Clearway Health appoints Mo Kharbat as new chief pharmacy officer

USA — Clearway Health, a leading specialty pharmacy services company that partners with hospitals and health systems, has appointed Mohammad (Mo) Kharbat, RPh, MBA, FACHE, as its new senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer.

In his elevated role, Kharbat will play a pivotal role in bolstering the company’s strategic initiatives and expanding its pharmacy services to meet the evolving needs of a growing client base.

With over 20 years of experience as a health system pharmacy executive, Kharbat brings a wealth of expertise to Clearway Health.

He will oversee the company’s industry strategy and lead the pharmacy services teams, focusing on enhancing medication access and navigating complex negotiations with payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and drug manufacturers.

His leadership will also drive Clearway Health’s efforts in staying at the forefront of industry trends and upcoming drug releases.

Nicole Faucher, president of Clearway Health, warmly welcomed Kharbat, highlighting his instrumental role in advancing the company’s industry affairs and pharmacy services.

Under Kharbat’s tenure, Clearway Health has made significant investments in its pharmacy services organization, facilitating hospital and health system partners’ procuring and dispensing limited-distribution drugs.

Moreover, his strategic guidance has optimized relationships with PBMs and payors, strengthened the 340B drug pricing program, and earned specialty pharmacy accreditation, all while reducing employee health plan expenditures.

Speaking about his new role, Kharbat expressed enthusiasm about Clearway Health’s growth-focused approach and commitment to enhancing access and equity in specialty pharmacy services.

He emphasized health systems’ challenges in accessing crucial medications and outlined his dedication to simplifying these processes.

 Kharbat underscored that his role as chief pharmacy officer aligns with Clearway Health’s mission to streamline effective approaches that enable hospitals to offer innovative and affordable medications to their patients.

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