Adam,
I don’t know about you, but I’m really looking forward to heading to New Orleans in a couple weeks for the 2025 NCPA Annual Convention. As it gets closer, I’m taking over the Big Easy Bulletin to break some news: our online program guide is now live! Preview everything going on in this year’s Expo Hall, check out all the networking, business education, student and advocacy programming we’ve developed, and plan out your schedule. It’s your one-stop shop for convention prep. Here’s how to use it.
Below I’ve pulled out just some of the great events you should be aware of. (Oh, and here’s where you can secure your spot to join us.) |
Networking and receptions |
Laissez les bons temps rouler during our immersive French Quarter courtyard-themed Opening Night Reception, sponsored by McKesson, and dress up in true Mardi Gras style as we close the convention with our Monday Night Mix and Mingle, sponsored by GeriMed and WSPC. |
The First General Session, sponsored by Anda, will feature Marty Smith, one of ESPN’s most popular and recognized reporters and hosts, who will be sharing leadership lessons from championship coaches and insights that extend beyond sports into everyday life.
We’ll be joined by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders during our Second General Session, sponsored by RedSail Technologies. Arkansas has been aggressive in fighting the big PBMs. I’m eager to hear the governor’s thoughts on their fight so far and their ongoing work to implement the PBM reform legislation she signed into law earlier this year. |
My goal as NCPA president has been to help fellow independent pharmacies prosper. There will be more business development education options for you to consider than I have room to include in this email but here are just a handful that focus on business-savvy decision making and growing your bottom line. All of NCPA’s offerings can be found in the online program guide.
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- AI-Driven Pharmacy Growth: Tools, Strategies, and Industry Insights – Practical applications of AI to streamline operations and generate growth.
- Back to the Future: Learning from Past Mistakes to Scale Medical Billing in Community Pharmacy – Lessons learned and forward-looking strategies for building medical billing as a profitable line of business.
- Inventory and Sync: The Foundation of Pharmacy Profitability – In other words, ROI and operational efficiency.
- Operational Excellence After the “One Big Beautiful Bill:” Accounting, KPI, and Tax Strategies Every Owner Must Know – Strengthening financial oversight with accounting, KPIs, and tax strategies.
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Using Your Own Data for Strategic Decision Making – A panel discussion about leveraging your data as a tool to guide strategic and operational decisions and increase margins beyond revenue.
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Explore our jam-packed exhibit hall featuring the greatest products and vendors around. With the most diverse expo in the industry, you’ll discover a wide range of innovative solutions tailored to community pharmacy. If you’d like a preview, you can find our exhibitor lineup here. |
Join us for an exciting, jam-packed few days, and head back to your pharmacy better equipped to work not just in the business, but on it. We look forward to seeing you in NOLA. Jeff Harrell NCPA President |
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors |
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