Transparent Pharmacy Benefits in the Modern Insurance Industry

Steven T. Boyd is widely recognized as a thought leader and driving force in the pharmacy industry, dedicated to increasing value, promoting optimal performance, and building strong customer and client relationships. Drawing from two decades as a clinical pharmacist within academia, independent pharmacy and managed care, Steve’s comprehensive background serves as a strong foundation for solving pharmacy benefits challenges and combating rising specialty drug costs.

Previously, Steve gained significant experience as the owner and operator of two pharmacies focused on retail and specialty packaging. In the  academic arena, he was promoted to Associate Professor, awarded grants nearing $1M of public funding, co-authored a popular pharmacy board review book, and served as primary author of 20+ peer-reviewed pharmacy manuscripts.  

A licensed pharmacist in 17 states, Steve has been honored to be named the Louisiana Pharmacy Association’s 2006 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year and 2011 Pharmacist of the Year.

Steve earned his PharmD at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed a primary care residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He resides in Natchitoches, LA with his wife LeAnn, the Chief Executive Officer of Liviniti. They are proud parents of three children, Landon, Lilly Ann and Lacey.

Cathy Fladeland is a results-driven sales leader in the healthcare industry, having devoted her career to helping clients control healthcare costs through innovative programs and technology-driven solutions. As Sr. Regional Sales Director, Cathy leads the Liviniti TPA Sales team to represent transparent, client-focused solutions that are scalable, flexible, data driven and easy to manage. 

Prior to joining Liviniti, Cathy held leadership roles at healthcare and technology companies. At Cognizant, she led a team of client relationship managers delivering services to a portfolio of payers consisting of national and regional health plans, TPAs and self-funded employer groups.

Serving as Regional VP of Sales at Truveris, Cathy developed relationships with brokers and consultants, bringing pharmacy solutions to their self-funded groups. She has experienced the TPA business from the other side of the table, as well. During her 8 years as VP of Sales at a national TPA, she developed a block of business through broker relationships and direct-to-employer sales.

Cathy earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management at Michigan State University.