McKesson ideaShare 2016 set to help drive independents’ success
SAN FRANCISCO — With a little more than a month before McKesson ideaShare 2016, McKesson is highlighting the ways that the event, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from June 26-29, can help pharmacists deliver better outcomes for their patients while expanding their businesses and driving profits.
“McKesson ideaShare brings innovative ideas and industry experts together to help independent pharmacy owners discover new solutions to grow their business,” McKesson U.S. pharmaceutical president Mark Walchirk said. “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.”
Among the offerings at the conference are:
Opening General Session — McKesson executives will share with attendees how they’re taking pharmacy into the future through practical solutions and patient-centered care. The session will focus on the company’s longtime partnership with independent pharmacies and its commitment to help them grow. The session will also see the announcement of the Pharmacy of the Year award.
Health Mart Annual Meeting — Health Mart president Steve Courtman will highlight why Health Mart is the fastest-growing and largest independent pharmacy franchise. The event will also feature industry experts in the fields of managed care, clinical performance and pharmacy operations, as well as stories from independent pharmacists who will share best practices to support growth through quality patient care.
Health Mart University Live — Following the meeting, attendees can choose from three sessions offering insights into business growth. Two sessions will offer CE credits.
Public Policy Forum — This event will focus on how healthcare reform continues to change the business of pharmacy while sharing with attendees information about how to engage their representatives to shape policy that affects them as business owners and healthcare providers.
Seminars and Continuing Education Courses — 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.
Independent Ownership Event — 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.
Exhibition Floor — More than 200 exhibitors will be on handing sharing the latest in pharmacy and OTC products. The Health Mart pavilion will focus on how Health Mart invests in leveling the playing field through industry-leading solutions and a flexible engagement model to help members succeed. The McKesson OneStop Generics Pavilion will offer attendees a chance for exclusive savings, and the Vaccination Nation area will offer resources on supporting and growing an immunization business
Final Night Party — Participants can celebrate at the Field Museum while enjoying live entertainment and regional cuisine in the home of the largest T. Rex ever found.
Online registration is currently open. Click here to register.