Schedule

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February 11, 2024

Sunday

12:00 PM - 6:30 PM

General

Registration

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

Cyber Stations Supported by IQVIA

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

General

First-Timers’ Orientation

Executive Boardroom

First-Time Attendees

6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

General

Kick-Off Party

Calusa Ballroom

Join your peers to celebrate the start of the Regional Chain Conference.

Supported by Colgate-Palmolive Co. Inc., Mondelez International

February 12, 2024

Monday

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

General

Breakfast

Calusa Ballroom

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

General

Registration

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

Cyber Stations Supported by IQVIA

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

General Sessions

Opening General Session

Calusa Ballroom

Jackie Morse, Group Vice President, Pharmacy, Meijer, Inc. and 2024 Regional Chain Chair

Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & CEO, National Association of Chain Drug Stores

Michael Wysong, Chief Executive Officer, CARE Pharmacies Cooperative, Inc. and NACDS Chair

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

General Sessions

Health and Wellness Innovation – Imagining the Total Store for the Total Person

Calusa Ballroom

Healthcare continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and pharmacies are reinventing themselves by embracing new and innovative services and products - all with a focus on better health and wellness. Join us to explore the ways pharmacies are leading positive transformation in healthcare. 

Holly Freishtat, Senior Director, Feeding Change, Milken Institute

Ronit Ridberg, Research Assistant Professor, Tufts University

Jackie Morse, Group Vice President, Pharmacy, Meijer, Inc. and 2024 Regional Chain Chair

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Insight Sessions

#NourishMyHealth

Blue Heron

Nourish My Health is a national public education campaign led by NACDS, together with national experts and NACDS membership, to help raise awareness about the connection between the foods we eat and our health. Join us to learn more about how your company can engage in the campaign and hear from the experience of other companies who are currently participating. For additional information visit nourishmyhealth.org

Kayla McFeely, PharmD, Senior Director, Pharmacy Care, Health and Wellness Programs, NACDS Vice President, Research, NACDS Foundation

Ronit Ridberg, Research Assistant Professor, Tufts University

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Insight Sessions

DSCSA – The Time is Now

Great Egret

Last August, the FDA announced that is was granting the pharmaceutical supply chain a one year reprieve on complying with DSCSA.  The expectation is that the additional time would allow the industry to invest and test this new electronic interoperable system for tracing drugs through the supply chain.  This session will highlight how one chain is working through the process to comply with the law and they will share what they have learned and what is left to accomplish.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

General

Lunch

Calusa Ballroom

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

General Sessions

2024 Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues and Forecasts

Calusa Ballroom

This session will provide an analysis of the most up-to-date industry data and highlight pharmacy trends, issues, and forecasts in demographic sales and markets for 2024 and beyond.

Scott Biggs, Director of Supplier Services, IQVIA

Doug Long, Vice President of Industry Relations, IQVIA

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

General Sessions

Pharmacy’s Role in the Value-Based Care Landscape

Calusa Ballroom

Pharmacies are increasingly gaining rightful traction as key drivers of improved outcomes, access, and equity. Join us for a presentation on the evolving value-based care landscape, including opportunities for pharmacies to engage and align with the strategy and vision set by value-based care leaders.

Kate Davidson, LCSW, Director, Learning and Diffusion Group, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

Justin Heiser, PharmD, Chief Operating Officer, Thrifty White Pharmacy

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Insight Sessions

Access Wins: Sustaining Momentum on Policy Issues

Blue Heron

With patient access and pharmacy viability at stake, NACDS aligns policy, advocacy, and communications to advance priority issues at the federal and state levels. Dive deeper on the state of NACDS' aggressive push for PBM reform, reimbursement, scope of practice, and health and wellness innovation in 2024.

Michael J. Ayotte, RPh, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy, Transformation and Advocacy, National Association of Chain Drug Stores

Christie Boutte, PharmD, RPh, Senior Vice President, Reimbursement, Innovation and Advocacy, National Association of Chain Drug Stores

Chris Krese, Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations & Communications, National Association of Chain Drug Stores

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Insight Sessions

Fundamentals for Pharmacy Participation in Value-Based Care Delivery 

Great Egret

Based on an earlier presentation of the value-based care landscape, join us for a deeper dive into the mechanics of value-based care models, including a discussion of key elements for pharmacies to consider as they continue building successful value-based partnerships.

Kate Davidson, LCSW, Director, Learning and Diffusion Group, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

Justin Heiser, PharmD, Chief Operating Officer, Thrifty White Pharmacy

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

General

NACDS Networking Reception

Cypress Courtyard

Join your industry peers to recap on the day's sessions and make new connections.

Supported by McKesson Corporation

February 13, 2024

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

General

Breakfast

Calusa Ballroom

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

General

Registration

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

Cyber Stations Supported by IQVIA

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

General Sessions

Revolutionizing Retail and Healthcare: Exploring the Power of Generative AI

Calusa Ballroom

Discover the potential, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding the application of AI in shaping the future of retail and healthcare.

Todd Huseby, Partner, Americas Consumer Healthcare Lead, Kearney

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

General Sessions

What’s on the Mind of Today’s Consumer

Calusa Ballroom

Wendy Liebmann, Founder, CEO & Chief Shopper, WSL Strategic Retail

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

General Sessions

Employment & Labor Law Update – What you Need to Know

Calusa Ballroom

Deborah Kelly, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

General

Refreshment Break

Calusa Ballroom Foyer

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Insight Sessions

DEA Update

Blue Heron

This session will provide an overview of DEA policy changes and developments relevant to chain pharmacy operations and compliance. There will be an opportunity for discussion and questions on DEA policy, regulatory, and compliance.

Dominic D. Johnson, Staff Coordinator, US Drug Enforcement Administration

Kevin Nicholson, R.Ph, J.D, Vice President, Public Policy, Regulatory & Legal Affairs, National Association of Chain Drug Stores

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

General

Lunch

Calusa Terrace

12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

General

One-to-One Business Conferences

Calusa Ballroom

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

General

NACDS Sunset Party

Royal Palm Courtyard

Conclude Regional Chain by connecting with new and existing business partners while enjoying a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening.

February 11–13, 2024

Within Reach

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point • Bonita Springs, FL

The NACDS Regional Chain Conference is a working meeting that offers unique networking opportunities with both your peers and trading partners.

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