Institute for International Research

Conference Co-Chairperson's Opening Remarks and Recap of Day One

Karissa Laur, Director, Prescription Assistance Programs, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Analyze Strategies in Patient Assistance for Optimal PAP Design

Mike Banigan, President, Chronic Disease Fund

Case Study:
Explore the Role of Co-payment Foundations-Reducing Barriers for the Underinsured

Jerri M. Scarzella, VP and CFO/Treasurer, The HealthWell Foundation®

Reaching Your Audience: The Health Literacy Connection

Marisa Scala-Foley, MGS, Associate Director, Access to Benefits Coalition, National Council on Aging

Panel Discussion: Improve the Effectiveness of Patient Assistance Programs via:

• Streamlining PAP applications
• Increasing the use of vouchers
• Maximizing opportunities for bulk donations
• Sharing data
• Improving education

Panelists:

Nancy Morris, Director of Development, Maine Health Alliance

Sarah B. Gerrish, LSW, Assistant Director, Care Partners, Maine Health

Bonnie Roberts, Director of Account Management , Express-Scripts

Panel Discussion:
Tap into Public Relations Methods to Improve Your Patient Assistance Program's Outreach

Lynn Shepherd, Senior Vice President & Managed Markets Practice Leader, Vox Medica

Beth Sanzone, Senior Associate, APCO Worldwide

PhRMA Update on Promoting Patient Assistance Programs

Christian Clymer, Sr. Director, Affordability and Access, PhRMA

Interactive Working Group:
Establish Actions to Get the Word Out to the Public about Your Patient Assistance Programs

Working Group Leaders:
Suzanne Snyder, Associate Director of Patient Assistance Programs, Bristol Myers Squibb (invited)

Christian Clymer, Sr. Director, Affordability & Access, PhRMA

Richard Sagall, MD, President and Founder, NeedyMeds

Main Conference Concludes