Transparency Rx

Day 2 of Transparency Rising 2026 is officially wrapped! Thank you to our speakers and attendees for another day of thoughtful conversation and collaboration.

Today’s discussions explored employer decision-making, the importance of data integrity, the critical role of pharmacists, and the evolving impact of GLP-1s and nutrition on benefit design.

Day one of Transparency Rising 2026 is underway in New Orleans!

Keynote speaker Nicole Sarrine, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, shared how the department is prioritizing healthcare markets amid rising costs, vertical integration, and limited transparency.

She placed a strong focus on , underscoring the critical role of antitrust enforcement and recent federal efforts in driving meaningful reform across the system.

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We’re excited to feature Amy Wadstrom at Transparency Rising 2026, where she’ll help lead the conversation on GLP‑1s and their evolving role in healthcare and pharmacy benefits.

As President of Vivid Clear RX and VP at Hy-Vee, Amy brings more than two decades of pharmacy experience and a strong track record of innovation.

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Speaker Announcement | Transparency Rising | May 18–20

We’re excited to welcome Jen Laws, President & CEO of the Community Access National Network (CANN), to Transparency Rising 2026.

With expertise in federal and state policy, Jen will join the forum as a panelist on Commercial and Medicare Outpatient Drug Spend at 340B Participating Hospitals.

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Speaker Announcement: Transparency Rising 2026

Featuring John Murphy III, President & CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines

John will take the stage for an engaging panel discussion, sharing his expertise on building a more competitive biosimilar market.

📅 May 18–20
📍 NOPSI Hotel | New Orleans

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Speaker Announcement:

We’re proud to welcome Hannah Anderson, Senior Director of Policy at the America First Policy Institute, to Transparency Rising 2026.

With experience spanning HHS, the Senate HELP Committee, and the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Hannah brings a unique perspective on how meaningful legislative reforms are executed to create a real-world impact.

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Transparency Rising Speaker Announcement | May 18–20

We’re pleased to welcome Ryan Foster, Vice President of Health System Strategy and Operations at AffirmedRx, to Transparency Rising 2026.

Ryan will join this year’s forum as a panelist for Commercial and Medicare Outpatient Drug Spend at 340B Participating Hospitals.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Duane Jones to Transparency Rising 2026! As the Regional Pharmacy Supervisor for Harps Food Stores, Duane will share frontline insights on the critical role pharmacists play in making pharmacy benefits management more affordable, accessible, and clinically appropriate.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Transparency Rising 2026 Speaker Announcement | May 18–20

Brent J. Eberle, President of CivicaScript, will join this year's forum as a panelist for Building a More Competitive Biosimilar Channel.

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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT:

Speaking on the power and hidden risks of AI, we’re proud to welcome Ann Lewandowski, Founder & CEO of Healthcare Rebel Alliance, to Transparency Rising 2026.

Ann is a nationally recognized strategist and policy expert, focused on transforming how employers purchase and manage healthcare.

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