PCMA’s 2012 PBM and Specialty Pharmacy Conferences

I am pleased to welcome back the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) as a Drug Channels sponsor.

PCMA has just released their 2012 conference lineup. Here's the rundown:

• February 7–9: Managed Markets Educational Forum in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

• April 2 & 3: PBM Summit in Las Vegas, NV

• April 3–5: Specialty Pharmacy Business Forum in Las Vegas, NV (NEW!)

• October 15–17: Annual Meeting in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

You should check out these conferences because PCMA always has exceptionally well-run events. I expect these conferences to be valuable in both networking and informational aspects for anyone connected to pharma managed markets, PBMs, specialty pharmacy and payer organizations. Full details below.

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION

PCMA is pleased to announce our 2012 conference lineup!

Managed Markets Educational Forum
February 6-8, 2012
The Westin Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL

PCMA’s second annual Managed Markets Educational Forum (MMEF) is an educational and training conference geared towards professionals of all levels within pharma managed markets or market access divisions. Session speakers are the most highly regarded and senior executives from PBM, specialty pharmacy, and payer organizations.

The MMEF includes two session tracks. The “Professional Track” focuses on industry fundamentals and aims to improve participants’ understanding. This track is designed for mid-level managed markets staff, or those whose core job function may not involve direct interaction with the PBM and specialty pharmacy sector. The “Executive Track” addresses more complex and advanced strategic industry topics that are relevant and actionable to senior managed markets account and marketing executives.

PBM Summit
April 2-3, 2012
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

PCMA’s PBM Summit is an educational and networking event for senior executives from PBMs, specialty pharmacy, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. In addition to ample time to meet with clients and customers, sessions at the Summit will offer attendees insights and solutions to the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the intersection of pharma managed markets, and PBM industry/trade relations.


Specialty Pharmacy Business Forum – NEW CONFERENCE!!
April 3-5, 2012
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

PCMA’s Specialty Pharmacy Business Forum (SPBF) is the newest addition to the 2012 PCMA conference lineup. The SPBF will provide individuals and companies in the specialty pharmacy chain of commerce with exceptional educational and business networking opportunities. Our 800+ attendees will come from local, regional and national specialty pharmacy providers, PBMs, employer/payer organizations, managed care and insurance organizations, drug manufacturers, wholesalers, distributers, and numerous other specialty pharmacy stakeholders and service companies.

The SPBF will feature best-in-class conference sessions from industry thought leaders and a truly unique aspect of the conference, is the launch of PCMA’s “Specialty Pharmacy Business Community.” This online networking community will give attendees the opportunity to identify and interact with existing and potential business customers and partners.

Annual Meeting
October 15-17, 2012
Terranea Resort
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

The Annual Meeting attracts the most senior executives from PBMs, specialty pharmacy, payer organizations, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Annual Meeting allows attendees to share and learn about the current opportunities and challenges facing these industries and how to best address them.