Pre-Convention Growth & Profitability Program Offerings
To sign up for pre-convention courses, you must register through the convention registration, even if you’re not attending the full convention. Separate registration fees apply.
The New Route to Reimbursement: A Roadmap From Application to Activation
BRAND NEW!
Friday, Oct. 17 (all day)
Ready to shift your pharmacy into a new lane? The New Route to Reimbursement is a full-day, hands-on workshop that will guide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians down the path to successful medical billing. From navigating credentialing and contracting to decoding diagnosis codes and designing a successful claim workflow, this session puts you in the driver’s seat. Learn how to navigate payer requirements, dodge common roadblocks, and map out your billing success. Whether you’re approaching the on-ramp or already shifting gears, you’ll leave equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to reach your reimbursement destination.
This session is not accredited for continuing education credits.
Walk away with:
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An overview of medical billing, what it is and why it's a can't-miss opportunity for reimbursement.
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Best practices for qualifying with the payer for both pharmacies and pharmacists.
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An overview of the latest payer engagement models.
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Step-by-step instructions for running an actionable dispensing report.
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Workflow best practices for avoiding common pitfalls that prevent claims from being paid.
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An action plan of next steps for credentialing and implementing medical billing into your pharmacy's practice.
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Hands on opportunities to practice what you're taught and ask experts for advice.
Business of Long-Term Care Workshop
Updated!
Thursday, Oct. 16 - Friday, Oct. 17 (all day)
Join a faculty of industry experts at our revamped Business of Long-Term Care Workshop for answers to your burning questions on starting a long-term care service, operationalizing LTC pharmacy-at-home, and growing your LTC footprint. Whether you are a pharmacy owner, manager, or team member, this intensive crash course will show you what you need to know to successfully grow your LTC pharmacy services.
Walk away with:
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A workbook designed to assist you in identifying your market area, competition and more.
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An overview of how to provide LTC pharmacy-at-home services.
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An understanding of the LTC continuum and differentiating services, including LTC pharmacy-at-home.
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Expert guidance on LTC pharmacy regulations and contracting for services.
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Tips for establishing an efficient workflow.
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Marketing strategies for winning new business and meeting LTC facility needs.
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The fundamentals needed to run a profitable LTC pharmacy.
Visit www.ncpa.org/ltcworkshop for more information.
Pharmacy Ownership Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 16 - Friday, Oct. 17 (all day) – Some pre-work required
Are you a current owner looking to polish your management skills, or is ownership part of your future plans? Either way, the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, sponsored by McKesson, is the program for you. Our team of experts answers the nitty-gritty questions about the loan approval process, licensure agreements, creating a start-up checklist, writing a business plan, and much more. In short, you’ll learn what it takes to run a successful pharmacy or even pharmacies.
Walk away with:
Expert guidance on critical business issues.
Insights into how the most successful pharmacy owners operate.
A how-to guide for creating a financial analysis, adhering to legal requirements, and applying for a loan when buying a pharmacy.
Best practices and "lessons learned" from peers in community pharmacy.
Store layout and niche ideas that will boost your profit margins.
Visit www.ncpa.org/ow for more information.
Separate Registration Fees Apply
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received by Oct. 1, 2025, and are subject to a $125 cancellation fee for each cancelled registration. Cancellations should be sent via email to [email protected]. Cancellations after this date or “no show” registrants will be responsible for the full registration fee..