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2026 Oncology Pharmacy Leadership Summit (OPLS)
Overview
The Oncology Pharmacy Leadership Summit (OPLS) is a continuing education conference focused on equipping oncology pharmacy leaders with the strategic, operational, and advocacy skills needed to navigate today’s complex healthcare environment.
Join us on May 16 for this one-day program to earn CE credits and explore leadership strategies to optimize oncology pharmacy practice management; methods to measure and communicate the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of oncology pharmacists; and approaches to support professional growth and workforce sustainability. Sessions will also examine the impact of evolving regulatory models, scope of practice, reimbursement frameworks, and recent legislation on service delivery, drug availability, and pharmacy budgeting.
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| Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
| Advanced | $150 | April 16, 2026 |
| General | $225 | May 16, 2026 |
Industry Employee** registration is current price + $350
Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
** Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. We allow Industry Professionals to register unless employed in a sales role. Only a limited number of Industry Professionals (excluding sales) are accepted per conference.
Horizon CME will NOT provide international travelers with an invitation letter to attend this in-person activity. If you register and pay but are unable to obtain a visa, no refund will be issued.
Target Audience
- Oncology Pharmacy Directors and Managers
- Clinical Hematology/Oncology Pharmacists
- Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Directors and Preceptors
- Pharmacy Operations Leaders in Cancer Centers and Hospitals
- Pharmacy Professionals Focused on Leadership Development
Learning Objectives
1. Describe leadership strategies oncology pharmacy leaders can use to navigate complex organizational and financial environments to optimize practice management
2. Identify methods and metrics to demonstrate and quantify the clinical, economic and humanistic value of oncology pharmacists
3. Discuss strategies for professional growth and advancement for oncology pharmacists
4. Describe how regulatory models and scope of practice impact the delivery of oncology pharmacy services
5. Review the potential impact of recent laws on drug availability and pharmacy budgeting
6. Describe approaches to expand oncology pharmacy services that incorporate health equity principles and elements of successful oncology practice models to enhance patient care
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Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
All Times Listed are for the Central Standard Time Zone
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:50am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (01) Expanding pharmacy services and health equity » Lydia Benitez, PharmD, BCOP - MOQC Director POEM & Oncology Stewardship | Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy | University of Michigan | College of Pharmacy | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 8:30am | (02) Review successful practice models in oncology (precision med) » TBA |
| 9:05am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:10am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:55am | Transition Break |
| 10:00am | (03) Career advancement and professional/leadership development (leadership panel) » Moderator: Wafa Samara, PharmD - Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer | City of Hope System » Lisa Modelevsky, PharmD, BCOP - Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Practice | Director, Adult Oncology Residency Program | Department of Pharmacy | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY » Donald Moore, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, DPLA, FCCP, FASHP - Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Manager | Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute | Charlotte, NC » TBA |
| 11:00am | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 11:05am | Break - Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 11:25am | (04) Employee retention » Wafa Samara, PharmD - Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer | City of Hope System | Duarte, CA » TBA |
| 12:25pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (05) Quantify Pharmacist Value and Pharmacy Metrics » Scott Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA - Director of Pharmacy, Cancer Care | Assistant Professor of Pharmacy | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 2:30pm | (06) Navigating Regulatory Landscapes: How Scope of Practice and Models Shape Oncology Pharmacy Services and Billing Realities » Jennifer L. Adams, PharmD, EdD, FAPhA, FNAP - Associate Dean for Academic Programs | Professor | L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy | ISU Meridian Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center | Idaho State University | Meridian, ID |
| 3:00pm | (07) Navigating the Financial and Political Landscape » Philip Schwieterman, PharmD, MHA - Senior Director for Oncology, IDS, and Gene Therapy Services | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 3:30pm | Break - Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:50pm | (08) Roundtable discussion » TBA |
| 4:20pm | (09) Technology: Oncology Pharmacist who is knowledgeable about AI and how to navigate it within their practice » TBA |
| 4:50pm | (10) Technology: AI as a communication tool » TBA |
| 5:20pm | Closing Comments / OPN Pharmacist of the Year Announcement |
| 5:30pm | Networking Reception |
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 Oncology Pharmacy Leadership Summit conference is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Overnight Accommodations
Dates for Discounted Booking: May 15-16, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: April 24, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $229 + $25 (resort fee)
Parking: Complimentary self-parking | Valet: $25
Disclaimer
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.
Available Credit
- 5.75 ACPE PharmacyThe Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 5.75 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 5.75 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Sat, 05/16/2026 - 5:00am-Sat, 05/16/2026 - 2:20pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 60 days after the activity - please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171 - 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.