2027 Annual Conference
January 13-15
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida
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The IQVIA Market Trends Report: A Review of the Current State of the Pharmacy Market
Scott Biggs, Director, Supplier Services, IQVIA
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the current pharmaceutical marketplace, beginning with a review of current market performance and the key factors shaping business conditions.
Scott will highlight emerging and trending topics across the industry, including policy, access, and channel dynamics, while examining the continued impact of 340B, generics, and biosimilars on stakeholders across the supply chain. He will also compare traditional and specialty market performance, identifying areas of growth, pressure, and opportunity.
Finally, Scott will assess broader sector performance to help frame how manufacturers, pharmacies, wholesalers, payers, and related market participants are navigating today’s evolving environment.
ASAP 5.0a: Updates to The Next Version
Kevin Borcher, Pharm.D., Senior PDMP Specialist, PDMP TTAC - IIR
The last ASAP 5.0 version was developed in 2022 and released in 2023. After four years, Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) have requested changes and enhancements to align with state and federal regulations and policies and to enhance the use of the next version which were discussed and were recently voted on. Kevin will discuss the approved revisions to ASAP 5.0a.
Update on Biosimilars, Interchangeables, and Unbranded Biologics: Where Do They Stand in Pharmacy Today?
Melissa Sherer Krause, Pharm.D., Vice President, Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions, LLC
It's been over five years since the approval of the first interchangeable biologic. Melissa will provide an update on how pharmacies, their systems, and payers are handling these products along with biosimilars and unbranded biologics, including barriers to uptake and proposed solutions.
The New NDC: An Ecosystem-Wide Roadmap to Successful Transition
Eric Marshall,J.D., Principal, Leavitt Partners
Eric will provide an overview of the FDA's final rule adopting a new 12-digit NDC format. He will focus on ecosystem-wide implementation issues and the strategies that will help the ecosystem reach 2033 successfully. Eric will also touch on ongoing public-private collaborations through the NDC Coordination and Implementation Forum.
Current State of Legislative & Regulatory Changes Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Practice
Marsha Millonig, M.B.A., B.Pharm., Catalyst Enterprises, LLC
The legislative and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, bringing new challenges and opportunities for pharmacy. Discover how recent changes in healthcare laws and regulations impact pharmacy and its industry partners. From continued pharmacy benefit manager reform and Medicare changes, to pharmacist scope of practice and reimbursement. Marsha will provide a fast-paced look at where things are at year-end and what to expect going forward.
Registration will begin at 3 pm on January 13. The conference will end by noon January 15. Check back for detailed times.
All times are ET.
Wednesday, January 13
Registration
Casual Meetup
Thursday, January 14
Breakfast
Gold Sponsor Podium Time
Speaker Program
Lunch
Golf Outing and Networking
President's Reception
Friday, January 15
Breakfast
Speaker Program
Scott Biggs is Director of Supplier Services at IQVIA, bringing nearly 30 years of expertise in pharmacy data, analytics, and business operations. He specializes in delivering actionable executive insights, working closely with software vendors, retailers, and data suppliers to optimize product offerings and uncover market performance trends.
At IQVIA, Scott has driven significant technological initiatives, including leading the complex conversion of legacy reporting systems into modern analytical tools. He frequently speaks on the business drivers shaping pharmacy technology. Scott holds a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State and actively participates in NACDS and NASP.
Kevin Borcher is the Senior PDMP Specialist for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) at the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR). In his role, Kevin is responsible for developing and delivering programmatic and technical assistance for the PDMPs and other justice and public health initiatives across the nation.
Prior to this, Kevin was the pharmacy informatics coordinator at Nebraska Methodist Hospital and most recently was the vice president of PDMP and pharmacy programs for Nebraska at CyncHealth.
Since graduating with his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completing a residency in Phoenix, Arizona, Kevin has worked within areas involving geriatrics, behavioral health, and informatics. He has served on the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy for over ten years and on the Nebraska Board of Health for over six years. Kevin is active in numerous organizations and speaks to local, state, and national associations and federal agencies on activities related to the PDMP.
Melissa Sherer Krause, Pharm.D., is a partner in Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions, LLC. Her areas of focus include drug compendia and classification, drug file integration in pharmacy management systems and electronic health records, pharmaceutical manufacturers’ trade channel and managed care initiatives, medication adherence, Medicare Part D operations and risk management, consumer focused education opportunities, and pharmacy school and professional association relations. Melissa has experience in retail and clinical pharmacy, pharmacy administration, government affairs, and professional associations. She joined the PHSL team in 2004.
Melissa received her doctor of pharmacy degree from Duquesne University, with a pharmacy management concentration. Melissa is also an APPE preceptor and field instructor for Duquesne University School of Pharmacy.
Eric Marshall, J.D., is a principal in the Washington, D.C. office of Leavitt Partners and the Executive Director of the Partnership for DSCSA Governance (PDG), a public-private partnership between industry and FDA that is committed to implementing supply chain security protections in the U.S.
At Leavitt Partners, Eric advises complex health care coalitions on health policy, including the NDC Coordination and Implementation Forum, and provides consulting services to drug and device companies. A regulatory lawyer by training, Eric is an industry specialist in the areas of drug, device, and diagnostics regulation. A portion of Eric’s practice is focused on domestic and international supply chain security, an area in which he is a recognized thought leader.
Marsha Millonig, M.B.A., B.Pharm., is the President/CEO of Catalyst Enterprises, LLC, a health care consulting firm dedicated to creating change toward improved health outcomes. Marsha is also an associate fellow of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy’s Center for Leading Healthcare Change.
Before starting her firm, Marsha was with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA, now HAD). She a practicing pharmacist and pharmacist immunizer as a relief pharmacist for community pharmacies in the Twin Cities.
She co-authored a book with William Tindall, Ph.D., on innovative pharmacist services called “Pharmaceutical Care: Insights from Community Pharmacists.” Her latest work, “100 MTM Tips for Pharmacists” is available as an e-book at the Apple Store, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble and Kobo Canada
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
“As always, I enjoy the intimate nature of ASAP conferences. The content is always relevant and the networking opportunity is greatly appreciated.”
“ASAP continues to be the best conference to discuss business opportunities between vendors. Other shows require vendors to focus on customers, which prevents meaningful discussions.”
“Love the concise overview of many relevant topics by great speakers.”
“The most valuable conference I’ve attended because the topics were great.”
A Look At The 2026 Conference
Who Attends ASAP Conferences?
Companies Attending Recent Conferences
ACAG Consulting
ACORX
AdvanceNet Health Solutions
Advasur
AHF Pharmacy
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Albertsons
American Pharmacists Association Foundation
American Pharmacy Alliance
Auburn University, Harrison College of Pharmacy
Avery Weigh-Tronix
Bamboo Health
BestRx Pharmacy Software/RedSail Technologies
Brighton Pharmacy
Cardinal Health
CarePoint
Catalyst Enterprises
Cencora
Change Healthcare
Compounding Consultants
ComputerTalk Associates
ConnectiveRx
Consana Health
Costco Wholesale
CoverMyMeds
Curant Health
CyncHealth
DEA
Deloitte
Digital Pharmacist
DosePacker
DrFirst
Eldercare Pharmacy
Elsevier/Gold Standard
Empower Pharmacy
eRx Network
Express-Scripts Pharmacy
FDB
First DataBank
Fusion Health/Kalos
Generation Pharmacy
HPOne
iA
ID State Board of Pharmacy
Impact Management Group
InfiniTrak
InStep Health
Institute for Intergovernmental Research IIR-PDMP TTAC
InterlinkAI
IQVIA
Isak Computing
Leon Medical Centers
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Liberty Software
Logicoy
McKesson Pharmacy Systems
MDScripts
MedAdvisor Solutions
MedMe Health
MedQuest Pharmacy
Michigan Automated Prescription System
MN Board of Pharmacy
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
National Association of Controlled Substances Authorities (NACSA)
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP)
ND Pharmacy Service Corporation
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
OmniSYS
OptimizeRx
Outcomes
PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy
PCCA
Pharmacy Data Network
Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions
Pharmacy Quality Alliance
Point of Care Partners
PPOk/Rx Linc
PrimeRx
Pro Rx Consulting
RareMed Solutions
RedSail Technologies
RelayHealth
Rice Drugs
Roman Health Ventures
RxMaster
RxSafe
ScriptDrop
ScriptPro
Si2x
SoftWriters
Speed Script
State of TN, Department of Health
Surescripts
Synerio
The Kroger Company
TN Dept. of Health, Controlled Substance Monitoring Database
TN Division of Health Licensure & Regulation
Transaction Data Systems
Updox
Walgreens
WellSky
Wolters Kluwer
Titles Of Attendees At Recent Conferences
Account Manager
Administrative Officer
Applications Director
Assistant Executive Director
Associate Director
Associate Professor
Business Development
Business Development Executive
Business Manager, Pharmacy Products
Business Solutions, AVP
Business Support Manager
CEO
CEO & Founder
Chief Automation Officer
Chief Clinical Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Data Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Chief Product Officer
Chief Technology Innovation Officer
Client Executive
Clinical Coordinator
Clinical Product Manager
Clinical Sales Support Specialist
Community Pharmacy Marketing Specialist
Consultant
COO
CTO
Deputy Chief Pharmacy Officer
Dir., Ancillary Products
Dir., Application Development
Dir., Business Development
Dir., Clinical Interoperability
Dir., Controlled Substance Monitoring Database
Dir., Digital Pharmacy Product
Dir., Health Informatics
Dir., Healthcare Sales
Dir., Industry Relations
Dir., Industry Relations & Government Affairs
Dir., IT
Dir., IT Ancillary (Global Health Services)
Dir., National Accounts
Dir., Network Partnerships
Dir., Non-Acute & US Retail Operations
Dir., Pharmacy
Dir., Pharmacy Business Development
Dir., Pharmacy Network
Dir., Pharmacy Professional Affairs
Dir., Pharmacy Sales, Major Accounts
Dir., Pharmacy Strategy
Dir., Pharmacy Systems
Dir., Pharmacy Systems & Process Redesign
Dir., Pharmacy Systems Solutions
Dir., Platform Components
Dir., Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Dir., Product Development
Dir., Retail Network Development
Dir., Sales & Marketing
Dir., Software Development
Dir., Strategic Partnerships
EVP & CTO
EVP, Business Development
EVP, Development
Executive Dir., Product Manager
Executive Director
Executive VP
Founder
General Manager, Pharmacy
GM, Pharmacy Channel
GM/VP Pharmacy Software Solutions
IT Specialist, Office of Technology
Lead Sales Consultant
Manager, Drug Product Data
Manager, Pharmacy Compliance
Manager, Pharmacy Quality Performance
Manager, Pharmacy Solutions
Manager, Sales & Marketing
Manager, Technical Account
Managing Director
National Sales Director
Owner
Partner
Pharmacy Manager/PIC
Pharmacy Regulatory Product Manager
Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist
PMP, Clinical Application Coordinator
President
President & CEO
President, CEO, & CFO
Principal Product Innovations
Product Analyst
Product Leader
Product Manager
Program Coordinator
Regional Sales Director
Regional Sales Manager
Sales Consultant
Sales Dir., Key Accounts
Sales Director
Senior Advisor
Software Developer Supervisor
Solution Architect
Solution Sales Specialist
Specialist, Solution Sales US Technology Solutions
Spouse
Sr. Business Data Analyst
Sr. Consultant
Sr. Dir., Business Development
Sr. Dir., Business Development, Retail
Sr. Dir., Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
Sr. Dir., Performance Improvement, Pharmacy
Sr. Dir., Pharmacy Product
Sr. Dir., Pharmacy Services, PDMP Director
Sr. Dir., Product Development
Sr. Dir., Product Operations
Sr. Dir., Professional Affairs
Sr. Dir., Sales
Sr. Dir., Supplier Services
Sr. Manager, Pharmacy Professional Affairs
Sr. Product Manager
Sr. VP, Strategic Alliances
SVP Corporate Strategy
SVP, Ancillary Services
SVP, Business Development
SVP, Business Development & Marketing
SVP, Operations
SVP, Pharmacy Sales
SVP, Research & Innovation
SVP, Retail Network
SVP, Special Projects
SVP, St&ards & IT
SVP, Standards & IT
SVP, Technology
Systems Analytics Research & Development
Technical Account Manager
Thought Leadership Manager
VP
VP & Dir., Production
VP & GM, Pharmacy
VP of Sales, Commercial Key Accounts
VP Pharmacy & Provider Sales
VP, Business Development
VP, Client Relations
VP, Clinical Services
VP, Data & Integrations
VP, Database Services
VP, Development & Operations
VP, Government & Regulatory Affairs
VP, Industry Relations
VP, Partnerships
VP, PDMP & Pharmacy Programs
VP, Pharmacy & Compliance
VP, Pharmacy & Regulatory Affairs
VP, Pharmacy Informatics
VP, Pharmacy Programs & Policy
VP, Pharmacy Software
VP, Product Management
VP, Professional & Regulatory Affairs
VP, Project Management
VP, Sales
VP, Sales & Marketing
VP, Solutions Engineering
VP, Strategic Partnerships
VP, Strategic Solutions
VP, Supplier Strategy & Services
VP, Support & Engineering
VP, Technology