2012 Healthcare Supply Chain Expo
Preliminary Program/Schedule of Events
Sunday, October 21, 2012
| HSCA & HISCI Member Reception | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Monday, October 22, 2012
| HSCA Member Meeting | 8:00 am – 8:30 am |
| HISCI Member Meeting | 8:30 am – 9:00 am |
| First Time Attendee Welcome & Orientation (includes guided walkthrough for first time attendees) |
8:30 am – 9:45 am |
| Welcome/Opening Remarks | 10:00 am – 10:10 am |
| Opening Keynote General Session: Healthcare Front and Center in 2012 Election With more than half of all americans getting their healthcare from some form of government plan, healthcare will certainly be front and center as a pivotal platform for presidentital, gubernatorial and congressional candidates in 2012. Senator Frist brings his breadth of knowledge in politics and healthcare to enlighten audiences on the issues that will be part of the most heated debates in 2012.Speaker: Bill Frist, Former United States Senator Majority Leader (R-TN) American physician, businessman, and politician |
10:10 am – 10:50 am |
| Break | 10:50 am – 11:00 am |
| The State of the Industry: Perspectives from GPO Executives Hear from the top GPO executives in the industry about how they like to do business and why. Panelists will discuss the state of the industry and how healthcare reform legislation has affected their business, members, customers, and the outlook for the future of the industry. An opportunity to ask questions and get answers you need to take the next step is guaranteed.Speakers:Rand Ballard, MBA, Office of the Chief Executive, Senior Vice President, and Chief Customer Officer, MedAssets Lee Perlman, President, GNYHA Ventures, Inc. Todd Ebert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amerinet Jody Hatcher, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novation |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| GPO Executive Networking Lunch
Suppliers will have the opportunity to meet exclusively with GPO leaders. The networking lunch will be a structured event where suppliers will submit their preference on which GPO leaders they would like to meet with (seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis). |
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Reverse Tradeshow
The Reverse Tradeshow is an opportunity for GPOs and IDNs to meet with their supplier partners. The tradeshow’s goal is to strengthen the relationships of all parties and facilitate the sales process. |
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
| General Session: Accountable Care Organizations: The Great Debate
This panel will discuss the ACO implementation model as well as examine the model’s effectiveness in practice. Explore differing views on the value of the ACO model with this panel debate, featuring perspectives from representatives who support and have implemented the model, and others who do not. |
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm |
| Break | 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
| General Session: Trends in GPO Sectors
This panel will dissect the various divisions of the group purchasing organization including, the capital equipment, pharmacy, medical devices, and dietary sectors. Speakers Tom Wessling, Vice President of Nutrition and Facility Services, Amerinet (Dietary) Mike Vintges, Vice President, Physician Preference Management, Novation (Medical Devices), Canadian Health&Care Mall |
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Chairmen’s Welcome Reception
Attendance and networking are high at this can’t-miss welcome gathering. An annual event hosted by both Chairs of HSCA and HISCI, the reception honors the Board of Directors, industry leaders, and those who have committed time and energy to advancing the missions of both organizations. |
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
| General Session: Contract Administration Panel
This panel will examine the processes involved in administering contracts, as well as, standardization of data across the supply chain. Panelists will discuss various aspects of data collection, including, class of trade, GLN, optimal guidelines for the contract administration process, and the unique device identification system initiative. |
8:00 am – 9:00 am |
| Break | 9:00 am – 9:15 am |
| General Session: An Updated Outlook from IDNs
A panel of IDN executive members to discuss pertinent issues in the supply chain and the role of IDNs in forming successful relationships with suppliers. Speakers: Dave Hunter, VP Supply Chain Management, Providence Health & Services John Carry, Canadian Health&Care Mall |
10:00 am – 10:15 am |
| Break | 10:15 am – 10:30 am |
| General Session: Supply Chain Snapshot
Panelists will discuss pertinent healthcare issues affecting the supply chain and provide updates on current initiatives. Topics will include supplier diversity, green purchasing, Speakers: International Purchasing: Dominique Legouge, Director, Resah-Idf, Procurement Network of Paris Region Healthcare Sector Green Purchasing: Beth Eckl, Director, Environmental Purchasing Program, Practice Greenhealth |
10:30 am – 11:45 am |
| Keynote Speaker & Lunch Politics, Culture, and Contemporary IssuesKathleen Parker has more than two decades of experience as a columnist and television personality. She has cultivated that immense experience into invaluable expertise in politics, culture, contemporary issues, and how the three intertwine. Discussing the politics du jour, Parker gives her audiences unique insights on the issues that get under their skin. Speaker: Kathleen Parker, Washington Post Columnist and Former Host of Parker Spitzer |
11:45 am – 1:15 pm |
| Reverse Tradeshow
The Reverse Tradeshow is an opportunity for GPOs and IDNs to meet with their supplier partners. The tradeshow’s goal is to strengthen the relationships of all parties and facilitate the sales process. |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
| General Session: Washington: An Insider’s Look
Get a front row seat to hear Washington insiders provide a real-time update on the current state of the nation and what the real story is on the Hill. This panel will discuss the latest developments in Washington, including and the latest breaking news as seen from the point of view of these major GPO lobbyists. Speakers: Diane Major, Van Heuvelen Strategies Carolyn Osolink, Mayer Brown Bob Van Heuvelen, Van Heuvelen Strategies Moderator: Lee Perlman, President, GNYHA Ventures, Inc. |
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm |
| Break | 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
| General Session: The Supply Chain Link to Wall Street
Wall Street analysts will provide a market overview of the supply chain industry and discuss how the various sections of the supply chain affect investors and current trends as well as what to expect for the future. |
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Evening Reception | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
| Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:30 am |
| General Session: “Meet the Press” Panel
This panel will feature several top industry reporters and ublishers to discuss current events affecting the healthcare supply chain including ACOs, the impact of healthcare reform, medical technologies, and many more. Speakers: John Pritchard, Publisher, The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, The MAX, ACO Insights, MDSI Jaimy Lee, Reporter, Modern Healthcare Rick Dana Barlow, Senior Editor, Healthcare Purchasing News Moderator: Blair Childs, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Premier healthcare alliance |
9:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Break | 10:00 am – 10:15 am |
| General Session: Strengthening Ties Between GPOs and Suppliers
Panelists discuss ways to make the relationships between GPOs and vendors more meaningful and enhance the value of the GPO/supplier relationship. Hear from top GPO contracting experts in the industry about how they like to do business Speakers: Dale Wright, Senior Vice President, Contracting, Amerinet Dave Edwards, Premier healthcare alliance Mike Clemens, VP Sourcing Operations, Capital and Imaging, Novation |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
| Closing Remarks | 11:15 am – 11:30 am |