Nathan Hanson, PharmD, MS, BCPS, is the division director of pharmacy operations for the HealthTrust Purchasing Group. Nathan holds a doctor of pharmacy degree from Drake University, and a master’s degree in pharmacy administration from the University of Kansas. He completed his Health System Pharmacy Administration PGY1/PGY2 residency at the University of Kansas Health System. In his current role, Nathan serves the 7 Kansas City hospitals in the HCA MidAmerica Division in the areas of controlled substance management, sterile compounding, Joint Commission readiness, pharmacy distribution, and leadership development.