Annual Spring Conference
POHMS is headed to the Southwest!
More information to come!
About
Holy Guacamole...Lets Taco 'bout a Spring Conference!
Contact Veronica@pohms.com with any questions!
Members
Please remember, 2026 dues must be paid before registering for the Spring Conference.
Room Reservation Link: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/I395SXFSL6/
$179.00 per room per night plus 11% taxes. Please be aware that the room block cut-off date is Friday, February 21, 2025.
Credit cards are charged a one night's advance deposit including tax at time of booking a room reservation.
Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the day of arrival. No changes or cancellations are permitted within 72 hours of arrival.
POHMS Educational Grant ($750) Policy
Calendar Year 2025
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 Spring Conference requests must be received by 2/20/25.
- 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 (1) POHMS sponsored program to be eligible for this grant.
- Practice must participate in at least one (1) POHMS sponsored program to be eligible for this grant.
Corporate Sponsors & Exhibitors
Room Reservation Link: https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/I395SXFSL6/
$179.00 per room per night plus 11% taxes. Please be aware that the room block cut-off date is Friday, February 21, 2025.
Credit cards are charged a one night's advance deposit including tax at time of booking a room reservation.
Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the day of arrival. No changes or cancellations are permitted within 72 hours of arrival.
Agenda & Speakers
POHMS Annual Spring Conference
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Wednesday
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Registration 4:00-6:00 Welcome Reception 6:00-7:00 |
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Thursday
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Registration 7:30 AM Garden Terrace LoungeBreakfast 7:30-9:00 Garden Terrace Ballroom |
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:45 AM
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9:45 AM
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10:00 AM
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10:45 AM
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11:45 AM
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12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Ben Jones
Vice President Government Relations and Public Policy
Ben Jones currently serves as Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy for the McKesson specialty provider organization and The US Oncology Network. In this role, Ben leads the federal and state advocacy efforts around access to care in the community as well as adequate and fair physician reimbursement. Ben has been in this role for over 12 years and serves as the Executive Director of The US Oncology Network political action committee (PAC). Prior to joining McKesson, Ben spent many years in public policy at the state and federal level, including 5 years with the former U.S. House Majority Leader. Ben graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in political science and currently lives in The Woodlands, TX.
Greg Radick
Greg Radick serves as the Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Director for Johnson & Johnson, overseeing operations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. In his role, Greg collaborates with J&J’s therapeutic areas to formulate and execute strategic business initiatives and local advocacy efforts in response to the evolving policy landscape, ensuring access to all products in these domains. A significant portion of his work is dedicated to cultivating, educating, and mobilizing key advocates from medical societies and advocacy organizations throughout his regions. In collaboration with the J&J State Government Affairs Director, Greg coordinates and energizes essential advocates around critical legislative priorities that negatively impact patients. He holds a degree in Health Policy and Administration from Penn State University. Currently, Greg resides in Pittsburgh with his wife of 31 years, Kathy, and their dog, Charlie.
Jonathan Coggins
Sr. Vice President, Provider Strategy, Marketing and Operations at McKesson. Jonathan attended Oklahoma State University and currently lives in Houston, Texas.
Summer Jelinek
Leadership Speaker
Summer Jelinek is a Leadership speaker, author and trainer helping organizations control their chaos. She has 20 years leadership experience working with companies such as Walt Disney World, Disney Institute and H-E-B/Central Market. Her passion is connecting with leaders around the world-particularly leaders looking to uncover their magic in leadership.
Summer resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her amazing husband, their beautiful daughter, Summer's brother, and fur babies, Cricket, Loki, Adie and chinchilla, Princess Fluffy Pants. There is never a dull moment.
Summer Jelinek’s passion is to help leaders uncover the unique qualities that bring out their magic. With over 20 Years leadership experience at companies such as Walt Disney World, the Disney Institute, H-E-B, dude ranches and ski resorts, Summer combines her real world knowledge with stories, humor, and just a touch of magic.
Currently a PhD student at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, Summer continues to explore all facets of leadership and bring this knowledge to audiences world wide.
Event Sponsors
PLATINUM
DIAMOND
Conference Spring Exhibitors Diamond
BeiGene, LtdDiamond Corporate Sponsor | Bristol Myers SquibbDiamond Corporate Sponsor | CHOCDiamond Corporate Sponsor |
Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc.Diamond Corporate Sponsor | GenentechDiamond Corporate Sponsor | Incyte CorporationDiamond Corporate Sponsor |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Diamond Corporate Sponsor | MerckDiamond Corporate Sponsor | RegeneronDiamond Corporate Sponsor |
GOLD
Conference Spring Exhibitors Gold
BayerExhibitor | GeronGold Corporate Sponsor | GileadGold Corporate Sponsor |
IovanceGold Corporate Sponsor | Johnson & JohnsonGold Corporate Sponsor | LillyGold Corporate Sponsor |
NovartisGold Corporate Sponsor | PharmacyclicsGold Corporate Sponsor | Taiho Oncology IncGold Corporate Sponsor |
SILVER
Conference Spring Exhibitors Silver
Biocon BiologicsSilver Corporate Sponsor | CencoraSilver Corporate Sponsor | PfizerSilver Corporate Sponsor |
EXHIBITORS
Conference Spring Exhibitors
ADC TherapeuticsExhibitor | amnealExhibitor | AvyxaExhibitor |
AzurrityExhibitor | Biocon BiologicsExhibitor | Cardinal Health |
Celltrion | EisaiExhibitor | EMD SeronoExhibitor |
GenPath Oncology | GSKExhibitor | Jubilant RadiopharmaExhibitor |
Menarini StemlineExhibitor | PathLine LabsExhibitor | PharmacosmosExhibitor |
PUMA BiotechnologyExhibitor | SobiExhibitor | SpectrumExhibitor |
Venue
SCOTTSDALE MARRIOTT AT MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION CANCELLATIONS
To avoid a one night’s room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least three (3) days prior to scheduled
arrival. Hotel and Group agree to make attendees aware of cancellation and no-show fees and to fully enforce its cancellation
policy for cancellations. Any cancellation and no-show fees charged and successfully collected will be credited toward
reducing applicable fees owed.
PARKING
Current parking rates, not including tax. Includes in and out privileges for overnight guests.
Self-parking: $20.00 overnight + 8 % tax; 2-4 hours - $10; 4-24 hours - $20
Valet parking: $30.00 overnight + 8% tax
HOTEL SHUTTLE
The hotel offers a complimentary 10 passenger shuttle on a first come first serve basis which travels within a 5-mile radius of
the hotel.
