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Impact of Medicare Reform in 2009 -
5th Annual Oncology Economics Summit

 

February 11 & 12, 2009

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines   •    San Diego, CA


As Washington transitions to the new Presidential administration, there exists uncertainty regarding future Medicare policy and legislative initiatives.  The Impact of Medicare Reform in 2009 - 5th Annual Oncology Economics Summit will offer timely insight concerning possible directions that Medicare and healthcare policy might take in the near future. Make plans now to join us on February 11 & 12, 2009 at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA for this key oncology event.

Attendees will hear from top leaders and national policy makers as they offer their perspectives on Medicare and healthcare reform, and the possible impact on the delivery and quality of cancer care. In attendance will be senior leadership from biopharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, distributors, specialty pharmacies, oncology reimbursement consultant groups, healthcare plans, and economic policy experts.

Summit Topics to Include:

  • The New Administration: Considerations for Oncology Healthcare

  • MMA 2009 Policy Update

  • Legislative Policy Initiatives

  • Drug Compendia: Current Perspectives & Future Outlook

  • Private Payer Initiatives for Oncology

  • MMA Interpretation by the Healthcare Provider Sector

  • Comparative Effectiveness: Implications for Oncology Products

  • The Evolving Role of Specialty Pharmacies & Distributors

  • State Oncology Issues & Perspectives

 

Summit Faculty to Include:

 

Keynote Speaker:

 

William D. Rogers, MD, FACEP

Medical Officer, Office of the Administrator

Director, Physicians Regulatory Issues Team

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

 

Summit Co-Chairs:

 

Joseph S. Bailes, MD

National Authority on Healthcare Policy & Economics

 

Dean H. Gesme, Jr., MD

Medical Oncologist

Minnesota Oncology Hematology

Past Chair, ASCO Clinical Practice Committee

 

Summit Participants to Include:

 

Elaine Jeter, MD

Part B Medical Director

Palmetto Government Benefits Administration

 

Atheer A. Kaddis, PharmD

Vice President, Managed Markets

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy

 

Lee Blansett

Senior Vice President

MattsonJack DaVinci

 

Thomas Bramley, R.Ph., PhD

Senior Director

Xcenda

 

Grant Bagley, MD, JD

Partner

HillCo Partners

 

John Akscin

Vice President, Government Relations

McKesson Specialty Care Solutions

 

Jose Luis Gonzalez

Executive Director

Association of Northern California Oncologists (ANCO)

 

Marc Samuels, JD

Partner

HillCo Partners

 

 

Who should attend:

  • Sales and Marketing (VPs, Directors, Field Sales Management)
  • Reimbursement, Health Economics, and Payer Policy Executives 
  • Government Affairs Executives
  • Managed Markets Executives
  • Public Policy Executives
  • Commercial Operations Directors
  • National Accounts & Managed Care Executives
  • Corporate Leadership & Governance
  • Contracts and Pricing Policy Decision-Makers
  • Oncology Sales Training Directors
  • Oncology Healthcare Providers
  • Oncology Healthcare Practice Administrators 
  • Health Outcomes & Disease Management
  • Oncology Reimbursement Consultants & Policy Experts
  • Oncology Specialty Distributors & Wholesalers
  • Specialty Pharmacies & Service Providers
  • Healthcare Plans & PBMs
  • Medical/Clinical Science Liaison Directors
  • Product Management
  • Marketing Consultants
  • Market Researchers
  • Finance Directors
  • Legal Counsel
  • Regulatory Affairs

 

 

 

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Hotel and Travel Arrangements

Hotel accommodations are available at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines at a special group rate of $219.00 per night by calling the hotel at  1-858-558-1500 and asking for the "Impact of Medicare Reform in 2009 Summit Group Rate."

Perched atop Southern California’s spectacular coastline and overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course, site of the 2008 U.S. Open, the Four Diamond Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is the ideal location for golf, sun and relaxation. The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is located on the 18th fairway of the Torrey Pines Golf Course and with a Director of Golf at your service. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean the hotel boasts an acclaimed restaurant with award wining Chef Larry Banares, magnificent grounds and much more. The hotel is located in the resort community of La Jolla offering exclusive shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries. La Jolla is also home to sandstone cliffs, numerous hiking trails, world class surfing and natural beach coves; including Seal Beach.

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