The Center for Business Intelligence announces CBI's 6th Annual Conference on Patient Assistance Programs

Woburn, MA - December 7, 2004 - The Center for Business Intelligence announces CBI's 6th Annual Conference on Patient Assistance Programs

Executives from CMS, McKesson Specialty, Merck and Co., Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pfizer and other leaders will come together to share their experiences at CBI's 6th Annual Patient Assistance Programs conference on March 7-8, 2005 at The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA.
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With increasing pressure from the government to reduce drug prices, the pharmaceutical industry is looking to develop new strategies to promote their patient assistance programs without losing profits. CBI's 6th Annual Patient Assistance Programs event is the industry standard for bringing together leaders from the pharmaceutical industry as well as clinicians who serve indigent populations to discuss new innovative ideas and technologies to make your PAP more efficient.

Topics Include:

• Learn about the process CMS is conducting to create a model formulary classification system and how interested parties can participate
• Hear a proactive approach to PAP management including environment scanning, designing flexible operations and maintaining goodwill
• Explore concepts of partnering with states and Medicare to maximize the impact of your PAP
• Develop operating standards by which to monitor program performance
• Understand the impact of access to alternative generic medications on PAPs
• Determine the variables to consider for PAP forecast development and define a model to accurately predict future utilization
• Combine technology, training and commitment to promote patient access and loyalty

Sponsors are: Platinum: McKesson; Educational: Covance; Executive: Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Parexel; Other sponsors: Rx Crossroads, Triple i and Lash Group with Outstanding support provided by: Pharma IT and PharmaVOICE

CBI events provide real life case examples shared by leading experts and are excellent environments for networking. We look forward to seeing you on March 7-8, 2005 in Alexandria, VA.

For more information on this event or to register, contact CBI Registration at 800-817-8601 Fax 781-939-2490 Email cbireg@cbinet.com.