Events
March 18, 2025
POC NOW Summit 2025
What is the POC NOW Summit?
The annual POC NOW Summit brings together top voices from across healthcare spectrum to inform, empower, and drive innovation in point of care marketing. Our mission is to enhance this crucial channel, creating better engagement and stronger outcomes.
Agenda
March 18, 2025
40:12
Point of Care Measurement: Understanding the Path Forward
Industry leaders dive deep into Point of Care (POC) measurement methodologies and standardization. Explore the critical challenges of measurement consistency, data integration, and establishing industry standards for POC analytics. This collaborative dialogue between brand, agency, media, and measurement experts offers practical strategies to improve POC measurement and guide budget allocation within broader marketing frameworks.
Speakers
Joanne Biscardi
SVP, Business Development & Sales Operations (Moderator)
ConnectiveRx
Sarah Bast
EVP Investment Marketplace
Publicis Health Media
Joshua Bazile
Director, Crossix Strategy
Veeva Crossix
Kit Burkus
Sr. Principal, Measurement Innovation & Methodologies
IQVIA
Joy Joseph
EVP Analytics
MedFuse
Meghan Sarli
Principal, Insights & Enablement
PatientPoint
Speakers
Joanne Biscardi
SVP, Business Development & Sales Operations (Moderator)
ConnectiveRx
Sarah Bast
EVP Investment Marketplace
Publicis Health Media
Joshua Bazile
Director, Crossix Strategy
Veeva Crossix
Kit Burkus
Sr. Principal, Measurement Innovation & Methodologies
IQVIA
Joy Joseph
EVP Analytics
MedFuse
Meghan Sarli
Principal, Insights & Enablement
PatientPoint
41:58
Care for the Family Caregiver: Lessons Learned from a Family Caregiver and Caregiving Scientist
In this presentation, Dr. Applebaum will provide an overview of who caregivers are and the impact that caregiving has on all aspects of their lives. She will then share an overview of interventions to target various domains of caregiver distress, and highlight critical lessons for caregivers learned as a result of her career in caregiving science and experience as a family caregiver.
Speakers
Allison J. Applebaum, Ph.D., FAPOS
Speakers
Allison J. Applebaum, Ph.D., FAPOS
36:10
The Patient & HCP Journey: Leveraging POC to Drive Omnichannel Impact
As broadcast reach declines and video consumption shifts, POC is becoming an indispensable channel for delivering cohesive campaigns that engage both patients and providers. Positioned at the intersection of healthcare delivery and patient engagement, POC reinforces messages from TV, digital, and social media at the critical moment of care—where decisions are made and actions follow.
Explore how POC serves as the cornerstone of healthcare engagement, enabling seamless patient and HCP experiences, driving measurable results, and leveraging programmatic capabilities across diverse healthcare settings.
Speakers
Larry Dobrow (Moderator)
Founding partner
D4 Content Group
Jen Chee
Paid Media Strategist
Novo Nordisk
Rachel Costello
Media Director
GSK
Keith Matt
VP Sales
PulsePoint
Speakers
Larry Dobrow (Moderator)
Founding partner
D4 Content Group
Jen Chee
Paid Media Strategist
Novo Nordisk
Rachel Costello
Media Director
GSK
Keith Matt
VP Sales
PulsePoint
37:15
Foundation of Success: POC's Pivotal Role in Healthcare Marketing
Discover why Point of Care marketing is the foundation for meaningful healthcare engagement in an increasingly fragmented landscape. As the pressure to connect with patients and providers grows, this session explores how POC delivers unmatched impact at critical decision-making moments. Brand leaders will share real-world insights and measurable outcomes, demonstrating POC’s role in driving engagement, trust, and business results.
Speakers
Benjamin Assor (Moderator)
EVP, Head of Media
SOLVE(D), an IPG Health Company
Liz Dexter
Vice President, Point of Care
Publicis Health Media
Katherine Freeley
Head of Media Center of Excellence
Boehringer Ingelheim
Alexander Goldman
Senior Director Media Planning
Bayer
Yuri Hsu
Director, Patient Marketing
Bristol Myers Squibb
Speakers
Benjamin Assor (Moderator)
EVP, Head of Media
SOLVE(D), an IPG Health Company
Liz Dexter
Vice President, Point of Care
Publicis Health Media
Katherine Freeley
Head of Media Center of Excellence
Boehringer Ingelheim
Alexander Goldman
Senior Director Media Planning
Bayer
Yuri Hsu
Director, Patient Marketing
Bristol Myers Squibb
41:32
DTC Restrictions and Beyond: Preparing for the Next Wave of Healthcare Policy
Healthcare leaders are monitoring fast-moving policy changes of the new administration. How should healthcare marketers prepare? For this session of POC NOW 2025, you'll hear from experts on potential legal, regulatory, and policy changes, and how they might impact our business strategies and key decisions. The key takeaway will be gaining insights on understanding how to best anticipate and manage the challenges ahead.
Speakers
Tish Pahl, (Moderator)
Principal
OFW Law
Kim Maney
Assistant General Counsel
GSK
Jim Potter
Executive Director
Coalition for Healthcare Communications
Speakers
Tish Pahl, (Moderator)
Principal
OFW Law
Kim Maney
Assistant General Counsel
GSK
Jim Potter
Executive Director
Coalition for Healthcare Communications
26:06
The Pulse of Point of Care Marketing: Insights from Patients and Providers
Discover how healthcare providers and patients perceive these targeted strategies and explore the tangible benefits they offer in enhancing patient engagement and healthcare outcomes. Join us as we compare and contrast these unique perspectives to unlock new opportunities for impactful communication in healthcare settings.
Speakers
Varsha Eluri
Partner
Ipsos Healthcare Advisory
Katie Phillipps
Engagement Manager
Ipsos Healthcare Advisory
Speakers
Varsha Eluri
Partner
Ipsos Healthcare Advisory
Katie Phillipps
Engagement Manager
Ipsos Healthcare Advisory
41:58
Optimizing Point of Care: Integrating Patient & Provider Communications for Better Health Outcomes
In today's complex healthcare landscape, the POC channel is a vital connection point where patient education and healthcare provider engagement come together. Bringing together marketing leaders and a clinician, this panel explores how POC bridges the gap between Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Healthcare Provider (HCP) messaging, aligning strategy with real-world patient experience and clinical needs.
Learn how synchronized messaging enhances patient outcomes and streamlines healthcare delivery through innovative POC digital engagement programs and targeted educational campaigns.
Speakers
Tim Noone (Moderator)
SVP, Engagement Strategy
CMI Media Group
Christian Bauman
Chief Creative Officer
Imre
Melissa Martin
VP, Media & Strategy
Synergistic
Rochelle G Prosser BSN, RN, CLNC
Founder
Orchid Healthcare Solutions
Speakers
Tim Noone (Moderator)
SVP, Engagement Strategy
CMI Media Group
Christian Bauman
Chief Creative Officer
Imre
Melissa Martin
VP, Media & Strategy
Synergistic
Rochelle G Prosser BSN, RN, CLNC
Founder
Orchid Healthcare Solutions