2012 PBA Health Conference
Think Inside the Mortar: Business Ingredients for a Stronger Pharmacy
The business of community pharmacy is not a one-size-fits-all model. Each store has specific needs to be met and each store requires a unique formula to achieve business success. When you think inside the mortar, you’re focusing on the individual needs of your pharmacy to become a thriving business within the community.
The 2012 PBA Health Conference will provide you with the key business ingredients you need to enhance your community pharmacy business. At the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, network with peers, view the latest front-end products and business services, and more.
Join us for the 2012 PBA Health Conference June 22-24, 2012 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Registration
Want to attend PBA Health’s innovative pharmacy-specific business conference? Print out and fax the form below to 816-245-5703, or call 1-800-333-8097.
2012 PBA Health Conference Registration Form
This Year's Theme
When pharmacies “Think Inside the Mortar” they’re considering the right “Business Ingredients for a Stronger Pharmacy.” Just like the right ingredients have to go into the mortar to build a sound bricks-and-mortar structure, pharmacies have to choose the right business ingredients to build a strong and successful pharmacy business.
The 2012 PBA Health Conference will provide community pharmacies with these valuable “ingredients” to build successful businesses. At the conference, pharmacies will learn that thinking inside the mortar can lead to opportunities for growth, profitability, innovation and more.
Meet The Speakers
This year’s conference will feature four expert speakers with the right information to improve your pharmacy business. From pharmaceutical finance to relevant legislation to property transactions, we’ve got the learning opportunities to advance your business—and you’ll get 10 CE credit hours for participating.
Steven LeFever
Founder and Chairman, Business Resource Services
Course: Profit Mastery: The Cup and the Gap
With a diverse background in banking and entrepreneurship, LeFever is well qualified to educate community pharmacies on how to increase profitability by controlling costs. With his experience as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy’s Institute for Innovative Pharmacy Practices, LeFever understands community pharmacies’ unique business positions in the market. LeFever is a national leader in the development of practical financial programs and training for the independent business community. He has a passion for helping independent enterprises, like yours, develop practical financial skills and decision-making tools.
David Balto
Legislative Expertise, J.D.
Course: A Washington Perspective on Pharmacy Challenges
David Balto is an industry-leading expert on competition policy as it pertains to health care, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and more. As an antitrust attorney, he has represented pharmacies in antitrust matters before the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, particularly in raising competitive concerns about the conduct of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). He has also testified before Congress and state legislatures on health care competition issues and the egregious practices of health insurers and PBMs. During his session, Balto will educate attendees on the ongoing legislative, regulatory and court battles relating to pharmacies and PBMs, highlight future pharmacy advocacy efforts, and more.
Tony De Nicola
President, Buy-SellaPharmacy.com, R.Ph
Course: Managing Ownership Transition in Today’s Rapidly Changing Environment
Tony De Nicola currently serves as the president of Buy-Sellapharmacy.com, a consulting firm that addresses the issues of evaluating, appraising, buying and selling pharmacies throughout the country. The firm provides objective advice to pharmacy owners on transition planning, the development of an exit strategy for existing owners, purchasing a pharmacy for first-time buyers and acquiring multiple pharmacy locations. During his seminar, De Nicola will share current, real world updates on the issues surrounding the market value of community pharmacies and the process of selling a successful community pharmacy.
A fourth pharmaceutical businesses expert will be speaking on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Details will be announced shortly. Check back here for an announcement soon!
Trade Show
Following the opening night dinner buffet on Friday, June 22, more than 50 vendors will exhibit the latest products and innovative services to improve your pharmacy business. You can explore the exhibit session starting at 7 p.m. You’ll also have the chance to win prizes from the expansive selection of vendors. Prize drawings will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Additional Events
At the PBA Health Conference, you’ll have the opportunity enjoy exciting experiences around the Kansas City area with your family and peers on Friday and Saturday. Optional events at the conference include: