Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Name
B. How to Manage PBMs and Payment Models for Ultra-High-Cost Therapies
Session Type
Panel
Location
Montreux 3 (2nd floor)
Speakers
- Durga Zally, PharmD, CRCR, Associate Vice President, Pharmacy Revenue Integrity and Oncology Services, Geisinger
- Mohammad (Mo) Kharbat, RPh, MBA, FACHE, System Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Baystate Health and Health New England
- Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, Vice President, Pharmacy, Emory University
Description
Ultra-high-cost therapies are redefining pharmacy economics and reimbursement complexity. This panel explores how organizations are managing PBM relationships and payment models to ensure access while controlling financial risk. Leaders discuss contracting strategies, outcomes-based arrangements, utilization management, and collaboration approaches that balance affordability, innovation, and patient access.


