Media Advisory: Surescripts’ Frank Harvey Joins Industry Leaders to Discuss Pharmacy Innovation at NACDS TSE

Arlington, Va. – August 13, 2025 – Surescripts®, the nation's leading health intelligence network, will exhibit at NACDS TSE in San Diego, CA, August 23-25 at booth #2921. In addition, Frank Harvey, Chief Executive Officer, will join pharmacy leaders as part of a NACDS Institute panel discussion, Optimizing Care: Technology, Automation and Pharmacy Technicians, August 23, at 3:00 p.m. PST.

“We know that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are often the most accessible and essential care providers for patients across the country. It is critical that they are equipped with patient insights and enhanced prescription data in real time, so they can confidently fill prescriptions, reduce treatment delays, and stay aligned with a patient’s care plan,” said Harvey.

With innovations like Touchless Prior Authorization, Surescripts is advancing interoperability and communication throughout the care team and continues to deliver pharmacy innovation through enhanced prescription data, real-time benefit and price intelligence and eliminating time consuming administrative work before it reaches the pharmacy.

"Surescripts remains focused on pharmacy innovation, enabling secure, fast communication across care teams, and empowering pharmacists with technology so they can focus on what matters most – delivering quality care for patients in their communities,” Harvey added.

In a recent Surescripts’ survey, more than 9 in 10 pharmacists said they were open to adopting a solution that enabled care teams to obtain prior authorization for medications electronically in real time—saving valuable time. When asked what they would do with one extra hour per week, most pharmacists and prescribers said they would spend it providing patient care.

In 2025, Surescripts helped launch The Sequoia Project’s Pharmacy Workgroup as part of its Interoperability Matters program to bring together organizations committed to evolving the care team by improving pharmacy interoperability.

“Surescripts is committed to advancing pharmacy interoperability, closing gaps in care and eliminating manual tasks that help pharmacists return their focus on providing accessible, quality care for patients,” said Meg Murphy, PharmD, pharmacy & regulatory affairs manager at Surescripts. “As co-chair, it’s an honor to represent Surescripts and continue this essential work, ensuring pharmacists are connected to the information they need to deliver the care their patients deserve.”

Connect with us at NACDS TSE at Surescripts booth #2921.

Optimizing Care: Technology, Automation and Pharmacy Technicians
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. PST 
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 4

Overview: As we shape the future of pharmacy with healthcare services at its core, advancements in technology, automation, and the evolving role of pharmacy technicians will be pivotal to unlocking pharmacists’ capacity to provide higher levels of patient care. This discussion will feature key insights from industry leaders and innovative technology partners on optimizing pharmacies for the future.

Speakers:

• Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & Chief Executive Officer, NACDS
• Rick Gates, Senior Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer, Walgreen Co. and NACDS Chair
• Frank Harvey, Chief Executive Officer, Surescripts
• Kevin Host, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy, Walmart
• Crystal Lennartz, President, McKesson/Health Mart
• Sara Roszak, Senior Vice President, Health & Wellness Strategy and Policy, President of NACDS Foundation, NACDS
• Tom Utech, Pharm.D., Chief Executive Officer, iA