Conference Overview

Monday, June 7

General Session | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

HDMA President’s Welcome
John M. Gray, HDMA President and CEO

Keynote Presentations

What’s At Stake: The Challenges Facing America
The Honorable Fred Thompson
United States Senator from Tennessee, 1994-2002

Senator Fred Thompson first gained national attention as minority counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee, leading the line of inquiry that revealed the audio-taping system in the Oval Office. In 1994, Mr. Thompson's independent approach to campaigning became legendary when he defeated a 6-term Congressman by a large margin of victory. He became known for his portrayal of New York District Attorney Arthur Branch on the Emmy Award-winning Law & Order. He currently hosts The Fred Thompson Show with his wife Jeri, a daily radio talk show produced by Westwood One, and is the author of the recent bestselling book, Teaching the Pig to Dance.

With his down-to-earth style and sharp sense of humor, Senator Thompson will discuss the issues and challenges facing Americans today.

The Power of Partnership Award
Presented by Curt Welling, President & CEO, AmeriCares

The Power of Partnership Award was created to recognize and honor HDMA members who have shown exceptional dedication and innovation to expand access to medicines and healthcare for disadvantaged populations in the developing world.

 
 
Behind The Blind Side: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy
The Real Heroes That Inspired the Best-selling Book and Blockbuster Film The Blind Side 

The Blind Side tells the story of Michael Oher, a teenager who rose from homelessness to become a first-round NFL draft pick with the support and love of an unlikely adoptive family: the Tuohys. A record-breaking basketball player, successful entrepreneur and NBA broadcaster, Sean Tuohy knew what it meant to be the poor kid in a private school — he had been one himself.

Sharing personal anecdotes, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy bring The Blind Side to life. From the perspective of dedicated parents, the Tuohys ask all of us to consider a simple question: how many other kids like Michael Oher are falling through the cracks every day? And how can we make an impact big enough to change a broken system?

Two Prestigious Honors, One Spectacular Night:
HDMA DIANA and Nexus Awards Reception, Banquet and Celebration

Join HDMA, the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research and hundreds of your trading partners for an unforgettable celebration of innovation, leadership and lifetime achievement.

Reception | 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Unwind from the first full day of the conference and mingle with attendees and guests, as the evening kicks off with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception.

Banquet | 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Enjoy dinner with your colleagues as HDMA and the Center honor supply chain innovators and achievers with this year’s DIANA and Nexus Awards. Presented before a larger audience, this year’s banquet and ceremony is sure to be a highlight of this new conference.

All guests are invited to dine in an open seating environment to maximize their face-to-face time with peers from across the supply chain.

DIANA and Nexus Celebration | 8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sponsored by
Carry the excitement of the night’s events from the Ballroom to the Porte-Corchere for an additional networking opportunity and the chance to congratulate your peers on their industry achievements. Relax at the after-banquet celebration with an open bar, hand-rolled cigars, a selection of desserts and Havana-inspired music.


Tuesday, June 8

Luncheon and Interactive Roundtable Topic Discussion | 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

After a busy morning of One-on-One Business Appointments, meet with trading partners to discuss one of four evolving business issues. Discussion topics include: 

  • Enhancing Trade Relationships in the Healthcare Supply Chain
    Developing a solid business relationship with your trading partners is key to effectively managing the supply chain and meeting your customers’ needs.  Explore how these partnerships are evolving and how trading partners are strengthening their relationships.

  • Healthcare Reform
    For the past year, the issue of healthcare reform has continued to dominate the agenda on Capitol Hill. Review the steps that Congress took, what it failed to accomplish and assess the impact of reform on the healthcare supply chain in this panel discussion.  

Facilitator: Scott Melville, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, HDMA
Panelists: Raissa Downs, Tarplin, Downs and Young
Jonathan W. Renfrew, Director, Government Law & Strategies, Brown Rudnick  

  • Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)
    There has been an increased interest in the impact of REMS on the supply chain, with FDA’s growing focus on REMS programs and its recent efforts to design programs from a supply chain perspective. Discuss the potential effects of these programs, including potential opportunities and important challenges.

    Facilitator: Karen Ribler, Executive Vice President & COO, Center, Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research
    Panelists: Anita T. Ducca, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs & Healthcare Policy, Healthcare Distribution Management Association
    Peyton Howell, President, Consulting Services, ICS, AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group