Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program Scholarship

Joseph Bailey is the Manager of Pharmacy Operations at Versiti Wisconsin, Inc., a hemophilia treatment center with its own 340B pharmacy. This scholarship will enable Joseph to strengthen compliance, optimize operations, and sustain critical patient services for individuals with bleeding disorders.

Carrie Foote is the Chief Operations and Compliance Officer at ACCESS Family Care, a federally qualified health center in southwestern Missouri. With this scholarship, Carrie will gain advanced 340B expertise to safeguard program integrity, optimize compliance, and expand critical services for the patients her health center serves.

Natalia McPherson is the 340B Program Manager at Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, a federally qualified health center serving underserved and uninsured patients in Michigan. Natalia was recognized by her colleagues for her commitment and eagerness to learn; this scholarship will enable her to build the expertise needed to strengthen compliance and expand vital patient services.

Eric Montes is a 340B Systems Analyst at Broward Health, a disproportionate share hospital (DSH) serving a wide network of patients through multiple DSH sites, FQHCs, and Ryan White clinics. This scholarship will help Eric deepen his 340B knowledge and continue driving initiatives that improve audit readiness and long-term sustainability of the program.

Korey Thomas is a 340B Program Analyst at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where he plays a key role in strengthening program compliance, integrity, and efficiency. With multiple nominations recognizing his dedication, attention to detail, and leadership, this scholarship will allow Korey to apply his expertise to drive innovation and further enhance 340B operations that support improved access to care for vulnerable pediatric patients.