ATLANTA, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NDCHealth Corporation , a leading provider of healthcare technology and information solutions, today announced it will focus on the growing influence of the consumer in healthcare delivery when it hosts Industry Forum 2005 at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., on April 10-13, 2005. Titled “An Evolving Market: The Impact of the Consumer’s Changing Role,” Industry Forum 2005 brings together a notable lineup of industry thought leaders presenting perspectives on impending federal legislation and a consumer-driven healthcare market.
Industry Forum 2005 keynote speakers include: - CMS Administrator Dr. Mark McClellan will tap into his extensive knowledge of the government’s role in an increasingly consumer-driven market as he discusses the impact of the Medicare Modernization Act on the consumer and industry at large in his presentation “Government and the Consumer’s Changing Role.” - Richard B. Vanderveer, Ph.D., chief executive officer, V2 GfK, will focus on the use of longitudinal data as he presents “Capturing Consumer Activity.” Dr. Vanderveer will discuss how this new type of data is destined to shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturers’ sales force efficiency and compensation, as well as improve individual health. - Kevin Barnett, senior vice president, Campbell Alliance, and leader of the management consulting firm’s managed market practice, will examine the profile of dual-eligibles and the implications of this transition on the healthcare sector and the State and Federal governments as he presents “The Effect of Transitioning Dual-Eligibles Under Medicare Part D.”
“Consumer influence has dramatically shifted key elements of healthcare delivery in the United States, consequently fueling demand for information and analysis tools that effectively address the evolving market,” said Walter Hoff, chairman and chief executive officer, NDCHealth. “The agenda for this year’s Industry Forum lays the foundation for the innovation required of pharmaceutical manufacturers to incorporate consumer behavior into successful business strategies.”
In addition to a notable lineup of general session speakers, Industry Forum 2005 provides excellent professional development, learning, and networking opportunities for its attendees. Two general sessions are planned for Industry Forum 2005, complemented by breakout sessions and workshops that will feature expert guest speakers, the debut of NDCHealth’s 2004 industry figures, as well as provide trends in data and analysis to support successful marketing, targeting and compensation strategies.
About NDCHealth
NDCHealth is a leading information solutions company serving all sectors of healthcare. Its network solutions have long been among the nation’s leading, automating the exchange of information among pharmacies, payers, hospitals and physicians. Its systems and information management solutions help improve operational efficiencies and business decision making for providers, retail pharmacy and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Headquartered at Atlanta, Ga., NDCHealth provides information vital to the delivery of healthcare every day. For more information, visit http://www.ndchealth.com/ .
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