2024 Distribution Management Conference and Expo | Healthcare Distribution Alliance | HDA

2:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter

Registration
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

Exhibitor Setup
Description

California Casual attire. We encourage attendees to wear color!
Description

California Casual attire. We encourage attendees to wear color!

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter

Registration
Sponsors
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7

Opening General Session
Speakers
- Chester "Chip" Davis, Jr.
  
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7

Distribution Management Award Presentation
Description

Welcome to the home of the BNP Paribas Open, where Stacey Allaster will share leadership strategies for cultivating resilience, health, wellness and connections. Having navigated unprecedented challenges in the C-Suite throughout her years in professional sport, she will share powerful stories that recognize the difficult parts of life and work — and provide concrete examples of how to emerge more resilient than before.
Speakers
- Stacey Allaster
  
  Chief Executive of Professional Tennis
  
  United States Tennis Association
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

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

Concurrent Education Sessions A
Description

This session will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the Agency for a brief overview of the DSCSA, a highlight of recent guidances and other efforts, and a discussion of expectations for the pharmaceutical supply chain efforts during the stabilization period.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Abha Kundi
  
  Team Lead
  
  U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Description

Join us for an illuminating session poised to empower and equip advocates with the tools necessary to drive meaningful change. Crafted for those eager to delve into effective advocacy, this session will explore grassroots engagement and demystify the intricacies of political action committees (PACs). Participants will learn the art of tailoring messages to resonate with lawmakers — and ensure maximum impact in legislative arenas. Additionally, gain invaluable firsthand insights through an interview with a former Capitol Hill staffer, who will provide unique perspectives and strategies for navigating the political landscape.
Speakers
- Kristen L. Freitas
  
  SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

This session will dig into the current trends around biosimilars in the United States. We’ll look at recent biosimilar introductions and how well they are performing against the original biological product.
Speakers
- Scott Biggs
  
  Director, Supplier Services
  
  IQVIA
Description

The session will look at several recent industry logistics security breakdowns, discussing how they occurred and proposing solutions to prevent similar situations from occurring again.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Charles H. Forsaith
  
  Vice President, PCSC
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Movement Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions B
Description

Hear from state boards of pharmacy on DSCSA compliance. Speakers will also highlight some of their concerns, gaps in information and views on FDA guidance documents.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Josh M. Bolin
  
  Associate Executive Director for Government Affairs and Innovation
  
  National Association of Boards of Pharmacy®
- Kim Grinston
  
  Executive Director
  
  Missouri Board of Pharmacy
- Mark J. Hardy
  
  Executive Director
  
  North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
- Mark Klawitter
  
  Board Inspector
  
  Montana Board of Pharmacy
Description

Learn about the range of policies legislators are addressing on issues related to: drug shortages, PBM reform and prescription drug pricing and how the upcoming elections will impact those discussions. Bring your political knowledge, win fun prizes, and impress your peers!
Speakers
- Kristen L. Freitas
  
  SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Kirsten Wing Foster
  
  Director, Federal Government Affairs
  
  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
- Heather Easterling
  
  Senior Managing Consultant, 340B Solutions, Health Systems
  
  McKesson Corporation
Description

Learn how to identify unconscious bias and address it through the lens of an inclusive leader. Participants will reflect on how they manage, influence and lead others, so their teams feel valued and respected with a sense of belonging. Gain tools for individual action and practical application of concepts to day-to-day work.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Stacey Gordon
  
  CEO
  
  Rework Work
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Terrace

General Luncheon
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

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

Concurrent Education Sessions C
Description

This session will highlight the lessons learned by industry stakeholders during the condensed phase-in for stabilization and what’s next for the next three quarters, what should be happening during the stabilization period. A panel of distributor and manufacturer experts will discuss where the industry is now, while highlighting real-world challenges. This session will also review reports from HDA’s Data Exchange Benchmarking Survey and other pertinent industry findings.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Ashley Y. DeFlice
  
  Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  
  Henry Schein, Inc.
- Blair Korman
  
  Sr. Director, Digital Identification & Traceability
  
  Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain
- Michael J. Mazur
  
  Director, Trade Operations
  
  Pfizer Inc.
- Scott A. Mooney
  
  Vice President Distribution Operations, Traceability
  
  McKesson Corporation
- Jaidalyn Rand
  
  Director, Industry Relations
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

This session will provide a comprehensive review of both state legislative and regulatory issues affecting the wholesale distribution industry . Discussion will touch upon state action related to healthcare affordability, prescription drug pricing, state licensure, controlled substance regulations, and more.
Speakers
- Leah D. Lindahl
  
  Vice President, State Government Affairs
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

The U.S. pharmaceutical cold chain is a story of success with opportunities for growth and improvement. How will the cold chain's success continue over the next five years as more temperature-sensitive medications come to market?

This session discusses HDA Research Foundation and Two Labs’ report, The Future of the Cold Chain. With the rapid development of cold-chain products and more in development, this investigative research project identifies current challenges and opportunities across the U.S. pharmaceutical cold chain and potential strategies to address current and future product growth. Attend to hear practical, expert-level advice for those involved in cold chain distribution as the sector works together to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency in delivering lifesaving medications to patients.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Chris J. Anderson
  
  Director, Quality Management
  
  Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Scott Brown
  
  Manager, Strategic Consulting
  
  Two Labs Pharma Services
- Jason Chou
  
  Vice President - Pharmacy
  
  Ochsner Health
- Rena K. Goins
  
  Executive Director, Global Trade & Distribution
  
  Regeneron Healthcare Solutions
- Courtney Johnson
  
  Vice President, Specialty Distribution
  
  Two Labs Pharma Services
Speakers
- Brandy Porter
  
  Assistant Center Director - Enforcement Pharmaceuticals, Health, and Chemicals Center of Excellence and Expertise
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Movement Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions D
Description

This session will delve into the potential uses and business opportunities currently under consideration by the supply chain for DSCSA data beyond compliance.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Randy V. Bradley
  
  Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
  
  University of Tennessee
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

FDA will one day run out of new manufacturer labeler codes to assign to new drugs and biologics introduced into the market. Hear how the proposed NDC rule change will further expand the number of labeler codes available to assign to new products. The proposed barcode rule change will also be covered.
Speakers
- Tim Donelon
  
  Director of Serialization & Manufacturing IT Systems
  
  Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
- Tracy Nasarenko
  
  Vice President of Community Engagement, Healthcare
  
  GS1 US
- Leon Nevers
  
  Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
  
  H-E-B
- Steven Noetzel
  
  Senior Director, Trade Strategy & Distribution
  
  Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
- Tim Stearns
  
  Senior Director, Industry Relations
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

Can you remember a time in your career when you struggled to have a courageous conversation with your boss or colleagues? These situations tend to come up when the people you work with have goals, perspectives, opinions, or interests that are very different from your own.

During this session, you will learn how to state your opinions without shutting down conversations; effectively share alternate ideas in a way that promotes collaboration; keep your composure when your initial response is to feel defensive or angry; and more.

Becoming skilled at having courageous conversations doesn’t magically happen as we progress in our careers. This single skill will elevate you as a thought leader, attract the right mentors in your professional journey, and allow you to confidently share your ideas in the most challenging situations.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Carla Howard
  
  Mentor
  
  The Professional Woman's Mentor LLC
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

Expo Reception and Raffle

7:15 AM - 6:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter

Registration
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Foyer

General Breakfast
Speakers
- Perry L. Fri
  
  Executive Vice President, Industry Relations & Member Services and COO, HDA Research Foundation
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

As a young graduate researcher, Dr. Sammy Ramsey looked at an age-old question — “What’s happening to the honeybees?” — through a new lens to make a breakthrough discovery that turned the field of bee research on its head.

In this talk, Dr. Ramsey spurs audiences to think outside the box as he shares the story of what led him to connect a family member’s health issues back to his bee research to arrive at a powerful conclusion on the parasitic pandemic plaguing the honeybees. You will walk through his process for using peculiar thinking that gets the brain processing ideas in new and unique ways, unlocking new outlets for pushing past stalls in thinking and productivity. Dr. Ramsey’s approach gives people the freedom to dig deeper into all the ideas that they’re told are “too crazy” and “will never work” as they figure out how to tackle complex problems and innovate with impact.
Speakers
- Dr. Samuel Ramsey
  
  Inspirational Changemaker in Science & Society; Cutting-Edge Communicator; Founder & Director
  
  Ramsey Research Foundation
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

Expo and Morning Break
Description

Pharmacy community panelists will share their current thinking, approaches and challenges regarding DSCSA implementation. Topics to be addressed will include dispenser implementation efforts during the stabilization period; cost considerations for compliance; and current and future communication strategies with trading partners and FDA.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Scott T. Hatakeyama
  
  Director – Buy to Pay
  
  Kaiser Permanente
- Leon Nevers
  
  Senior Director, Procurement and Business Development
  
  H-E-B
- Lisa Schwartz
  
  Senior Director, Professional Affairs
  
  National Community Pharmacists Association
- Kala Shankle
  
  Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

*This session is closed to media.
Interact with DEA and discuss current topics in controlled substances regulation.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Melissa Kellstrom
  
  Executive Assistant, DEA Diversion Control Division
  
  U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Thomas W. Prevoznik
  
  Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division
  
  U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Description

Work is under way to update HDA’s Product Catalog EDI 832 guideline to address DSCSA business requirements for sharing product information. The EDI 852 Product Activity Reporting guide is also being modified to report DSCSA quarantine quantities back to manufacturers. Hear about these forthcoming updates to the 832 and 852, as well as the potential changes to the association’s entire set of EDI and barcode guidelines stemming from FDA’s proposed change for the NDC and barcode rules.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Tim Stearns
  
  Senior Director, Industry Relations
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

When was the last time you felt deeply relaxed while also re-energized to sharpen your focus? In this session that combines mindfulness psychology and mindset coaching for results, you will learn skills to reach more of your personal and professional goals (“success lists” vs “to-do”" lists). You will leave feeling accomplished, but with a sense of ease.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Maria Shea
  
  Wellness Expert, Psychotherapist, Mindset Coach
  
  Awaken Counseling
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Movement Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions F
Description

Industry leaders continue to participate in multiple workshops on exceptions handling as supply chain stakeholders seek to understand and systematically overcome persistent DSCSA-related data challenges. This session will focus on workshop recommendations, operational lessons learned and whether HDA guidance updates are expected.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Gregg A. Gorniak
  
  VP - Manufacturer Operations & Data Services | Secure Supply Chain Lead
  
  Cencora, Inc.
- David G. Mason
  
  Supply Chain Compliance and Serialization Lead
  
  Sandoz
- Maryann Nelson
  
  Regulatory Manager
  
  Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Senthil S. Rajaratnam
  
  Director, Global Serialization and UDI
  
  Lilly USA, LLC
- Tim Stearns
  
  Senior Director, Industry Relations
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

*This session is closed to 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

Hear the latest updates on United States Pharmacopeia Storage and distribution. Learn about the International Safe Transit Association Pharma update and cold chain challenges related to Covid-19 vaccine commercialization.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Chris J. Anderson
  
  Director, Quality Management
  
  Cardinal Health, Inc.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Andrew Rahimi
  
  Technical Lead
  
  True North Group LLC
- Alex Soukhanov
  
  Partner/Owner
  
  True North Group LLC
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Terrace

General Luncheon
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

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

Concurrent Education Sessions G
Description

FDA has had an active year, releasing a variety of guidance documents. HDA will review the key highlights from these activities and share their perspective on implications for compliance.
Sponsors
Speakers
- Tish E. Pahl
  
  Principal
  
  Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Kala Shankle
  
  Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Brian P. Waldman
  
  Partner
  
  ArentFox Schiff LLP
Description

Supply chain stakeholders will discuss the dynamics of current drug shortages in the U.S., how to tackle the surge and what opportunities exist for solutions.
Speakers
- Michael Ganio
  
  Senior Director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality
  
  ASHP Foundation
- Michelle L. Keller
  
  VP Commercial Operations
  
  Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Nicolette Louissaint
  
  Senior Vice President, Policy and Strategic Planning
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Stephen Stalker
  
  VP, Drug Shortages
  
  McKesson - U.S. Pharma
- Heather Zenk
  
  President, US Supply Chain
  
  Cencora, Inc.
Description

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss current operational issues associated around contract and chargeback administration with their colleagues. Topics Include: 340B and EDI
Speakers
- Kevin Cross
  
  Contracts / Chargebacks Manager
  
  Mutual Drug
- Tim Stearns
  
  Senior Director, Industry Relations
  
  Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Description

This presentation focuses on the practical applications of AI in revolutionizing the healthcare distribution sector. It aims to debunk common misconceptions about AI, providing a clear understanding of how AI technologies contribute to optimizing supply chain processes, improving efficiency and enhancing service quality. The talk will explore examples to demonstrate AI's impact and effectively outline strategies for integrating these technologies into existing distribution frameworks. Insights into emerging trends, potential innovations and the critical balance between technology and human oversight in ensuring efficient and reliable healthcare delivery will be explored.
Speakers
- Ely Colón
  
  Principal Director – AI Decision Sciences and NA Supply Chain & Operations Gen AI Lead
  
  Accenture
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Movement Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7

Afternoon General Session
Description

Specializing in analyzing information from IQVIA’s premier sales, prescription, promotional and medical databases, Scott will take a first look at the latest industry data and emerging market trends for branded and generic pharmaceutical and specialty product sales. He 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
- Scott Biggs
  
  Director, Supplier Services
  
  IQVIA
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

Networking Reception and Expo Raffle
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM - Springs Ballroom Salon F

Exhibitor Move-out

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Springs Ballroom Foyer - South Counter

Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Springs Ballroom Terrace

General Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sinatra Ballroom Salons 7

Closing General Session
Description

Nearly all healthcare products travel by truck, and 80 percent of domestic freight transportation is spent on trucking. Andrew Boyle will describe the economic and regulatory factors that will affect your logistics networks in the coming years, from decarbonization to labor to lawsuits — and strategies for navigating them successfully.
Speakers
- Andrew Boyle
  
  Chairman, American Trucking Associations & Co-President
  
  Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company
Description

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a vat of peanut butter? Do you yearn for a more interesting life but don’t know where to start?

Join Deedre Daniel as she shares how she allowed fear, other’s expectations, and a limited point of view hold her back from living a more interesting life. She will open up about her struggles with depression, managing ADHD and losing her confidence — and reveals the steps she took to regain control and create the interesting life she loves.
Speakers
- Deedre Daniel
  
  Founder and Entrepreneur
  
  The Interesting Conversations Company
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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