Pharmacy Times September 5, 2025
Gillian McGovern, Associate Editor, Madeline Camejo, MS, PharmD

A chief pharmacy officer emphasizes the vital role of pharmacists in enhancing patient care, advocating for recognition, and integration within health care systems.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Madeline Camejo, MS, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Baptist Health South Florida, emphasizes the strategic vision for pharmacy services, focusing on pharmacist integration, operational efficiencies, compliance, innovation, and clinical program development. She advocates for pharmacists to lead in nontraditional roles, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their roles rather than replace them. Additionally, Camejo highlights the need for unified advocacy and clear business plans linked to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize pharmacists’ contributions while calling for reimbursement for preventative services, aligning payments with outcomes,...

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