The goal of the NACDS Foundation's educational programming is to communicate timely
information that meets the needs of attendees, enabling them to be better prepared to
face the challenges in the dynamic community practice environment.
Continuing pharmacy education credit can be earned at selected
educational programs offered throughout the conference. Validated
Statements of Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit will be issued
online by visiting the NACDS Foundation's CE Center at
www.NACDSFoundation.org and completing an evaluation form for
each session attended during the conference.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy
education.
Monday, February 8 |
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Pharmaceutical Trends, Issues and Forecasts
Get an expert's view of what lies ahead in the 2010 pharmaceutical market. This session will highlight trends, issues and forecasts in demographic sales, markets and more. Find out which industry segments are growing/declining and how evolving trends may impact you and your business. |
| Speaker: |
Doug Long
Vice President, Industry Relations
IMS HEALTH |
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10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Marketing to Empowered Customers: What is the new social media?
Pete Blackshaw, a national authority on social media will provide key steps for your company to participate in and leverage social media. |
| Speaker: |
Pete Blackshaw
EVP of Digital Strategic Services
Nielsen Online |
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
10 Ways Companies Get in Trouble Without Knowing!
Deborah Kelly will focus on the latest land mines regarding labor and law issues that can make a difference for your company. Practical advice and a list of do's and don'ts will be provided during this presentation that can be shared with your management team back home. |
| Speaker: |
Deborah Kelly
Partner and Deputy General Counsel
Dickstein Shapiro LLP |
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Key Front-end Trends and Forecasts
The front-end is more important than ever to your overall sales and profit margin. This session explores recent trends across the key front-end categories and what you need to know to stay relevant in this critical segment. |
| Speaker: |
Ellen Santoro
Founder and Principal
Pivotal Perspectives Inc. |
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Tuesday, February 9 |
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Where is Healthcare and 2010 Priorities? NACDS Working Together With You
NACDS Government Affairs Team will provide an update on the latest information and states of healthcare reform - Where is it and what it means for you. In addition you will learn how your involvement can make a critical difference in public policy debate. |
| Speakers: |
Carol Kelly
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy
NACDS
Julie Khani
Vice President, Public Policy
NACDS |
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SURPRISE! How the ASOTV Became the Fastest Growing Category in Drug and Mass in 2009
Don't miss this fast-paced, informative session on the fastest growing category in the industry - As Seen On TV! Learn how you can partake and share in the fruits of ASOTV and see why Ideavillage has become one of the leading authorities on how to create high impulse, high sales, and profits in the category! |
| Speaker: |
Ron Boger
Executive Vice President
Ideavillage Products Corp. |
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10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Third Party Audits: A Survival Guide
The numbers of third-party prescription claims audits continues to accelerate. When your stores receive an audit notice, be prepared. This session will discuss the many facets of the audit process and tips to develop an effective strategy, as well as help you take a proactive position with audits. Don't be caught off guard... understand your rights and responsibilities as a pharmacy provider in a third party audit. |
| Speaker: |
Ed Heckman, RPh
President
Pharmacy Audit Assistance Service National, Inc |
