Navigate the Complex PBM Landscape and Gain Unparalleled Strategies to Enhance Patient Care and Effectively Manage Costs
The PBM Contracting Summit brings together industry leaders to tackle rising drug costs head-on – spotlighting bold innovations in contracting, GLP-1 strategy, AI-powered solutions, and federal & state-driven regulatory change.
Matthew Gibbs, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Transformation Leader
Blue Shield of California
“With so much happening in the industry, from legislative action to new drug pricing models hitting the market, the PBM Contracting Summit will be a great opportunity to discuss the needed reforms in the pharmacy supply chain and hear about what Blue Shield of California and other leading companies are doing in this space. Given that the PBM industry is ripe for significant transformation, I hope you will join me for this productive gathering of experts to discuss these pressing issues.”
Immerse Yourself In the Hottest Topics Impacting the PBM Contracting Landscape
The PBM Contracting Summit in December brings together leaders from PBMs, healthcare and life science companies to advance their contracting strategies in 2026 and beyond! Here's just some of what's covered on the 2025 agenda:
Lead the Conversation on GLP-1 Strategy, Coverage, and Cost Management
- Explore real-world formulary strategies and plan designs to balance GLP-1 innovation with affordability.
- Understand how PBMs, employers, and manufacturers are approaching access amid rising demand.
- Examine coverage distinctions and contracting approaches from the pre-conference workshop to the mainstage panel.
Navigate the Regulatory Crossfire Shaping PBM Contracting
- Track the latest state-driven directives reshaping PBM contract terms and transparency requirements.
- Unpack FTC litigation and its potential impact on vertical integration and pricing structures.
- Learn how legal, compliance, and policy experts are preparing for a patchwork of state regulations.
Harness AI, Digital Health, and Automation to Redefine PBM Efficiency
- Discover how AI is transforming prior authorization by reducing delays and cutting administrative red tape.
- Explore how real-time data tools are improving prescribing decisions and streamlining pharmacy workflows.
- Hear how PBMs and digital health companies are partnering to modernize care and contracting models.
See Who You'll Meet at the PBM Contracting Summit
At the PBM Contracting Summit, you'll meet and network with managers and executives from health plans, employers, independent pharmacies, specialty pharmacies and PBMs who have responsibilities or involvement in the following areas:
- Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy Services
- Contracts
- Compliance/Legal/Counsel
- Business Strategy/Operations
- Formulary/Formularies
- Actuary/Actuaries
- Payer/Payor Services
- Product Strategy
- Manufacturer Relations
- Analytics
- Sales/Business Development
- Finance
- Specialty Operations
- Clinical Operations
This conference will also benefit life science manufacturers, pharmacy benefit consultants, PBM technology service providers, data providers and companies providing services to the above audience.
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