Jon Easter

Jon Easter is a Professor of the Practice and Vice Chair for Practice Advancement in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education (PACE) at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He serves as Associate Faculty Director of the UNC Center for the Business of Health (CBOH), fostering academic-industry partnerships. His work focuses on healthcare transformation, policy development, and care coordination, with a particular emphasis on advancing pharmacist roles in value-based care systems.

• Education: B.S. in Pharmacy from University of Georgia (licensed pharmacist)
• Professional Affiliations: Member of American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and other healthcare organizations

His research explores optimal medication use, healthcare policy, and innovative practice models. Notable initiatives include developing predictive analytics tools for at-risk patients and leading healthcare improvement projects at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Recent publications emphasize economic value propositions for pharmacist services, technology-driven care coordination, and Medicaid reform. Easter actively presents on topics like telepharmacy, value-based payment models, and pharmacist integration into primary care.

Through his roles, Easter prioritizes translating evidence into actionable policy and practice. He co-founded the Center for Medication Optimization, which addresses systemic inefficiencies in medication use. His work bridges academic research, industry collaboration, and clinical practice to drive measurable healthcare improvements.