Name
A New Drug Channel: Direct, Transparent, Employer-Aligned
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Speakers
Ryan Rice, The Prism Health Group, LLC
Jake Frenz, SmithRx
Joe Toniolo, US Foods
Chuck Melendi, Disruptive Dialogue
Ryan Rice Jake Frenz Joe Toniolo Chuck Melendi
Description

The pharmaceutical supply chain is complex, costly, and burdened by intermediaries that drive up prices while obscuring transparency. Rising drug costs and opaque pricing demand a new approach. This session explores a direct-to-consumer, direct-to-employer pharmaceutical model designed to eliminate middlemen, increase transparency, and align incentives around patient access and employer value.

Location Name
Grand Ballroom - Second Floor - Salons ABCD
Full Address
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
1 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
United States