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Networking Break
7:30am - 8:55am
Breakfast
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General Session
8:55am - 9:10amFree
Conference Producer & Chair Remarks
- Katelyn Reichheld - Conference Producer, Informa Connect
- Felecia Manning - Senior Director, Managed Markets Pricing & Government Programs, United Therapeutics Corporation
9:10am - 9:50amFree
PBMs at the Crossroads: Evolution, Regulation and Market Dynamics
- Analyze how FTC investigations, proposed rules and transparency initiatives are reshaping PBM business models and stakeholder relationships across the healthcare ecosystem
- Understand the transformation from traditional cost management to today's integrated marketplace through unique insights from executives with both PBM and manufacturer experience
- Discover collaborative approaches for manufacturers and PBMs to navigate new regulatory requirements while balancing market access, patient needs and system sustainability
- Rahul Rao - Former Deputy Director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
- Annie Wong, PharmD - Senior Director, Pricing and Contracting, Celltrion
9:50am - 10:30amFree
Systemic Challenges in 340B
- Exploring data transparency initiatives between manufacturers and covered entities
- Building effective partnerships between stakeholders to prevent duplicate discounts
- Balancing program sustainability with expanding access
- Andrew Brownlee - Associate Director, BRG
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Networking Break
10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Networking Break
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General Session
11:00am - 11:40amFree
Cross Functional Excellence: Breaking Down Silos
- Aligning pricing strategy with contracting execution across organization
- Integrating market access planning with government program requirements
- Coordinating finance, legal and operations for effective decision-making
- Building communication frameworks between commercial and government teams
- Kevin Michols - Senior Director, Contract Development and Value, Alkermes
- Funso Olufade, PhD, MBA - Head of Finance & Controlling, US, Averitas Pharma
11:40am - 12:20pmFree
Collaborative Leadership: Building Industry Partnerships to Improve the Health Ecosystem
- Creating effective dialogue between manufacturers, PBMs, and payers on market access
- Developing partnerships with CMS and state agencies for program implementation
- Working with patient advocacy groups to understand access challenges
- Building sustainable relationships with GPOs and wholesalers for mutual success
- Angie Franks - Chief Executive Officer, Kalderos
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Networking Break
12:20pm - 1:20pm
Networking Luncheon
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Track A: 340B Program Developments
Track B: State Drug Price Transparency Expansion Explained
Track C: Intentional Commercial Contracting, Contracting, Chargebacks & Rebate Operations
1:20pm - 2:00pmFree
340B Compliance Strategies: Lessons from Recent Manufacturer Initiatives
- Analyze recent manufacturer approaches to program compliance, including J&J's rebate model proposal and HRSA's response - understanding implications for future policy decisions
- Examine strategies for managing duplicate discount risk while maintaining program compliance, exploring data-driven approaches to protect organizational interests
- Navigate complex regulatory requirements across multiple government programs while balancing innovation investment and market sustainability
2:00pm - 2:40pmFree
340B Today: Hospital Insights on Access, Operations and Impact
- How major teaching hospitals are adapting inventory and contract pharmacy strategies amid program changes
- Real patient impact stories and access challenges from a hospital executive lens
- Operational realities: A candid look at hospital data management, compliance, and manufacturer partnerships
- Fern Paul-Aviles, PharmD, MS, BCPS - Assistant Vice President, Regulatory Program Compliance, Atrium Health
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:20pm - 4:00pmFree
340B Program Evolution: Policy Updates and Legal Developments
- Analysis of J&J's rebate model shift and HRSA's response: Implications for the broader industry and potential program changes
- State actions affecting contract pharmacy restrictions and program implementation
- Updates on Supreme Court deliberations and pending litigation affecting the 340B landscape
4:00pm - 4:40pmFree
340B Transformation - Panel and Open Forum for Collaborative Solutions
This interactive open forum invites active participation from all 340B stakeholders. The moderator will guide the discussion, ensuring balanced representation of diverse perspectives. Attendees will share experiences, pain points, and proposed solutions to foster collaborative dialogue and drive positive transformation for the 340B program. By convening this collaborative forum, the session aims to build bridges, uncover innovative ideas, and equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving 340B landscape.
- Katie Lapins Trujillo - Executive Director, The Pricing Group
1:20pm - 2:00pm
Just the Updates: What's New in the State Price Transparency World?
- Navigate new reporting obligations in key states (NJ, NY, NM) with detailed timeline and requirement analysis
- Implement automated validation systems to manage increasing data complexity across state programs
- Create sustainable processes to track evolving state requirements and upcoming legislation
- AJ Brunovsky - Senior Manager, Government Accountability, Novo Nordisk
2:00pm - 2:40pm
PhRMA and AAM: Landscape of Drug Pricing Transparency Pressures
- Expert forecasting and review of the Inflation Reduction Act's effect on drug pricing transparency and supply chain reporting requirements for 2025 and beyond
- Analysis of emerging state-level legislation on drug pricing transparency, including the legal landscape and states taking precedence over federal policy
- Examination of state-level allowances and restrictions impacting contract pharmacies and 340B entities, and the tactical implications for life science manufacturers
- Breakdown of the current state landscape - where are states aligning with or diverging from CMS requests on transparency and reporting mandates?
- Joanne Chan - Senior Assistant General Counsel and Head of State Legal Affairs, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:20pm - 4:00pm
Acquisition Impact on State Reporting Obligations
- Navigate historical data requirements and reporting obligations in M&A scenarios
- Manage state agency relationships during ownership transitions
- Create processes for combining disparate reporting systems post-merger
- Implement verification protocols for historical data accuracy
- Laura Topal - Senior Director, Pfizer Inc.
4:00pm - 4:40pm
Enforcement Case Studies - SPTR Practical Walkthrough
Interactive end-to-end walkthrough of hypothetical enforcement, appeal, and settlement scenarios:
- Understand the intricacies of state-level enforcement approaches and how they impact defense and mitigation strategies
- Walk through real-world scenarios and the legal, regulatory, and practical considerations throughout the reporting and enforcement process
- Sophia Gaulkin - Food & Drug Law Associate, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
1:20pm - 2:00pm
Quantitative, Qualitative Pricing and GTN Industry Practices
In this session, we will present quantitative observations of pricing and GTN practices, such as:
- Average pre/post deal variance across multiple channels
- Number of scenarios performed for internal/external events (e.g., "what ifs")
- Most common data challenges
- Compare and contrast your business to industry practices
- Identify operational improvements and strengths
- Data driven industry observations
- Partha Chatterjee - Co-Founder & Partner, Akara Group
2:00pm - 2:40pm
GPO Management: Effectively Collaborating to Enhance Value and Curate Relationaships
- GPO membership maintenance through digital platforms and AI-driven optimization
- Ensuring accuracy for chargeback claims via blockchain verification and automated reconciliation
- Leveraging GPOs and impact on price considering market dynamics and supply chain resilience
- Current state of fee structures with focus on performance-based and sustainability-linked models
- Tracy Zheng - Senior Market Access Operations Director, Exelixis
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:20pm - 4:00pm
Complex Membership Architecture: Advanced Data Management for PE Groups and Multi-Entity Networks
- Private equity group challenges and M&A impact
- Multi-layer ownership structure validation protocols
- Cross-system data integration for complex partner networks
- Advanced audit trail protocols
- Exception handling for non-standard scenarios
- Maria Hay - Senior Analyst, Regeneron
- Joe Cabe - Partner, Northridge Insight
- Matt Smith - Partner, Northridge Insight
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Networking Break
4:40pm - 5:40pm
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