AMR Research Announces Agenda for its 2007 Healthcare Exchange


Event to take place on November 12, 2007 at the Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, Mass.

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 12 / -- Today, AMR Research announced a detailed agenda for its 2007 Healthcare Exchange, "Collaboration: The Rx for the Value Chain," which will take place on November 12, 2007 at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Mass. The Exchange will commence prior to AMR Research's Executive Leadership Conference, at which former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley will deliver the keynote address.

This annual event brings together industry leaders and key senior executives to discuss topical issues affecting the healthcare value chain -- from emerging best practices in joint value creation to strategic alliances and information sharing between manufacturers, wholesalers/distributors, logistics providers, retailers, payers, and healthcare providers.

Vance B. Moore, the president of resource optimization and innovation at Sisters of Mercy Health System, will deliver the day's keynote address on how his company set out to redesign their entire healthcare supply chain-from manufacturer to patient.

In addition to Moore and AMR Research's senior analysts, the industry specialists scheduled to speak include:

o Brian Magerkurth, VP, Global Supply Chain, Baxter Healthcare

o David Zimba, VP Corporate Contracting, West Penn Allegheny Health
System

o Earl Sullivan, EVP, Operations, RxElite Holdings, Inc.

o Pramod John, VP, IT Strategy and Architecture, McKesson Pharmaceuticals

o Mark Van Sumeren, SVP, Business Development, Owens & Minor

About AMR Research:

Research and Advice that Matters: AMR Research is the No. 1 advisory firm focused on supply chain, enterprise applications, and infrastructure. Founded in 1986, AMR Research provides advisory services and peer networking opportunities to supply chain and technology professionals in the manufacturing and retail sectors. To learn more about our research and services, visit www.amrresearch.com.

Source: AMR Research

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