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POHMS ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 13-14, 2025

Please join us for a Red-Carpet Event at Kalahari Convention Center

Our agenda is focused on maximizing growth and revenue for Community Oncology Practices. We will have a Legislative Update by Ted Okon. There will also be sessions about Financial Toxicity, 2026 Oncology Billing Updates and Appeals & Denials. Our Keynote Speaker, Maria Grande will focus on self-awareness and communication techniques. We know being in a private setting is difficult, so there will also be a session to prevent healthcare burnout. As always, there are many opportunities for networking including a dueling piano dinner event on Thursday evening. We hope you can join us at this VIP event.

Members

MEMBER INFORMATION

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Please join us for a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 12 6:00-7:00.  Be sure to check the "Agenda & Speakers" tab for conference details.

If you would like to use your POHMS Conference Educational Grant ($250) for registration fees for up to three members, please contact Veronica@pohms.com. If you do not use your grant or registration fees, a check will be mailed to each practice who sends a member that attends the Fall Conference.

NEW THIS YEAR: Be the 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th, 30th or 40th registrant to receive a special prize at the conference!!

POHMS Oncology Educational Grant ($750) Policy
Calendar Year 2025

POHMS will reimburse a current POHMS practice (membership dues are up to date) up to $750 of expenses towards an educational oncology event (EX:  POHMS Spring or Fall Conference, COA, ACCC, ONS) Please see detailed policy below. 

A request must be submitted for approval of the educational grant with a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.  There are no exceptions. POHMS Fall Conference requests must be received by 10/15/25.

• POHMS will reimburse up to $750 per practice/ per year of acceptable expenses.
• (Acceptable expenses include registration fees, hotel, travel costs, and meals) 
• A Letter of Request must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.
• Letter of Request must indicate reason for grant request and have a manager or administrator signature.
• POHMS Executive Committee will review your request within one week upon receipt to POHMS.
• Practice will be notified via email whether the request has been approval or denied.
• Practice assumes all responsibility if travel arrangements are made prior to receiving approval or denial of the grant request.
• Proof of attendance and original receipts must be submitted for reimbursement along with a completed expense report.
• Practice must complete the Educational Grant Expense Report, see form below.
• Submit completed expense report with receipts to Veronica Caggiano at veronica@pohms.com
• Allow three (3) weeks for processing of expenses.
  • Practice must participate in at least one POHMS sponsored program to be eligible for this grant.
    
      POHMS Educational Grant 750 Request Form
    

Corporate Sponsors & Exhibitors

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

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No registrations accepted after October 31, 2025

*Effective May 2025 a 3% transaction fee will be added to all credit card transactions for Corporate Sponsors and Exhibitors.  If you prefer to pay by check, please email veronica@pohms.com for an updated statement

Check-In:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Starting at 7:00 am 

Exhibit Set-up:
Wednesday, November 12 after 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:00 am to 7:30 am
*Additional set-up times may become available as we get closer to the event

Exhibit Hours *Please note events and breaks noted in the program in relation to exhibit hours
Thursday, November 13, 2025 7:30 am to 4:30 pm * (see agenda)
Friday, November 14, 2025 8:00 am to 11:50 am * (see agenda)

Exhibit Tear-down Friday:
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM

KEY DATES/DEADLINES:
• Last date for exhibitor registration is October 31, 2025
(exhibitors who are confirmed as of October 31, 2025 will be included in conference printed materials)
• Late fee after this date is: $500; NO EXCEPTIONS
• No exhibitor registrations can be accepted after November 1, 2025
• If using a third-party vendor to complete your exhibit registration, a notice must be sent to Veronica Caggiano at veronica@pohms.com indicating you are using a third-party vendor, including the vendor’s name.
• Payment for all exhibits is due no later than November 1, 2025. If payments are not received or arrangements made by this date, exhibits will be cancelled.

SHIPPING INFORMATION for Exhibitors:
Shipping Form for Exhibitors

Forms needed for Vendors:

2025 Fall Conference Exhibitor Letter

2025 Signed W9

POHMS 2025 Fall Conference Agenda

Agenda & Speakers

Dan Sherman

Dan Sherman has been in the field of financial navigation services for oncology patients since 2008. He is employed as a Financial Navigator at the Lacks Cancer Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Mr. Sherman is the founder and president of “The NaVectis Group,” a consulting company that assists oncology providers in implementing financial navigation services. His program has been implemented in over 100 hospitals across the US. He has been published in the Journal of Access Management, Oncology Issues, the American Journal of Managed Care, the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, the Journal of Oncology Practice, and in the ONS Oncology Nurse Navigation publication. Mr. Sherman has a degree in accounting, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a master’s degree in Counseling.

Nick Ferreyros

Nicolas Ferreyros
Managing Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications
Community Oncology Alliance
Nicolas Ferreyros is Managing Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications at
the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), the only national organization dedicated
solely to preserving and protecting local, affordable, and accessible cancer care.
A seasoned advocacy and communications strategist with nearly two decades of
experience in health policy, Nick has a deep understanding of the people and
processes that affect America’s health care system and has a knack for translating
“wonky” policy into language and concepts that resonate with policymakers,
providers, patients, and voters.
Nick has engaged in nearly every major recent health policy issue before Congress
and regulatory agencies, including the Inflation Reduction Act, Affordable Care Act,
340B Program, Medicare reimbursement, and more. He has worked closely with
policymakers on Capitol Hill, the White House, HHS, FDA, and NIH. Nick’s work has
appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA
Today, CBS Evening News, NPR, and other leading national news outlets.
Prior to joining COA, Nick was a Managing Supervisor at a boutique Washington,
D.C. communications firm specializing in health care, science, and social issues.
While there, he oversaw high-profile, award-winning campaigns for clients including
the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Board of Internal Medicine,
Consumer Reports, and numerous federal agencies.
A native of Houston, Texas, Nick earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from
McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He currently resides in New York City.

Maria Grande

Maria Grande is a professional speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur whose work centers on the power of self-awareness and communication. She began her career delivering corporate training for area colleges before launching Maria Grande LLC in 2013, where she helps individuals and organizations improve emotional intelligence, strengthen relationships, and enhance personal and professional growth.

Passionate about creating opportunities for women, Maria founded A Woman’s Worth, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in need of financial resources and guidance—especially single mothers, a journey she personally understands.

As a mental health advocate, Maria also believes deeply in the healing power of laughter and connection. She created the TikTok series “Girlfriend Therapy,” which quickly resonated with women across the globe. The series later grew into in-person networking happy hours, providing a safe and fun space for women to build meaningful personal and professional relationships.

Maria is currently writing her first book, a candid exploration of her own self-discovery journey, slated for release in 2026.

 

Patrick Riecke

Patrick Riecke is a recognized expert in burnout prevention and recovery. He is dedicated to helping professionals and organizations navigate the challenges of workplace stress and emotional
exhaustion. He has a rich background in both healthcare and faith-based leadership, and a deep personal understanding of trauma, burnout, and grief. He is a burnout coach and consultant and the author of “Let’s Talk About Healthcare Burnout.” For more than a decade, he served as the director of Dignity and Chairperson for the Ethics Committee at Parkview Health in Indiana and currently teaches Ethics in Healthcare at Indiana University.
On a personal note, he’s been married to Kristen since the 1900's and they have four opinionated children. When he was five years old, he dreamed of being a truck driver or a Catholic priest.
Neither dream has come true yet…

Stephanie Thebarge,

Stephanie Thebarge, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CEMC, CHONC, is an experienced healthcare compliance manager and national speaker with over 20 years in medical coding, billing, and revenue cycle management. She is the Compliance Manager at New England Cancer Specialists and the owner of a Seacoast Health Compliance Consultation, LLC, specializing in oncology, auditing, and compliance. Stephanie brings a practical, real-world perspective to coding and compliance education, with a passion for helping practices navigate regulatory changes and optimize reimbursement.

Events Sponsors

PLATINUM

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Platinum

Conference Fall Exhibitors Platinum

McKesson Platinum Corporate Sponsor McKesson empowers the community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology and quality of care. Through innovative clinical, research, business and operational solutions, facilitated by integrated technology systems, we improve the financial health of our community oncology practice customers and help them provide quality care for patients.

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DIAMOND

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Diamond

Conference Fall Exhibitors Diamond

BeOne Medicines Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Bristol Myers Squibb Diamond Corporate Sponsor Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global BioPharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.	CHOC Diamond Corporate Sponsor CHOC was established to function as a group purchasing organization for POHMS members and to share any benefits derived from group purchasing activities. CHOC selects a preferred vendor, based on a competitive bid process, to provide aggressive drug pricing, payment terms and a variety of related services eligible to CHOC member practices.  CHOC's current preferred vendor is McKesson Specialty Health. CHOC believes every practice has full control over their ability to buy whatever drugs they choose. CHOC’s goal is to assist members with making well-informed decisions at the best available price. CHOC's vision is to provide an optimal drug-purchasing environment for Hematology Oncology practices.
Genentech Diamond Corporate Sponsor	Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Diamond Corporate Sponsor At Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), our purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are focused on developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no options — so they can live their lives more fully. By transforming biopharmaceutical discoveries into novel medicines, we are working to give people around the world the opportunity to redefine what’s possible – to make the “small wins” big again. We are a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates for adults and children, and expertise in two key therapeutic areas: neuroscience and oncology. We are an industry leader in treating sleep disorders and epilepsy, and in oncology we are investigating and delivering medicines for hard-to-treat hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. We use our deep knowledge of and commitment to these fields to innovate and identify new solutions where none previously existed.	Lilly Diamond Corporate Sponsor Lilly is a pioneer in chemotherapy drugs, having introduced vincristine and vinblastine in the 1960s. These anticancer drugs, known as vinca alkaloids, were derived from the rosy periwinkle plant. In 1996, Lilly leveraged this expertise with the introduction of GEMZAR® (gemcitabine HCl for injection) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and metastatic breast cancer.
Merck Diamond Corporate Sponsor We’re proud to deliver breakthrough innovations in oncology that are helping to extend the lives of patients with certain types of cancer. We’re continuing to accelerate what we can achieve for the patients we serve, because everyone needs more ways to treat their cancer and, hopefully, more time. We’re working to invent a world where cancer isn’t just treated, but cured.	Regeneron Diamond Corporate Sponsor Regeneron is a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company that invents, develops and commercializes medicines to treat serious medical conditions.

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GOLD

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Gold

Conference Fall Exhibitors Gold

Bayer Exhibitor	Geron Gold Corporate Sponsor	Iovance Gold Corporate Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Gold Corporate Sponsor At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/ or at www.janssen.com/johnson-johnson-innovative-medicine. Follow us at @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed	Novartis Gold Corporate Sponsor	Pharmacyclics Gold Corporate Sponsor
Taiho Oncology Inc Gold Corporate Sponsor Taiho Oncology, Inc. specializes in the development of orally administered anti-cancer agents and markets these medicines for a range of tumor types in the U.S. Taiho Oncology’s growing pipeline of selectively targeted anti-cancer agents is led by a world-class clinical development organization.

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SILVER

• Conference Fall Exhibitors Silver

Conference Fall Exhibitors Silver

Biocon Biologics Silver Corporate Sponsor	Cencora Silver Corporate Sponsor	Lantheus Silver Corporate Sponsor
Nuvation Bio

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EXHIBITORS

• Conference Fall Exhibitors

Conference Fall Exhibitors

Celltrion

Genmab

Sobi

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Venue

Directions & Accommodations   

Kalahari Resort and Convention 

POHMS has negotiated a group guest room rate of $189.00/night/plus taxes. 

Reservations by booking though the dedicated reservation link below. 

Secure your room now!

The cut-off date for the group rate is October 12, 2025.  The room block fills up quickly, reserve today.