Crossroads 2023 Agenda

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The 2023 Crossroads agenda highlights the patient journey, which includes topics such as accelerated approvals, pharmaceutical and Medicaid market trends, Medicaid updates from the federal vantage point, high-cost drug therapies, and much more.

Check this page often as we will continually update with confirmed sessions and panels.

Please note: Nashville is in Central Standard Time. Crossroads 2023 will be held at the downtown JW Marriott. Continuing education units (CEU) for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) will be provided for all sessions and panels.

Day One: Monday June 12, 2023

Registration Check-In & Help Desk Open

7:30 am – 7:00 pm CT
Griffin Hallway, 2nd Floor

Crossroads Academy: Medicaid Intensive

Co-sponsored by

AbbVie and Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Optional – Registration Required

Join us for the new and improved Crossroads Academy: Medicaid Intensive (formerly Medicaid 101). This optional add-on session now includes expanded segments on Medicaid Managed Care and a PBM Overview & State Operations. All registrants will receive a copy of the slides and the session recording. Complimentary lunch and snacks will also be provided.

Registration for Crossroads Academy: Medicaid Intensive can be added on during conference registration.

Fee: $599*

*Complimentary for state officials, speakers, sponsors, students, and staff.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Opening Night Reception

Sponsored by

Karuna Therapeutics

Kick off Crossroads with us on Broadway! Transportation to and from the JW Marriott and Acme, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and live music are complimentary and are included with conference registration.

Please let us know you’ll be joining us by clicking the “Select” button during online registration. We can’t wait to see you there!

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT
Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway

Day Two: Tuesday June 13, 2023

General Session sponsored by Jazz PHARMACEUTICALS

Prayer Group

Optional

6:30 am – 7:00 am CT
Bristol

Breakfast

Sponsored by

Indivior

7:00 am – 7:45 am CT
Griffin FGH, Symphony ABC

Registration Check-In & Help Desk Open

7:00 am – 7:00 pm CT
Griffin Hallway

Crossroads Welcome & Medicaid Update

George Kitchens, co-CEO of Artia Solutions, will set the stage for Crossroads 2023 with a personal discussion with Lauren Hoffer, Director at the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST). Gain insight into the Medicaid patient journey as they share personal stories and reflections. George will also share what’s new in Medicaid—current trends, a look into a future of Medicaid, and more.

8:00 am – 9:00 am CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Accelerated Approval: Reality vs. Expectations (Panel Discussion)

Delays, clinical efficacy, additional costs, oh my! Join moderator George Kitchens; Joshua Moore, Director of Pharmacy, MO HealthNet Division; Julie M. Bullock, SVP, Global Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Medicine, Certara; Carolyn Hickey, Executive Director, Government Affairs & Policy, Sarepta Therapeutics; and Jenn McNary, Co-Founder & Principal/Co-Founder, Canary Advisors/One Rare; as we discuss accelerated approval and how this affects new drug launches and Medicaid patients.

9:15 am – 10:15 am CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Morning Coffee & Snack Break

Please visit our exhibit tables in the Griffin Hallway.

10:15 am – 10:30 am CT
Griffin Hallway

Speed Networking Session One

Sponsored by

Neurocrine Biosciences

Optional – Registration Required

10:30 am – 11:30 am CT
Symphony DEF

Lunch

Sponsored by

Pfizer

11:30 am – 12:30 pm CT
Griffin FGH, Symphony ABC

High-Cost Drug Therapies: The Intersection of Cost & Patient Access (Panel Discussion)

Moderator Chris Andrews, VP of Client Relations at Artia Solutions, will host a deep-dive discussion on how state Medicaid programs are managing new and innovative drug therapies and how they balance cost and patient access. Hear from experts Aurelia Chaudhury, Model Lead, Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model, CMS; Kelly Maynard, President, Little Hercules Foundation; Pete D’Alba, Pharmacy Director, Georgia Medicaid; John Feore, Director of Health Policy and Advocacy, Institute for Gene Therapies; and Kelly Kilpatrick, Head of US Commercial, Spark Therapeutics.

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Medicaid Updates from the Federal Vantage Point

Join Lauren Buckley, JD, Group President of Health & Reimbursement Policy at Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates, as she discusses recent Medicaid policy updates and their implications for healthcare coverage. Buckley provides valuable insights on eligibility requirements and federal developments for biopharmaceuticals, keeping attendees informed on critical policy shifts within Medicaid. The presentation is designed to enable attendees to gain a better understanding of the evolving healthcare policy landscape and stay ahead of the curve with pertinent knowledge.

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Afternoon Coffee & Snack Break

Please visit our exhibit tables in the Griffin Hallway.

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm CT
Griffin Hallway

The US Pharmaceutical and Medicaid Market: Trends, Issues, & Outlook

Doug Long, VP of Industry Relations at IQVIA, has considerable experience with and a unique perspective on the changing U.S. healthcare marketplace and pharmaceutical distribution. This data-driven session will highlight which strong forces are driving real changes in healthcare and Medicaid.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Medicaid Managed Care: Delivering Quality Health Outcomes in a High-Cost Market (Panel Discussion)

Brought to you by Artia Solutions + Anton Health

Approximately 70% of the U.S. Medicaid population are enrolled in Managed Care Plans. During this panel discussion, moderator Nick Penzetta, Vice President of Market Access at Artia Solutions; Chronis Manolis, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Services, UPMC; Christina Barrington, Vice President, Pharmacy Programs, Priority Health; and Jeff Januska, Director of Pharmacy, CenCal; will explore the unique challenges that plans face in providing quality health outcomes to Medicaid beneficiaries in a demanding healthcare market. They will also delve into program models and the tools used to provide cost-effective pharmacy and medical benefit coverage on behalf of state sponsors. Trends in Medicaid Managed Care, including rare disease management and high-cost drug utilization that impacts coverage policy and budget management decisions, will also be discussed.

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres

Join your fellow conference attendees for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before The Extra Mile Award Banquet. Food and beverages are complimentary and are included with conference registration.

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT
Griffin Hallway

The Extra Mile Award Banquet

Sponsored by

Sunovion and Otsuka

Join us Tuesday evening for a special banquet as we announce the 2023 Extra Mile Award recipients. Food and beverages are complimentary and are included with conference registration.

Please let us know you’ll be joining us by clicking the “Select” button during online registration by June 1, 2023. Guest tickets are also available for purchase.

7:30 pm CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Day Three: Wednesday June 14, 2023

General Session sponsored by Jazz PHARMACEUTICALS

Breakfast

7:30 am – 9:00 am CT
Griffin FGH, Symphony ABC

Speed Networking Session Two

Optional – Registration Required

8:00 am – 9:00 am CT
Symphony DEF

Prescription Digital Therapeutics: How PDTs Integrate into the Treatment Paradigm (Panel Discussion)

Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) is a breakthrough new treatment option that merges technology and patient access to care. Where do PDTs fit into the physician’s toolkit, and how can they address the disparity in access to care? These and other questions will be discussed by our robust panel featuring moderator Michael Garner, CEO of The Garner Group; Terry Cothran, Senior Pharmacy Director, Oklahoma Health Care Authority; Brad Burris, Senior Director of Government Accounts, Pear Therapeutics; Ross Margulies, Partner, Foley Hoag; and Ashley Peterson, Director, Contracting & Analytics, Artia Solutions.

9:15 am – 10:15 am CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Strategies for Manufacturers to Address the AMP Cap Removal (Panel Discussion)

When the AMP Cap is removed in 2024, many manufacturers may see a significant increase in their Medicaid rebate liability. Join the conversation with moderator Chad Bissell, Vice President, Drug Launch Services, Artia Solutions; Matt Dull, co-CEO, Artia Solutions; Sandy Kapur, Director, Trade & Industry Relations, Gainwell Technologies; and Katie Lapins Trujillo, Executive Director, The Pricing Group to discover potential strategies to address this upcoming challenge and how to avoid potential pitfalls going forward.

10:30 am – 11:30 am CT
Griffin Ballroom A-E

Morning Coffee & Snack Break

Please visit our exhibit tables in the Griffin Hallway.

11:30 am – 11:45 am CT
Griffin Hallway

Speed Networking Session Three

Optional – Registration Required

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT
Symphony DEF

Adjournment & To-Go Lunch

1:00 pm CT
Symphony Hallway

The South Carolina Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Continuing education credits will be available to participants who fully attend the program and then complete an online educational activity evaluation. A unique code given at each activity must be provided in the evaluation to receive credit. Grievances regarding the education program must be submitted in writing to the SCPhA ACPE Administrator immediately following the program.