Presentations
Explore presentations from the 2021 NACDS Virtual Regional Chain Conference.
Monday, February 8
A View from the Front Lines - How Our Industry is Improving Healthcare
Learn the latest on the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine, issues, challenges and opportunities.
Kathleen Jaeger, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Care & Patient Advocacy, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Lynne Fruth, President & Chairman of the Board, Fruth Pharmacy
Craig Norman, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, H-E-B and 2021 Regional Chain Chair
Winning With Consumers Post COVID-19
This session explored consumers’ rapidly changing attitudes and preferences as they prioritize their health and wellness expectations post COVID-19.
Laura Bowen, Principle, Kearney
Emily Rowe, Manager, Kearney
Tuesday, February 9
Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues and Forecasts
Timely and relevant information enabling attendees to adapt and manage today’s community pharmacy.
Doug Long, Vice President of Industry Relations, IQVIA
Scott Biggs, Director of Supplier Services, IQVIA
Leveraging Tomorrow's Technology Today
COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of change in retail dramatically. The new goal is not how to grow through expansion. Rather it is to grow by being hyper-local. Regional chains are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this opportunity through smart investing in technologies and services. This session highlighted the technologies and services that could be considered and how suppliers can better leverage these new investments as we move into the next retail reality.
Brian Owens, MBA, SVP, Commerce Strategy, VMLY&R COMMERCE

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress • Orlando, FL
January 29–31, 2023