Insight Session
Patient-Centered. Tech-Enabled. Regulation-Ready.
San Diego Convention Center
Inside NABP’s Research and Innovation Institute: Advancing Pharmacy Through Trusted Innovation.
Participants explore the current multi-state regulatory environment and how NABP is supporting Boards of Pharmacy to understand innovative pharmacy technologies. A technology vendor shares the importance of this process. This session will equip attendees—providers and innovators—with insights into a process to solutions and collaborative strategies that improve outcomes, streamline workflows, and align public policy with a new patient experience through the lens of the regulators via the NABP Innovation Institute.
Megan Butterfield
Vice President, Network Solutions
MedAdvisor Solutions
Megan Butterfield, a transformative leader in pharmacy, blends data insights, cutting- edge technology, and strategic vision to reimagine how patients connect to care. As VP of Network Solutions at MedAdvisor Solutions, she led the development and deployment of digital platforms that unite pharmacies, providers, pharma companies, and patients—closing care gaps and personalizing therapy journeys.
John L. Colaizzi, Jr., PharmD, CCP
Group Vice President, Head of Enterprise Pharmacy Practice
Walgreen Co.
A pharmacist and 27-year Walgreens veteran, he is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy practice across the enterprise community and specialty pharmacy businesses, including pharmacy quality, patient safety, compliance, and specialty pharmacy accreditation programs. He also leads the Walgreens regulatory and professional pharmacy affairs teams and is responsible for interactions with state boards of pharmacy, schools of pharmacy, key state and national pharmacy associations, clinical advocacy, and health equity organizations in advancing pharmacy practice across the industry.
James T. DeVita, RPh, DPh (Hon)
Chief of Business Strategy and Implementation
National Association Boards of Pharmacy
Jim supports the development and implementation of NABP’s overall strategic plan, ensuring alignment with NABP’s mission and vision. This includes defining long-term goals to guide the association toward sustainable growth and success. Jim also oversees the Industry Relations team. Their role is network with the industry to better understand their compliance needs while building, maintaining and strengthening business relationships.