Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Please note: All times listed below are in Eastern Time.
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. ET
Welcome and Overview
Moderators: Miranda Steinkopf, Pharm.D., BCACP & Nidhi Gandhi-Patel, Pharm.D., B.S. | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
10:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. ET
Connecting the Dots: Scope of Practice, Regulations, and Payment in Evolving Pharmacy
In this session, participants will explore how pharmacists’ scope of practice, regulations, and payment models intersect to create new opportunities for reimbursement. The discussion will cover the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice and billing and highlight what future graduates need to know to navigate and thrive in this changing environment.
Speaker: Jen Adams, Pharm.D., Ed.D.| Idaho State University
Moderator: Jennifer Bacci, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCACP | University of Washington
10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. ET
Foundational Terms and Acknowledging Challenges
In this level-setting session, participants will establish a foundational understanding of key terminology and common pitfalls related to the medical billing landscape for pharmacists. Through practice vignettes and discussion, we will acknowledge current challenges and create a path forward for positive discussion and learning during the workshop.
Speaker: Shanna O'Connor, PharmD| South Dakota State University
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET
Screen Break
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Sustaining Pharmacy Practice: Real-World Lessons in Credentialing, Contracts, and Effective Medical Billing
In this session, participants will examine the essential role of pharmacist credentialing and payer enrollment in enabling effective medical billing and sustainable reimbursement models. Speakers will discuss how contracting structures between pharmacists and payers shape both service delivery and payment, drawing on real-world examples from community pharmacies, regional chains, and large health systems.
Speaker: Duane Jonnes, PharmD | Harps Pharmacy
Speaker: Anita Aderinkomi, Pharm D, MBA, BCACP | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Speaker: Jonathan Hughes Pharm.D., BCACP| Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Moderator: Traci M. Poole, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP| Belmont University
12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Session
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. ET
Screen/Meal Break
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ET
Teaching the Business of Care: Integrating Compensation and Contracting into Didactic, Experiential, and CE Curricula
Join our expert panel to explore effective strategies for teaching pharmacy learners about pharmacist-provided patient care services, credentialing, payment, and contracting in the current healthcare system. We will Share practice insights on how to create and adapt lesson plans and instructional materials across the educational spectrum, including didactic coursework, experiential rotations, and continuing education, to ensure pharmacists are fully equipped with these essential professional skills.
Speaker: Amy Kennedy, PharmD, BCACP| University of Arizona
Speaker: Megan Smith, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Speaker: Sarah Westberg, PharmD., FCCP, BCPS| University of Minnesota
Speaker: Traci M. Poole, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP| Belmont University
Speaker: Shanna O'Connor, PharmD| South Dakota State University
Moderator: Jennifer Bacci, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCACP | University of Washington
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Session
3:00 p.m. -3:15 p.m.
Addressing Common Questions
3:15 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET
Screen Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET
Cultivating Change Agents: The Critical Role of Advocacy and Collaboration in Transforming Pharmacy's Future
Join us for a candid discussion on leading culture change within a college/school of pharmacy and extending the influence to state level (and beyond). Personal experiences, successes, and challenges in shifting professional mindset will be shared, detailing practical approaches used to effectively meaningful change in pharmacy practice and education. This session will highlight the critical role of advocacy and collaboration in achieving broad-scale transformation.
Speaker: Stuart Beatty, Pharm.D., BCACP | Ohio Northern University
Speaker: Jen Rodis, Pharm.D | The Ohio State University
Moderator: Sarah Westberg, PharmD., FCCP, BCPS| University Of Minnesota
4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Conclusion, Q/A, Wrap-up
Moderators: Miranda Steinkopf, Pharm.D., BCACP & Nidhi Gandhi-Patel, Pharm.D., B.S. | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy