Monday, June 9, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch & PBM Hub - Ballroom - Harmony ABCF
 

Who may attend this no-cost event?

  • National Alliance coalition members
  • Employer/plan sponsor coalition members
  • Invited guests

Key Participant Benefits:

  • Learn from employers at various stages of working toward achieving PBM transparency
  • Break free of the intentional PBM mazes
  • Work with experts to customize a drug spend strategy in beginner-advanced workgroups
  • Decode the spreadsheet games PBMs play
  • Take advantage of SHRM and HRCI credits at no cost

All times are (CT)

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Opening Remarks/Recap of PBM Hub 1.0
Greg Baker Shawn Gremminger

This recap will ensure no PBM change-maker is left behind! Learn the insights from PBM Hub 1.0 — and where today’s sessions will lead.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Employer Journeys with Transparent PBMs
Steve Ditto, MODERATOR Mike Adams Elaine Britt Amy Hartman Carrie Rust

HR and benefit leaders from an array of organizations and with varying levels of PBM reform expertise will share what led them to investigate PBM practices, what they’ve accomplished so far, and where their journeys are leading them. 

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Inside the PBM Maze
Cheryl Larson, MODERATOR Chris Antypas, PharmD Ryan Rice Candace Shaffer Kimberly Westrich

For years, the PBM industry has fostered misalignment, opacity, and consolidation. Rather than improving drug value and creating an efficient marketplace, the industry has fueled a flawed maze model that impairs competition to the detriment of employers/purchasers and consumers. Seasoned advisors will offer guidance to enable attendees to break through the intentional dead ends set forth by yesterday’s PBMs. The view of the “Big 3” PBMs will start the conversation, followed by a reactor panel of PBM professionals weighing in on what they are doing to ensure transparency and answer questions about how they are putting employers and working families first.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
BREAK
 
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PBM Workgroups: Beginner and Advanced
Chris Antypas, PharmD Mike Stancil

We have a spot for you whether you missed PBM Hub 1.0, are new to the PBM discussion, or are well down the path to achieving transparency success. Self-select into beginner or advanced workgroups where expert advisors help participants take back the purchasing power by learning about RFP approaches, broker/consultant selection, contracting, and many more solutions.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
An Interactive Workshop: Decoding Spreadsheet Games
Jeff Hauser Cora Opsahl

Imagine a healthcare experience where contract details are clear, and every decision is made with confidence. Knowledge is not only power but legally required in healthcare. Learn how to gain free access to your data, and secure the insights needed to make informed decisions once traditional spreadsheet games are decoded, and negotiating strength and mutual respect are restored.

5:30 PM - 5:35 PM
Closing Remarks
Shawn Gremminger