Nathan Ash

Nathan Ash serves as Vice President of Pharmacy – Acute Care at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Cincinnati, OH, overseeing pharmacy operations and clinical services across 38 hospitals. Concurrently, he holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, where he teaches in the Masters in Pharmacy Leadership program and precepts Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Ohio Northern University (2005)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bluffton University (2014)

Professional expertise centers on clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapy within acute care settings, with demonstrated leadership in hospital pharmacy operations and medication therapy optimization. His work bridges clinical practice with business administration through the Pharmacy Leadership program, emphasizing system-wide service delivery improvements across multi-facility health systems.

Professional recognition includes:

• Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)

As an educator, Nathan precepts APPE students in real-world acute care environments, providing mentorship in clinical decision-making and operational leadership. His dual executive-academic role facilitates direct translation of health-system challenges into educational frameworks, though no specific research grants are mentioned in available materials.

He directs pharmacy operations and clinical services for Bon Secours Mercy Health's 38-hospital network, leading strategic initiatives in medication safety, therapeutic optimization, and pharmacy workforce development across multiple states.