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Karl F. Gumpper is a leading authority in pharmacy informatics and health-system pharmacy practice, with a career dedicated to understanding and advancing the integration of technology into patient care. His most impactful contributions come from his leadership of the landmark ASHP national surveys on informatics. The 2007 survey, cited nearly 100 times, provided the first comprehensive national benchmark for the adoption of pharmacy informatics in U.S. hospitals, capturing critical data on everything from electronic health records to automated dispensing. He followed this with a pivotal 2013 survey, which tracked the field’s rapid evolution, assessing over 600 data elements to map the growing sophistication of clinical decision support and medication-use technology. Beyond informatics, Gumpper has shaped standards for specialized care, serving as a co-author of the ASHP–PPAG Guidelines for Providing Pediatric Pharmacy Services, a key resource for ensuring safe medication practices for children. Through these foundational works, Gumpper has not only documented the digital transformation of hospital pharmacy but has also provided the evidence base that continues to guide policy, investment, and best practices in medication safety.
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