THE EXCHANGE is Chronic Disease Fund’s novel addition to the Patient Assistance conference scene – featuring best-in-class conference sessions from industry thought leaders.
For the 5th year in a row, attendees from across the nation join together through personal introductions, group interactions, and brainstorming opportunities with c-level to mid-level professionals in specialty pharmacy and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Attendees are provided with exceptional educational and business networking opportunities. Industry specific sessions address the most current and important topics impacting our business today.
Contact Us
For sponsorship, registration or to receive updates on conference speakers and events, please contact:
Peggy Foley
Director of Marketing
pfoley@cdfund.org
972-608-7175
Who Should Attend
Pharma and Biotech Industry
- C-suite executives
- Managed Markets - Market Access - Managed Care
- EVPs, SVPs, and VPs
- National account managers and directors
- Trade, Sales, and marketing teams
- Distribution and market access
- Pharmacy and medical officers and directors
- Healthcare quality or innovation professionals
PBM and PBM-owned Specialty Pharmacy Industry
- C-suite executives
- All professionals within trade / pharma relations
- Executives from all aspects of specialty pharmacy business
- Pharmacy & Medical Directors
- Contracting teams
- Pharma program teams
Specialty Pharmacies
- Owners, executives, and pharmacists
Others
- Wholesalers and distributers
- Regional pharmacy owners and executives
- Payer executives responsible for drug and specialty pharmacy management
- Managed care executives
- All others looking to learn, network and grow their business in the SP space
 President George W. BushSpecial Guest and Keynote  2012 SPECIAL GUEST |
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 Jim CarrollJIM CARROLLHealthcare 2020: The Transformative Trends That Will REALLY Define Our FutureBy 2020, we will have successfully transitioned the system from one which “fixes people after they’re sick” to one of preventative, diagnostic genomic-based medicine that treats patients for the conditions we know they are likely to develop. In this seminar, Jim Carroll puts into perspective why innovation is no longer just a fashionable phrase —with the coming changes, innovation is the critical new leadership focus for executives in the health care sector. BioJim Carroll is acknowledged as one of the worlds leading global futurists, trends and innovation experts working in the healthcare realm. |
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 Tedd MitchellTEDD MITCHELLThe Effect of Exercise on Health CareHow does exercise affect the entire healthcare system? Ignoring the value of small, individual actions like exercise, diet, and stress control can have drastic consequences on society. This seminar explores how civilization has changed over the past century, emphasizing the role activity plays in quality of life as well as what it will take for formative change. Dr. Tedd Mitchell shares time-honored and research-backed solutions for not only extending longevity, but for avoiding the “geriatric curve” of declining function with age. BioDr. Tedd Mitchell is the President of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, a Texas based teaching, patient care and research facility, providing medical services to more than 100 counties. |
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 Bill DavenhallBILL DAVENHALLYour Health Depends on Where You Live: Examining the Geo-Demographic Indicators Related to Chronic DiseaseThe whole concept of place – where you work, play or live – is critical to health. This seminar introduces us to geomedicine, an emerging concept in health care that links geography and the vast amount of public health knowledge to personal health. Bill Davenhall sheds light on diseases like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and Parkinson’s and their relation to a higher incidence in certain parts of the United States. Attendees will begin to see patterns that reflect geographic variability in both the incidence and prevalence of these kinds of diseases and the need for high concern to the public. BioBill Davenhall leads the health and human services team at Esri, the largest geographic information system (GIS) software developer in the world, using geographic and demographic information to solve business, health and social problems. |
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 Peter SheahanPETER SHEAHANCreative Strategies for Turning Challenge into Opportunity, and Change into Competitive AdvantageChanges in health care can bring about challenges in business. This seminar explains how to embrace change and break free from thinking that may have made you successful in the past, but could possibly undermine your success in the future. Peter shares how to turn chaos into opportunity by leading the market in response to new regulation, customer expectations and technology. You will be inspired to take the intelligent risks required to innovate and drive change. BioPeter Sheahan is known internationally for inspiring innovative business thinking and creating lasting behavior change projects for clients such as Apple and IBM and brands such as Google and GlaxoSmithKline. |
Schedule of Events
This year is shaping up to be an outstanding event featuring powerful presentations by some of the leading minds in the industry, valuable Q&A sessions with experts, and opportunities to network with our distinguished panelists and guests.
TUESDAY September 25 |
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5:00 PM |
Kick-off Reception and Partnership Dinner |
WEDNESDAY September 26 |
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Jim Carroll |
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
Jim Carroll |
12:00 PM |
Networking Lunch |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Bill Davenhall |
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
Peter Sheahan |
6:00 PM |
Feature Dinner with Special Guest and Keynote |
THURSDAY September 27 |
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Private Meeting Time |
12:00 PM |
End of Conference |
President George W. Bush
Special Guest and Keynote 
The Feature Dinner is an opportunity for all of us to share the successes of our continued partnership. Together we will examine more efficient ways to better the lives of thousands of patients across the nation. The evening promises to be an inspiring event that includes a feature presentation by President George W. Bush. Join us as we look toward the future and continue on our path of successful partnership.
Government issued ID must be presented for entry.
President George W. Bush
Special Guest and Keynote
The Feature Dinner is an opportunity for all of us to share the successes of our continued partnership. Together we will examine more efficient ways to better the lives of thousands of patients across the nation. The evening promises to be an inspiring event that includes a feature presentation by President George W. Bush. Join us as we look toward the future and continue on our path of successful partnership.
Government issued ID must be presented for entry.
The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, Texas 76051
RESERVE ROOM NOWIt is highly recommended to book reservations online for more convenient service. However, reservations can also be made by calling the resort directly at 1-866-782-7897. To ensure the group rate, please reference Group Name: Chronic Disease Fund – Exchange 2012 and Group Code: “X-CDFE2”.
