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PAP Conference 2025 – Patient Assistance & Access Programs
March 18-20, 2025
Pre-Conference Workshops on March 17, 2025Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown | Philadelphia, PA
March 18-20, 2025
Pre-Conference Workshops on March 17, 2025,
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown | Philadelphia, PA

Empower Patients. Champion Affordability. Accelerate Access.

Stakeholders unite at the ultimate forum – PAP brings together leading experts to talk strategies for program optimization and provide crucial updates on evolving health policy and shifting market dynamics to transform patient outcomes, maximize medication access and prioritize the patient experience.

industry experts ready to collaborate and share their expertise

robust sessions with unparalleled strategies to drive access and affordability

networking minutes to make valuable industry connections

event bringing together multi-stakeholders to talk PAP excellence

The Go-To Access and Affordability Event for Nearly 25 Years

With such growing demand for patient assistance, PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs convenes leaders to benchmark on PAP industry standards and break through affordability barriers to streamline operational complexities, enhance patient access and optimize stakeholder collaboration. Gain the necessary tools to stay abreast of industry standards for patient assistance, changing legal trends, tools and technologies to empower patients to better manage OOP costs, next-generation models for assistance and addresses so many more hurdles to come in the upcoming year.


See why industry returns year-after-year and considers PAP their staple event for industry updates and benchmarks. Here's a look at what you can expect:

Compelling Programming Driving Medication Accessibility

  • A Luminary Patient Address: A Lupus Warrior's Journey Empowering Patient Voices Through Art and Advocacy
  • Tracked Programming by Legal and Policy, Patient Empowerment and Innovation and Operations for a customizable conference experience
  • Inspiring and Informative Keynote Presentations, Panels, Q&As and More with Regulators and Leaders from Across Industry
  • Three Pre-Conference Workshops on Advocacy and Partnerships, AFPs and Benefit Verification and EHR and Digital Health
  • Tightknit benchmarking and roundtable discussions
  • What’s Happening on the Hill – A Look into Legislative Trends and the New Administration Post-Election

The Only Event Uniting Pharma, Foundations, Health Clinics and More

Leaders from across industry come together at PAP 2025 to provide fresh perspectives on the most pressing issues. Benefit from expert-led discussions, including representatives of:

  • AbbVie
  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals
  • Pharming Group
  • Otsuka Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc
  • Hope Charities
  • Eisai, Inc.
  • Genentech
  • Novo Nordisk
  • PAN Foundation
  • Cencora
  • Oxford Angel Fund
  • And more!


Pivotal Insights on Industry Standards to Improve Program Performance

  • Dive into Medicare Part D reform insights with PAN Foundation as they review learnings and findings after a mass education outreach
  • Benefit from the Leaders Council Insight where experts will unravel the complexities of patient access and affordability
  • Navigate the State of the Industry with a special focus on the most pressing trends and issues that are set to redefine the industry
  • And more!


Keynote Speaker Announced!

Back by popular demand, Corey Ford, MHA, Vice President of Reimbursement and Policy Insights of Cencora will deliver the can't miss State of the Industry The Evolving Landscape of Healthcare Coverage and Access in 2025 where he will share valuable insights into the transformative dynamics shaping healthcare coverage and access in 2025, with a special focus on the most pressing trends and issues that are set to redefine the industry.

PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs: Part of Access USA 2024

Hundreds from the access community came together as three industry-leading events united under one roof for compelling discussions, industry benchmarking and extended networking. What happened? Click play to see event highlights and why you can't miss this pivotal access forum!

See Why Your Colleagues Return Year After Year

"Must attend event for PAP leaders and their teams! PAP 2023 brings together the best in the industry and the opportunity to engage across top manufacturers, suppliers, advocacy and patient groups makes this a premier conference for anyone who attends."

"If you have to select one PAP conference to attend, select the one that PAP leaders most widely attend. Content is fresh, speakers are well curated and attendance is high."

"When I attend the PAP conference, it feels as those of us within the patient support space are coming together as one. I love the opportunity to be among patient access leaders and advocates and explore ways to truly enhance access for our patients."

Content Corner

Access and Channel Insights

Explore our access and channel content corner and stay up-to-date on the latest news, articles and more

Connect and Network with Key Decision-Makers at PAP Conference 2024

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.

For more information about custom opportunities to reach a qualified audience, please email Karen Hanover.

Never Miss a Moment with Streamly

NEW! As a PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs 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.

Past Attendee

Good opportunity to network with others who share a passion for patient access.