FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tommy Thompson to be Keynote Speaker at The
MHA 5th Annual Business Summit
October 8, 2007 (Florham
Park, NJ): Managed Health Care
Associates, Inc. (MHA), the nation’s largest Alternate Site GPO, announced
today that it plans to open the 2008 MHA Business Summit with prominent speaker
Tommy Thompson, former U.S. Secretary, Health and Human Services (2001-2005),
former four-term Governor of Wisconsin (1987-2001), former 2008 Presidential
candidate and current Independent Chairman, Deloitte Center for Health
Solutions. Marking the 5th Anniversary
of the Business Summit to be held
March 27-28, at The Venetian
in
The two-day 2008 Summit will
continue to center on strategies to maximize long-term care pharmacy
opportunities under Medicare Part D while also covering regulatory issues that
pertain to pharmacy services; new technologies to drive efficiencies and reduce
medication errors, and strategies to improve reimbursement and financial
management. Key Note speaker Tommy
Thompson will impart his views on the upcoming Presidential election and the
potential impact to Medicare Part D. In
addition, he will join other featured health care industry speakers in
exploring the tough health care policy issues of today.
As one of the nation’s
leading advocates for the health and welfare of Americans, Secretary Thompson
provides unmatched expertise on global health issues. While at HHS, Secretary Thompson led the
Administration’s efforts to pass and implement a new Medicare law (Medicare
Part D) that for the first time provided a drug benefit to
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Improving the use
of information technology in hospitals,
clinics and doctors offices
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Promoting
healthier lifestyles
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Strengthening and
modernizing Medicare and Medicaid
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Expanding the use
of medical diplomacy around the world
“We are excited to have such
a distinguished guest speaker as Tommy Thompson to address our
2008 industry forum” said Raymond Schwartz,
MHA Advisor to the CEO and meeting organizer.
“We have an astute member community and having
Secretary Thompson share his industry insight will be a valuable experience to
all those who attend”.
Managed Health Care Associates,
Inc. (MHA) has grown to become the market leading Alternate Site GPO and Long
Term Care Pharmacy Network Manager servicing the Independent LTC Pharmacy
Industry. MHA’s success is driven by
unparalleled member support, competitive contracts, and the ability to create
innovative, customized, web tools and reports, designed to increase savings and
promote profitability. Members utilize MHA’s
services to assist in the purchasing of a complete line of pharmaceuticals,
medical supplies, capital equipment, and food, as well as, network access to
the majority of the largest national and regional prescription drug plans
managing the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
MHA also offers a variety of services to medical supply, pharmaceutical
manufacturers and prescription drug plan organizations, including contract
administration, marketing, and continuing education. For more information, visit www.mhainc.com.
For More Information Contact:
Angela Elsier
Director of Marketing
Managed Health Care
Associates, Inc.
800-642-3020 X 2870
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