About Specialty Network Design and Channel Optimization 2018

SPECIALTY NETWORK DESIGN AND CHANNEL OPTIMIZATION, PHILADELPHIA, JULY 23-25, 2018

The 4th Annual Specialty Network Design and Channel Optimization Summit convenes senior level executives within pharmaceutical and biotech companies with specialty drug products to develop a channel strategy and appropriate network design to maximize product attributes, desired services, necessary control, and market reach.

Topics for 2018

• Discover new ways to address traditional and emerging patient needs through network design and channel partners
• Explore the impact of new contracting models on traditional channel strategies
• Realize the impact of changing payer-provider and payer-PBM relationships on your distribution strategy
• Discuss how channel choices impacts patients and providers in navigating coverage and reimbursement under the pharmacy benefit
• Map the patient and product journey to identify activities to measure and track with partners that improve patient access and medication adherence
• Understand the emerging standards to consider for SP inclusion in your network around metric reporting, patient satisfaction, hub services, and REMS compliance
• One pass grants you access to all of the sessions from any Summit part of Pharma4 - giving you the freedom to customize your experience!

Who Should Attend

From Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of:

• Trade
• Distribution
• Channel Strategy/Channel Management
• National Accounts
• Regional/Specialty Accounts
• Supply Chain
• Specialty Distribution
• Commercial Strategy
• Finance
• Operations
• Contracts/Pricing
• Pharmacy Relations
• Managed Markets

About 4th Annual Specialty Network Design and Channel Optimization Summit

4th Annual Specialty Network Design and Channel Optimization Summit, Philadelphia, July 24-25, 2017:

What is this event?

The 4th Annual Specialty Network Design and Channel Optimization Summit call together senior level executives within pharmaceutical and biotech companies with specialty drug products to develop a channel strategy and appropriate network design to maximize product attributes, desired services, necessary control, and market reach.

Opportunity to hear directly from IDNs on the growth of specialty pharmacies within their health systems and methods for streamlined care coordination, you will know the payer perspective on keys and considerations in establishing a network design and value proposition.

Where is this event located?

This event will take place at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, 3549 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Who should attend this event?

From Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of:

• Trade
• Distribution
• Channel Strategy/Channel Management
• National Accounts
• Regional/Specialty Accounts
• Supply Chain
• Specialty Distribution
• Commercial Strategy
• Finance
• Operations
• Contracts/Pricing
• Pharmacy Relations
• Managed Markets

What are some highlights of this event?

Event Highlights:

• Explore the new administration policies and the implications around the healthcare landscape
• Winning strategies for integrated drug channels
• Collaborate to achieve streamlined approaches to hub design and channel optimization
• Understand the patient journey to enhance channel strategies and ensure an optimal patient experience
• Explore key considerations in establishing an optimal network design and distribution model to ensure product access
• Understand key considerations in establishing a network design and value proposition
• Develop a criteria to determine the composition of a specialty pharmacy network and identify beneficial partners for a product distribution strategy
• Establish partnerships with idn’s to streamline care coordination
• Establish a data governance structure to analyze the performance of your network
• Understand the future implications of value based contracting on specialty therapies
• Understand the impact biosimilars will have on specialty networks and channel strategies

Speakers:

• Shabbir Ahmed
• Andy Bramlett
• John Cervione
• Kelly Conway
• David Endy
• Adam J. Fein, Ph.D.
• Patricia J. Goldsmith
• Rebecca Greenberg
• Tara Herington, RN, MSCN
• John Hudak
• Natasha Mayfield
• Brandon Newman, Pharm.D, CSP
• Timothy Paine
• Sarah Schade
• Ray Tancredi, RPh, MBA, CSP
• Joel Wright

Why should I attend this event?

Through this event you will:

• Discover new ways to address traditional and emerging patient needs through network design and channel partners.
• Explore the impact of new contracting models on traditional channel strategies.
• Realize the impact of changing payer-provider and payer-PBM relationships on your distribution strategy.
• Discuss how channel choices impacts patients and providers in navigating coverage and reimbursement under the pharmacy benefit.
• Map the patient and product journey to identify activities to measure and track with partners that improve patient access and medication adherence.
• Understand the emerging standards to consider for SP inclusion in your network around metric reporting, patient satisfaction, hub services, and REMS compliance.