Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30

STRATEGIES FOR OBTAINING PHARMACEUTICALS Location: Hyatt Regency, Russell Providing medications increases the value of healthcare services for homeless patients. To obtain discounted medications, clinics may utilize patient-assistance programs, government 340B pricing, and manufacturer samples. Participants will explore options for leveraging resources and improving outcomes. Introductory Level. Presenters: Andrew Draper, PharmD, MSA, Wasatch Homeless Health Center, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT; Eric Meininger, MD, Community-University Health Care Center, Minneapolis, MN; Aaron Petersen, Heartland Alliance, Chicago, IL. Materials: Audio from workshop (mp3) PowerPoint Presentation (ppt)