Gary Kooken

Background

About Gary Kooken

I am a pharmacy compliance and regulatory affairs professional with more than two decades of experience guiding hospitals and health systems through complex federal mandates, including 340B program optimization and DSCSA implementation. My passion lies in helping organizations deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care across acute and outpatient settings. Throughout my career, I’ve driven major cost savings, streamlined operations, and enhanced compliance frameworks across multi-hospital systems. I specialize in aligning procurement strategies with federal regulations, improving formulary integrity, and integrating pharmacy informatics systems such as Epic, RXTransparent, and Cardinal Order Express. What motivates me is creating solutions that bridge compliance with innovation—whether it’s launching 340B programs from the ground up, digitizing inventory processes, or automating supply chain workflows to minimize waste and enhance patient care access.