Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Name
B. Top Strategies for High-Cost Drugs and Innovative Therapies
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel
Location
Montreux 3 (2nd floor)
Speakers
- Eun Lee, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, BCPS, Manager, Revenue Cycle, Pharmacy Finance and Business Operations, Stanford Health Care
- Matthew Rim, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Northwestern Medicine
- Sara Moran Smith, PharmD, BCOP, PGY-2 Oncology Residency Program Director and Oncology Pharmacy Program Manager, Allina Health
Description
High-cost drugs and breakthrough therapies are placing new pressure on pharmacy budgets. This panel explores strategies to manage utilization, access, and affordability, from contracting and utilization management to outcomes tracking. Leaders share how organizations can balance innovation with sustainability while ensuring patients receive timely, effective therapies.