LAS VEGAS, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With record attendance, Asembia's 2018 Specialty Pharmacy Summit attracted over 6,500 executives from pharmacies, health systems, pharma/biotech manufacturers, drug wholesalers, payers, technology innovators, and other industry stakeholders. Filling both Wynn and Encore hotels to capacity, the annual Asembia customer meeting is the largest U.S. healthcare conference for specialty pharmacy.
Asembia's four-day Summit featured a robust agenda of business seminars, educational sessions, networking events and engaging exhibits with receptions, as well as impactful presentations and panel discussions from leading industry experts. Discussion topics focused on current and future trends in specialty pharmacy, including the rise of consumerism, emerging alliances, innovative technologies, and patient access solutions.
In total, the 2018 Summit presented more than 80 seminars establishing a comprehensive cross-section of business, clinical, and financial content, combined with unmatched professional networking. This year's General Session was moderated by CNN Political Analyst David Gregory. It featured a panel of industry experts from UCB, OptumRx, CastiaRx, and Asembia, offering insight about disruptive forces impacting the industry. Another popular session included speakers from Drug Channels Institute, J.P. Morgan Securities and IQVIA, who provided a business and financial perspective of specialty pharmacy as well as a statistical industry outlook.
"The growth and increasing diversity of our annual Summit is a testament to the importance of specialty pharmacy in the delivery of quality healthcare. Asembia's mission is to work with our pharmacy customers and partners to develop collaborative solutions for this unique marketplace," stated Robert Irene, co-founder and president of Asembia. "We are thrilled to receive such positive feedback from everyone about our meeting."
About Specialty Pharmacy Summit
Asembia's annual Specialty Pharmacy Summit began in 2005 and has grown to include thousands of senior executives and professionals from member pharmacies, vendor partners and other related industry stakeholders. Agenda highlights include business workshops, educational seminars, exhibits, and continuing education, along with numerous networking and social events. During the conference, participants gain an in-depth understanding of the specialty pharmacy marketplace while helping to impact its future.
About Asembia
For more than a decade, Asembia has been working with member pharmacies, manufacturers, prescribers, payers, and other industry stakeholders to develop solutions for the high-touch specialty pharmaceutical service model. Through collaborative programs, contracting initiatives, patient support HUB services and innovative technology platforms, Asembia is committed to providing solutions that impact the patient journey. For more information, visit www.asembia.com.
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Asembia
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