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6th Annual

Pharmacy Benefits Academy

A Moving Target: Best Practices,

Key Challenges and Innovative Solutions

An MBGH Learning Network educational curriculum

in collaboration with Pharmacy Outcomes Specialists

- July 30 to August 1, 2012 -

Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois

The 6th Annual PBA includes:

Leading Industry Experts on the Latest Issues and Trends
Multiple Sessions to Address Key Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions
Ample Time to Network with Speakers, Sponsors and Colleagues
Interactive Pre-Conference Boot Camp providing a great way to learn the basics

Preliminary Conference Agenda

A Moving Target: Best Practices,

Key Challenges and Innovative Solutions

Pre-Conference / Monday, July 30

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Session 101
	Pharmacy Benefits Boot Camp

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Session 201
	Meaningful Analysis of Pharmacy Claims Data

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm	Informal Reception

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Setup

Day One / Tuesday, July 31

7:30 am – 5:30 pm	Registration

7:30 am – 7:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open

7:30 am – 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:30 am – 9:30 am	Opening Remarks / Keynote Address
	Specialty: From the Pipeline to Your Bottom Line

9:30 am – 10:30 am	Panel
	Retail Networks: Can Smaller Custom Networks Work?

10:30 am – 11:00 am	AM Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Speaker/Moderator Discussion
	Adherence: Smart Spend or a Way to Increase Cost?

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm	Concurrent Sessions

	Option One
	How Do You Price and Evaluate PBM Contracts?

	Option Two
	Are Rebate Contracts Driving Closed Formularies?

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm	Transition Break

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm	Concurrent Sessions

	Option One
	Are Copay Cards Driving Up Costs or a Solution to a Problem?

	Option Two
	What Should You Do with Your Retiree Drug Benefits?

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm	PM Break

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm	Speaker
	The Key to Designing Benefits for Generics, OTCs, Brands and Specialty

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Panel of Employers, HMO, Insurance Companies
	Innovative Benefit Plan Designs for Generics, OTCs and Brands and Specialty

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm	Reception in Exhibit Hall & Awards

Day Two / Wednesday, August 1

7:30 am – 12:00 pm	Registration

7:30 am – 11:00 am	Exhibit Hall Open

7:30 am – 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast

8:30 am – 9:30 am	Keynote Speaker
	Fraud and Abuse: What You Can Do About It

9:30 am – 10:30 am	Speaker / Panel
	PBA Award Winners: Leading Employer Best Practices

10:30 am – 11:00 am	AM Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Panel
	Ask the Experts: Your Questions Answered

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Keynote Speaker

12:45 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch and Keynote Q & A

1:15 pm	Closing Remarks