Speakers

AbdulsaidNawal Abdulsaid, is a clinical pharmacist at Hayat Pharmacy, Wisconsin. As a clinical pharmacist at Hayat Pharmacy, she is deeply committed to advancing patient care through personalized and evidence-based medication management. Nawal specializes in conducting thorough medication therapy reviews, proactively identifying and resolving potential drug-related problems, and collaborating closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. Her primary focus is on long-term care, where she provides compassionate support to patients managing chronic conditions and complex health needs.

Nawal is a proud member of the NCPA, APhA and the Association of Affiliated Pharmacies and Apothecaries (AAPA). Nawal received her PharmD- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and her MBA-HAS from the University of Detroit Mercy. In addition, she has completed the NCPA Fellowship.

BairdJeffrey S. Baird, Esq., is the chairman of the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato, a Texas-based law firm with a national health care practice. He is board certified in health law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and represents pharmacies, infusion companies, home medical equipment companies, manufacturers, and other health care providers throughout the United States.

BrownLeanne Haley-Brown is the program lead for CPESN® Pharmacy Care at Home and CEO of Impact Pharmacy Services. She works as an independent consultant in the pharmacy industry and is also a published author and educator. Leanne is a member of the ASCP/Lamy Center 4Ms advisory committee, whose purpose is to bring patient-centered senior care pharmacist training to the pharmacy care at home sector. As an "Age-Friendly" certified pharmacist, she develops programs focused on creating payment pathways for pharmacist-provided clinical services.

RhodusSusan Rhodus is the senior vice president of contracts and advocacy at GeriMed. In this role, her primary responsibility is to negotiate contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and PBMs for long-term care pharmacies that bill Medicare Part D, Part A, and other payers. With 40 years of experience as a pharmacist in the industry, Susan keeps herself current in LTC by consulting with nursing home facilities and reviewing changes in regulations and legislation. She is a sought-after speaker, addressing various audiences on the topic of Medicare Part D and its effects on long-term care. Additionally, Susan is active in various associations, including NCPA, ASCP, SCPC, NCPDP, PQA, and the Alliance for LTC Pharmacy at Home Coalition.

SneadRebecca (Becky) Snead is NCPA's senior director of strategic initiatives and the lead for NCPA's Long-Term Care Division. Throughout her career she has been a pioneer in advancing pharmacist-provided services, including pharmacy-based immunizations, appointment-based medication adherence, maternal health services, point-of-care test and treat for pharmacists, and long-term care pharmacy at home. Prior to joining NCPA, Becky spent the first decade of her career managing independent pharmacies with a focus on LTC and the last two decades advancing the pharmacy profession through her leadership as the CEO of the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.