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Patient Pathways
November 17-20, 2026
Sheraton Philadelphia DowntownPhiladelphia, PA
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Day One: Monday, November 16

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Day One: Monday, November 16
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Showing 1 of 1 Streams
08:00 - 09:00
Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
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09:00 - 09:15
Informa Connect and Chairperson Welcome
  • Chris Dowd - Senior Vice President, ConnectiveRx
  • Callie Mertel - Portfolio Manager, Informa Connect
09:15 - 09:45
Industry Outlook
09:45 - 10:30
Building a Future-Proof Copay Program – Innovations and Best Practices
  • Kathy-Jo B. Hayden - Director, Counsel, Patient Support Platforms, Market Access and Patient Support Services, Novartis
  • Susan Schwartz - Director, Patient Services, Celltrion USA
  • Tabitha Keith - Director of Patient Access and Affordability Programs, Viiv Healthcare
10:30 - 11:00
Leveraging Copay Data and Insights to Enhance Patient Experience and Treatment Adherence
  • Aanam Mahmood - Principal, Strategy Consulting Group, US
  • Annie Wang - Senior Director, IQVIA Patient Support Services
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11:00 - 11:30
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:30 - 12:00
Redefining Innovation within Patient Affordability – How Expertise is Driving a New Era in Copay Support
  • Bryan Dennison - Senior Vice President, Sales and Products, PaySign
12:00 - 12:45
Crafting Affordability Programs Based on Therapeutic Areas, Consumer Behavior and the Cash-Pay Landscape
  • Blake Johnson - Vice President, Business Development, Valeris
  • Jack McGuire - Vice President, Patient Support Services Innovation & Product Development, Valeris
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12:45 - 14:00
Networking Luncheon
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14:00 - 14:45
Optimizing Copay Data and Insights to Strengthen Market Access Strategies
  • Anthony Scatamacchia - Head, BioPharma Services Growth, Walgreen Co.
  • Breanna Hesser - Associate Director, Specialty Pharmacy & Trade Relations, LEO Pharma
  • Tiffany Chamberland - US Patient Services Operations, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
14:45 - 15:15
Breaking Down Gross-to-Net – How Manufacturers Can Optimize Spend and Improve Affordability
  • Doug Gabbard, MBA - President and Founder, Prescriptive Path
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15:15 - 15:45
Networking and Refreshment Break
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15:45 - 16:30
Pre-Launch Considerations – Copay, Payer Strategy and Reimbursement Support
  • Chris Dowd - Senior Vice President, ConnectiveRx
  • Peter Avalos - National Reimbursement Director, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
  • Walter Sandulli - Market Access and Trade, IBSA Pharma Inc.
16:30 - 17:15
Post-Launch Considerations— Capturing Momentum throughout the Program Lifecycle
  • Michael Susman - Senior Manager, Copay Operations, Pfizer
  • Mary Lou Szekeres - Senior Director Market Access Strategy and Marketing, Geron Corporation
  • Lee Liberator - Vice President, Patient Services and Reimbursement, Priovant Therapeutics, Inc.
17:15 - 18:00
PBM Reform and Copay Program Disruptions – How to Stay Ahead When Navigating New Access Barriers and Reimbursement Realities
  • Jeff Park - Senior Director, Pricing and Policy Strategy, Nuvation Bio
  • Bill Rush - Executive Value & Access & Digital Healthcare Director, Sanofi
  • Kara Hinkley - Director, Government Affairs, Soleno Therapeutics
18:00 - 18:30
Measuring Effectiveness Throughout the Lifecycle of Patient Programs
  • Doug Gabbard, MBA - President and Founder, Prescriptive Path
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18:30 - 19:30
End of Day 1 and Networking Reception
NextDay Two: Tuesday, November 17
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