2022 DMC and Expo Sessions | Healthcare Distribution Alliance | HDA

1:00 PM - 7:30 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Registration
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Exhibitor Setup
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pool View Terrace

VIP Reception (Invitation Only)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Congress Avenue Terrace

Welcome Reception

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Lone Star D&E

General Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM JW Marriott Grand Ballroom Salons 5&6

Opening General Session
Speakers
- Chester "Chip" Davis, Jr.
  
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description
Description

In college, Tim Urban’s procrastination problem got so bad that he found himself writing the first word of his 90-page senior thesis only 72 hours before it was due. After spending years trying to understand how his own mind worked, he finally put his thoughts down on paper, creating three cartoon stick drawings — the Rational Decision-Maker, the Instant Gratification Monkey and the Panic Monster — to represent the major “players” in his head that battled over the steering wheel. In a hilarious presentation, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window -- and encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on, before we run out of time. … what will the attendees learn?
Speakers
- Tim Urban
  
  Writer
  
  Wait But Why
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Expo Grand Opening and Morning Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

FDA has had another active year on DSCSA implementation, including issuing guidance documents and holding several meetings. This session will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the agency on its guidance, the expected release of the “National Standards for the Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers,” current implementation efforts, and overall expectations for the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Connie Jung
  
  Senior Advisor for Policy
  
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Description

Closed to the media..
Interact with DEA and discuss current topics in controlled substances regulation.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Kristi O'Malley
  
  Senior Advisor
  
  U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Thomas W. Prevoznik
  
  Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division
  
  U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Matthew Strait
  
  Deputy Assistant Administrator
  
  U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Speakers
- Christopher Clement
  
  AVP, Distribution
  
  Apexus, LLC
- Karrah Pacheco
  
  Senior Portfolio Executive
  
  Apexus, LLC
Description

During this session, attendees will learn about the nine elements that can have a significant impact on your DE&I recruiting, including:
1. Leadership
2. The Journey
3. Collaboration
4. Goals
5. Priorities
6. Focus
7. Metrics
8. Inclusion
9. Culture
Understanding how you can get these elements aligned to drive sustainable change is often tough, but it is the best way to get results out of the effort and energy that you put into the work.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Devray Kirkland
  
  Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
  
  Cardinal Health, Inc.
Description

Empty shelves? Huge price increases? What the truck is going on?!

Approximately 80 percent of America's freight spend is on truck transportation, and trucking is the most vital mode serving healthcare distribution. Boyle Transportation’s Andrew Boyle will provide insight into the economic and regulatory dynamics affecting the healthcare supply chain.
Speakers
- Andrew Boyle
  
  Chairman, American Trucking Associations & Co-President
  
  Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Networking Break
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

This session will include an overview by GS1 of the EPCIS standard and implementation guideline, a critical component to successfully exchange data under the DSCSA. A service provider panel will then talk through EPCIS implementation progress and lessons learned to date from their customer experiences.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Marcus Chang
  
  Senior Product Manager
  
  Axway
- Ilir Ivezaj
  
  Senior Product
  
  LSPedia
- Tracy Nasarenko
  
  Vice President of Community Engagement, Healthcare
  
  GS1 US
- Elizabeth Waldorf
  
  Director, Global Traceability and Standards
  
  TraceLink Inc.
- Herbert Wong
  
  Chief Customer Officer
  
  Antares Vision Group
Description

Learn about the policies legislators and regulators are addressing on issues related to: pandemic preparedness, opioid abuse and prescription drug pricing, as well as an outlook on the 2022 elections.
Speakers
- Kristen L. Freitas
  
  SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
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
- Andrew L. Wilson
  
  Vice President, 340B Solutions
  
  McKesson Corporation
Description

The importance of workplace safety cannot be overstated during normal business operations, but for most employers, maintaining employee safety has never been more challenging than over the last two years. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the nation’s healthcare providers became even more reliant on wholesale distributors and their manufacturer suppliers to help ensure availability of life-supporting or -sustaining products for patient treatment. And, protecting employees using “lock downs” or “work from home” policies were not an option.

Hear about legal, regulatory and operational challenges, including additional safety challenges that are part of today’s modern workplace and transitional considerations as COVID-19 case rates decline, all while remaining vigilant for yet another variant. An opportunity for audience questions will be provided.
Speakers
- Alexandra M. Romero
  
  Partner
  
  ArentFox Schiff LLP
- Heather Zenk
  
  President, US Supply Chain
  
  Cencora, Inc.
Description

Today we are handling greater workloads and balancing the demands of career and family. The ability to stay positive, manage our emotions and work under pressure are key to success in the workplace. Hear stories and recommendations to develop a growth mindset, gain optimism and reduce stress while maintaining a positive mindset. Attendees will walk away with information and strategies you can apply immediately, including understanding your core values, learning happy habits, and overcoming a negativity bias, so we can be more productive and less stressed at work and home.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Kevin Karschnik
  
  Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author
  
  KeyPoints3
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

General Luncheon and Expo
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Expo and Dessert Break
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

This session will cover progress, key learnings and outstanding challenges as industry works towards the 2023 deadline. With the majority of wholesalers requesting transaction data be sent by the end of 2022 in order to address current inventory and work through issues, data will be shared on incremental progress towards manufacturers sharing data in production, along with the quality and accuracy of that data. Additionally, the panel will cover progress on various industry workstreams and risks to meeting the requirements.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Anita T. Ducca
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Gregg A. Gorniak
  
  VP - Manufacturer Operations & Data Services | Secure Supply Chain Lead
  
  GlaxoSmithKline
- Julie Malone
  
  Regulatory Affairs Manager
  
  Value Drug Company
- David G. Mason
  
  Supply Chain Compliance and Serialization Lead
  
  Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- Matt Sample
  
  SVP, Manufacturer and Replenishment Operations
  
  Cencora, Inc.
Description

This session will provide a comprehensive review of state legislative proposals impacting HDA’s membership throughout the 2022 state legislative sessions. Discussion will focus on a range of current legislative proposals, including those aimed at addressing prescription drug pricing, med-surg/PPE reforms, and mandates to “Buy American/State.” Additional topics covered will include “white bagging” prohibition, taxes and controlled substance monitoring and reporting, among others. Attend to hear about the many steps state policymakers are proposing that may impact HDA member companies.
Speakers
- Matthew DiLoreto
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

This session will focus on the key influences and considerations for integrating and embedding sustainability and ESG principles into company operations and provide case examples from how AmerisourceBergen has addressed this over the past few years. In addition, the session will cover broad trends to consider into the future around decarbonization of the economy and the role healthcare distribution can play.
Speakers
- Susan Lorenz-Fisher
  
  Vice President of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
  
  Cencora, Inc.
Description

There’s no denying the part that supply chain leaders have had in the success of rolling out COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. For many, the task of distributing millions of doses within months was an around-the-clock ordeal that stretched even the most seasoned pros to their limits. Along the way, there were hard lessons learned and key takeaways for future emergency distributions. Hear from Overhaul and Cold Chain Technology Services on how they partnered with the State of Texas to ensure vaccine deliveries arrived at a record pace, within quality standards and safe from a myriad of potential criminal activity.
Speakers
- Conor Conlon
  
  Senior Director, Key Accounts
  
  Overhaul
- Wayne Williams
  
  Executive Director
  
  Coldchain Technology Services
Description

As manufacturers prepare to launch a specialty product in today’s complex marketplace, it is important to understand and prepare for the proper steps, timing and partner relationships. Based on decades of real-world distribution experience and deep industry insights this session will provide a practical, comprehensive, and forward-thinking checklist to guide manufacturers through their first — or 50th — specialty launch.
Speakers
- Joe Bowman
  
  Director of Business Development, Third Party Logistics Services
  
  Cardinal Health 3PL Services
- John Bullock
  
  Senior Director, Trade, Distribution and GPO
  
  Apellis Pharmaceuticals
- Paul Chen
  
  Sr. Director, Trade and Channel Management
  
  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
- Kim Cline
  
  SVP, Commercialization Launch Strategy & Business Development
  
  Two Labs Pharma Services
- Michael Rowe
  
  Director, DSCSA/Serialization Services
  
  Two Labs Pharma Services
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Networking Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

Distributor teams will outline their specific plans about DSCSA activities. Presenters will discuss their approach to several topics and answer questions from the audience. Topics highlighted will include:
- Aggregation and inference;
- Data standards and the use of identifiers;
- Verification;
- Master data complexities;
- Grandfathering; and,
- Communications and expectations for trading partners.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Omid Ghobadi
  
  Sr. Director, Finance & Technology
  
  HyGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Scott A. Mooney
  
  Vice President Distribution Operations, Traceability
  
  McKesson Corporation
- Maryann Nelson
  
  Regulatory Manager
  
  Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Bradley T. Pine
  
  Smith Drug Company, Div. J M Smith Corporation
- Matt Sample
  
  SVP, Manufacturer and Replenishment Operations
  
  Cencora, Inc.
Speakers
- Matthew DiLoreto
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Leah D. Lindahl
  
  Vice President, State Government Affairs
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

This session, hosted by HDA’s Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (PCSC) will cover two case studies:
- Order Fraud involves industry and government investigations into cyber attempts to infiltrate ordering exchanges — within the pharmaceutical supply chain, between distributors and their retail customers. The cases themselves cannot be discussed, because several are under active investigation, but the methodologies used, including business email compromise and social engineering, will be covered.
- Operation Vax was an effort launched by the PCSC to collaborate with those in industry and government to protect the integrity of the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain. It involved monitoring the internet, including social media, the dark web, online marketplaces, and other channels, for any illicit talk about attempts to disrupt the vaccine supply chain.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Charles H. Forsaith
  
  Vice President, PCSC
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

Networking is essential to everyone, can be learned by everyone and can benefit everyone with the right mindset and motivations. While this may be true, why does it seem to come easier for some, and feel like so much work for others? During this session, participants will discuss why people network, how developing your own networking goals and strategy can help you to build your network and how to make meeting new people fun and rewarding—both personally and professionally.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Michael J. McBride
  
  Business Development
  
  Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Expo Reception and Raffle

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Registration
Sponsors
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM JW Marriott Grand Ballroom Salons 5&6

Morning General Session
Description

Ananya Chadha, an advocate, builder and changemaker who developed a platform “that put genomic data on the blockchain,” will share her relentlessly positive worldview with attendees. In a captivating, high-energy presentation about innovation, technology and leadership, Chadha will underscore why she believes we are capable of changing the world, if we just keep learning, stay passionate, and refuse to follow the status quo.
Speakers
- Ananya Chadha
  
  Advocate, Builder
  
  Changemaker
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Expo and Morning Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

Panelists from the pharmacy community will share their current thinking, approaches and challenges regarding the implementation of DSCSA. Topics to be addressed will include the structure of, and planning toward, a 2023 system; cost concerns; scanning and hardware upgrades across the dispensing community; suspect and illegitimate product reporting; and dispensers expectations of FDA and upstream suppliers.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Eric Andrews
  
  Pharmacy Strategic Sourcing Manager
  
  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Michele Belcher
  
  President
  
  National Community Pharmacists Association
- Ronald N. Bone
  
  HDA Consultant
  
  Ronald N. Bone Consulting LLC
- Justin Guthman
  
  National Director, Pharmacy Operations
  
  Ascension Health
- Leon Nevers
  
  Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
  
  H-E-B
Description

This session will explore recent changes in state and federal reimbursement policy and what impact they have on the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Speakers
- Stephanie Trunk
  
  Partner
  
  ArentFox Schiff LLP
Description

The pandemic has created new challenges that have directly impacted the wholesale drug supply chain, including cold chain packaging shortages and delayed overnight parcel shipments. New technology is needed to protect the product for delays and to provide real-time location and temperature data to make quality and management decisions. Further, U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) has been working to provide more guidance around storage and transportation to help ensure product integrity while balancing the realities of wholesale distribution that have been misunderstood in the past.

This session will examine the recent temperature management challenges that our industry has faced and the latest technology that may address the changing environment. Attendees will learn about USP’s past, present and future efforts related to storage and transportation.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Chris J. Anderson
  
  Director, Quality Management
  
  Cardinal Health, Inc.
Description

In 2021, HDA launched Health Delivered, a multiyear, multimedia campaign highlighting the critical role and value of the association’s distributor member companies with policymakers and key audiences. HDA-member professionals have unique perspective and experiences in moving millions of medicines, products and supplies across the healthcare supply chain. In this session, you will learn more about HDA’s industry storytelling efforts — and how you can participate in and amplify Health Delivered through your own organization.
Speakers
- John E. Parker
  
  Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Farah M. Simonett
  
  Vice President, Communications and Marketing
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

When DSCSA is fully implemented in 2023, manufacturers will not only be selling quality products downstream, but they will be sending quality data with each transaction. Accurate data are foundational to many pieces of DSCSA. As manufacturers send or prepare to send data it has become clear that there are common best practices that manufacturers engage in to avoid exceptions downstream. This session will cover best practices; how to engage your quality, compliance and distribution center teams; and develop a cross-functional approach to data quality.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Cathy Barbic
  
  Associate Director, Supply Chain Projects and Compliance
  
  Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Justine M. B. Freisleben
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Senthil S. Rajaratnam
  
  Senior Director, Global Serialization and UDI
  
  Lilly USA, LLC
- Sharon Webster
  
  AD, Market Product Quality
  
  Sandoz
Description

Closed to the Media..
A panel of experts will discuss "suspicious orders" monitoring and other legal issues in the evolving controlled substances regulatory environment.
Speakers
- John A. Gilbert
  
  Director
  
  Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
- Karla Palmer
  
  Director
  
  Hyman, Phelps, and McNamara, P.C.
Description

Around 99 percent of cyber threats involve user interaction, meaning you or your colleagues must click on a link to get infected. Although this is the most common way your company can be attacked, there are numerous ways that criminals can access employee workstations. Find out what this 1 percent of cybercrime involves and take back information that will help keep your company safe.
Speakers
- Burton Kelso
  
  The Technology Expert
  
  Burton Kelso, LLC
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

General Luncheon and Expo
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Expo and Dessert Break
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions
Description

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss current operational issues associated with traceability implementation. Choose a topic of interest, rotate through tables, and convene with peers in small roundtable discussions, hosted by industry experts. Highlights from the discussions will be shared at the end of the session. Topics Include:
- EPCIS
- What to ask your vendor/how to choose your vendor
- Master data complexities;
- GS1 and tracing
- help desk/common questions
- credentialing and ATP
Sponsors
Speakers
- Ameer Ali
  
  Sr. Director, Manufacturer Operations
  
  Cencora, Inc.
- Georg Jürgens
  
  Manager Industry Solutions & OCI Co-Chair
  
  Spherity, Inc.
- Leon Nevers
  
  Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
  
  H-E-B
- Tish E. Pahl
  
  Principal
  
  Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Michael Rowe
  
  Director, DSCSA/Serialization Services
  
  Two Labs Pharma Services
- Ben Taylor
  
  CEO
  
  LedgerDomain, Inc.
Description

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy will provide updates on how the state regulatory community is preparing for 2023. The session will focus on how 2023 requirements will affect how regulators request information from trading partners and how regulators will assess DSCSA compliance.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Josh M. Bolin
  
  Associate Executive Director for Government Affairs and Innovation
  
  National Association of Boards of Pharmacy®
Description

This panel will discuss the partnerships that were in place prior to COVID-19, lessons learned and relationships forged over the past two years, and the transition from COVID-19 response to recovery and preparing for future events that may affect supply chain resilience.
Speakers
- Thomas Christl
  
  Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
  
  U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Jessica Johnston
  
  Senior Director, Global Community Affairs
  
  BD
- Nicolette Louissaint
  
  Senior Vice President, Policy and Strategic Planning
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Courtney Romolt
  
  Healthcare Ready
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Networking Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM JW Marriott Grand Ballroom Salons 5&6

Afternoon General Session
Speakers
- Andrew Boyle
  
  Chairman, American Trucking Associations & Co-President
  
  Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company
- Charles H. Forsaith
  
  Vice President, PCSC
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Tony Orosz
  
  Assistant Director - CBP PHC Center
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Networking Reception and Expo Raffle
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM Griffin Exhibit Hall

Exhibitor Move-out

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom Foyer

Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Lone Star D&E

General Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM JW Marriott Grand Ballroom Salons 5&6

Closing General Session
Description

Specializing in analyzing information from IQVIA’s premier sales, prescription, promotional and medical databases, Doug Long will take a first look at the latest industry data and emerging market trends for branded and generic pharmaceutical and specialty product sales. Long 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
- Douglas M. Long
  
  Vice President, Industry Relations
  
  IQVIA
Description

We are more connected — yet disconnected — than ever before. And the “Loneliness Epidemic” is beginning to take over many developed countries. How do we stop that? Learn about the “Seven Deadly Habits That Send Your Conversation to the Emergency Room” and the five skills you need to develop to be more interesting than a cell phone. Standing out from the crowd and making real connections are important for both your personal and professional lives. This session will show you how to do it in less than an hour. Attendees will walk away with easy solutions to implement — and a few laughs, too!
Speakers
- Deedre Daniel
  
  Founder and Entrepreneur
  
  The Interesting Conversations Company
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Conference Adjournment

Registration and Hotel Information

Genesis Argueta
Sponsorship Opportunities

Lisa Kanfer
Exhibit Opportunities

Michelle Leslie
Membership

Lisa Gallagher
Conference Schedule, Speaker Information, and Education Content

Subrina Ghorashi