Cut prescription drug costs.
Without compromising
care.
- SHRM
- HRCI
- L&H
- ACPE
A room full of the
people who decide.
The Summit draws the people who own, advise on, and oversee the pharmacy benefit, in one room for three days.
C-Suite, HR & Finance
Self-funded employer leaders evaluating PBM oversight and fiduciary responsibility firsthand.
Brokers & Consultants
Sharpen the advice you give clients with practitioner-led sessions on cost and contract strategy.
TPAs & Market Access
Compare notes with peers navigating the same procurement and disclosure challenges.
Pharmacists & Account Teams
See how plan sponsors and advisors think about the benefit you help administer.
Three days on-site.
One optional certification track.
- Location
Crystal Mountain, MI
Ski, golf & spa resort in Thompsonville, Michigan
- Dates
Sept 22–25, 2027
Badge pick-up starts the evening of the 22nd
- CPBS® Knowledge Camp
Optional add-on
Begins with a virtual kick-off July 13, 2027
- To certify
Capstone + exam
Both completed on-site the final morning
Sessions, Knowledge Camp,
and time to network.
- Tuesday, Sept 22
Arrival
- Badge pick-up & on-site registration, 6:00–8:00 PM
- Exhibitor setup, 12:00–7:00 PM
- Wednesday, Sept 23
Kickoff & Pricing
- Keynote — Tyrone Squires, CPBS at TransparentRx
- CPBS Module 2: Fundamentals of PBM Pricing
- CPBS Module 3: Benefit Design for the Pharmacy Benefit
- PBIA sessions, exhibits & networking
- Thursday, Sept 24
Contracts & Cost Containment
- CPBS Module 4: Cost-Containment for the Pharmacy Benefit
- CPBS Module 5: PBM Contracts (amended contract review)
- PBIA sessions, exhibits & networking
- Jeopardy review game, private campfire dinner
- Friday, Sept 25
Capstone & Close
- CPBS Capstone project submission & final exam
- Summit wrap-up & closing remarks
- Exhibitor breakdown, depart by 5:00 PM
Sessions cover cost-containment strategies, PBM pricing fundamentals, contracts, procurement, medication adherence, pharmacogenomics, the specialty pharmaceutical pipeline, accreditation updates, and digital health. View the full day-by-day agenda →
The credential is
the same either way.
“The impact was immediate. I’ve written two new groups since starting, and what I learned played a direct role in those closes.”
“How can I have spent 20+ years managing benefits and not known much of this? I feel so much more equipped now.”
“I learned more than I ever thought I would. I’ve replayed the course 4 to 5 times. Invaluable for me and my agency.”
“The impact was immediate. I’ve written two new groups since starting, and what I learned played a direct role in those closes.”
“I could argue this is just as important, if not more important, than my pharmacy degree. This course should be taught at every pharmacy school.”
Early bird pricing
through August 24.
Registration includes badge access to sessions, meals, and networking. Hotel and travel are separate.
- Early bird through Jun 25, 2027
Summit Registration
Visit the registration page for current pricing and the optional CPBS® Knowledge Camp add-on fee.
- Full conference badge: sessions, meals & networking
- Discounted room block at Crystal Mountain Resort
- Optional: CPBS® Knowledge Camp track, capstone & final exam
- Family-friendly: spouse & family on-site registration available
Before you
book the trip.
Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, September 22–25, 2027. Badge pick-up and on-site registration begin the evening of the 22nd.
Your badge grants access to scheduled meals, networking events, business sessions, and exhibits, plus educational materials and email updates. Hotel and travel are booked separately.
An optional add-on that lets you complete CPBS® modules in person during the Summit, then submit your Capstone project and take the final exam on-site the final morning. It begins with a virtual kick-off meeting on July 13, 2027.
Up to 20 continuing education credits (L&H, HRCI, SHRM, ACPE) by successfully completing the CPBS® track. Sessions marked with an asterisk on the agenda count toward CE.
Yes. Crystal Mountain Resort offers family-friendly activities including hiking, biking, a water park, and golf. Spouses and family can register on-site to attend meals and receptions.
You must be 21 to attend Summit events or book a room at the resort. The dress code is business casual; comfortable shoes are recommended for outdoor activities.
Visit the registration page for current pricing options. Early bird pricing is available through June 25, 2027.
In-Person combines the Summit’s networking and live sessions with an optional on-site path to the CPBS® designation. Virtual runs on a set weekly cohort with live instructor-led sessions online, and Self-Paced has no fixed schedule at all. All three lead to the same CPBS® designation.
Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 85% to earn certification. Two examination attempts are included with initial enrollment and the highest score earned is recorded. Candidates who do not achieve a passing score after the two included attempts may enroll in any subsequent cohort for a $200 examination fee. Enrollment provides access to the full program, including all course materials and instruction, through the cohort’s final examination. The examination fee includes up to two exam attempts for that cohort. Candidates may continue to enroll in future cohorts until they achieve a passing score.
Three days at Crystal
Mountain. One CPBS®
credential.
Reserve your spot before early bird pricing ends June 25, 2027, and add the Knowledge Camp track to certify on-site.