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POHMS ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 12-13, 2026

Wild about Community Oncology? Please join us at Kalahari Convention Center!

Park near the Convention Center. There are kiosks for hotel check-in in the Convention Center. Exhibitors can find their packages in the Business Center. If you have a question, stop by Registration 1 (one). Exhibitor set-up is from 5-8 pm on Wednesday and again at 7 am Thursday.

Our agenda is focused on maximizing growth and revenue for Community Oncology Practices.

Members

MEMBER INFORMATION

Please join us for a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 11 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.

POHMS Oncology Educational Grant ($750) Policy
Calendar Year 2026

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 10/15/26.

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

Forms needed for Vendors:

Corporate Members & Exhibitor Registration- POHMS Fall Conference

2026 Signed W9

Draft Agenda Fall 2026

Check-In:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 12, 2026 Starting at 7:00 am

Exhibit Set-up:
Wednesday, November 11 after 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 12, 2026 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 12, 2026 7:30 am to 4:30 pm * (see agenda)
Friday, November 13, 2026 8:00 am to 11:50 am * (see agenda)

Exhibit Tear-down Friday:
November 13, 2026

KEY DATES/DEADLINES:
• Last date for exhibitor registration is October 23, 2026
(exhibitors who are confirmed as of October 23, 2026 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, 2026
• 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, 2026. If payments are not received or arrangements made by this date, exhibits will be cancelled.

SHIPPING INFORMATION for Exhibitors:
Shipping Form for Exhibitors

Park near the Convention Center. There are kiosks for hotel check-in in the Convention Center. Exhibitors can find their packages in the Business Center. If you have a question, stop by Registration 1 (one). Exhibitor set-up is from 5-8 pm on Wednesday and again at 7 am Thursday.

No registrations accepted after October 23, 2026

*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

Agenda & Speakers

POHMS ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE / NOVEMBER 12-13, 2026 Kalahari Convention Center
Wednesday November 11, 2026
4:00 to 6:00 PM Registration 1	Registration	Pick up your badge at Registration 1 located in front of the Kilimanjaro Suites
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Kilimanjaro Lounge	Welcome Reception	Attending a conference isn't just about sessions and speakers, it's a valuable opportunity to build meaningful connections!
Thursday November 12, 2026
7:30 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 3 & 4	Registration and Networking Breakfast	Connect with peers facing similar operational, staffing and regulatory challenges while enjoying breakfast. Be sure to visit our exhibitors also.
8:30 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Welcome and Opening Remarks Kim DiStasio Cliff Goodman	Welcome! Over the next two days, you'll have the opportunity to connect with peers, engage with exhibitors, and gain valuable insights to strengthen your practice.
8:45 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Hiring Without Headaches: From Recruitment to Retention Marc J. Scheiner, Esquire	The interviewing and hiring process has always been fraught with potential legal risks for businesses. Non-compliant job applications, inappropriate social media screenings, unlawful interview questions, and failure-to-hire claims – all create significant exposure. Adding to that complexity are reasonable accommodations, remote work, pay transparency laws and emerging AI technology. So, how can our practices maximize their chances of hiring the best applicant while staying in legal compliance and mitigating legal risk? And once the right person is hired, how can we build work environments that encourage employees to stay? This program will explore these questions through a practical and engaged approach. We’ll consider strategies for navigating the hiring process effectively while avoiding the pitfalls that can turn a routine hiring decision into a legal problem.
10:15 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Federal Legislative Update: Update on Everything Cancer Care Ted Okon Community Oncology Alliance	This will be a complete update on key issues impacting oncology providers, including pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Medicare physician payments, cancer drug shortages, the 340B drug discount program, and more late breaking updates.
11:15 AM Kilimanjaro 1	Break with Exhibitors	Establish direct lines of communication with representatives who can support your practice throughout the year.
12:00 PM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Denny Corby Keynote Speaker, Magician	The keynote is really edutainment, magic with a message. It is light, funny, highly interactive, and built around practical takeaways involving communication, attention, confidence, connection, and controlling the things we actually can control.
1:00 PM Kilimanjaro Suite 3 & 4	Networking Lunch Break	Conversations with vendors, experts, and fellow attendees can introduce you to tools, services, or strategies to solve problems in your practice.
2:00 PM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Key Considerations for Operationalizing Bispecific Therapies in Community Oncology	As the use of bispecific antibody therapies continues to expand, many community oncology practices are working through the operational challenges associated with implementing these treatments. This educational program provides a practical overview of considerations for safely and efficiently integrating bispecific therapies into clinical practice.
3:00 PM Kilimanjaro 1	Networking Break with Exhibitors	See new technologies and platforms in action. Ask questions, compare features and evaluate how different offerings align with your operational goals.
3:45 PM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Reverse Expo
6:00 PM Zambezi & Nile Room	Reception and Dinner Event for registered guests Denny Corby, Magician	All are invited but registration is required. Our keynote speaker returns for a full comedy magic show for the larger dinner audience
Friday November 14, 2025
8:00 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 3 & 4	Networking Breakfast	Being in Community Oncology comes with unique pressures. Networking offers a chance to find trusted contacts for ongoing advice, support and mentorship!
9:00 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Mastering Difficult Conversations for Managers: Coaching, Performance Management, Corrective Action, and Leadership Accountability Carolyn D Riggins	In healthcare, difficult conversations can impact more than employee performance. They can affect teamwork, communication, compliance, service quality, and patient care. This practical session equips managers with the leadership tools to address performance concerns early, coach with purpose, manage corrective action appropriately, and strengthen accountability. Participants will learn how to lead challenging conversations with greater confidence, consistency, and professionalism in today’s demanding healthcare environment.
11:00 AM Kilimanjaro 1	Networking Break with Exhibitors	Exhibitors bring tools and services designed specifically for oncology practices. From practice management systems to new drugs, you'll find solutions that address real challenges you face daily.
11:30 AM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Allison Hirschorn
12:00 PM	Vendor Breakdown	Please DO NOT break down before 12:00.
12:35 PM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	Conclusion and Closing Remarks Cliff Goodman Kim DiStasio	We hope the connections you've made, the knowledge you've gained, and the solutions you've explored will support your practice long after the conference ends! Safe travels, we look forward to seeing you at our Spring Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.
12:40 PM Kilimanjaro Suite 6 & 7	POHMS Member Business Meeting and Raffles (POHMS members only please)	Boxed Lunch will be available for pick-up at the end of the meeting 1:45

Marc J. Scheiner, Esquire

Marc practices in the area of employment law, with a focus on helping employers navigate workplace compliance and develop effective employment practices. He counsels clients on policies, handbooks and a variety of workplace issues. In addition, he regularly provides training to HR professionals, in-house counsel, executives and supervisors on employment law and workplace topics. Marc provides pro bono legal services to a number of non-profit organizations and is active as a volunteer board member and mentor.

Ted Okon

Ted Okon
Executive Director
Ted Okon is a nationally recognized expert on the policy and politics of cancer
care. He is quoted extensively in the press, including guest appearances on TV
and radio news shows. Ted has testified before Congress on cancer issues and is
frequently on Capitol Hill discussing the nation’s cancer care delivery system.
Ted’s target areas of expertise include the cost of cancer treatment, health care
reform, Medicare reimbursement, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), drug
shortages, and the changing landscape of cancer care delivery in the United
States.
Ted has dedicated his career to healthcare business and policy. He has worked for
several pharmaceutical companies including Merck and Warner-Lambert, now part
of Pfizer, and IMS Health. He co-founded and took public the health care information
business Medical Marketing Group. He also founded two oncology companies (an oncology clinical research
network and an information network) and has traveled extensively to China, India, Singapore, the U.K., and the
Middle East, analyzing and discussing cancer care delivery.
As executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), Ted oversees the strategic direction of
this non-profit organization dedicated to patients and providers in the community cancer care setting, under
the direction of a dedicated board of oncologists and practice administrators. Ted also travels the country
speaking to state oncology societies, professional organizations, and companies about the challenges facing
the nation’s cancer care delivery system. He has authored numerous articles and studies relating to cancer
care policy and politics, reimbursement, and clinical issues.
Ted holds a BS degree from Fairfield University and an MBA from the Carnegie-Mellon University Tepper School
of Business. His wife Susan practiced as a certified oncology nurse.

Denny Corby

Trista Hulsey, RBA, RT(R)(N), CNMT

Trista Hulsey, RBA, RT(R)(N), CNMT is an Executive Oncology Area Business Specialist with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, supporting hematology and oncology practices across Pennsylvania. She partners with community oncology providers, health systems, and multidisciplinary care teams to navigate the operational considerations associated with implementing innovative oncology therapies. Trista brings a unique blend of clinical, operational, and strategic healthcare experience, including a background in nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging within the oncology setting.

With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare operations, nuclear medicine, and patient care delivery, Trista specializes in facilitating organizational readiness through cross-functional collaboration, process development, stakeholder alignment, and operational planning. Her work focuses on helping healthcare organizations build sustainable frameworks that support the safe and efficient integration of emerging therapies into clinical practice.

Throughout her career, Trista has worked closely with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, administrators, and care teams to address complex implementation challenges, optimize workflows, and enhance the patient care experience. She is passionate about advancing operational excellence in community oncology and sharing practical, real-world strategies that support healthcare teams as treatment paradigms continue to evolve.

Carolyn D Riggins

Carolyn D. Riggins is the Founder and CEO of CDR Consulting Services, LLC, bringing more than 35 years of experience in leadership, management, banking, and organizational development. Throughout her career, she served in senior leadership roles, including Vice President Regional Manager, where she developed high-performing teams, strengthened employee performance, and contributed to more than $71 million in client relationship growth. Today, Carolyn specializes in leadership and management training, coaching, organizational effectiveness, accountability, and team development. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Organizational Leadership from St. Petersburg College and is known for combining real-world leadership experience with practical strategies that help managers lead with greater confidence, communicate effectively, strengthen accountability, and improve team performance.

Allison Hirschorn

Allison Hirschorn is the Director of Coverage and Reimbursement at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). In this role, she oversees ASCO's activities related to the American Medical Association's CPT and RUC. Allison is also responsible for developing programs focused on coding, billing, and reimbursement.

Outside of her work at ASCO, Allison is actively involved with Sharsheret, an organization dedicated to supporting Jewish women and families facing breast or ovarian cancer. She serves as a peer supporter and speaker for the organization, providing personalized support and educational outreach.