Candid Conversations

Candid Conversations is an exclusive dialogue series, with limited seating, designed to facilitate open, honest discussions among stakeholders and leading experts in the Point of Care industry.

The series provides a space for participants to share challenges, insights, and solutions in a structured yet informal setting.

Bringing Healthcare Perspectives Together

Healthcare is constantly evolving, creating new challenges, opportunities, and conversations across the patient journey. Understanding the perspectives of patients, providers, marketers, and industry leaders has never been more important.

On June 11, 2026, Candid Conversations brought together voices from across the healthcare landscape to explore the ideas, experiences, and trends shaping the future of Point of Care.

Through candid dialogue and shared perspectives, attendees learned from real experiences, exchanged ideas, and sparked conversations designed to move the industry forward.

The Candid Conversations Experience

  • Thought-provoking discussions on timely healthcare topics
  • Perspectives from HCPs, patient advocates, industry leaders, and marketers
  • Insights into evolving patient and provider experiences
  • Meaningful connections and collaborative dialogue
  • Fresh ideas to help shape the future of Point of Care and healthcare engagement
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Resources & Workshop Materials

Continue the learning beyond the event. Access presentation materials, tools, and resources shared during our recent Candid Conversations.

Agenda

1:30 – 2:30 PM

Registration & Networking

2:30 – 2:40 PM

Opening Remarks

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Nicole Divinagracia

President

POCMA

2:40 – 3:15 PM

Designing for Real Patient Needs: Perspectives from Patient Advocates

What makes Point of Care messaging effective from the patient’s perspective? In this conversation, patients will share firsthand what captures their attention, builds trust, and influences their decisions within care environments—and what gets ignored. From tone and clarity to timing and relevance, this session will unpack what helps during real moments of need. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to design POC experiences that connect with patients and support more informed, confident decision-making.

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Rodnell Workman

Patient Advocate

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Mark Herzlich

Bone Cancer Survivor, Former NY Giants Super Bowl Champion

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Shamekka Marty

Founder, Patient Advocate

Beyond the Game Health

3:15 – 3:45 PM

Inside the Provider Mindset: What HCPs Need to Support Patient Care

Point of Care is one of the few environments where healthcare providers and patients are making decisions together—but that doesn’t mean every message adds value. In this discussion, healthcare professionals share what they need from Point of Care media to better support care delivery, improve patient understanding, and make more informed treatment decisions. The conversation will explore how marketers can create messaging that feels timely, credible, and useful in different clinical environments. Attendees will walk away with actionable guidance for building stronger provider-centered POC strategies.

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Steve Kearns

Sr. Director, Customer & Community Marketing

Jasper

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Philip Jocelyn, MS, PA-C

Associate Chief ACP

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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Sanjay Juneja, MD

Hematologist & Medical Oncologist

Citrus Oncology

3:45 – 4:00 PM

Networking Break

4:00 – 4:40 PM

Excellence in Action: A Deep-Dive Into Award-Winning POC Campaigns

What does best-in-class Point of Care execution actually look like in practice? This fast-paced showcase highlights standout campaigns from the POC Excellence Awards, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how leading brands are activating across environments and audiences. Through a series of focused case studies, we’ll explore how different approaches—from branded to unbranded to multicultural campaigns and beyond—come to life across POC settings. Each campaign example will break down its target audience, strategic objectives, channel mix, creative execution, and measured outcomes—providing a clear view into what drives action at the Point of Care.

Best Multicultural: Taylor Wexler. Best Unbranded: Nathaniel Nagy & Shanoor Seervai. Best Branded: Deb Jakubicki.

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Taylor Wexler

Associate Director - Point of Care Investments

Havas Media Network

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Nathaniel Nagy

Audience Development Strategy Director

Sesame Workshop

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Shanoor Seervai

Senior Manager, Partnerships & Publications

Phreesia Network Solutions

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Deb Jakubicki

VP, Engagement Strategy

CMI Media Group

4:40 – 5:20 PM

Workshop: Putting It into Practice: Building a Point of Care Plan

Now it’s time to apply what you’ve learned. In this interactive workshop, attendees will bring together key insights from the day to shape mock strategies for smarter, more integrated Point of Care campaigns in small working groups. Guided by practical frameworks and real-world examples, participants will collaborate to build an integrated plan they’d activate at the Point of Care for a pre-set scenario. This session is designed to help you translate ideas into actionable next steps for 2027 planning.

All Attendees

5:20 – 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

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Nicole Divinagracia

President

POCMA

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Rooftop Cocktail Reception

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