The evolving relationship between insurance, reimbursement and pharmacy in Canada

The evolving relationship between insurance, reimbursement and pharmacy in Canada

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the evolving relationships between insurance, reimbursement, and pharmacy in Canada. Our panel will discuss topics including preferred pharmacy networks, the implications of pharmacare, and more.

Moderated by Ned Pojskic, the current Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Leader-in-Residence, the session will include a 40-minute panel conversation followed by audience Q&A.

Panelists:

Ned Pojskic

Ned Pojskic is GreenShield’s Vice President of Pharmacy Benefits Management. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing both the strategic and operational elements of the Green Shield Administration pharmacy benefits management function. On the strategic side, Ned leads a team of pharmacists and drug policy specialists responsible for setting GreenShield’s strategic direction with respect to pharmacy and drug benefits management, including product development and pharmaceutical industry partnerships. On the operational side, Ned’s scope of responsibility includes oversight of drug pricing, formulary management, specialty pharmacy, patient support programs, and drug prior authorization.

With an industry background that includes a role as Director of Health Policy for the Ontario Pharmacists Association, Ned is a key member of the Green Shield Administration executive team. Ned holds Masters and PhD degrees from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toronto and is currently appointed as an adjunct lecturer within the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.

Chris Bonnet

Chris Bonnett established H3 Consulting in 1999, after 18 years of progressive experience in employee benefits. He provides practical policy research for private and public drug plan leaders, and advises on strategies to improve health in the workplace. Chris has been a director on the Boards of four health service organizations. He is a member of the Program Advisory Committee for Humber College’s Bachelor of Health Sciences – Workplace Health and Wellness degree. He provides peer review of drug policy research for the Canadian Medical Association Journal, and has written a number of commentaries for the CD Howe Institute. Chris holds a PhD in drug policy from the University of Waterloo and a Master's degree in Health Science from the University of Toronto.

Michael Nashat

Dr. Michael Nashat, PharmD, RPh is a pharmacist, healthcare executive, and strategic advisor with 20 years of leadership in pharmacy operations, specialty pharmacy, and drug-plan management. A co-founder and Board Member of OnPharm United, he helps drives finance and advocacy for about 600 independent pharmacies, advancing fair reimbursement, patient choice and expanded scope. Michael is a former Director of the Ontario College of Pharmacists, has served on the Ontario Ministry of Health Pharmacy Council, and sits on committees with both the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada and the Ontario Pharmacists Association Economics Committee. He also co-founded TerrAscend Corp (TSX: TSND), guiding its expansion across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. These roles place him at the forefront of payer–pharmacy relations, pharmacare, and the future of preferred pharmacy networks.