Key Takeaways from ASX24: Improving Access and Affordability in Health Care

The Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (AXS24) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024, with a focus on improving access and affordability in healthcare. The event, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 28 to May 2, brought together a diverse group of industry professionals including C-suite executives, market access professionals, pharmacy owners and operators, managed care leadership, pharmacists, physicians, and more.

Key speakers at the event shared their insights and takeaways from the meeting. Joe DePinto from McKesson emphasized the importance of understanding the patient journey to make an impact on market access, especially in the cell and gene therapy space. Christie Smith from Cencora highlighted the value of building relationships and learning opportunities at Asembia. Jon Mahrt from OptumRX noted the passion and unity around discussions on affordability and access. Autumn Zuckerman from Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy discussed the evolution of collaborations with manufacturers and the importance of speaking each other’s languages. Fran Gregory from Cardinal Health emphasized the need to balance innovation with cost savings in emerging therapies. Ryan Nix from Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy expressed the importance of breaking down silos and collaborating to improve patient access.

Overall, the common theme among all speakers was the focus on access and affordability in healthcare and the need for new collaborations to address these issues. The event provided a platform for industry leaders to come together, share insights, and work towards finding solutions to improve healthcare access and affordability for all.