The Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement Environment Is Notoriously Complex & Continuously Change.

May 12, 2009 - PRLog -- San Francisco, CA and London, UK;

Conference Source: http://www.visiongain.com/Conference.aspx?cid=167

Platinum Sponsor: IMS Health
Media Partners: PharmiWeb.com, BIOTECHNOLOGY EUROPE, Future Pharmaceuticals, InPharm, Pharma and Healthcare Insight, BioSpectrum, Applied Management Consultants Ltd.

Background Info
Key Speakers
• Samir K.Bhattacharyya, Senior Director Global Marketing Home Hemodialysis Therapy, Baxter Healthcare
• Alina Ciobanu, Manager, Health Economics & Patient Access, Astrazeneca
• Dr. Elyce A. Biddle, Senior Research Economist, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S Govt.
• Robert Humenick, Head Pricing and Reimbursement, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
• Dee Woodhull, CIH, CSP Senior Consultant, ORC Worldwide
• Dr. Kevin W. Mayo, Vice President, Bridgehead International, Professor, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
• Dr. Nick Poulios, VP-Pricing & Reimbursement Strategy, Patient Access & Public Policy, Elan Pharmaceuticals
• Todd Evans, Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers
• Dr. Eugene Mick Kolassa, Chairman, Medical Marketing Economics, LLC
• W. Neil Palmer, Vice President, Pricing & Reimbursement, RTI Health Solutions
• Christian Schuler, Partner, Simon-Kucher & Partners
• Senior Principal, Pricing & Market Access, IMS Consulting
• William Haddad, CEO, Biogenerics
• George Wyatt, Managing Director, Wyatt Health Management
• Sanjay Bajpai, President, Institute of Pharmaceutical Management
• Cyrus Chowdhury, Management Consultant, Insight Strategy Advisors

"The global pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement environment is notoriously complex and continuously changing. Pharma companies must implement strategic pricing assessments across global markets and product lifecycle phases in order to develop effective pricing policies." (Source: Business Insights)

Pharmaceutical companies are facing challenges in the present economic climate. An effective pricing strategy is vital in implementation of assessments of cost effectiveness.

Visiongain's 8th Annual Pricing and Reimbursement conference is aimed at providing you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the healthcare market dynamics and P&R environment and create an effective price policy. This 2 day event will help you achieve competitive advantage in current pricing and reimbursement environment.

Why Attend?
• Share and discuss the key global pricing and reimbursement approaches
• Learn about the current global pharmaceutical market
• Analyse the future pricing trends in US
• Gain insight into the role of health economics in pricing
• Design innovative P&R strategies for biopharmaceuticals
• Stay up-to-date on the latest innovations in pricing and reimbursement
• Seize this opportunity to network with leaders from pharma-biotech, healthcare and regulatory agencies
• Make the most profitable decisions

Who should attend?
VPs, Directors, Heads and Managers of:
• Pricing and Reimbursement
• Strategic Pricing
• Price Monitoring
• Reimbursement & Market Access
• Research and Development
• Health Economics
• Commercial Pricing
• Economics and Government Affairs
• International Trade and Market Policy
• Parallel Trade
• Business Strategy
• Sales & Marketing
• Corporate Strategy
• Regulatory Affairs
• Outcomes Research
• Contracts
• Legal
• Health Policy Advisors

Location

Sheraton University City Hotel

Surrounded by Philadelphia’s famed education and medical centres, the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is a great choice when visiting Philadelphia for business or leisure. Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, they are just steps away from Drexel University, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station, and the three hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Plus, the convention and historical districts of Centre City Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Zoo are just minutes away. Each of their 332 guest rooms are designed to ensure your comfort. Stay connected with the full-service desktop computer in the room, which provides complimentary Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in all guest rooms and in the main lobby. The Sheraton boasts 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, all supported by a full-service business centre. Guests can enjoy thoughtful touches like an onsite gift shop, florist, and Enterprise Car Rental. Work out with state of the art equipment at their newly remodelled Fitness Centre, featuring an outdoor seasonal pool and skyline views of the University of Pennsylvania and University City. Complimentary 24-hour access is given to all overnight guests.

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