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McKesson Driving Success of Independent Pharmacy
McKesson
ideaShare 2016 will take place June 26-29, 2016, at McCormick Place
in Chicago. The annual conference and exhibition provides an interactive
forum for independent pharmacists from across the U.S. to collaborate
and gain ideas for expanding their business, driving profits, and
delivering better patient outcomes.
"McKesson ideaShare brings innovative ideas and industry experts
together to help independent pharmacy owners discover new solutions to
grow their business. With dozens of Continuing Education courses and the
opportunity to network with peers for solutions to the issues they face
every day, our annual conference is designed to help pharmacies
invigorate their business, improve results for their patients and build
the foundation for future success," said Mark Walchirk, president,
McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical.
Attendees participate in variety of educational and networking
activities to learn about key pharmacy trends and get hands-on
demonstrations of the latest technology, programs, and solutions to help
them thrive in today's market. A few conference highlights include:
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Opening General Session. McKesson executives will share how
they are taking pharmacy into the future with practical solutions and
patient-centered care. McKesson understands the current state of the
industry and how to translate that into industry-leading business
solutions that can make you successful. This session will focus on our
long term partnership with independent pharmacies and how we are
committed to their growth and success. McKesson executives will also
announce the winner of the Pharmacy of the Year award and showcase
their stand-out activities.
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Health Mart® Annual Meeting. More than
4,600 Health
Mart members and prospective members are invited to the Annual
Meeting where Health Mart President Steve Courtman will highlight why
Health Mart is the fastest-growing and largest independent pharmacy
franchise and demonstrate Health Mart's approach to enabling the
future success for independent pharmacy through the delivery of
superior financial and clinical performance and patient profitability.
Attendees will hear the latest industry insights from experts in the
field of managed care, clinical performance and pharmacy operations,
as well as inspiring stories from peers who are leading the way in
innovative business practices that support the growth of their
pharmacy through the delivery of quality patient care.
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Health Mart University Live. Following the Annual Meeting,
members can choose from three sessions offering critical insight into
continued business growth - two sessions will offer CE credits. The
interactive sessions harness the value of peer-to-peer exchange and
attendees will learn how to achieve operational efficiencies,
implement local marketing and social media efforts, and utilize
financial tools to maximize efficiency, generate revenue, and improve
their bottom line.
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Public Policy Forum. Focusing on how healthcare reform
continues to redefine our industry, attendees of this informative,
business-critical discussion will gain insights on how to proactively
engage with their representatives to help guide and shape policy that
matters most to them as healthcare providers and business owners.
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Seminars and Continuing Education (CE) courses. Attendees will
learn new strategies and skills for attracting more customers,
increasing sales and growing profits. More than 30 accredited courses
deliver the latest ideas and best practices from experts in clinical
services, new drug therapies, marketing, merchandising, financial
management and succession planning.
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Independent Ownership events. This year's Ownership Transfer
Luncheon will explore solutions to key issues around starting, buying
or selling a pharmacy and will highlight how RxOwnership®
expertise and tools facilitate pharmacists' ownership goals.
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Exhibition Floor featuring more than 200 exhibitors.
Participants will discover new products and services from more than
200 suppliers. They can schedule one-on-one demonstrations of the
latest in pharmacy technology and services and explore the latest Rx
and OTC products. The Health Mart pavilion and store focus on how
Health Mart continues to invest in leveling the playing field with
industry-leading solutions and a flexible engagement model to help
members successfully compete and achieve long-term profitability.
Participants can visit the McKesson OneStop® Generics
Pavilion to learn about an exclusive savings offer and visit the new
Vaccination Nation area to find a broad array of resources to support
and grow their immunization business.
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Final Night Party. Conference participants will celebrate
together at the inspiring Field Museum, home of the largest T. Rex
ever found, while enjoying live entertainment and regional cuisine
with new and old friends.
Online registration is available at www.McKessonideaShare.com
About Health Mart®
Health Mart is America's fastest-growing independent pharmacy franchise
with more than 4,600 community pharmacies across all 50 states. Health
Mart pharmacies are independent and local owned so pharmacists can
afford to take the time to provide personalized care and help patients
understand their prescription-drug coverage, how to safely manage
multiple medications, and how to take advantage of lower-cost medication
options. Health Mart pharmacies are committed to making it easier for
Health Mart patients to stay healthy by managing their health. For
consumers looking for a higher quality of care, Health Mart offers the
kind of personal service, unexpected conveniences, and trusted advice
you can only get from an independent pharmacist. The Health Mart
franchise is owned by Health Mart Systems, Inc., which is an affiliate
of McKesson Corporation. To find a locally owned Health Mart pharmacy
near you, visit healthmart.com.
About McKesson
McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 11th on the FORTUNE 500, is a
healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to
making the business of healthcare run better. We partner with payers,
hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and
others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that
deliver better care to patients in every setting. McKesson helps its
customers improve their financial, operational and clinical performance
with solutions that include pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply
management, healthcare information technology, and business and clinical
services. For more information, visit mckesson.com.
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