General Sessions
Opening General Session
Join the conference chair and the NACDS leadership as they present on the state of the industry and other relevant business and policy initiatives. NACDS is pressing on three important fronts. The Association is advancing long-standing priorities of pharmacy reimbursement and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform. It is sustaining and enhancing broadened pharmacy services post-pandemic. And it is focused on ensuring present and future value for chain and supplier members through a vigorous health and wellness focus. Join NACDS leaders for a conversation on where it’s all headed.
Monday, January 30
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Grand Cypress Ballroom
Justin Heiser
Chief Operating Officer, Thrifty White Pharmacy and 2023 Regional Chain Conference Chair
Justin Heiser is the Chief Operating Officer at Thrifty White Pharmacy. Since joining the 100-store employee owned pharmacy chain in 2007 he has held several roles with the company with a focus on strategy, technology, business development and strategic partnerships that has allowed the company to deliver value to payor and pharma partners as well as the patients whom Thrifty White serves.
Steven C. Anderson
President & CEO, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Steven C. Anderson is president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, an industry that has annual sales of more than $1 trillion, employs more than 3.2 million individuals, and works with suppliers and other partners to help meet the health, wellness, and daily needs of patients and consumers across America.
Brian Nightengale
President, Good Neighbor Pharmacy and NACDS Chair
Brian Nightengale, RPh, Ph.D., is President, Community and Specialty Pharmacy and President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy®, AmerisourceBergen’s independent community pharmacy network.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress • Orlando, FL
January 29–31, 2023
The NACDS Regional Chain Conference is a working meeting that offers unique networking opportunities with both your peers and trading partners.