A Strategic Medical Billing Roadmap for 2026 and Beyond
Medical billing is changing fast. Shifting legislation, evolving payor expectations, and new technology are redefining how pharmacies get reimbursed—and reimbursement remains one of the biggest barriers to long-term growth.
Join David Pope, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin; Kim Boyd Principal at Leavitt Partners; and Debi Lerkins, Marketing Director at XiFin, as they lay out a clear medical billing roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This session will guide you through the key routes shaping pharmacy success, from state and federal policy changes and payor requirements to emerging reimbursement and technology trends.
Backed by fresh survey data and real-world insights from pharmacy leaders, our experts will spotlight where pharmacies are investing, the milestones that matter most, and the technology needed to support scalable growth.
Roadmap highlights:
- How state and federal legislation is reshaping reimbursement
- Which pharmacy services are allowed—and reimbursable—by state
- How payors are responding to pharmacy-delivered care
- Key investment priorities for pharmacies in 2026
- Technology capabilities needed to seize new opportunities
Walk away with an actionable roadmap to help your pharmacy stay competitive, aligned, and ready for what’s next.
Moderator
David Pope, PharmD
Chief Pharmacy Officer
XiFin, Inc.
David Pope is the Chief Pharmacy Officer of XiFin, Inc. As a pharmacist, Dr. Pope is dedicated to improving patient care through innovative ideas. He brings over two decades of experience in pharmacy consulting, medical informatics, transitions of care, publications, independent pharmacy practice, and integrating clinical services in the retail pharmacy space. Before joining XiFin, David helped co-found STRAND Clinical Technologies, the U.S. market leader in helping pharmacists launch clinical services within their community. Pope holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia.
Speakers
Kim Boyd
Principal
Leavitt Partners
Kim Boyd is a Principal with Leavitt Partners’ digital health team, where she advises payers, providers, and technology companies on federal and state policy, interoperability, and standards adoption. She serves as Executive Director of PICSA – the Pharmacy Interoperability and Clinical Services Alliance, leads Leavitt Partners’ Real-time Prescription Benefit work with the CARIN Alliance, and sits on the NCPDP Board of Trustees and chairs their Strategic Planning Committee while actively contributing to HL7 standards. Kim is also a member of the Sequoia Project and engages in its Pharmacy Working Group, helps organizations navigate TEFCA, the CMS-Aligned Network, and other national frameworks. She is a recognized leader in advancing electronic prior authorization, data fluidity, patient empowerment solutions and strategies that align policy, technology, and market needs.
Debi Lerkins
Marketing Director
XiFin, Inc.
Debi Lerkins is the marketing director at XiFin, Inc., where she leads pharmacy product marketing initiatives supporting a variety of organizations including retail, specialty, and hospital outpatient pharmacies. She possesses more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a career spanning healthcare technology, pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy, population health, and behavioral health.
Prior to XiFin, Debi led high-performing B2B and B2C marketing teams, helping organizations strengthen market positioning, accelerate growth, and compete effectively in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Oklahoma Baptist University.
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WebinarWhen
February 24, 20268:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET