6th Annual Government Programs Summit

HRSA’s 340B Program Update, Managing the Coverage Gap, and a Full-Day of Final Rule Insight at IIR’s 6th Annual Government Programs Summit

At IIR's 6th Annual Government Programs Summit happening March 26-28, 2014, in Alexandria, prepare for the impact of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services June publishing of the 340B proposed rule and get practical solutions to manage the Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP) challenges. Download the brochure for full agenda and speaker details.

Understand the rebates and forecasting involvement with the new Part D requirements in the session Practical Solutions Manufacturers can use to Manage Coverage Gap Discount Program Challenges. Hear from Cmdr. Krista M. Pedley, PharmD, MS, CDR, USPHS, Director, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration, on 340B program updates. Learn about the latest hot topic areas: Contract Pharmacies, Orphan Drugs, GPO Prohibition, Covered Outpatient Drugs, and Audits in the track 340B Summit for Manufacturers, in collaboration with Apexus' 340B University.

Drug Channels readers can register with code XP1951DC and receive 10% off the standard registration rates. More details below, including a free pre-conference podcast.

BRAND NEW PODCAST: Preview the Advanced GP Forum and Get Industry Insights from Chris Cobourn, SVP at CIS

Download the new CIS podcast and hear Chris Cobourn as he provides industry insights to:

• How manufacturers can navigate the challenge of forecasting Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care
• Lessons learned on Bona Fide Service Fees and Fair Market Value
• The role of the GP professional evolving in a merger acquisition

Plus! Get a sneak preview from Chris on the one-of-a-kind Advanced GP Forum — Fiscal and Methodological Considerations of the Final Rule pre-conference day workshop, where you will receive a unique opportunity to obtain insights on critical GP issues from a panel of industry thought leaders. This full-day panel discussion will prepare for the individual components of the Final Rule and also discuss obtaining intelligence for planning and forecasting.

Panelists:

• Jennifer Norton, Senior Director, Pricing & Contract Administration - Managed Markets, VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
• Sabrina Yohai, Senior Corporate Counsel, PFIZER INC.
• Michael Hepburn, Sr. Director, Government Contract Compliance, JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Compliance Implementation Services Speakers:

• Chris Cobourn, Senior Vice President, Commercial Compliance
• Erika Scholl, Senior Manager, Government Programs Consulting
• Tom Evegan, Commercial Contracting Services
• Sharon Greeson, State Programs

Download the podcast here or visit the website for more information.

Don’t forget! Drug Channels readers receive 10% off the standard registration rates! Register with code XP1951DC.

See you at the 6th Annual Government Programs Summit!