Symposium Agenda

7:30 – 8:00 am

Registration & Breakfast

8:10 – 8:20 am

Main Stage

PBGH Welcome

Mike Stancil

President and CEO, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health

KEYNOTE 1
8:20 – 9:00 am

Main Stage

Brett Keisel

Former Pittsburgh Steelers

9:00 – 9:30 am

Break & Exhibit Time

SESSION 1
9:35 – 10:35 am

Main Stage

The Future of Pharmacy Cost Control: Expert Insights and Innovations

Beth Jameson, Moderator

Human Resources, Benefits Manager, 84 Lumber Company

Jordan Counts, PharmD, M.S.

Director of Pharmacy Services, Quantum Health

Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, CGC

Director of Genomics Strategy and Solutions for Health Plans, Quest Diagnostics

Renee Rayburg, RPh

VP, Clinical Strategy, PSG Consultants

Session Description

As healthcare spending continues to rise, managing pharmacy expenses is more crucial than ever. During this panel, industry experts will underscore the crucial role that gene and cell therapies play in employers’ benefits strategies, as well as insight into navigating this complex process.

SESSION 2
9:35 – 10:35 am

Room: Cranberry I

The Dark Side of Corporate Culture: Mental Health at Risk

Victoria Mattingly, PhD, Moderator

Founder & CEO, Mattingly Solutions

James Kinville

Senior Director, LifeSolutions

Andrew Stephenson

Vice President of North America, HBD International, LLC

Session Description

The panel will explore the various stressors employees face, ranging from workplace challenges to external factors like political, environmental, and post-pandemic issues. It will discuss how these stressors can lead to burnout and emphasize the importance of leaders prioritizing employee well-being beyond just the bottom line. Our panel will underscore the benefits of supporting employees’ mental and physical health, as well as how neuroscience plays a role.

SESSION 3
9:35 – 10:35 am

Room: Cranberry V

Ignore at Your Own Risk: New Mental Health Therapies

Mike Stancil, Moderator

President & CEO, PBGH

Mark Bukowski

Senior Consultant, WTW

Marcus Capone

Founder & CEO, TARA Mind

Brian Dolan

President, TARA Mind

Monica Ko, PharmD

Director, Pharmacy Consulting, WTW

Session Description

This panel will explore new solutions for treatment resistant depression, mental illness, and mental health therapies. Learn how these innovative therapies can change lives.

SESSION 4
9:35 – 10:35 am

Room: Pittsburgh

Is value-based care a reality or just a buzz word?

Jennifer Elliott, PharmD, Moderator

Ed and Karen Fritzky Endowed Chair in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing, Director of the Center for Integrative Health, Division Chief of Integrative and Community Medicine with the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Associate Professor of Pharmacy, Duquesne University

Bruce Meyer, MD, MBA

Executive Vice President & Western PA Market President, Highmark Health

Betty Rich, RPh

CEO & Co-Founder, Connected Health

Mark Weber

Vice President of Growth, PeopleOne Health

Session Description

Value-based care is attempting to transform the standard health care model. This will be a thought-provoking discussion where industry experts will discuss this trending approach. Get ready to gain insight into the future of healthcare.

SESSION 1
10:40 – 11:40 am

Main Stage

Pharmacy Benefits in Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Ignoring the CAA

Greg Baker

CEO, AffirmedRx

Mike Stancil

President & CEO, PBGH

Session Description

This panel will explore the critical implications of neglecting the Consolidated Appropriates Act. Mike Stancil will lead the conversation with Greg Baker. Hear financial and healthcare repercussions and regulatory challenges, as well as strategic solutions to mitigate costs, all while putting the patients first.

SESSION 2
10:40 – 11:40 am

Room: Cranberry I

Treating Cancer Before the Diagnosis

Diane McClune, BSN, MBA, Moderator

Strategic Consultant, PBGH

Amy Amond, PharmD

Sr. Manager, Managed Care Partnerships & Services, Giant Eagle

Robert E. Baird, Jr., RN, MSA

President, National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA)

Mark Russo

Director of Employer Relations, Grail

Session Description

This panel will focus on cancer as the leading cost driver and burden for employers, emphasizing the critical role of early screening in improving cancer survivability rates. It will also highlight the current landscape of cancer care and screening within the Pittsburgh market.

SESSION 3
10:40 – 11:40 am

Room: Cranberry V

The Similarities Between GLP-1s & Taylor Swift

Julia Shelton, PharmD, Moderator

Senior Pharmacy Management Consultant, Milliman

Paul Dempsey

Obesity National Account Director for Employers & Employee Benefit Consultants, Novo Nordisk

Elina Onitskansky

CEO, Ilant Health

Session Description

Taylor Swift and GLP-1s are both making waves in their own worlds. You can’t go a day without hearing about either as Taylor dominates the charts and GLP-1s are revolutionizing obesity treatment with a new approach to health.

From GLP-1 therapies to tailored interventions, learn why finding the best approach for each individual is key. Hear why some models fail and how you as an employer can measure success.

11:40 am – 12:55 pm

Main Stage

Lunch & Exhibit Time

SESSION 1

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Main Stage

How Carriers & PBMs are Killing Your Employees’ Ability to Afford Treatments

Patrick Hussey, PharmD, MBA

President of Pharma, Dynamix Consulting

Chris Antypas, PharmD

Director of Pharmacy Solutions, Henderson Brothers, Inc.

Jim Arnold

Founder & CEO, finHealth

Session Description

The panel of experts will challenge the traditional view of carrier and pharmacy spending. Hear how you can protect your team’s health and ensure they get the care they deserve, all well improving your bottom line. Plus, learn why pharmacy and healthcare are not just a cost to be minimized, but an investment that can drive long-term value for your business and your employees.

SESSION 2

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Room: Cranberry I

What happened to health equity in Reproductive Rights? Is our region progressing or falling behind?

Diane McClune, BSN, MBA, Moderator

Strategic Consultant, PBGH

Tammy Fennessy

Director of Benefits, DICK’s Sporting Goods

April Lee

COO, ARC Fertility

Brynnaiza Young

Policy & Advocacy Project Manager, Healthy Start, Inc.

Session Description

This session will delve into the importance of equity and accessibility throughout the entire family-forming journey. It will address five key areas: the lack of access to family-forming benefits, the exclusivity and incompleteness of these benefits, the inconsistent quality of care across the country, and the ongoing threats to reproductive health. The discussion will highlight the need for more inclusive and comprehensive approaches to ensure everyone has the support they need during this critical life stage.

SESSION 3

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Cranberry V

Population Health: The Next Frontier in Health Benefits

Niki Campbell, Moderator

Founder, The Flourish Group

Arthur (Abbie) Leibowitz, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Co-Founder, & President Emeritus, Health Advocate

Faina Linkov, PhD

Department Chair and Associate Professor, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Health Administration and Public Health, Duquesne University

Michael Tuggy, MD

Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Medical Director, Converging Health

Session Description

This panel will delve into improving costs while also improving health and quality of care, as well as tackling lack of engagement from employees with health care benefits offerings.

2024 Symposium Agenda

7:30 – 8:00 am

Registration & Breakfast

8:10 – 8:20 am

Main Stage

PBGH Welcome

Mike Stancil

KEYNOTE 18:20 – 9:00 am

Main Stage

Brett Keisel

9:00 – 9:30 am

Break & Exhibit Time

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1

SESSION 1 9:35 – 10:35 am

Main Stage

The Future of Pharmacy Cost Control: Expert Insights and Innovations

Beth Jameson, Moderator

Jordan Counts, PharmD, M.S.

Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, CGC

Renee Rayburg, RPh

SESSION 2 9:35 – 10:35 am

Room: Cranberry I

The Dark Side of Corporate Culture: Mental Health at Risk

Victoria Mattingly, PhD, Moderator

James Kinville

Andrew Stephenson

SESSION 3 9:35 – 10:35 am

Room: Cranberry V

Ignore at Your Own Risk: New Mental Health Therapies

Mike Stancil, Moderator

Mark Bukowski

Marcus Capone

Brian Dolan

Monica Ko, PharmD

SESSION 49:35 – 10:35 am

Room: Pittsburgh

Is value-based care a reality or just a buzz word?

Jennifer Elliott, PharmD, Moderator

Bruce Meyer, MD, MBA

Betty Rich, RPh

Mark Weber

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2

SESSION 1 10:40 – 11:40 am

Main Stage

Pharmacy Benefits in Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Ignoring the CAA

Greg Baker

Mike Stancil

SESSION 210:40 – 11:40 am

Room: Cranberry I

Treating Cancer Before the Diagnosis

Diane McClune, BSN, MBA, Moderator

Amy Amond, PharmD

Robert E. Baird, Jr., RN, MSA

Mark Russo

SESSION 310:40 – 11:40 am

Room: Cranberry V

The Similarities Between GLP-1s & Taylor Swift

Julia Shelton, PharmD, Moderator

Paul Dempsey

Elina Onitskansky

11:40 am – 12:55 pm

Main Stage

Lunch & Exhibit Time

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 3

SESSION 1

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Main Stage

How Carriers & PBMs are Killing Your Employees’ Ability to Afford Treatments

Patrick Hussey, PharmD, MBA

Chris Antypas, PharmD

Jim Arnold

SESSION 2

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Room: Cranberry I

What happened to health equity in Reproductive Rights? Is our region progressing or falling behind?

Diane McClune, BSN, MBA, Moderator

Tammy Fennessy

April Lee

Brynnaiza Young

SESSION 3

KEYNOTE 1
8:20 – 9:00 am

SESSION 1
9:35 – 10:35 am

SESSION 2
9:35 – 10:35 am

SESSION 3
9:35 – 10:35 am

SESSION 4
9:35 – 10:35 am

SESSION 1
10:40 – 11:40 am

SESSION 2
10:40 – 11:40 am

SESSION 3
10:40 – 11:40 am

KEYNOTE 2
2:35 – 3:35 pm