BBC Oakville - Drug Trends, Risk, Pooling and PLAs

Find out what you need to know about drug trends – past, present and future – based on the largest database of private drug claims in Canada. Plus explore options for a different approach to risks and pooling, insights into product listing agreements, their prevalence, and the questions you should be asking insurers.

• A Fresh Look at Drug Trends – Brad Millson, General Manager, Real World Solutions, IQVIA
  With the new 2024 Cost Drivers Report from Innovative Medicines Canada, you will gain new insights from the largest database of private drug claims in Canada and discuss future trends.
  
• Changing the Risk and Pooling Discussion – Paul Henricks, Associate Director, Data Innovation and Insights, PDCI
  Managing pooling for small and medium sizes groups has been challenging in recent years. Paul will explore new research on the connection between group size, large claims, and risk models that could help groups struggling to provide adequate coverage for their benefits budget.
  
• Panel Discussion: A Behind the Scenes Discussion of Product Listing Agreements (PLAs)
  David Greiss, Director, Pharmaceutical Partnerships & Operations, GreenShield
  Paul Henricks, Associate Director, Data Innovation and Insights, PDCI
  Christopher Fearman, Field Director, Private Insurance Government Affairs & Market Access, Janssen Inc.
  Join our expert panelists for their insights into PLAs. They will share what constitutes a PLA, why they exist, and give their advice on the questions you should be asking about them. Plus they will discuss the role of PLAs in cost management, savings that are realized and how they can be passed on to plan sponsors, as well as the future of PLAs and Health Outcome Agreements.
  

This is the last in person session in our 2023-24 BBC season. Come out, network, learn, and discuss.

Thank you to our whose financial support allows us to continue to offer these high quality continuing education sessions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sandman Hotel Oakville, 3451 South Service Road West, Oakville, Canada