Annual Spring Conference

Annual 2025 Pohms

March 20 is International Day of Happiness!

What can POHMS do to make practice employees and therefore your patients happier?

About
Members
Corporate Sponsors & Exhibitors
Agenda & Speakers
Event Sponsors
Venue

About

Happiness Starts with Caring Hearts!

We know you CARE about your patients and your practice. We're listening...we heard YOU! We used the results from our Fall Conference Survey to make our Spring Conference the best one yet!

POHMS knows that practices are struggling financially, so come listen to Jonathan Coggins speak about the future of Community Oncology and how to survive with "Less Money, Mo Problems". We will also have a legislative update given by Ben Jones, which is always crucial, but especially with a new president and congress in office. Greg Radick will be discussing Medicare Updates in 2025. We have more in store as well!

Register today using the "Members" or "Corporate Sponsors & Exhibitors" tabs.

If you plan on staying, secure your room before our block closes on February 21, 2025. Remember, we are back at Hotel Hershey this Spring! The link can be found on our "Venue" tab.

All important documents such as W9 and Letter of Request is located under the "Corporate Sponsors & Exhibitors" tab.

Contact Veronica@pohms.com with any questions!

Members

Please remember, 2025 dues must be paid before registering for the Spring Conference. Invoices were sent on 1/6/2025 and reminders were sent 2/18/2025.

POHMS Members, Register Now for our Spring Conference!

Room Reservation Link: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/I395SXFSL6/

$179.00 per room per night plus 11% taxes. Please be aware that the room block cut-off date is Friday, February 21, 2025.

Credit cards are charged a one night's advance deposit including tax at time of booking a room reservation.

Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the day of arrival. No changes or cancellations are permitted within 72 hours of arrival.

Please join us for a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, March 19 6:00-7:00 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 Spring Conference.

POHMS Educational Grant ($750) Policy
Calendar Year 2025

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 Spring Conference requests must be received by 2/20/25.

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

Online Registration for 2025 Corporate Membership

Corporate Members & Exhibitor Registration- POHMS Spring Conference

Letter to Exhibitors for 2025 Spring Conference

POHMS W9 Signed for 2025

AGENDA

Room Reservation Link: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/I395SXFSL6/

$179.00 per room per night plus 11% taxes. Please be aware that the room block cut-off date is Friday, February 21, 2025.

Credit cards are charged a one night's advance deposit including tax at time of booking a room reservation.

Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the day of arrival. No changes or cancellations are permitted within 72 hours of arrival.

Agenda & Speakers

POHMS Annual Spring Conference March 20, 2025 Hotel Hershey
Wednesday March 19, 2025
Registration 4:00-6:00 Garden Terrace Lounge Welcome Reception 6:00-7:00 Garden Terrace Ballroom
Thursday March 20, 2025
Registration 7:30 AM Garden Terrace Lounge Breakfast 7:30-9:00 Garden Terrace Ballroom
Welcome & Opening Remarks 8:30 AM POHMS President, Kim DiStasio
8:45 AM Update From Capitol Hill Ben Jones- VP Government Relations, The US Oncology Network
9:45 AM An Introduction to Speed Networking
10:00 AM Speed Networking Break with Exhibitors
10:45 AM Medicare & IRA Updates for 2025 Greg Radick
11:45 AM POHMS Member Business Meeting, POHMS Members Only
12:30 PM A Networking Lunch
1:30 PM Less Money Mo’ Problems-Community Oncology Outlook Jonathan Coggins
2:30 PM Networking Break with Exhibitors
3:00 PM Reclaiming your Happiness-3 Steps to Control Your Chaos and Build Resilience Summer Jenkins
4:00 PM Conclusion POHMS Member raffles, must be present to win cash and prizes!!!

Ben Jones

Vice President Government Relations and Public Policy

Ben Jones currently serves as Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy for the McKesson specialty provider organization and The US Oncology Network. In this role, Ben leads the federal and state advocacy efforts around access to care in the community as well as adequate and fair physician reimbursement. Ben has been in this role for over 12 years and serves as the Executive Director of The US Oncology Network political action committee (PAC). Prior to joining McKesson, Ben spent many years in public policy at the state and federal level, including 5 years with the former U.S. House Majority Leader. Ben graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in political science and currently lives in The Woodlands, TX.

Greg Radick

Greg Radick serves as the Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Director for Johnson & Johnson, overseeing operations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. In his role, Greg collaborates with J&J’s therapeutic areas to formulate and execute strategic business initiatives and local advocacy efforts in response to the evolving policy landscape, ensuring access to all products in these domains. A significant portion of his work is dedicated to cultivating, educating, and mobilizing key advocates from medical societies and advocacy organizations throughout his regions. In collaboration with the J&J State Government Affairs Director, Greg coordinates and energizes essential advocates around critical legislative priorities that negatively impact patients. He holds a degree in Health Policy and Administration from Penn State University. Currently, Greg resides in Pittsburgh with his wife of 31 years, Kathy, and their dog, Charlie.

Jonathan Coggins

Sr. Vice President, Provider Strategy, Marketing and Operations at McKesson. Jonathan attended Oklahoma State University and currently lives in Houston, Texas.

Summer Jelinek

Leadership Speaker

Summer Jelinek is a Leadership speaker, author and trainer helping organizations control their chaos. She has 20 years leadership experience working with companies such as Walt Disney World, Disney Institute and H-E-B/Central Market. Her passion is connecting with leaders around the world-particularly leaders looking to uncover their magic in leadership.

Summer resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her amazing husband, their beautiful daughter, Summer's brother, and fur babies, Cricket, Loki, Adie and chinchilla, Princess Fluffy Pants. There is never a dull moment.

Summer Jelinek’s passion is to help leaders uncover the unique qualities that bring out their magic. With over 20 Years leadership experience at companies such as Walt Disney World, the Disney Institute, H-E-B, dude ranches and ski resorts, Summer combines her real world knowledge with stories, humor, and just a touch of magic.

Currently a PhD student at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, Summer continues to explore all facets of leadership and bring this knowledge to audiences world wide.