CPS is proud to participate in the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo to connect with other industry thought leaders and healthcare professionals. We want to collaborate with you to shape the future of specialty pharmacy.
Join our esteemed experts as they lead pre-conference workshop sessions ranging from specialty pharmacy best practices and patient outcomes to disease-specific clinical management and student preparation.
Monday, September 19
Certified Specialty Pharmacist Exam Prep Course
Cardiology/PAH
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Kevn McNamara, PharmD, RPh, CSP, BCSCP
CPS Azina | Director, Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation
Receive an in-depth review of disease states and medications covered in the CSP examination under cardiology and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), then test your knowledge with clinical management questions on cardiology/PAH-related topics ranging from the general to the specific.
Potluck: Osteoporosis
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Jayna Patel, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP
CPS Trellis Rx | Specialty Pharmacist Trainer
Review the intricacies of osteoporosis and the drugs used to treat it in preparation for the CSP examination. After the presentation, participate in the Q&A session where presenters will offer insightful answers to questions from the audience.
Hospital/Health System Specialty Pharmacy Workshop
The Next Frontier: Expanding Specialty Services to Chronic Disease
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Lauren Bryant, PharmD, CDCES
CPS Trellis Rx | Central Support Pharmacist, Chronic Disease Management
Learn how health systems can expand upon the integrated specialty pharmacy care model to improve medication access and outcomes for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes.
Keys to a Successful Hospital-Owned Specialty Pharmacy
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Doug Massey, PharmD
CPS Azina | Executive Vice President, Specialty & Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Jill Honhera, PharmD
CPS Azina | Vice President, Accreditation
Susan Trieu, PharmD
CPS Azina | Senior Vice President, Trade Relations
John Luebker, RPh
CPS Azina | Vice President, Payor Strategies
Explore everything from accreditation and operational efficiency to payor access and infusion strategy to determine how you can set your hospital-owned specialty pharmacy up for success.
Student Programming
Careers in Specialty Pharmacy
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Megan Rees, PharmD, BCACP, CSP
CPS Trellis Rx | Residency Program Director & Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology
Explore different paths and learn about opportunities as a student interested in a career in specialty pharmacy.
During the main conference, CPS team members are also showcasing key research findings and delivering informative presentations to share the depth and breadth of their knowledge. Visit us at booth #607 throughout the event to learn more about the full suite of innovative solutions CPS has to offer.
Wednesday, September 21
Pipeline Updates
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Susan Trieu, PharmD
CPS Azina | Senior Vice President, Trade Relations
Get a critical look into recent and upcoming FDA approvals in key therapeutic areas of the specialty pipeline and reveal how you can make the most of future biosimilar products.
Taking Data Capabilities to the Next Level
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Brandon Newman, PharmD, MMHC, CSP
CPS Trellis Rx | Chief Operating Officer & General Manager
Amber Skrtic, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP
CPS Trellis Rx | Vice President, Trade Relations
Discover why stakeholders’ expectations around data capabilities are evolving and learn how your specialty pharmacy can advance its data capabilities to prepare.
Thursday, September 22
Infusion Payor Challenges
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
John Luebker, RPh
CPS Azina | Vice President, Payor Strategies
Eugene Queener, RPh, MBA
CPS Azina | Vice President, Infusion & Ambulatory Services
Understand the driving forces behind the infusion payor challenge and review different payor access strategies with considerations for different sites of care to see what success looks like and what it could mean for you.
We’ve Got Nerve: The Impact and Patient Outcomes when Implementing Neurology Specialty Pharmacy Services
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Amanda Hickman, PharmD, MPH, MSCS
CPS Trellis Rx | Central Neurology Pharmacist
Ray Howard Jr, CPhT
CPS Trellis Rx | Manager of Liaison Excellence, Advance Team
Abbey Hunter, PharmD, BCPS
CPS Trellis Rx | Clinical Pharmacist
Kipp Tiger, PharmD
CPS Trellis Rx | Clinical Pharmacist
Find out about innovative ways specialty pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons can work together to enhance care for patients with neurological conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to migraines.
The Role of the Nurse within Specialty
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Deb Loughman, BSN, RN
CPS Therigy | Manager, Customer Success Implementation
Hear about the experiences, roles, and benefits of nurses in specialty pharmacies and learn how they may be a valuable resource for your specialty team.
Follow the Script: MS DMT Access Time and Adherence
Poster #1
See how MS patients using disease modifying therapies (DMTs) who enrolled in HSSP services had a faster script-to-mouth time and higher adherence than patients who filled with external pharmacies.
Health System Specialty Pharmacy-Led 14-Day Oncolytic Check-In
Poster #3
Find out how pharmacists embedded in health system oncology clinics decreased patient oral oncolytic discontinuation by more than 10% after implementing a technology-enabled protocol.
MR Fast: Helping Patients Get Migraine Relief Fast
Poster #50
Understand the significant impact of a high-touch migraine therapy efficacy program in neurology HSSP services where pharmacist interventions have a 95% acceptance rate and patients achieve migraine within 73 days on average.
Evaluating the Impact of a Hepatitis C Collaborative Practice Agreement Utilized by a Health-System Specialty Pharmacy
Poster #60
Learn how patients managed under a health system specialty pharmacy service’s collaborative practice agreement started therapy 28 days faster than other patients.
Dashboards for Clinical Outcome Measure Reporting
Poster #57
Learn how implementing advanced clinical dashboards can enhance health system specialty pharmacy workflows to optimize patient care and outcomes measures reporting.
Health System Specialty Pharmacy Integration Impact on Fill Time
Poster #58
Learn how health system specialty pharmacy services improved medication access time by 43% when able to dispense medications for their patients.
With over 50 years of success, CPS Solutions, LLC (“CPS”) is a proven leader for hospital solutions transforming pharmacy and other hospital operations. We have partnered with more than 800 healthcare facilities across the country to implement pharmacy best practices and innovative technology solutions. As a strategic partner for healthcare organizations, our expert teams help clients optimize operations and deliver more efficient patient care. With our innovative solutions, health systems enhance quality, improve financial results, and manage risk to transform healthcare one patient at a time. For more information about CPS, visit cps.com.