Indianapolis, July 23: The Indiana Health Industry Forum will present its seventh annual Innovention conference showcasing Indiana’s health and life science industry on July 28-29 at the Indiana Convention Center. Informative and collaborative, Innovention provides numerous opportunities to contribute, learn and interact with life science leaders and key decision makers from across the state.
Innovention ’08 is expected to draw over 350 attendees. Building on a theme of, “Improving the Value of Healthcare”, discussion panels, featuring leading experts from around Indiana, will explore the ways Indiana is helping to reduce the costs of healthcare delivery through innovation, cutting-edge business practices, and smart growth. “This year you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders from across the state and learn how your suggestions for creating a statewide strategic plan have evolved. This conference is your opportunity to engage and be engaged by everyone and everything Indiana’s health industry has to offer”, says IHIF President and CEO, Mike Brooks.
Innovention 2008 Features:
• Partners 4 Innovention 08: Business-to-Business Partnering Event
• Keynote Presentation and Response Panel
• Discussion Panels – Expanded topic selection
• Exhibition Area - Showcase of Indiana’s leading health and life science companies and service providers
The conference will be highlighted by the Keynote Luncheon Panel Presentation on Tuesday, July 29th, “Perception vs. Reality: Understanding the Economics of the Cost of Healthcare”. The luncheon is sponsored by Indiana University and features an in-depth look at the myths and misconceptions that make up the public’s perception of the cost of healthcare in the US. What are the true factors influencing healthcare costs and what are some innovative strategies for reducing the real cost drivers.
The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Peter J. Neumann, Director of the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health at the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center
Afternoon Panel Presentations include:
• Look to the Future: Disruptive Innovation: A Fundamental Challenge to the Status Quo in Health Care
• Innovation in Healthcare Delivery: How Reimbursement Policies Drive Innovation
• Collaboration: Partnerships in Preventative Healthcare
• Health IT: Quality Improvements Through IT Solutions
• Emerging Technologies: “It’s a great idea but will anyone pay for it?”
• Economic Development: Understanding a Life Science Business Plan
IHIF will host an Opening Reception on Monday July 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Sagamore Ballrooms of the Indiana Convention Center. Attendees of this reception will include conference Sponsors, Exhibitors, Panelists, Presenters and those registered for Innovention ‘08. Conference admission is $75 for IHIF Members or $100 for non-members. Walk-ins are welcome.
About IHIF
The Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF) is a not-for-profit, private sector organization with members that represent a private/public alliance of manufacturers, suppliers, educational institutions, health care providers, service providers and government officials It’s mission is to create an environment where Indiana is a premier location for the creation and growth of health industry enterprises
For more information, please contact Kristin Jones at 317-278-9973 or www.ihif.org
