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
Where
Charleston, SC
When
June 17 - 19, 2026
Venue
Francis Marion Hotel
Conference Highlights:
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More than 100 attendees from across the Medicaid community
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More than 20 representatives from state Medicaid programs
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Expert-led sessions covering pharmacy policy, AI, PBM oversight, 340B, program integrity, and emerging federal and state initiatives
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Meaningful networking and collaboration among state Medicaid leaders and industry stakeholders
Emerging Policy & Trends
Get ahead of federal policy changes, market dynamics, and innovations reshaping Medicaid pharmacy.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Connect with fellow State Pharmacy Directors facing similar challenges and share strategies that work.
Actionable Solutions
Leave with practical approaches you can implement immediately—not just theory.
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:
The role of AI in healthcare programs
The new laws governing PBMs
Is international reference pricing the future of Medicaid
Trends in state legislative policy regarding patient access to prescription drugs
To 340(b) or not to 340(b), that is the question . . . for the States
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.
