Specialty pharmacy group names new president 

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP), a network of leading health systems and supporting businesses dedicated to advocating for superior patient care and outcomes through integrated health system specialty pharmacies, has appointed Tim Affeldt, PharmD, vice president of specialty/infusion operations for Fairview Pharmacy Services, as its new president. The alliance says Affeldt brings a wealth of experience and passion for advancing specialty pharmacy, positioning HOSP for continued growth and impact in the health care sector. “I am confident that Tim will build on our strong foundation and lead the organization to even greater achievements,” said President Emeritus Gary Kerr. “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.” A graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, Affeldt joined Fairview Pharmacy Services in 2013, providing 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, he 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. “I am thrilled to take on this role and continue the exceptional work that Gary and the HOSP team have accomplished,” Affeldt said. “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.”