Schedule
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12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
General
Breakfast
Calusa Ballroom
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
General
Breakfast
Calusa Ballroom
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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.