Name
02. Best Practices for Improving Medication Access
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Speakers
David Coriale, RPh, PharmD, Director, Pharmacy, Finger Lakes Health
Thaiane Hensch, RPh, MBA, CPHQ, System Director, Pharmacy Care Management, Essentia Health
Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, UC San Diego Health
Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, Vice President, Health System Strategy And Innovation, MJH Life Sciences
Thaiane Hensch, RPh, MBA, CPHQ, System Director, Pharmacy Care Management, Essentia Health
Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, UC San Diego Health
Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, Vice President, Health System Strategy And Innovation, MJH Life Sciences
Description
Pharmacy leaders discuss best practices for improving patient access to essential medications. This panel explores affordability initiatives, collaborative care models, and innovative pharmacy programs that remove barriers to treatment. Learn how hospitals and health systems are advancing equity, optimizing outcomes, and ensuring timely, sustainable medication access for all patients.
Location Name
Regency Ballroom D (West Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Giles Bruce, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
gbruce@beckershealthcare.com
Topic Tags
Retail Pharmacy, Drug Costs / Medication Access, 340B