience that few competitors can match. “We’ve built a proven track record of serving some of the largest organizations in the country. We excel at understanding complex needs, delivering tailored solutions, and ensuring an unparalleled level of service reliability for our clients,” says Nate Grochmal, president of Allied. Factors for Customer Satisfaction Allied was founded nine years ago with just a couple of trucks and a vision. What began as a modest operation quickly evolved into a nationwide powerhouse, servicing healthcare facilities from coast to coast. Today, the company stands as a premier national provider of medical waste management, distinguished by its ability to serve multi-site and multi-state clients with an efficiency that is unmatched in the industry. This meteoric rise was fuelled by two critical factors—a relentless focus on customer service and a commitment to hiring top talent to deliver exceptional value to clients. Allied’s team is composed of individuals who embody the company’s core values, ensuring that every customer interaction is rooted in professionalism, expertise, and attentiveness. The philosophy is simple—when employees thrive, customers reap the benefits.
Elizabeth Oyekan, PharmD, FCSHP, CPHQ, VP Pharmacy and Imaging Services, Stanford Health Care
Madeline Camejo, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Baptist HealthSouth Florida
Jimmy Williams, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, Associate Vice-President, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, OU Health
Amos Chery, Director, Pharmacy Operations and Regulatory Compliance, MedStar Health
Trina Lapsley, Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management, Harris Health
Gene Warren, Director of Marketing, Conway Medical Center
Transforming Healthcare for a Better Future
Technological advancements are transforming the healthcare industry, especially in areas that demand high compliance and efficiency, such as pharmacy consulting services and medical waste disposal management. As regulations tighten and the need for sustainable, cost effective solutions rises, incorporating innovative technologies into these two critical areas has become increasingly vital. Advanced pharmacy platforms powered by AI and analytics help streamline prior authorizations, enhance medication accuracy and ensure ongoing compliance. Smart waste management systems complement these efforts by automating sorting, tracking waste in real time and producing compliance-ready reports that support safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility. Together, these technologies strengthen operational performance, reduce risk and support long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This edition of Healthcare Business Review explores the transformative role of technology in streamlining pharmacy operations and enhancing medical waste disposal management. It features insights from Madeline Camejo, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Baptist Health South Florida. She emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of emerging trends and proactively adapting to industry challenges to ensure continuity of care and long-term success in healthcare. Jimmy Williams, associate vice-president of inpatient pharmacy services at OU Health, highlights how the healthcare industry is evolving through innovative, team-based care models that elevate the role of pharmacists and redefine patient management amid workforce challenges. The magazine also features Profero Team, LLC a leading pharmacy consulting firm that is transforming how healthcare organizations manage pharmacy operations by combining deep industry expertise with collaborative strategies and personalized, data-driven innovation. We hope this edition provides you with valuable insights into how technology is shaping the future of healthcare operations.