Thank you to the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and state Medicaid leaders who joined us for the first annual  Medicaid Horizons Conference

A Forum for the Advancement of Medicaid Pharmacy Policy and Patient Access

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Where

Charleston, SC

When

June 17 - 19, 2026

Venue

Francis Marion Hotel

Conference Highlights:

  • More than 100 attendees from across the Medicaid community

  • More than 20 representatives from state Medicaid programs

  • Expert-led sessions covering pharmacy policy, AI, PBM oversight, 340B, program integrity, and emerging federal and state initiatives

  • Meaningful networking and collaboration among state Medicaid leaders and industry stakeholders

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Emerging Policy & Trends

Get ahead of federal policy changes, market dynamics, and innovations reshaping Medicaid pharmacy.

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Peer-to-Peer Learning

Connect with fellow State Pharmacy Directors facing similar challenges and share strategies that work.

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Actionable Solutions

Leave with practical approaches you can implement immediately—not just theory.

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Strategic Partnerships

Build relationships with the innovators and partners who can help you achieve your program goals.

The conference to stay up to date on the latest developments in Medicaid

Two intensive days addressing emerging issues, including:

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The role of AI in healthcare programs

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The new laws governing PBMs

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Is international reference pricing the future of Medicaid

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Trends in state legislative policy regarding patient access to prescription drugs

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To 340(b) or not to 340(b), that is the question . . . for the States

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2026 Speaker Bios

Conference Agenda

Over the course of two days, we focused on forward-looking strategies, emerging trends, and collaborative approaches to strengthen patient access to medically appropriate therapies.

Full Agenda link can be found below the agenda summary below. 

June 17th

05:30 - 07:00 PM Welcome Reception

Cocktails and Heavy Hors D’oeuvres

June 18th

07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast

08:00 - 12:00 Morning Sessions

12:00 - 01:00 Lunch Break

01:00 - 04:30 Afternoon Sessions

06:00 - 09:00 Reception and Dinner

See below for full agenda.

June 19th

07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast

08:00 - 11:00 Morning Sessions

11:00 AM Conference Wrap-up

See below for full agenda. 

2026 Sponsors

 

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