• Doug Long, Vice President of Industry Relations, IMS HEALTH, the world’s largest pharmaceutical information company, will present his popular “Industry Year in Review.” Featuring his unique perspective on the changing U.S. and global healthcare marketplace and pharmaceutical distribution, the review will emphasize trends and forecasts in the U.S., including up-to-the-minute market news and pharmaceutical innovation.

• Joseph Metro, a partner with the esteemed law firm Reed Smith, will deliver expert commentary and analysis on a broad variety of regulatory matters of interest to manufacturers and providers, as related to AMP and AWP, transparency, the FDA’s actions on non-NDA and aNDA products, as well as other state and federal issues associated with the promotion of prescription drugs. 
  
  
• Swati Abbott, President, MEDai, the industry leader in predictive analytics, will share her insights on the emerging trend in healthcare to use predictive modeling and analytics to foster a more thoughtful approach to managing costs and optimizing precious clinical resources.

• Yvonne Southwell, Vice President, Clinical Affairs, CVS Caremark will discuss a broad overview of approaches to engage, encourage, and empower plan members to become active participants in the health care decision-making process including the development of consumer-centric tools and highlighting the industry-leading Medication Alternative Database.

• Kay Morgan, Senior Vice President of Drug Products and Industry Standards Research and Compliance, Gold Standard Inc., an Elsevier company, will take you “behind the scenes” to delve into the makings of drug compendia, including the roles of and implications for drug makers, healthcare providers, payers and patients.
  
  
• Watch and listen as an authoritative group of panelists representing brand pharma, generic pharma, retail pharmacy and PBMs debates the relevant issues, obstacles and opportunities – audience participation is welcome. Panelists include:
  
  
  • Richard Foster, Vice President, Marketing, Mutual Pharmaceuticals/AR Scientific
  • Michael Podgurski, Vice President of Pharmacy Services, Rite Aid Corporation
  • Mary J. Ryan, Vice President, Pharmacy Regulatory Group, Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
  • Ruey Tu, Director, Market Access, Pricing and Reimbursement, Abbott International Marketing
    
    
• Interactive presentations of new drug information solutions, as well as social and networking opportunities, round out the meeting.
  

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