This Won’t Be Like Your Father’s MDRP!

Are you still trying to decide if you’ll attend IIR’s 20th Annual MDRP in Chicago later this month? Do you need a few good reasons to give your boss so you can get approval? Trust me, this is one year you don’t want to miss. As always, it will be the largest event in the Government Pricing space, with the most speakers, government representations and MDRP executives all under one roof! But there are even more reasons to attend…

We all know that training is part of a solid compliance program and this year’s event can help meet that requirement. IIR has filled the agenda to ensure you’ll have the most comprehensive educational experience over the three days. You’ll hear from the actual government officials creating regulatory rules, the industry leaders interpreting them, and the pharmaceutical executives implementing them. And at the same time, you can compare notes with your peers to gain insight into industry best practices.

MDRP 2015 is also a platform to develop your company-specific comments on the 340B Mega Guidance, enabling your organization to potentially influence the outcome. In addition, we’re expecting the AMP Final Rule expected to be released this year and at MDRP 2015, you can get a head start on your compliance operations for the impending guidance implementation.

As always, there will be Pre-Conference Summits, providing a deeper dive into such topics as:
• Fundamentals of Government Pricing Programs + MDRP 101
• Pharmaceutical VA Contracting and Compliance Summit
• Town Hall between Manufacturers and States

If you, or someone you know, is new to Government Pricing, these are an excellent opportunity to learn a lot in a short span of time.

And best of all, there are new session styles and formats, including:
• Think Tanks/Innovator Showcase
• Fireside Chats
• Roundtable Discussions
• Rapid-Fire Sessions
• Benchmark Best Practices

If you need more reasons to attend, or more ammunition to convince your boss you should attend, please feel free to reach out to me. Katie Lapins, Government Pricing Specialists, LLC, 303.993.6456, K.Lapins@GP-Specialists.com. Save $100 off the current rate with the code XP2058BLOG - Register here. I look forward to seeing you in Chicago at MDRP!

Katie Lapins

Katie Lapins has worked in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in the areas of commercial and government contracting, compliance, finance and sales operations for 15 years. As a consultant, Katie’s areas of primary focus are government programs, corporate compliance and commercial operations. Within these areas, she has developed policies and procedures, assisted manufacturers with voluntary disclosures/restatements, led audits and assessments, calculated and submitted statutory pricing requirements (AMP, BP, ASP, Non-FAMP, PHS and TRICARE), processed Medicaid/ SPAP/ Supplemental invoices, validated PHS eligibility, handled Class of Trade projects with over 100K entities, and created training for onsite and web-based instruction for 2 – 200 employees. Katie’s experience within the industry includes government contract administration, pricing analysis, commercial operations, specialty pharmaceutical distribution agreements and commercial contract management.

Prepare for VA Contract Negotiations at MDRP 2015 | Last Chance to Save $500 is Friday

Last Chance to save up to $400 to MDRP 2015 is THIS Friday, 6/26. PLUS! Take an additional $100 off when you use the code XP2058BLOG | $500 in total savings! Register now.

Your successful compliance with the VA's contractual and statutory requirements can spell the difference between profitable partnerships and drawn-out audits.

At the 20th Annual Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit, join us during the Pre-Conference event titled, "Pharmaceutical VA Contracting and Compliance Summit." This half-day summit is ideal for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers looking to comprehensively tackle the challenges of designing and complying with the complex - but highly lucrative - contracts in this sector.

You will touch upon key steps necessary to ensure you are ready for 2015 and beyond. Below are just a few session highlights:

• The Ins and Outs of a VA Audit: Comprehensive Overview of the Review Process
• Restating non-Federal Average Manufacturing Prices (NFAMP) and VA Federal Ceiling Prices (FCP)
• Panel Discussion: Prepare for Contract Negotiations

Download the updated MDRP brochure for more Summit details.

This half-day summit is part of the Platinum Pass, which gives you access to the full three days of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit - the best value! Registration rates go up after this Friday, June 26th. Save up to $500 off standard registration, be sure to use priority code XP2058BLOG | Register here.

Ensure you have the most comprehensive educational experience over three days with unparalleled access to government officials creating regulatory rules, the industry leaders interpreting them, and the pharmaceutical executives implementing them.

This is your opportunity to benchmark best practices and gain solutions to overcome new operational challenges brought on by AMP Final Rule, 340B, Medicaid Expansion, Class of Trade, Fair Market Value, FSS, VA, OIG, and other critical government programs. Reserve your seat today at the most comprehensive MDRP event to date!

See you in Chicago!