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Learn MoreACI’s Big Four Pharmaceutical Pricing Boot Camp will introduce and reinforce core pricing competencies for FSS contracting with the ‘Big Four’ agencies – VA, DOD, PHS, and Coast Guard. Our distinguished faculty of speakers, including government authorities and leading pricing practitioners, will go beyond the mechanics, to help you overcome calculation conundrums and operational challenges.
Establish firm footing in the world of government contracting with this advanced course of study in Big Four pharmaceutical purchasing.
2025 Conference Co-Chairs
Merle DeLancey
Partner
Blank Rome LLP
James Kim
Shareholder
Polsinelli PC
Felecia Manning, CPA
Senior Director, Pricing & Government Programs
United Therapeutics Corporation
Featured Speakers
Ursula Douglas
Lead Contract Specialist
Department of VA, National Acquisition Center
Gregory Madden
Managing Member
Orlaithe Consulting LLC
Former Chief of Contracting, VA OIG
Cheryl Middleton
Principal
Revolve Access
Catherine Starks
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
The 2025 bootcamp provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of essential government contracting processes and pricing concepts for the Big Four agencies. Our stellar faculty of leading pharmaceutical government pricing authorities helped attendees:
Assess the impact of the Trump administration and the Inflation Reduction Act on Big Four drug contracts
Develop a guide for FSS contracting of pharmaceutical products
Comprehend the intricacies of System for Award Management and Cybersecurity risk for Big Four Contractors
Evaluate complex pricing challenges involving Non-FAMP and FCP calculations
Establish best practices to secure placement on different formularies
Analyze latest developments in PHS 340B pricing
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Further enhance your knowledge with our pre- and post-conference workshops and save with our all access pass!
Workshop A
Drug Prices in Federal Programs and Big Four Building Blocks: An Introduction to Key Agencies, Applicable Programs and Pricing Methodologies
June 23, 2025
9:00 –11:30 am
Workshop B
Federal Government Market Access Working Group: A Guide to Optimizing Revenue and Creating Federal-Specific Value to the Big Four Agencies
June 24, 2025
2:50–5:00 pm
“First-time attendee and it exceeded my expectations. The program was very informative and the opportunity to hear from change agents was invaluable.”
“First-time attendee and it exceeded my expectations. The program was very informative and the opportunity to hear from change agents was invaluable.”
“As always the ‘Big Four’ Boot Camp bring together the best in regulatory, legal, and government personnel for an open and honest dialogue.”
“Excellent focus on covered topics – know what to cover and do it well.”
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Lanny Morris
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Phone: 347-964-4766
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