James Jean

Drug shortages continue to strain patient care, hospital operations, and pharmacy systems across the U.S. Despite decades of disruption, the urgency to create lasting, collaborative solutions has never been greater. In this high-impact opening session, leaders from manufacturing, distribution, provider, and advocacy sectors come together to share practical, system-wide strategies aimed at mitigating supply gaps and improving long-term resilience. Join this powerhouse panel as they discuss the latest innovations, policy shifts, and partnerships reshaping how we respond to critical shortages across sterile injectables and other essential medicines.

• Unpack supply chain vulnerabilities contributing to persistent drug shortages—and how stakeholders are tackling them head-on
• Explore cross-industry initiatives like the End Drug Shortages Alliance and hospital-manufacturer collaborations that aim to improve transparency, sourcing, and predictability
• Learn how manufacturers, health systems, and distributors are leveraging data, diversification, and proactive planning to build a more sustainable pharmaceutical supply ecosystem