Name
03. Top Strategies for High-Cost Drugs and Innovative Therapies
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
Speakers
Casey Dugan, PharmD, MBA, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Children's Hospital Colorado
Marybeth Kazanas, PharmD, BCPS, Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services, MedStar Health
Susan Wescott, RPh, MBA, Senior Director, Pharmacy, Managed Care, Mayo Clinic
Marybeth Kazanas, PharmD, BCPS, Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services, MedStar Health
Susan Wescott, RPh, MBA, Senior Director, Pharmacy, Managed Care, Mayo Clinic
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.
Session Type
Panel