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POHMS ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 14-15, 2024

Join us as we celebrate POHMS 30th year!!!

Our Keynote Speaker this year is John Quinones

Combining a moving life story, an exceptional career, incomparable insights and a powerful presence, John Quiñones has emerged as one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world today. His moving presentations focus on his odds-defying journey, celebrate the life-changing power of education, champion the Latino American Dream and provide thought-provoking insights into human nature and ethical behavior.

A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work and poverty to more than 30 years at ABC News, the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and seven national Emmy awards for his reporting over the years. Along the way, he broke through barriers, won the highest accolades and became a role model for many.

As host and creator of What Would You Do?, the highly-rated, hidden camera ethical dilemma news magazine now on its 17th season, Quiñones has literally become “the face of doing the right thing” to millions of fans.

What Would You Do?

Reasons to attend the Annual Fall Conference:

• Relevant topics, what your practice needs to know about and prepare for today!
• Receive the most up-to-date information related to your specialty
• Expand your knowledge
• Live Q&A 
• Walk away with needed tools and strategies
• Positive and Comfortable environment
• Time to visit with our sponsors
• AAPC CEU Credits!
• Networking!  Networking! Networking!
• Fabulous prizes and cash!!!

Who should attend

• Practice Managers/Administrators
• Providers, Nurses, Pharm Tech and other clinical employees
• Billing managers and other billing employees
• Patient navigators
• Financial counselors
• Other employees within your practice for updated and current education

Members

MEMBER INFORMATION

Member Registration for Fall Conference

Game Show Dinner Event Registration

Please join us for a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 13 6:30-7:30 in the Fountain Lobby.  Be sure to check the "Agenda & Speakers" tab for conference details.

If you would like to use your POHMS Conference Educational Grant ($250) for registration fees for up to three members, please contact Veronica@pohms.com. If you do not use your grant or registration fees, a check will be mailed to each practice who sends a member that attends the Fall Conference.

POHMS Educational Grant ($750) Policy
Calendar Year 2024

POHMS will reimburse a current POHMS practice (membership dues are up-to-date) up to $750 of expenses towards an educational oncology event (EX:  POHMS Spring or Fall Conference, COA, ACCC, ONS)   Please see detailed policy below. 

A request must be submitted for approval of the educational grant with a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.  There are no exceptions. POHMS Fall Conference requests must be received by 10/15/24.

• POHMS will reimburse up to $750 per practice/ per year of acceptable expenses.
• (Acceptable expenses include registration fees, hotel, travel costs, and meals) 
• A Letter of Request must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.
• Letter of Request must indicate reason for grant request and have a manager or administrator signature.
• POHMS Executive Committee will review your request within one week upon receipt to POHMS.
• Practice will be notified via email whether the request has been approval or denied.
• Practice assumes all responsibility if travel arrangements are made prior to receiving approval or denial of the grant request.
• Proof of attendance and original receipts must be submitted for reimbursement along with a completed expense report.
• Practice must complete the Educational Grant Expense Report, see form below.
• Submit completed expense report with receipts to Veronica Caggiano at veronica@pohms.com
• Allow three (3) weeks for processing of expenses.
  • Practice must participate in at least one (1) POHMS sponsored program to be eligible for this grant.
    
    POHMS Educational Grant 750 Request Form
    
    POHMS Educational Grant 750 Expense Form

Corporate Sponsors & Exhibitors

VENDOR INFORMATION
No registrations accepted after October 25, 2024

Please note registrations for an "additional exhibit table" under one company, will be open at the end of August. There are a limited number of exhibits available and this will be on a first come, first served basis with our Corporate Sponsors have priority.  Thank you for your understanding. Additional tables are billed at the exhibit price.

Corporate Registration For Fall Conference

Game Show Dinner Event Registration

Check-In:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in The Garden Terrace Lounge
Thursday, November 14, 2024 Starting at 7:00 am in the Garden Terrace Lounge

Exhibit Set-up:
Wednesday, November 13 after 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00 am to 7:30 am
*Additional set-up times may become available as we get closer to the event

Exhibit Hours *Please note events and breaks noted in the program in relation to exhibit hours
Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30 am to 4:30 pm * (see agenda)
Friday, November 15, 2024 8:00 am to 11:50 am * (see agenda)

Exhibit Tear-down Friday:
November 15, 2024 at 11:50 AM

KEY DATES/DEADLINES:
• Last date for exhibitor registration is October 25, 2024
(exhibitors who are confirmed as of October 25, 2024 will be included in conference printed materials)
• Late fee after this date is: $500; NO EXCEPTIONS
• No exhibitor registrations can be accepted after October 30, 2024
• If using a third-party vendor to complete your exhibit registration, a notice must be sent to Veronica Caggiano at veronica@pohms.com indicating you are using a third-party vendor, including the vendor’s name.
• Payment for all exhibits is due no later than October 25, 2024. If payments are not received or arrangements made by this date, exhibits will be cancelled.

SHIPPING INFORMATION for Exhibitors:
When shipping materials to the hotel prior to the conference, please see important shipping information below. Ship to address: The Hotel Hershey Attn: Convention Services (Melvin Morales) RE: POHMS 2024 Fall Conference 100 Hotel Road Hershey, PA 17033 Please do not have any items shipped to arrive any earlier than three (3) days prior to the conference, not before, Monday, November 11, 2024 POHMS is not responsible for items shipped to the hotel. Please be sure ALL packages are labeled correctly for your company.

Forms needed for Vendors:

Fall Conference Agenda

POHMS 2024 W9

Exhibitor Letter 2024 Fall Conference

Agenda & Speakers

John Quinones

Combining a moving life story, an exceptional career, incomparable insights and a
powerful presence, John Quiñones has emerged as one of the most popular inspirational
speakers in the world today. His moving presentations focus on his odds-defying journey,
celebrate the life-changing power of education, champion the Latino American Dream and
provide thought-provoking insights into human nature and ethical behavior.
A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work and
poverty to more than 30 years at ABC News, the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and seven
national Emmy awards for his reporting over the years. Along the way, he broke through barriers,
won the highest accolades and became a role model for many.
As host and creator of What Would You Do?, the highly-rated, hidden camera ethical
dilemma news magazine now on its 17th season, Quiñones has literally become “the face of
doing the right thing” to millions of fans.

Ted Okon

Ted Okon is a nationally recognized expert on the policy and politics of cancer care. He is quoted extensively in the press, including guest appearances on TV and radio news shows. Ted has testified before Congress on cancer issues and is frequently on Capitol Hill discussing the nation’s cancer care delivery system. Ted’s target areas of expertise include the cost of cancer treatment, health care reform, Medicare reimbursement, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), drug shortages, and the changing landscape of cancer care delivery in the United States.

Ted has dedicated his career to healthcare business and policy. He has worked for several pharmaceutical companies including Merck and Warner-Lambert, now part of Pfizer, and IMS Health. He co-founded and took public the health care information business Medical Marketing Group. He also founded two oncology companies (an oncology clinical research network and an information network) and has traveled extensively to China, India, Singapore, the U.K., and the Middle East, analyzing and discussing cancer care delivery.

As executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), Ted oversees the strategic direction of this non-profit organization dedicated to patients and providers in the community cancer care setting, under the direction of a dedicated board of oncologists and practice administrators. Ted also travels the country speaking to state oncology societies, professional organizations, and companies about the challenges facing the nation’s cancer care delivery system. He has authored numerous articles and studies relating to cancer care policy and politics, reimbursement, and clinical issues.

Ted holds a BS degree from Fairfield University and an MBA from the Carnegie-Mellon University Tepper School of Business. His wife Susan practiced as a certified oncology nurse.

Amogh Rajan

Amogh Rajan is the Product Lead for Vantage Health Technologies. In his role, he is responsible for developing AI-enabled solutions to address complex healthcare challenges. SocialHealth360 is one such solution that helps oncology clinics improve the experience of care and treatment outcomes for their cancer patients by addressing SDoH needs while optimizing revenue cycle for the practice. 

 

Amogh has over 12 years of experience helping organizations improve outcomes for their populations. As a cancer survivor, Amogh is passionate about addressing the barriers that impact treatment outcomes for cancer patients.  

Bobbi Buell

Bobbi Buell, MBA

Roberta L. Buell is a Principal for Provider Services & Reimbursement Information for onPoint Oncology Inc., a Division of RxVantage, and is a nationally recognized expert in coding and billing. For the last 30 years, she has worked almost exclusively with cancer therapy access--billing, coding and reimbursement for drug therapies. Her newsletter, The E-Reimbursement News, is read by nearly 4000 subscribers each month.

Until July 1, 2003, Ms. Buell was President & CEO of Documedics, which is now part of Amerisource Bergen.  Documedics had contracts to provide reimbursement services including hotlines, financial counseling, alternative reimbursement search, and consulting to over fifteen pharmaceutical and biotech companies in oncology and other specialty drugs.

Ms. Buell started her career in clinical administration at Barnes Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine, Massachusetts General hospital, and Stanford University Medical Center as well as having been a Senior Consultant for Deloitte & Touche and Director, Case Mix Services for Ernst & Young.

Ms. Buell received her BA degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and her MBA degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Palo Alto, California. 

Catherine Dillon

Catherine Dillon is an accomplished Associate Director of Field Reimbursement at Daiichi Sankyo, bringing 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

With a strong foundation in healthcare policy, managed care, reimbursement, and medical coding, Catherine specializes in providing access and reimbursement support to

healthcare provider teams, helping ensure patients receive the medications they need.

Connie Suen

Connie Suen is the Director of Clinical Services at McKesson and a distinguished Board-Certified Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, whose career is characterized by an exceptional blend of clinical expertise, innovative research, and operational leadership. With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and specialized post-graduate training in Oncology focusing on Hematopoietic Transplants and Cellular Therapies from Penn Medicine, Connie has amassed extensive experience in both community-based oncology practices and hospital pharmacy environments.

Connie's professional journey began with a profound commitment to optimizing medication use and enhancing patient outcomes. Over the years, she has adeptly navigated multiple facets of oncology pharmacy, from overseeing large-scale pharmacy operations to providing direct clinical support in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Her role in community oncology and multispecialty practices has been pivotal in guiding providers and practice administrators in the implementation of cutting-edge drug therapies, ensuring alignment with best practices, and maintaining compliance with stringent federal and state regulations.

In addition to her clinical and operational accomplishments, Connie is an active member of several professional organizations, such as the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT). She serves on various advisory boards and committees, contributing her expertise to shape the future of oncology pharmacy practice. Connie's unique blend of clinical expertise, operational acumen, and unwavering dedication to patient care positions her as a leading figure in the field of oncology pharmacy. Her ability to bridge the gap between clinical initiatives and operational complexities, coupled with her commitment to continuous learning and innovation, makes her a sought-after voice and a respected leader in the healthcare community.

Residing in Pennsylvania with her husband and their one-year-old son, Connie balances her professional life with a passion for travel and cultural exploration.

Courtney Ramsey

Courtney Ramsey

With over 15 years of experience in corporate Learning and Development / Human Resources, Courtney Ramsey knows about helping others succeed! As a speaker, author, and consultant, she’s known for creating and facilitating programs that empower, motivate and drive results. Over the years, Courtney has helped companies like JCPenney, Toyota, Bayer, Red Cross, and Methodist Health save millions of dollars in engagement, turnover, and productivity. She often works with leadership teams to help clarify their strategic path and facilitate conversations that matter. She recently authored her first book: Share Your Genius: 35 Tips to Create Training That Transforms. Courtney received her MBA and BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M University. She holds her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development with the Association for Talent Development. She recently served as part of the adjunct faculty at the SMU Cox School of Business, and is the President-Elect of the National Speakers Association of North Texas. As a wife and mom of a fifth grader, her idea of a good time is a glass of wine and watching true crime on the couch in her PJs. (Dateline is her favorite!)

 

Eileen Campetti

Master’s of Health Science from Drexel University

Board certified Physician Assistant with a specialty in Gynecologic Oncology 

Current role; Associate Director of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health 

Responsibilities within Flatiron; serve as an integrated partner in the development of technology that supports safe and high quality cancer care; with a specific focus on improving care documentation, accelerating care team efficiency,  and enabling practice financial success

Events Sponsors

PLATINUM

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Platinum

Conference Fall Exhibitors Platinum

McKesson

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DIAMOND

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Diamond

Conference Fall Exhibitors Diamond

BeiGene, Ltd Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Bristol Myers Squibb Diamond Corporate Sponsor	CHOC Diamond Corporate Sponsor
Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc. Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Genentech Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Incyte Corporation Diamond Corporate Sponsor
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Merck Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Regeneron Diamond Corporate Sponsor
Sanofi-Genzyme Oncology Diamond Corporate Sponsor

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GOLD

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Gold

Conference Fall Exhibitors Gold

Alexion Gold Corporate Sponsor	Bayer Exhibitor	Gilead Gold Corporate Sponsor
Lilly Gold Corporate Sponsor	Novartis Gold Corporate Sponsor	Taiho Oncology Inc Gold Corporate Sponsor

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SILVER

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Silver

Conference Fall Exhibitors Silver

Cardinal Health Silver Corporate Sponsor

Exelixis Silver Corporate Sponsor

Pfizer Silver Corporate Sponsor

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EXHIBITORS

• Conference Fall Exhibitors

Conference Fall Exhibitors

abbvie	ADC Therapeutics Exhibitor	amneal Exhibitor
Astellas	AstraZeneca	Avyxa Exhibitor
Azurrity Exhibitor	Biocon Biologics Exhibitor	Cencora
Coherus	Constant Media	Eagle Exhibitor
Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC	Eisai Exhibitor	Eitan Medical
EMD Serono Exhibitor	Fennec Pharmaceuticals Exhibitor	GenPath Oncology
GXK Exhibitor	House Rx	Johnson & Johnson
Lantheus Exhibitor	Menarini Stemline Exhibitor	Mirati Therapeutics Exhibitor
Onco360	Pharmacosmos Exhibitor	PUMA Biotechnology Exhibitor
RxAdvantage	Seagen Exhibitor	Sobi Exhibitor
Spectrum Exhibitor	Syndax	Takeda Oncology

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Venue

Directions & Accommodations

Hotel Hershey
100 Hotel Road
Hershey, PA  17033

POHMS has negotiated a group guest room rate of $252.00/night/plus taxes. 
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 1-855-729-3108 or by booking though the dedicated reservation link below. 

https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/U2UUHF2YL7/

The cut-off date for the group rate is Friday, October 11, 2024.  The room block fills up quickly, reserve today. 

Several attendees waited too long last year, and could not get into the Hotel Hershey.    Rooms sell out quickly!