The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Affeldt, PharmD, Vice President, Specialty/Infusion Operations, Fairview Pharmacy Services, as its new President. Dr. Affeldt brings a wealth of experience and a passion for advancing the specialty pharmacy field, positioning HOSP for continued growth and impact in the healthcare sector.

“I am confident that Tim will build on our strong foundation and lead the organization to even greater achievements. His vision and expertise will be invaluable as HOSP continues to advocate for the critical role of health system-owned specialty pharmacies in improving patient care,” said President Emeritus Gary Kerr.

Dr. Affeldt has been a key figure in shaping HOSP’s mission and strategic direction. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, Dr. Affeldt joined Fairview Pharmacy Services in 2013, where he has provided strategic leadership to various pharmacy services, including Specialty and Mail Order pharmacies, Infusion Center pharmacy, and Home Infusion. In addition to his role at Fairview, Dr. Affeldt has served as Treasurer of HOSP and contributed to numerous professional organizations, including the National Home Infusion Association and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.

Dr. Affeldt shared his excitement about the opportunity to lead HOSP. “I am thrilled to take on this role and continue the exceptional work that Gary and the HOSP team have accomplished. Together, we will work to address the challenges facing health system-owned specialty pharmacies and seize new opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and advance our profession,” said Dr. Affeldt. “We thank Gary for his outstanding contributions and leadership during his tenure.”

About HOSP:

The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP) is a network of leading health systems and supporting businesses dedicated to advocating for superior patient care and outcomes through fully integrated health system specialty pharmacies. HOSP believes that health systems are best positioned to deliver the highest quality care to specialty patients in the outpatient setting. For more information, visit https://hospalliance.org/.

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