Judith Alberto, MHA, RPh, BCOP

Judy Alberto, MHA, RPh, BCOP is Director of Clinical Initiatives at the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), the nation’s only non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting local, affordable, and accessible cancer care. In this role, she supports and promotes the success of community oncology practices participating in clinical and payment reform initiatives.

Working closely with COA’s quality and value team, Alberto seeks to support the design, awareness, and participation in oncology payment and delivery reform initiatives. This includes oncology models from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as well as participants in the National Cancer Treatment Alliance, a COA-led clinically integrated network engaging directly with employers and payers. Alberto also helps lead the Community Oncology Pharmacy Association (COPA), an 875+ strong peer-to-peer network of medically integrated pharmacies located in independent community oncology and urology practices across the country.

Prior to joining COA, Judy was the director of oncology and investigational drug services pharmacy at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health. She joined Jefferson in 2010, working her way up from patient care pharmacist to her directorship. Prior to joining Jefferson, she worked as a pharmacist at Express Scripts in Bensalem, PA, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Judy received her pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Arizona.