Pre-Conference Workshops: Monday, March 16th, 2026Monday, 16 March 2026 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)

Identify upcoming legislative and regulatory changes most likely to impact patient support programs and access initiatives

Understand how policy changes are viewed differently by government, industry, and patient advocacy organizations

Develop strategies to anticipate and prepare for policy shifts before they disrupt patient access

Understand how Medicare drug price negotiations reshape patient assistance program design and eligibility requirements

Leverage premium smoothing provisions to enhance affordability while maintaining program sustainability

Adapt patient support services to align with Part D benefit restructuring and out-of-pocket caps

Explore how the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) and new administration priorities transforms the patient support landscape, requiring innovative approaches to ensure continued access

Develop contingency plans for the revived Most Favored Nation drug pricing model and its impact on patient affordability

Master the changing Medicaid/Medicare landscape to serve dual-eligible populations

Identify cross-sector collaboration opportunities, including how to generate tools and resources for education

Understand the early warning signs for potential access barriers

Generate methodology on how to evaluate policy impact on patient access