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Industry/Managed Care Forum

Join us for a virtual IPA Member Forum highlighting topics for those interested in learning more about industry and managed care pharmacy. Hear from IPA’s new Vice President of Professional Affairs, Ryan McClellan, as well as Wellmark’s new Chief Pharmacy Officer, Paul Karow. All ENGAGED Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, and Student Pharmacist members are eligible to attend.
 

September 25, 2024
12:00–1:00 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT

Agenda at a Glance – Zoom Meeting
12:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Jim Hoehns, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, IPA President
 
Kate Gainer, PharmD, Executive Vice President & CEO, IPA

George Appleseth, PharmD, Executive Fellow, IPA
12:05 PM
Meet Wellmark’s New Chief Pharmacy Officer
Member Q&A
Paul Karow, PharmD, Vice President, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
12:25 PM
Networking
5 for 5 – Get to know one another with short, small group introductions (5 minutes, 5 people)!
12:30 PM
Leveraging Technology & Data Analytics
Ryan McClellan, PharmD, SHIMSS, Vice President of Professional Affairs, IPA
12:50 PM Future Direction & Q&A George Appleseth, PharmD, Executive Fellow, IPA
1:00 PM Closing Remarks Kate Gainer, PharmD, Executive Vice President & CEO, IPA