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The Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress is now part of Patient Pathways: The Copay and Patient Services Congress
The Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress is uniting with the Patient Support Sevices Congress to create Patient Pathways 2026, a unified event to explore comprehensive strategies for optimizing patient access, affordability and support services, all in one transformative experience.
FAQs
What is Patient Pathways?
Patient Pathways is the leading patient access event in Philadelphia, with over 500+ attendees across four days. It combines the Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress and Patient Support Services Congress into one comprehensive event and is the only event on the market covering copay, reimbursement and patient services.
How is this event structured?
Patient Pathways will take place across four days, running November 17-20, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA. November 17-18 will focus on copay strategy and November 19-20 will focus on patient services strategy.
What are my attendance options?
There are 2-day or 4-day passes available, allowing you to choose a focus area with the 2-day pass or gain the complete support strategy with the 4-day pass.
Who attends Patient Pathways?
Our event typically attracts professionals who work at pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies and have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Copay operations, reimbursement and formulary
- Patient support, patient access, patient assistance and patient services
- Market access or marketing
- Product launch or commercialization
- Pricing and contracting
- Product or brand manager
- Managed markets or managed care
- Legal or compliance
- Hub or specialty
Why attend?
Experience compelling discussions, valuable industry benchmarking and extended networking opportunities with peers and thought leaders. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, our comprehensive sessions will provide essential insights into:
- Latest pharma innovations in building sustainable and adaptable copay programs
- Regulatory and policy changes impacting the pharma industry, including the latest on the IRA, accumulators, maximizers, AFPs and emerging cost-shifting strategies
- Case studies on mastering copay communication and integrating field reimbursement teams with pharma manufacturer access programs to create synergy
- Industry benchmarks through collaborative roundtable discussions
Influential Leaders, Important Conversations, Powerful Partnerships – The Copay Congress Unites the Pharma Industry to Drive Innovation Through Expertise, Engagement, and Connection
Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress becomes Patient Pathways: The Copay and Patient Services Congress 2026
As part of Patient Pathways, expect the same focused copay content with greater networking opportunities. Here's a look at last year's event highlights:
Decode Copay Complexities: Master Strategies and Solutions for Accelerated Access
Gain cutting-edge insights and strategies to navigate the complex copay and reimbursement landscape, ensuring program sustainability and enhancing patient access.
- Stay ahead with pharma expert insights on policy changes and enforcement trends from top legal minds
- How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare and copay programs?
- What is the future of accumulators, maximizers and alternative funding programs?
- What are the implications of PBM reform on copay program design?
- Discover innovative approaches to enhance patient support, improve copay program effectiveness and drive sustainable access
- Learn cutting-edge copay program designs for long-term sustainability
- Explore strategies to streamline patient experiences and reduce therapy delays
- Prepare for tomorrow's access challenges with forward-thinking strategies, including:
- State-of-the-art copay technologies for enhancing patient-centricity
- Innovative approaches to optimize program effectiveness
- Plus! A look into emerging trends and how to adapt copay strategies in response to evolving payer dynamics
Build Connections and Spark Innovation with the Leading Voices of Copay and Reimbursement
Connect with a diverse audience of pharma industry professionals, thought leaders and decision-makers in the copay, reimbursement and patient access space.
- Interact with 150+ executives from pharmaceutical, biotech and advocacy organizations including Celltrion, Sanofi, The AIDS Institute, J&J, Harmony Biosciences and more!
- Engage with policymakers, legal experts and regulatory authorities shaping the drug pricing and access landscape
- Meet innovative service providers offering cutting-edge solutions in patient support and market access strategies
- Build relationships and share best practices with peers facing similar challenges in copay program design
Topics that Matter Delivered for Maximum Impact: Transforming Knowledge into Results
Gain practical, implementable strategies and solutions to optimize your copay and reimbursement programs, driving tangible improvements in patient access and business outcomes.
- Benefit from a diverse range of learning formats, including dedicated pharmaceutical case studies, expert panel discussions and closed-door benchmarking
- Develop actionable plans to address your organization's specific challenges
- Participate in guided strategy sessions, receive personalized advice from industry experts and engage in peer-to-peer benchmarking to identify best practices and areas for improvement
- Leave with a toolkit of practical resources
- Gain access to exclusive whitepapers and key takeaways, plus obtain ongoing access to a curated library of presentation materials and additional resources
Engage Qualified Pharmaceutical Market Access Professionals!
Whether you’re looking to generate quality leads, showcase thought leaders, or reinforce your brand, collaborate with us to identify custom sponsorship opportunities to help you reach your business objectives.
Contact Karen Hanover to learn more at KarenH@informaconnectls.com
Never Miss a Moment with Streamly
As a Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress delegate, you have complimentary access to our Streamly digital platform to view sessions on-demand for up to 12 months post-event. Catch up on anything you missed or re-watch your favorite sessions – It has never been easier to review conference content!
Please note in a minority of cases, speakers may request their sessions are excluded from this on-demand access. In addition, closed-door conversations are not available on-demand.