Agenda

AMCP 2026 events will take place at the Music City Center.
All times are listed in Central Time (CT).
Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Monday, April 13

10am–5:30pm	Registration Open
12:30–6:30pm	Pre-Conference Program: The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Managed Care Pharmacy (additional fees apply)
2-4pm	Satellite Symposia
5:45-7:15pm	Affiliate Leadership Academy
6–8pm	Satellite Symposia
7-8pm	AMCP Ohio-Kentucky

Tuesday, April 14

6am–8am	Satellite Symposia
6:30am-6:30pm	Registration Open
7–8am	Welcome Breakfast for New Members & First-Time Attendees By invitation only
8:15–9:45am	Opening General Session featuring Jon Meacham
9:45–10:15am	Networking Break
10am-1pm	AMCP Foundation 26th Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition Finals Sponsored by: Genentech
10:15–11:30am	Education Sessions (D1) Next-Generation HIV PrEP: Therapeutic Advances, Adherence Optimization, and Policy Updates for Managed Care (L1) The Fine Print of Affordability: What Employers and PBMs Need to Know About Cost-Shifting Strategies (M1) Oncology in Focus: What’s Hot, What’s Next! (R1) RWE in Action: Using the AMCP RWE Standards to Facilitate Formulary Decisions (W1) Beyond the Buzzwords: What We Learned Bridging Pharmacy, Quality, AI, and Data Science to Improve Performance
11am–6:30pm	Expo Open \| Posters on Display \| Spotlight Sessions
11-11:30am	Spotlight 30 \| The Spotlight Stage Precision Medicine Isn’t Precise Without Testing Brought to you by AMCP
11am-1pm	Tina's Warriors Hope Kit Packing Party
11:30am-12:30pm	Finance Committee
11:30am–1:30pm	Satellite Symposia
11:45am-12:30pm	Spotlight 45 \| The Spotlight Stage Optimizing the Treatment of Chronic Hand Eczema in Managed Care Sponsored by: LEO Pharma
Noon-1pm	Professional Practice Committee
Noon-1pm	Public Policy Committee
Noon-1:15pm	*Payers Suite Spotlight (invitation only)* The Evolving Treatment Landscape of Hemophilia: Key Stakeholder Perspectives Sponsored by: Novo Nordisk Interested in attending? Email gmutchler@amcp.org
12:30-12:45pm	Spotlight 15 \| RWE Arena Static to Strategic: Leveraging Innovative eModels to Navigate Complex Payer Negotiations. Sponsored by: STATinMED
12:45pm-1pm	Spotlight 15 \| The Spotlight Stage How Misaligned Incentives and Organizational Agendas Derail Healthcare Sponsored by: Klick Health
1-2pm	Awards Selection Committee
1:30-2pm	Spotlight 30 \| The Spotlight Stage Not all Obesity is the Same - Perspectives for Managed Care Sponsored by: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
1:30-2:30pm	Student Pharmacist Committee
1:30–2:45pm	Education Sessions (D2) Beyond the Breakthrough: Practical Insights for the Complex Gene Therapy Market (L2) Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update (M2) The Accelerated Approval Program: Balancing Crucial Patient Access with Timely Evidentiary Needs (R2) Launch to Lessons Learned: Real-World Experience with Adalimumab Biosimilars (W2) Operationalizing Precision Medicine: Coverage Principles, Clinical Utility, and Common Language for Managed Care
2-2:15pm	Spotlight 15 \| The Spotlight Stage Identifying Resistance Before Progression: Real‑World Evidence on ESR1 Mutations in ER+/HER2- aBC Presented by AMCP and AstraZeneca
2:45–3:15pm	Networking Break in the Expo
2:45-3pm	Spotlight 15 \| The Spotlight Stage Sponsored by: L'oreal
3-4pm	Schools of Pharmacy Relations Committee
3-4pm	AMCP Foundation 26th Annual National Student Pharmacist P&T Competition Results Announcement and Reception Sponsored by: Genentech
3:15-3:45pm	Spotlight 30 \| The Spotlight Stage The Wake-up Call: AMCP National Insights to Regional Action for Idiopathic Hypersomnia Brought to you by AMCP
3:15–4:15pm	Education Sessions (F3) Mission Possible: How Integrated Medical & Pharmacy Benefits Can Improve Specialty Drug Management (L3) An Enterprise Solution for Mental Health Parity Compliance (M3) Navigating the Path to Enterprise Leadership (W3) Patient Experience Data in Managed Care Pharmacy Decision Making: Barriers, Opportunities, and Practical Strategies for Managed Care Pharmacists
4:30-5:15pm	AMCP Foundation Zen Pool LEGO Workshop (additional registration fee)
4:30-5:30pm	*NEW* All Poster Presentations in the Expo Hall
5-6pm	AMCP Foundation Best Poster Competition Sponsored by: Artia Solutions and CVS Health
5:30 - 6:30pm	Moderated Poster Tours Guided sessions in the poster hall where a moderator leads attendees to four posters on a shared topic. At each stop, the presenter gives a short overview, followed by questions and discussion. Each stop lasts around 10 minutes. GLP-1 Poster Tour: 6: The impact of expanded indications for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists-based anti-obesity medications in state Medicaid fee-for-service pharmacy programs Presenter: Alyssa Guest 344: Factors associated with persistence to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in obese and overweight patients without diabetes Presenter: Heather Houska 355: Real-world Treatment-adherent Three-Year Cost Impact Assessment of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists to Treat Obesity among Commercially Insured Members without Diabetes Presenter: Jacinda Tran 361: Impact of the CVS GLP-1 formulary change Presenter: Karen Farrar Access to Medication Poster Tour: 183: Trends in Distance to the Nearest Community Pharmacy Among PACE Beneficiaries in Pennsylvania, 2022-2025 Presenter: Shivani Khan 181: Influence of social determinants of health on advanced therapy initiation in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases in the US Presenter: Hyllore Imeri 180: The impact of social determinants of health on access barriers and health outcomes in sickle cell disease from the US payer perspective Presenter: Jungyoon Moon 10: Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Cost Burden for Prescription Drugs: Trends and Disparities in Commercial Insurance Design Presenter: Ulrich Neumann Tours leave from the Poster Tour desk by the poster section in the Expo Hall on the following dates/times: Tuesday: 5:30 pm (During the Opening Night Reception) Tuesday: 6 pm (During the Opening Night Reception)
	Opening Night Reception and AMCP Foundation Best Poster Competition in the Expo
6–7pm	Student and New Practitioner Networking Event
6-8pm	Satellite Symposia
7-8pm	AMCP Regional Affiliate Meetings: California Carolinas Georgia Mid-Atlantic Mid-South

Wednesday, April 15

6–8am	Satellite Symposia
7am–5pm	Registration Open
7-8am	Women's Integration Network (WIN) Meeting
7-8:15am	RWE Initiative Breakfast (invitation only)
7-8:15am	RPD Open Forum
7:15-8:15am	Regional Affiliate Meetings
8am-Noon	Chapter Leadership Academy
8:30–9:45am	Keynote Session (K1) 2025-2026 Health Care and Pharmaceutical Marketplace Trends
9:30-9:45am	Spotlight 15 \| The Spotlight Stage Sponsored by: Cencora
9:30am–2:30pm	Expo Open \| Poster Presentations \| Spotlight Sessions \| AMCP Foundation Poster Mentoring Poster numbers 1-208 will present from 12-1pm Poster numbers 209-417 will present from 1-2pm
9:45–10:15am	Networking Break in the Expo
10-10:30am	Spotlight 30 \| The Spotlight Stage Did you know? The Behind‑the‑Scenes Forces Shaping Our Work Brought to you by AMCP
10-11am	AMCP/AMCP Foundation Joint Research Committee
10:15–11:30am	Education Sessions (D4) Digesting the Disruption: Biosimilars, Benefits, and Barriers in IBD Care (F4) Advancing Patient-Centered Care in Narcolepsy Type 1: Integrating the Latest Evidence, Guidelines, and Treatment Innovations (M4) Drug Pipeline: Traditional Pharmaceuticals (Brands and Generics) and Biosimilars (R4) Leveraging Mortality Data for Real-World Evidence in Managed Care: Challenges and Potential Solutions (W4) Unlocking AI’s Potential in Managed Care: An Actionable Roadmap to the Future
10 -11am	Moderated Poster Tours Guided session in the poster hall where a moderator leads attendees to four posters on a shared topic. At each stop, the presenter gives a short overview, followed by questions and discussion. Each stop lasts around 10 minutes. GLP-1 Poster Tour: 6: The impact of expanded indications for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists-based anti-obesity medications in state Medicaid fee-for-service pharmacy programs Presenter: Alyssa Guest 344: Factors associated with persistence to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in obese and overweight patients without diabetes Presenter: Heather Houska 355: Real-world Treatment-adherent Three-Year Cost Impact Assessment of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists to Treat Obesity among Commercially Insured Members without Diabetes Presenter: Jacinda Tran 361: Impact of the CVS GLP-1 formulary change Presenter: Karen Farrar Access to Medication Poster Tour: 183: Trends in Distance to the Nearest Community Pharmacy Among PACE Beneficiaries in Pennsylvania, 2022-2025 Presenter: Shivani Khan 181: Influence of social determinants of health on advanced therapy initiation in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases in the US Presenter: Hyllore Imeri 180: The impact of social determinants of health on access barriers and health outcomes in sickle cell disease from the US payer perspective Presenter: Jungyoon Moon 10: Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Cost Burden for Prescription Drugs: Trends and Disparities in Commercial Insurance Design Presenter: Ulrich Neumann Tours leave from the Poster Tour desk by the poster section in the Expo Hall on the following dates/times: Wednesday: 10 am Wednesday: 10:30 am
10:45-11:30am	Spotlight 45 \| The Spotlight Stage Impact of ADA 2026 Guidelines on Patient Care and Metabolic Health: Operational Strategies for Managed Care Professionals Brought to you by AMCP
11:30am–1:30pm	Please visit the Satellite Symposia page for additional information
11:45am-12:15pm	Spotlight 30 \| The Spotlight Stage Sponsored by: Digital Health Outcomes (DHO)
11:45am-1pm	Educational Affairs Committee
Noon-1pm	Membership Committee
Noon-1pm	Legislative & Regulatory Action Committee
Noon-1:30pm	Past Presidents and Founders Meeting
Noon-2pm	AMCP Foundation Poster Mentoring
12:30-1pm	Spotlight 30 \| The Spotlight Stage When testing falls short: The downstream clinical and economic impact of limited NGS in mCRC Sponsored by: Merck
12:30-2:30pm	Faculty Advisors and Diplomat Committee Meeting
1:45-2:45pm	Format Committee
2:45–4pm	Education Sessions (D5) Implementing a Comprehensive Asthma Care Management Program to Achieve Quality Improvement and Positive Health Outcomes (F5) Diving into Data: An Introduction to Managed Care Research (M5) Mind the Gap: Rethinking Oncology Management Before It’s Too Late
3–4:30pm	Corporate Member Council Meeting Invitation only
3:45-4:15pm	HBCU Travel Awards Networking Reception Invitation Only Sponsored by: Organon
4–4:15pm	Networking Break
4:15–5:15pm	Education Sessions (D6) The Future of Metabolic Health in Managed Care: Population Risk and Financial Impact (F6) AMCP Talks: Residency Revealed – Reflections from Managed Care Pharmacy Residents for Your Next Chapter (L6) State Legislative and Regulatory Update
5:30-6:30pm	AMCP Regional Affiliate Meetings: Florida Great Plains Midwest Mountain West Northeast Northwest Southwest
6-7pm	Steven G. Avey Award Reception Invitation Only Sponsored by: Centene Corporation
6-8pm	Please visit the Satellite Symposia page for additional information
7–9pm	Annual Awards Reception Invitation only

Thursday, April 16

6-8am	Please visit the Satellite Symposia page for additional information
8:30–9:45am	Keynote Session (K2) Unpacking the Data: The Application and Interpretation of Real-World Evidence in GLP-1 Obesity Treatment
9:45–10:15am	Networking Break
10:15-11:30am	Keynote Session (K3) Emerging Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Current Development Landscape and Why It Matters
11:30am	Meeting Adjournment Thank you for attending AMCP 2026!

Monday, April 13

Tuesday, April 14

Wednesday, April 15

Thursday, April 16

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