Name
B. Top Strategies for High-Cost Drugs and Innovative Therapies
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Speakers
Casey Dugan, PharmD, MBA, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Children's Hospital Colorado
Eun Lee, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, BCPS, Manager, Revenue Cycle, Pharmacy Finance and Business Operations, Stanford Health Care
Sara Moran Smith, PharmD, BCOP, PGY-2 Oncology Residency Program Director and Oncology Pharmacy Program Manager, Allina Health
Matthew Rim, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Northwestern Medicine
Eun Lee, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, BCPS, Manager, Revenue Cycle, Pharmacy Finance and Business Operations, Stanford Health Care
Sara Moran Smith, PharmD, BCOP, PGY-2 Oncology Residency Program Director and Oncology Pharmacy Program Manager, Allina Health
Matthew Rim, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Northwestern Medicine
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.
Location Name
Montreux 3 (2nd floor)
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel
Moderated by
Mackenzie Bean, Assistant Vice President and Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
mbean@beckershealthcare.com