Dr. Donney John has joined Pharmacist Partners to lead the Transition In Care and Employer Solutions Programs.   As a CKO, Pharmacist Partners utilizes Pharmacists to provide education and advocacy to healthcare practitioners, on behalf of its clients (Hospitals, Payers, ACO’s, Pharmaceutical companies).

Dr. John is a practicing pharmacist, healthcare consultant and entrepreneur, with considerable expertise in the areas of patient engagement, population health management, transition in care and mobile health technology solutions. He serves as a medical advisor for a variety of companies focused on health/wellness, patient engagement and medication adherence.

Dr. John is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for NovaScripts Central, a non-profit pharmacy that provides free medications to uninsured patients in the northern Virginia area.  He is also the founder and CEO of Urban Medical Solutions, a health consulting company based in the DC metro area which provides consultative services focusing on clinical workflow and technology integration.

Having previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Don developed innovative ambulatory care practice sites within federally qualified community health centers.  He has trained pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, medical residents and other healthcare professionals in the areas of health literacy and cultural competency.

Don holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. John’s University in Queens, New York and has completed a pharmacy residency with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.