California Attempts to Crack the Generic Rx Dilemma 

CA aims to make low cost prescription drugs under new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Please join us for our November discussion on the latest topics affecting brokers in Ca. We are poised to become the first state to develop its own line of generic drugs after the legislature overwhelmingly approved a measure that would direct the state's top health agency to partner with one or more drug companies.

Join our panel of three experts to discuss how this will affect the landscape of health care in California. 

About Our Panelists

Ken Perrin, PharmD, MBA, VP, Clinical Pharmacy Services at Integrated Prescription Management

Dr. Perrin has extensive experience in health care with over 25 years in hospital practice prior to beginning work in the pharmacy benefit management industry in 2006. As Clinical Pharmacy Director at Integrated Prescription Management headquartered in Fresno, Dr. Perrin and his team provide clinical support to ensure that pharmacy benefits and formulary design meet every client’s goals and objectives, while providing quality, cost-effective medication coverage to beneficiaries throughout the United States. Dr. Perrin holds a BA in biology, an MBA and a PharmD degree.

Chuck Gamsu, R.Ph., MBA, Principal at SkySail Rx

Chuck Gamsu is a highly regarded pharmacy benefit expert with over 25 years of experience in healthcare.  He began his career as a hospital pharmacist and managed several retail pharmacies as a community pharmacist. Prior to SkySail Rx, Chuck spent 11 years with Envision Rx as a Senior Vice President providing PBM services for a variety of Taft Hartley Union Funds, Medicare Part D and Medicaid Health Plans and as well as Self-Insured Employers.

His strong clinical knowledge and business experience provide him with a unique perspective.  As a trusted strategic pharmacy benefits advisor, Chuck has the ability to identify trends and offer potential options to mitigate risk and offer cost effective solutions.

Chuck is a registered pharmacist, has an M.B.A in Health Care Management from Boston University and is a graduate of The University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Pharmacy.

 

Faith (Lane) Borges, Legislative Advocate at California Advocates, Inc. 

Faith Borges, has years of experience as a Legislative staffer. She most recently served as Legislative Director for Assembly Member Catharine Baker. During her tenure in that position, she sent many bills to the Governor’s desk, including bills on employment development, health care, transparency of government bodies, transportation, business and professions, and privacy, all of which were signed into law.Prior to her position in the Assembly, Faith worked for two senators, Senator Ted Gaines and Senator Anthony Cannella. With experience serving for years in both houses of the Legislature, she is a policy and strategy expert.Faith earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She focuses on the firm’s insurance, public entity liability, employment, special district and JPA governance, budget, and workforce development clients.

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