Specialty drug costs have risen to a predominant part of benefit spend. In addition, it lies within a complex structure, and ever-changing landscape. However, it is still a largely unmanaged and cryptic aspect within an organization’s benefit portfolio, allowing costs to continue to rise. This “master class” will discuss specialty drugs, the current problems with its management and solutions you can implement in your organization. Together we will crack the code to real solutions in your specialty drug management.
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Vice President, Navitus
Vice President, Navitus
Laura Jester is a healthcare and business executive with a passion for patient care and clinical excellence. She specializes in clinical strategy, healthcare innovation, and business relationships. In her current role, Laura leads clinical services including population health, innovative pharmacy programs, medical pharmacy, and Navitus’ clinical engagement center solutions for all lines of business.
In Laura’s 10+ years of specialty and clinical experience, she has led strategic planning, operations, people development, and performance benchmarking. She combines her passion for patient care and creating value through participation in quality initiatives, metrics development, and supporting educational opportunities through her work with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
Laura received her Bachelor of Science in biological sciences degree from the University of Nebraska — Lincoln and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin — Madison, School of Pharmacy. She is licensed in two states and holds a Certified Specialty Pharmacist credential.
Senior Vice President, Specialty Pharmacy, Lumicera Health Services
Senior Vice President, Specialty Pharmacy, Lumicera Health Services
Sharon is the Vice President, Specialty Pharmacy at Lumicera Health Services, a wholly-owned Navitus subsidiary and full service national specialty pharmacy accredited by both URAC and ACHC. With the company since its inception in 2014, she provides strategic direction and oversight at Lumicera, supporting its unique business model, growth and regulatory needs. In addition, her responsibilities also include oversight of pharmacy operations, clinical and quality programs, trade relations and strategic vision.
Prior to joining Lumicera, Sharon worked as a clinical pharmacist in both retail and health system pharmacies. In these roles, she developed a clinical and patient-care foundation, conducting comprehensive medication reviews for patients with complex therapies and providing patient-centered consultations.
Sharon earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is a licensed pharmacist in Wisconsin and is an active member of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy. In 2016, she was awarded the Next-Generation Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacist of the Year presented by Specialty Pharmacy Times and Prata for pharmacy innovation and patient care excellence, and in 2023 she was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacy Leaders by Pharmacy Podcast Network.
About Navitus Health Solutions
Navitus Health Solutions, LLC, owned by SSM Health and Costco Wholesale Corporation, was founded as an alternative to spread-based PBMs. Our business model is uniquely one where we do not benefit when medication prices increase. We are purpose-driven to remove unnecessary cost from the drug supply chain to further affordability, access, and outcomes for the people we serve.
For over 20 years, our organization has evolved and now brings to market a range of pharmacy solutions through a portfolio of noted brands and partnerships including Navitus, EpiphanyRx, Lumicera Health Services, Archimedes, and CivicaScript. As an enterprise, we proudly serve more than 14 million members through nearly 800 client relationships. These include private and public sector employers, labor unions, health systems and health plans in both commercial and regulated markets.
To learn more about Navitus Health Solutions, visit www.navitus.com
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