Julianne D. Henry
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Experienced pharmacy professional with a specialization in payer relations and pharmaceutical industry dynamics. Proven expertise in medical and pharmacy benefit access strategy, value communication, reimbursement, and contracting. Demonstrated success in relationship development and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Extensive therapeutic experience in immunology, oncology, and rare disease.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Pharmacy
Florida Medicaid
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Led the management of Florida Medicaid's Pharmacy Program, responsible for over 5 million lives and $5 billion in annual expenditure. Florida's Pharmacy Policy team is composed of 5 direct reports and a multidisciplinary PBM (Prime Therapeutics)
- Served as the State's primary point of contact for all rebate negotiations, contracting, access policies, and product strategy for pharmacy and medical drugs
- Presented weekly pharmacy and medical drug strategies to senior and executive leadership
- Led the development of gene therapy coverage policies, hospital billing and coding guidelines, reimbursement, and payment methodologies
- Led Florida's Value-Based Contracting initiative and collaborated with CMS/CMMI in the development of their national Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model
- Served as the primary point of contact for all pharmacy proposed legislation and bill analysis
Senior Pharmacist, Pharmacy Policy
Florida Medicaid
Tallahassee, Florida
04.2025 - Current
- Develop and present clinical insights and business strategies for drug coverage and access across pharmacy and medical portfolio
- Support and manage the Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, and policy follow-up
- Significantly contribute to the evaluation of manufacturer Preapproval Information Exchanges (PIE), Payer Value Propositions (PVP), and rebate strategies
- Monitor pharmaceutical utilization and spend to promote cost-effective and clinically appropriate therapy across the Medicaid population
- Lead and facilitate key stakeholder meetings, translating complex clinical and policy concepts into clear, actionable recommendations
- Track and communicate program outcomes and return on investment related to pharmacy initiatives, high-cost therapies, and access programs
Medicaid Market Access Associate
Artia Solutions
Tallahassee, Florida
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated on Medicaid drug launch by analyzing marketplace dynamics, competition, and payer expectations
- Identified potential barriers and developed access strategies for both pharmacy and medical benefit products
- Participated in product monitoring and account management by tracking product and class statuses, reviewing new PDL updates, gathering P&T/DUR meeting information, and identifying opportunities for Medicaid engagement
- Contributed to the development and evaluation of manufacturer Preapproval Information Exchanges (PIE), Payer Value Propositions (PVP), and rebate strategies
- Worked closely in Medicaid policy analysis, leveraging insights from former Medicaid Pharmacy Director's to understand unique complexities across state Medicaid programs and pharmacy benefit managers
- Presented bi-weekly pharmacy and medical drug strategies to senior leadership
Travel Specialist
Julianne Henry Travel LLC / Mad Hatter Travel Company
01.2024 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of client relationships, delivering end-to-end travel planning solutions aligned
with individual goals, budgets, and experiential priorities. - Consult with clients to evaluate lodging, ticketing, and experience options, translating complex offerings into clear, value-driven recommendations.
- Develop customized travel itineraries and pricing comparisons, leveraging promotions and contract-based discounts to maximize client value.
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the planning and execution lifecycle, ensuring timely issue resolution and high client satisfaction.
- Maintain a deep understanding of Disney destinations, resort categories, guest experience offerings, and seasonal promotions to inform strategic recommendations.
- Build long-term client relationships that drive repeat business, referrals, and portfolio growth.
Pharmacy Intern
Medic Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Analyze and fill patient prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assist with order processing and data entry, maintaining precise records to facilitate medication access and inventory management.
- Communicate effectively with patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues, promoting optimal care.
- Navigate insurance adjudication processes, including prior authorizations and formulary reviews, to optimize medication coverage and manage costs.
- Apply skills in medication review and patient communication to support principles such as access to care, cost management, and patient advocacy
Pharmacy Intern
Salisbury Pharmacy
Clinton, OK
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Apply skills in medication review and patient communication to support principles such as access to care, cost management, and patient advocacy Analyzed and filled patient prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted with order processing and data entry, maintaining precise records to ensure smooth medication workflows.
- Prepared nonsterile compounded pharmacy preparations following USP 795 guidelines, ensuring safety and quality of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and healthcare professionals to address medication-related issues and promote optimal patient care.
- Navigated social determinants of health, including limited access to medications and financial constraints, to help patients access necessary treatments.
- Gained foundational knowledge of insurance processes, including formulary management and patient co-pays, to optimize patient medication access and affordability.
Education
Master of Science -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)
Weatherford, OK2024
Established Payer Relationships
- Over 20 Medicaid State Pharmacy Directors (All of southeast, VA, TX, NY, PA, MA, MO, OK)
- Prime Therapeutics (Medicaid)
- Centene (Medicaid)
Affiliations
- AMCP National Public Policy Committee Member 2026-present
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
- Florida AMCP Affiliate Member
- Southwest AMCP Affiliate Member
- National Association of Parliamentarians Member
Certification
- Florida Pharmacist License: 68406
- Oklahoma Pharmacist License: 20972
Professional Research & Posters
Unraveling Career Aspirations: A Comprehensive Investigation into the Drivers and Influences Steering Pharmacy Students towards Extended Training Opportunities in Residencies and Fellowships. SWOSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Practice Literature Review. Julianne Henry, Michaela Lombardi, Cole Eichelberger, PharmD, AAHIVP, Lisa Appeddu, Ph.D., M.S., Jeremy L. Johnson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM. December 2024.
Aprocitentan: A Novel Dual Endothelin Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension. SWOSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Practice. Desmund Richey, Julianne Henry, Sean Shin. December 2024.
Insulin Efsitora Alpha: An Investigational Once-Weekly Basal Insulin for the Treatment of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. SWOSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Practice. Michaela Lombardi, Cassidy Marsh, Kaiya Clements, Julianne Henry. December 2024.
Awards and Honors
Florida AMCP Affiliate Member Spotlight Winter 2025
Dahms-Bierbaum Parliamentary Workshop Scholarship Recipient Fall 2024
AMCP Nexus Scholarship Recipient Spring 2024
Achievement in Research to Advance Pharmacy Practice and Therapeutics Spring 2024
APhA- ASP Patient Counseling Competition Local Winner 2023-2024
SWOSU Distinguished Student Award, Best Value Pharmacies Independent Scholarship
PLS Leader of the Month February 2023
Dean’s Honor Roll 2022-2023
ACCP Clinical Skills Research Challenge Competition Local Winner Spring 2022
APhA Member of the Month 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. El Genia French Memorial Scholarship 2021-2022
Timeline
Interim Director of Pharmacy
Florida Medicaid
07.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Pharmacist, Pharmacy Policy
Florida Medicaid
04.2025 - Current
Medicaid Market Access Associate
Artia Solutions
05.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Specialist
Julianne Henry Travel LLC / Mad Hatter Travel Company
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Medic Pharmacy
05.2023 - 04.2025
Pharmacy Intern
Salisbury Pharmacy
06.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)