Danielle DiBari, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Procurement Officer named to Becker’s 2026 “101 Hospital and Health system Chief[...]

Danielle DiBari, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Procurement Officer named to Becker's 2026 "101 Hospital and Health system Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know" List

Recognition highlights leadership in pharmacy innovation, operational excellence, and expanding access to care across the nation's largest public health system

Jul 07, 2026

NYC Health + Hospitals announced that Danielle DiBari, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Procurement Officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's "101 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know" list for 2026. The annual recognition honors pharmacy leaders who are advancing patient safety, strengthening medication access, improving operational efficiency, and shaping the future of pharmacy practice across the country.

Danielle DiBari is the only executive nationally to simultaneously serve as Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Chief Procurement Officer within a single health system. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, she leads and aligns business operations, pharmacy, and supply chain strategy to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient care across the nation's largest public health system.

Under DiBari's leadership, NYC Health + Hospitals has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in savings through strategic procurement negotiations and streamlined operations. Her teams have also created hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue through the health system's outpatient pharmacy program while expanding access to medications and pharmacy services for patients throughout New York City. In addition to strengthening the organization's financial sustainability, DiBari is leading the implementation of clinically advanced healthcare technologies that support integrated, patient-centered care. Her work demonstrates how operational excellence and innovation can improve both patient outcomes and organizational performance, creating a model for health systems nationwide.

"I am honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding pharmacy leaders across the country," said Danielle DiBari, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Procurement Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. "This recognition reflects the dedication and expertise of our pharmacy, procurement, supply chain, and business operations teams, whose work every day ensures that patients receive safe, timely, and affordable care. Together, we remain committed to finding innovative ways to improve access to medications, strengthen our health system, and better serve all New Yorkers."

"Danielle's leadership has transformed how we deliver pharmacy services, manage our supply chain, and strengthen business operations across our health system," said Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals. "Her ability to bring together clinical excellence, operational innovation, and fiscal stewardship has generated significant savings and new revenue that we can reinvest directly into caring for New Yorkers, particularly those in our most underserved communities. This national recognition is a testament to her vision and unwavering commitment to our mission."

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NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city's five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system's trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth -all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.