MHA Connect 2026 | Booth 430
Orlando, Florida
Frier Levitt partner Steven Bennet joins two timely panel discussions at MHA Connect 2026 in Orlando. Formerly known as the MHA Business Summit, this annual conference brings together pharmacy owners, operators, and industry leaders to address the evolving regulatory and reimbursement landscape impacting community and long-term care pharmacies nationwide.
As pharmacies navigate heightened scrutiny, reimbursement pressures, and significant federal reforms, Steven will provide practical legal and operational guidance to help attendees assess risk, prepare for regulatory shifts, and position their businesses for long-term sustainability.
“Navigating PBM Reform & the New Landscape: Implementing Tactics for Improvement“
Tuesday, March 17 | 11:10 – 11:50 AM | Panel Discussion
Key Takeaways:
- Challenges and opportunities for pharmacies coming from the Any Willing Pharmacy Law (AWP)
- What to expect with PBM Reform in the Rulemaking Process for forward-thinking and future-proofing
- How to prepare for the forthcoming CMS Appeals Process for pharmacies in reasonable and relevant contracting
- How partnering with the right PSAO to manage reimbursement compares with being directly managed by pharmacies
“Operationalizing Aspects of the IRA“
Tuesday, March 17 | 11:10 – 11:50 AM | Panel Discussion
Key Takeaways:
- Strategies for adjudicating and tracking DPNP Med D claims
- Accounting and preparing for the financial implications IRA may bring in 2027 and beyond
- Building a toolkit of MHA resources to support you, including Net-Rx, the MHA LTC PSAO Network, and leveraging MHA as a partner
- Lessons learned from Q1 2026: An overview of what we’ve learned from the first phase of MTF-DM
