2024 Distribution Management Conference and Expo
March 10-13, 2024 | JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Sunday, March 10, 2024
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2:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter
Registration
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Exhibitor Setup
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Description
California Casual attire. We encourage attendees to wear color!
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Description
California Casual attire. We encourage attendees to wear color!
Monday, March 11, 2024
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7:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter
Registration
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7
Opening General Session
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Speakers
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Chester "Chip" Davis, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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8:20 AM - 8:30 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7
Distribution Management Award Presentation
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Description
Welcome to the home of the BNP Paribas Open, where Stacey Allaster will share leadership strategies for cultivating resilience, health, wellness and connections. Having navigated unprecedented challenges in the C-Suite throughout her years in professional sport, she will share powerful stories that recognize the difficult parts of life and work — and provide concrete examples of how to emerge more resilient than before.
Speakers
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Stacey Allaster
Chief Executive of Professional Tennis
United States Tennis Association
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Expo Grand Opening and Morning Break
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Education Sessions A
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Description
This session will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the Agency for a brief overview of the DSCSA, a highlight of recent guidances and other efforts, and a discussion of expectations for the pharmaceutical supply chain efforts during the stabilization period.
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Join us for an illuminating session poised to empower and equip advocates with the tools necessary to drive meaningful change. Crafted for those eager to delve into effective advocacy, this session will explore grassroots engagement and demystify the intricacies of political action committees (PACs). Participants will learn the art of tailoring messages to resonate with lawmakers — and ensure maximum impact in legislative arenas. Additionally, gain invaluable firsthand insights through an interview with a former Capitol Hill staffer, who will provide unique perspectives and strategies for navigating the political landscape.
Speakers
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Kristen L. Freitas
SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
This session will dig into the current trends around biosimilars in the United States. We’ll look at recent biosimilar introductions and how well they are performing against the original biological product.
Speakers
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Scott Biggs
Director, Supplier Services
IQVIA
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Movement Break
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions B
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Description
Hear from state boards of pharmacy on DSCSA compliance. Speakers will also highlight some of their concerns, gaps in information and views on FDA guidance documents.
Sponsors
Speakers
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Josh M. Bolin
Associate Executive Director for Government Affairs and Innovation
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy®
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Kim Grinston
Executive Director
Missouri Board of Pharmacy
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Mark J. Hardy
Executive Director
North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
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Mark Klawitter
Board Inspector
Montana Board of Pharmacy
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Description
Learn about the range of policies legislators are addressing on issues related to: drug shortages, PBM reform and prescription drug pricing and how the upcoming elections will impact those discussions. Bring your political knowledge, win fun prizes, and impress your peers!
Speakers
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Kristen L. Freitas
SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Kirsten Wing Foster
Director, Federal Government Affairs
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
This session will provide an update on current guidance and initiatives related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program as well as top-of-mind operational issues for distributors and manufacturers.
Speakers
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Heather Easterling
Senior Managing Consultant, 340B Solutions, Health Systems
McKesson Corporation
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Description
Learn how to identify unconscious bias and address it through the lens of an inclusive leader. Participants will reflect on how they manage, influence and lead others, so their teams feel valued and respected with a sense of belonging. Gain tools for individual action and practical application of concepts to day-to-day work.
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Terrace
General Luncheon
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Expo and Dessert Break
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions C
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Description
This session will highlight the lessons learned by industry stakeholders during the condensed phase-in for stabilization and what’s next for the next three quarters, what should be happening during the stabilization period. A panel of distributor and manufacturer experts will discuss where the industry is now, while highlighting real-world challenges. This session will also review reports from HDA’s Data Exchange Benchmarking Survey and other pertinent industry findings.
Sponsors
Speakers
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Ashley Y. DeFlice
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Henry Schein, Inc.
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Blair Korman
Sr. Director, Digital Identification & Traceability
Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain
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Michael J. Mazur
Director, Trade Operations
Pfizer Inc.
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Scott A. Mooney
Vice President Distribution Operations, Traceability
McKesson Corporation
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Jaidalyn Rand
Director, Industry Relations
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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This session will provide a comprehensive review of both state legislative and regulatory issues affecting the wholesale distribution industry . Discussion will touch upon state action related to healthcare affordability, prescription drug pricing, state licensure, controlled substance regulations, and more.
Speakers
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Leah D. Lindahl
Vice President, State Government Affairs
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
The U.S. pharmaceutical cold chain is a story of success with opportunities for growth and improvement. How will the cold chain's success continue over the next five years as more temperature-sensitive medications come to market?
This session discusses HDA Research Foundation and Two Labs’ report, The Future of the Cold Chain. With the rapid development of cold-chain products and more in development, this investigative research project identifies current challenges and opportunities across the U.S. pharmaceutical cold chain and potential strategies to address current and future product growth. Attend to hear practical, expert-level advice for those involved in cold chain distribution as the sector works together to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency in delivering lifesaving medications to patients.
Sponsors
Speakers
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Chris J. Anderson
Director, Quality Management
Cardinal Health, Inc.
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Scott Brown
Manager, Strategic Consulting
Two Labs Pharma Services
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Jason Chou
Vice President - Pharmacy
Ochsner Health
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Rena K. Goins
Executive Director, Global Trade & Distribution
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions
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Courtney Johnson
Vice President, Specialty Distribution
Two Labs Pharma Services
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Speakers
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Brandy Porter
Assistant Center Director - Enforcement Pharmaceuticals, Health, and Chemicals Center of Excellence and Expertise
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Movement Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions D
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Description
This session will delve into the potential uses and business opportunities currently under consideration by the supply chain for DSCSA data beyond compliance.
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This session will explore recent changes in state and federal reimbursement policy and what impact they have on the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Speakers
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Stephanie Trunk
Partner
ArentFox Schiff LLP
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Description
FDA will one day run out of new manufacturer labeler codes to assign to new drugs and biologics introduced into the market. Hear how the proposed NDC rule change will further expand the number of labeler codes available to assign to new products. The proposed barcode rule change will also be covered.
Speakers
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Tim Donelon
Director of Serialization & Manufacturing IT Systems
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
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Tracy Nasarenko
Vice President of Community Engagement, Healthcare
GS1 US
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Leon Nevers
Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
H-E-B
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Steven Noetzel
Senior Director, Trade Strategy & Distribution
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
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Tim Stearns
Senior Director, Industry Relations
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
Can you remember a time in your career when you struggled to have a courageous conversation with your boss or colleagues? These situations tend to come up when the people you work with have goals, perspectives, opinions, or interests that are very different from your own.
During this session, you will learn how to state your opinions without shutting down conversations; effectively share alternate ideas in a way that promotes collaboration; keep your composure when your initial response is to feel defensive or angry; and more.
Becoming skilled at having courageous conversations doesn’t magically happen as we progress in our careers. This single skill will elevate you as a thought leader, attract the right mentors in your professional journey, and allow you to confidently share your ideas in the most challenging situations.
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Expo Reception and Raffle
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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7:15 AM - 6:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter
Registration
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7:15 AM - 8:15 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Foyer
General Breakfast
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Speakers
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Perry L. Fri
Executive Vice President, Industry Relations & Member Services and COO, HDA Research Foundation
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
As a young graduate researcher, Dr. Sammy Ramsey looked at an age-old question — “What’s happening to the honeybees?” — through a new lens to make a breakthrough discovery that turned the field of bee research on its head.
In this talk, Dr. Ramsey spurs audiences to think outside the box as he shares the story of what led him to connect a family member’s health issues back to his bee research to arrive at a powerful conclusion on the parasitic pandemic plaguing the honeybees. You will walk through his process for using peculiar thinking that gets the brain processing ideas in new and unique ways, unlocking new outlets for pushing past stalls in thinking and productivity. Dr. Ramsey’s approach gives people the freedom to dig deeper into all the ideas that they’re told are “too crazy” and “will never work” as they figure out how to tackle complex problems and innovate with impact.
Speakers
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Dr. Samuel Ramsey
Inspirational Changemaker in Science & Society; Cutting-Edge Communicator; Founder & Director
Ramsey Research Foundation
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Expo and Morning Break
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Description
Pharmacy community panelists will share their current thinking, approaches and challenges regarding DSCSA implementation. Topics to be addressed will include dispenser implementation efforts during the stabilization period; cost considerations for compliance; and current and future communication strategies with trading partners and FDA.
Sponsors
Speakers
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Scott T. Hatakeyama
Director, Inventory Management and Optimization
Kaiser Permanente
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Leon Nevers
Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
H-E-B
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Lisa Schwartz
Senior Director, Professional Affairs
National Community Pharmacists Association
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Kala Shankle
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
*This session is closed to media.
Interact with DEA and discuss current topics in controlled substances regulation.
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Work is under way to update HDA’s Product Catalog EDI 832 guideline to address DSCSA business requirements for sharing product information. The EDI 852 Product Activity Reporting guide is also being modified to report DSCSA quarantine quantities back to manufacturers. Hear about these forthcoming updates to the 832 and 852, as well as the potential changes to the association’s entire set of EDI and barcode guidelines stemming from FDA’s proposed change for the NDC and barcode rules.
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When was the last time you felt deeply relaxed while also re-energized to sharpen your focus? In this session that combines mindfulness psychology and mindset coaching for results, you will learn skills to reach more of your personal and professional goals (“success lists” vs “to-do”" lists). You will leave feeling accomplished, but with a sense of ease.
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Movement Break
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions F
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Description
Industry leaders continue to participate in multiple workshops on exceptions handling as supply chain stakeholders seek to understand and systematically overcome persistent DSCSA-related data challenges. This session will focus on workshop recommendations, operational lessons learned and whether HDA guidance updates are expected.
Sponsors
Speakers
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Gregg A. Gorniak
VP - Manufacturer Operations & Data Services | Secure Supply Chain Lead
Cencora, Inc.
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David G. Mason
Supply Chain Compliance and Serialization Lead
Sandoz
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Maryann Nelson
Regulatory Manager
Cardinal Health, Inc.
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Senthil S. Rajaratnam
Senior Director, Global Serialization and UDI
Lilly USA, LLC
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Tim Stearns
Senior Director, Industry Relations
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
*This session is closed to media.
A panel of experts will discuss "suspicious orders" monitoring and other legal issues in the evolving controlled substances regulatory environment.
Speakers
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John A. Gilbert
Director
Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
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Karla Palmer
Director
Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
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Description
Hear the latest updates on United States Pharmacopeia Storage and distribution. Learn about the International Safe Transit Association Pharma update and cold chain challenges related to Covid-19 vaccine commercialization.
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Terrace
General Luncheon
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Expo and Dessert Break
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions G
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Description
FDA has had an active year, releasing a variety of guidance documents. HDA will review the key highlights from these activities and share their perspective on implications for compliance.
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Supply chain stakeholders will discuss the dynamics of current drug shortages in the U.S., how to tackle the surge and what opportunities exist for solutions.
Speakers
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Michael Ganio
Senior Director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality
ASHP Foundation
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Michelle L. Keller
VP Commercial Operations
Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Nicolette Louissaint
Senior Vice President, Policy and Strategic Planning
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Stephen Stalker
VP, Drug Shortages
McKesson - U.S. Pharma
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Heather Zenk
President, US Supply Chain
Cencora, Inc.
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Description
Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss current operational issues associated around contract and chargeback administration with their colleagues. Topics Include: 340B and EDI
Speakers
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Kevin Cross
Contracts / Chargebacks Manager
Mutual Drug
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Tim Stearns
Senior Director, Industry Relations
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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Description
This presentation focuses on the practical applications of AI in revolutionizing the healthcare distribution sector. It aims to debunk common misconceptions about AI, providing a clear understanding of how AI technologies contribute to optimizing supply chain processes, improving efficiency and enhancing service quality. The talk will explore examples to demonstrate AI's impact and effectively outline strategies for integrating these technologies into existing distribution frameworks. Insights into emerging trends, potential innovations and the critical balance between technology and human oversight in ensuring efficient and reliable healthcare delivery will be explored.
Speakers
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Ely Colón
Principal Director – AI Decision Sciences and NA Supply Chain & Operations Gen AI Lead
Accenture
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Movement Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7
Afternoon General Session
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Description
Specializing in analyzing information from IQVIA’s premier sales, prescription, promotional and medical databases, Scott will take a first look at the latest industry data and emerging market trends for branded and generic pharmaceutical and specialty product sales. He will offer his perspective on a range of vital pharmaceutical topics, including global market trends, industry forecasts, research and development, marketing practices, blockbuster drugs, patent expirations and generic trends, biotechnology and more. He also will analyze how emerging trends will affect strategic business plans in the coming year and beyond.
Speakers
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Scott Biggs
Director, Supplier Services
IQVIA
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Networking Reception and Expo Raffle
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F
Exhibitor Move-out
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter
Registration
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Springs Ballroom Terrace
General Breakfast
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7
Closing General Session
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Description
Nearly all healthcare products travel by truck, and 80 percent of domestic freight transportation is spent on trucking. Andrew Boyle will describe the economic and regulatory factors that will affect your logistics networks in the coming years, from decarbonization to labor to lawsuits — and strategies for navigating them successfully.
Speakers
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Andrew Boyle
Chairman, American Trucking Associations & Co-President
Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company
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Description
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a vat of peanut butter? Do you yearn for a more interesting life but don’t know where to start?
Join Deedre Daniel as she shares how she allowed fear, other’s expectations, and a limited point of view hold her back from living a more interesting life. She will open up about her struggles with depression, managing ADHD and losing her confidence — and reveals the steps she took to regain control and create the interesting life she loves.
Speakers
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Deedre Daniel
Founder and Entrepreneur
The Interesting Conversations Company
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Adjournment
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