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Keynote

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Policy Summit Overview

The inaugural AMCP Pharmacy Policy Summit will be held on October 27, 2025 at Gaylord National Harbor, and will bring leading health policy experts together to discuss critical topics impacting the pharmacy profession, especially managed care pharmacy. With the transition to a new administration, the health policy community faces uncertainty around key issues such as the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicaid reform, PBM reform, biosimilars and generics, and the 340B program.

AMCP members, patient advocacy groups, think tanks, and health care associations will engage in meaningful dialogue, network with peers, and explore solutions to the most pressing challenges facing pharmacy practice today.

Agenda

10-10:15am	Welcoming Remarks/AMCP opening presentation
10:15-11:15am	Session 1—Opening Keynote
11:15-11:30am	Transition
11:30am-12:15pm	Session 2A—PBM Reform: Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have been the focus of discussion in Washington, DC. Congress has discussed reforms to the commercial market over the last few years and smaller reforms to PBM practices in Medicaid. This panel discussion will address the impact of the changes as well as the road ahead for additional reforms. Session 2B—One Big Beautiful Session: The enactment of H.R. 1, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill, brings substantial changes to Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual marketplace, including roughly a trillion dollars in cuts to Medicaid. This session will explore the most important issues facing managed care organizations as they navigate new eligibility and reporting requirements in all three markets as well as changes to state Medicaid financing.
12:15-1:45pm	Session 3—Working Lunch Health Leaders Lunch Panel: This panel of leaders in the health care community will discuss current policy challenges and opportunities. Panelists will cover the rapid pace of change coming from Washington, DC, and what it means for the health care ecosystem.
1:45-2pm	Break
2-2:45pm	Session 4A—Government Health Care Priorities: Hear from federal government staff on top priorities for Medicare, Medicaid, the commercial market, 340B, and more. With the many significant policy changes in 2025, it has never been more important to stay ahead of the curve. Session 4B—Medicare Redesign: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 included major changes to Medicare Part D. On this panel, patient advocacy experts will discuss how implementation of the Part D redesign is affecting patients. Panelists will cover the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation, the 2025 launch of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, and more.
2:45-3:15pm	Networking Break
3:15-4pm	Session 5A—340B: The 340B Drug Discount Program is a growing focus for policymakers. The niche program—started in 1992 to support non-profit hospitals—has turned into a significant driver of hospital revenue. This panel will discuss proposals from state and federal policymakers to reform or protect 340B. Session 5B—Drug Patent Reform: As policymakers balance incentivizing pharmaceutical innovation, attention on Capitol Hill has turned towards reforming drug patent laws, with a bill to reform patent litigation unanimously passing the Senate in 2024. The panel will discuss the issues that Congress and the administration have raised, including “patent thickets” and “pay-for-delay” arrangements.
4-4:15pm	Networking Break
4:15-5:15pm	Session 6—Closing Keynote
5:15-5:30pm	AMCP Closing Remarks
5:30-6:30pm	Networking Reception

Keynote Speaker

ROBERT COSTA

National Correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning” and Chief Washington Analyst for CBS News

Robert Costa is a national correspondent for “CBS News Sunday Morning” and chief Washington analyst for CBS News.

Costa’s work at “Sunday Morning” includes coverage of national politics, in-depth interviews with newsmakers, and features on culture, literature and the arts. As chief Washington analyst for CBS News, Costa offers reporting and analysis to the “CBS Evening News,” “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” “CBS Mornings” and CBS News 24/7 programs.

Costa was named a national correspondent for “Sunday Morning” in February 2025 following three years of contributions to the broadcast, such as an exclusive sit-down in the White House residence with President Joe Biden in August 2024. It was Biden’s first interview since he announced his decision to not seek reelection. Costa and colleagues at “Sunday Morning” won an Emmy Award in 2023 for “Outstanding Recorded News Program.

Costa served as chief election and campaign correspondent for CBS News from 2022 through 2024. He has also been a guest anchor on the CBS Television Network for programs such as “CBS Evening News,” “CBS Weekend News” and “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”

Prior to joining CBS News, Costa was a longtime national political reporter at The Washington Post. During his time at the newspaper, Costa served as the moderator and managing editor of "Washington Week" on PBS and was a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. In 2021, he and Bob Woodward published “Peril,” a No. 1 New York Times bestseller.

Costa holds a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame, where he is a former trustee, and a master's degree in politics from the University of Cambridge. Since 2022, Costa has served as a scholar at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics.

Policy Summit Speakers

Angela Banks, MBA

Vice President, Policy
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association

Michael Baxter

Vice President, Government Affairs
American Pharmacists Association

Jennifer Dexter

Vice President, Policy
National Health Council

Anna Hyde

Vice President of Advocacy and Access
Arthritis Foundation

Neda Jasemi

Senior Policy Analyst
National Association of Medicaid Directors

Stephanie Krenrich

Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs
Advocates for Community Health

Laura Lydigsen

Intellectual Property Attorney
Crowel & Moring LLP

Sujith Ramachandran, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

Jillanne Schulte Wall

Senior Director, Health & Regulatory Policy
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Kimberly Westrich

Chief Strategy Officer
National Pharmaceutical Council

Sponsorship

Join us for the inaugural AMCP Pharmacy Policy Summit on October 27, 2025, at the Gaylord National Harbor. This one-day, high-impact program will bring together approximately 150 decision-makers and thought leaders in managed care to explore pressing issues at the intersection of policy, patient access, and pharmaceutical innovation.

Designed to foster meaningful dialogue and actionable outcomes, the 2025 Policy Summit offers an exclusive opportunity to engage with policymakers, health plan leaders, and biopharmaceutical stakeholders committed to advancing evidence-based policy solutions.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Customized sponsorship packages and bundles with AMCP Nexus 2025 are also available.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Mercado, Senior Manager of Exhibits and Sponsorships at rmercado@amcp.org.

Policy Summit Registration

Registration Rates:

AMCP Member: $550
Non-Member: $625
AMCP is pleased to offer a special registration rate for government and non-profit professionals attending the 2025 Policy Summit. To learn more and confirm your eligibility, please contact us at meetings@amcp.org.

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Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation of attendee registration must be requested in writing and be received on or before Tuesday, Sept 2, to receive a refund less a $250 administrative fee. After Tuesday, Sept 2, no refunds will be given.
Registrant substitutions will be accepted with written notification from the original registrant. An administrative fee of $250 (other fees may apply for member to non-member transfers) will be assessed for the transfer. Only one transfer per registrant is allowed and transfer to other AMCP meetings is not allowed.
If you cancel your registration before Friday, Oct 10 and have hotel reservations within the AMCP hotel block, your hotel reservations will automatically be canceled. If you cancel your registration after this date you will need to contact the hotel directly starting Wednesday, Oct 15 to cancel your housing reservations.
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Membership fees or AMCP Foundation donations are non-refundable.

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To be eligible for the AMCP member registration rate, you must be an individual member in good standing at the time of registration and the meeting.
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Policy Summit Overview

Agenda

Keynote Speaker

ROBERT COSTA

National Correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning” and Chief Washington Analyst for CBS News