2026 Agenda

November 10, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Accredited Industry-Supported Breakfast: From Evidence to Pathways: Optimizing Treatment Sequencing and Long-Term Management in Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate risk-stratified treatment algorithms in PV and ET to support consistent clinical pathway development and coverage decision-making across academic and community practice settings
  • Differentiate first-line and second-line cytoreductive strategies, including interferon-based and non-interferon approaches, in PV and ET based on evidence-based sequencing considerations, patient selection criteria, and clinical trial data
  • Apply long-term management strategies in PV and ET, including assessment of treatment durability, tolerability, symptom burden, and PROs, to optimize clinical pathway design and payer alignment

Supported by an educational grant from PharmaEssentia USA Corporation.

9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
Day 1 Welcome
  • gordon kuntz
    Speaker
    Gordon Kuntz
    President | Kuntz Consulting
9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
First to Podium
9:50 AM -10:35 AM
From Evidence to Action: Building Pathways That Drive Value

This session explores how organizations can translate clinical evidence into actionable pathways that deliver measurable value. Learn strategies for balancing efficacy, safety, and cost, while defining and tracking value-based metrics that resonate with clinicians, administrators, and payers. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Business + Outcome Measurementscpc business

  • ed rodgers
    Keynote Speaker
    Ed Rodgers
    Independent Consultant | Locus Oncology
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee & Networking Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Business of Pathways: Aligning Clinical Innovation with Financial Sustainability

Clinical pathways play a critical role in both care standardization and financial performance. This session examines how organizations can align clinical innovation with fiscal responsibility, covering budgeting, reimbursement considerations, stakeholder buy-in, and demonstrating return on investment. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Businesscpc business

  • jorge garcia
    Speaker
    Jorge Garcia, PharmD, MS, MHA, MBA, FACHE
    Assistant Vice President | Baptist Health South Florida
  • andrew norden
    Speaker
    Andrew Norden, MD, MPH, MBA
    Chief Medical Officer | OncoHealth
  • Speaker
    Barry Russo, MBA
    CEO | The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
  • lalan wilfong
    Speaker
    Lalan Wilfong, MD
    Chief Medical Officer | Navista
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Innovation Theater

This session is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Pathway Design 2.0: Integrating Data, AI, and Real-World Evidence

Explore how data, real-world evidence, and AI are reshaping pathway design and implementation. This session highlights practical approaches to building dynamic, data-driven pathways while addressing interoperability, governance, and clinician adoption challenges. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Infrastructure & Innovation cpc infrastructure

  • Deirdre Saulet Headshot
    Speaker
    Deirdre Saulet, PhD
    Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer | Jasper Health
  • carole tremonti
    Speaker
    Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA
    Vice President, CancerLinQ | ConcertAI
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Pathways in Practice: Measuring Outcomes, Adherence, and Continuous Improvement in Complex Systems

Successful pathways depend on effective implementation. This session focuses on managing change across complex care environments, engaging clinicians, and ensuring ethical, consistent application of pathways while preserving appropriate clinical judgment. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Consistency & Ethics cpc consistency

  • ted arrowsmith
    Speaker
    Edward Arrowsmith, MD, MPH
    Medical Oncologist | Tennessee Oncology
  • victoria handy
    Speaker
    Victoria Handy, PharmD, BCOP, PMP
    Director, Clinical Content | McKesson
  • alti rahman
    Speaker
    Alti Rahman, MHA, MBA, CSSBB
    Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer | American Oncology Network
  • susan sabo-wagner
    Speaker
    Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC
    Vice President, Clinical Innovation | American Oncology Network
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Accredited Industry-Supported Symposium: Improving Outcomes in CLL and MCL: Integrating Evidence-Based BTK Inhibitor Strategies into Clinical Pathways

Learning Objectives

  • Describe standard‑of‑care management of CLL and MCL and the integration of next‑generation BTKis into guideline‑concordant clinical pathways
  • Differentiate BTKis by mechanism, efficacy, and safety to select patient‑appropriate agents at defined clinical pathway decision points
  • Apply fixed‑duration and continuous BTKi‑based regimens for CLL and MCL within clinical pathways while accounting for the non‑interchangeability of agents and common payer coverage restrictions
  • Implement pathway‑based processes for CLL and MCL in community practice to monitor toxicities, mitigate CV risk, and manage treatment interruptions or switching with BTKis

Supported by an educational grant from BeOne. 

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Predictable Cost of Care Working Group
  • gordon kuntz
    Speaker
    Gordon Kuntz
    President | Kuntz Consulting
  • carole tremonti
    Speaker
    Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA
    Vice President, CancerLinQ | ConcertAI
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Reception

November 11, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Accredited Industry-Supported Breakfast: Optimizing Clinical Pathways in Extrapulmonary Neuroendocrine Carcinomas: Integrating Emerging Biomarkers and Evolving Therapeutic Strategies

Learning Objectives

  • Apply current evidence and guideline-based criteria to differentiate NETs from NECs and incorporate these distinctions into clinical pathway development, including diagnostic assessment and risk stratification
  • Evaluate the role of emerging biomarkers, including DLL3, in EP-NEC and assess their potential to inform patient identification and biomarker-driven therapeutic strategies within clinical pathways
  • Interpret recent clinical trial data and evolving evidence for approved and investigational therapies in EP-NEC to support evidence-based treatment selection and sequencing
  • Integrate emerging therapeutic approaches into clinical pathways for EP-NEC, considering real-world evidence, value-based care principles, and access considerations across diverse healthcare stakeholders

This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Pharma and Pathways: Redefining Collaboration for Value-Based Success

As pathways increasingly influence treatment decisions, collaboration between pharma and providers is evolving. This session explores emerging partnership models that support evidence-based care, transparency, and value-based outcomes—while aligning clinical goals with business realities. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Businesscpc business

  • john carey
    Speaker
    John Carey
    Director, Oncology, Medical Excellence | Johnson & Johnson
  • olaf lodbrok
    Speaker
    Olaf Lodbrok, MSc, MBA
    Senior Vice President, Precision Medicine | Elsevier
  • lalan wilfong
    Speaker
    Lalan Wilfong, MD
    Chief Medical Officer | Navista
  • clayton wright
    Speaker
    Clayton Wright
    Practice Strategy & Oncology Clinical Pathways Lead | Takeda Oncology
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee & Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Policy Pathways: Navigating Regulation, Reimbursement, and Accountability

This session examines how evolving healthcare policy and regulatory frameworks shape clinical pathway design and adoption. Attendees will gain insight into navigating reimbursement models, compliance requirements, and accountability measures—while maintaining flexibility to support innovation and value-based care. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Businesscpc business

  • adam colborn
    Speaker
    Adam Colborn, JD
    Vice President, Government Affairs | Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
  • alex sommer
    Speaker
    Alex Sommer
    VP, Government Affairs, Public Policy & Legal Counsel | Avalon Healthcare Solutions
  • randy vogenberg
    Speaker
    F. Randy Vogenberg, PhD
    Principal | FRV Strategic Health Advisory
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Elevating the Patient Voice in Pathway Development

Patient-centered pathways require more than clinical consensus. This session explores practical strategies for incorporating patient perspectives into pathway development, improving shared decision-making, addressing equity, and ensuring pathways align with patient values, preferences, and real-world experiences. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Consistency & Ethicscpc consistency

  • alan balch
    Speaker
    Alan Balch, PhD
    Executive Chairman | Patient Advocate Foundation Board of Directors
  • rebecca miksad
    Speaker
    Rebecca Miksad, MD, MPH
    Chief Medical Officer | Color Health
  • tina valbh
    Speaker
    Tina Valbh, BS Pharm, RPh
    Managing Partner & Founder | PharmaKonnect
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Accredited Industry-Supported Lunch: Advancing Clinical Pathways for Solid Tumors: From Biomarker Integration to Pathway-Driven Care

Learning Objectives

  • Integrate evidence-based biomarker guidelines into standardized clinical pathways to guide systemic therapy selection across solid tumor settings
  • Apply pathway-driven protocols to optimize the safe use and monitoring of immuno-oncology agents, antibody-drug conjugates, and subcutaneous immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • Implement interdisciplinary clinical pathway models to promote guideline-concordant, patient-centered treatment planning across practice settings

This activity is supported through an independent educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CP NEXT: Live Session

Clinical Pathways NEXT (CP NEXT) is the year-round extension of the Clinical Pathways Congress, designed to sustain engagement beyond the annual event and convene pathway leaders around the issues shaping pathway development and decision-making.

It provides a consistent forum for high-level dialogue, alignment on best practices, and advancement of pathway strategy throughout the year.

  • Bosserman Headshot
    Speaker
    Linda Bosserman, MD, PhD, FASCO, FACP
    Medical Director, Value Based Care & Center for International Medicine | City of Hope
  • david jackman
    Speaker
    David Jackman, MD
    Medical Director of Clinical Pathways | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • gordon kuntz
    Speaker
    Gordon Kuntz
    President | Kuntz Consulting
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The Economics of Care: Contracting, Incentives, and Shared Savings

This session focuses on the financial mechanisms driving pathway innovation. Learn how contracting strategies, incentive structures, and shared savings models can support pathway adoption, align stakeholders, and advance value-based care across healthcare systems. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Businesscpc business

  • sylvia bartel
    Speaker
    Sylvia Bartel, RPh, MPH, CPEL
    SVP, Chief Pharmacy Officer | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • misha mckinney
    Speaker
    Mishellene McKinney, MHA, RN, OCN
    Vice President, Clinical Programs | Kaiser Permanente Health Plan and Hospitals
  • erich mounce
    Speaker
    Erich Mounce, MHA
    CEO | Jasper Health
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Afternoon Showcase

These accredited educational sessions offer a comprehensive look into the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, providing the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a value-based care environment in which clinical pathways are a key component to driving precision and optimization of patient care.

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Are You Ready for It? New Frontiers for the Pathways Ecosystem

Clinical alignment can create meaningful strategic and financial value. This session explores how organizations are leveraging pathways to drive differentiation, strengthen partnerships, and unlock new revenue opportunities—while maintaining clinical integrity and trust. 

 

JCP Clinical Pathways Category: Businesscpc business

  • joe depinto
    Speaker
    Joe DePinto
    Head of Cell Gene Advanced Therapies | McKesson
  • melissa farley
    Speaker
    Melissa Farley, PharmD
    Vice President, Pharmacy Programs | McKesson Corporation
  • ira klein
    Speaker
    Ira Klein, MD, MBA
    VP Medical Affairs, Payer Relations | Tempus AI
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