The summit is a leading national oncology economics policy event.
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) December 17, 2007 -- The Confera Group, a leading developer and producer of national oncology healthcare conferences, is pleased to announce that Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD, an internationally renowned bioethicist, breast cancer oncologist, and Chair of the Department of Bioethics at The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will deliver the Honorary Keynote Address at the upcoming Impact of Medicare Reform in 2008 – 4th Annual Oncology Economics Summit, to be held February 27 and 28, 2008 in La Jolla, CA.
“We are delighted that Dr. Emanuel will be participating in this key oncology meeting. Dr. Emanuel is a recognized national expert on US healthcare reform and his reform proposal may be highlighted in the 2008 Presidential elections. He has also co-authored a book about health care reform, “Beyond Bandaids,” that will be coming out in May. Dr. Emanuel’s presentation regarding the American healthcare system will provide timely insight into the critical issues impacting U.S. healthcare, especially cancer care,” said Joseph S. Bailes, MD, a leading national authority on healthcare policy, and Co-Chair of the 2008 Summit.
The Impact of Medicare Reform in 2008 – 4th Annual Oncology Economics Summit is an annual event that addresses the ongoing issues surrounding Medicare Reform and the directions that oncology healthcare policy might take in the near future. The event assembles leadership from throughout the oncology healthcare arena with representation from the government, oncology provider, biopharmaceutical, payer, distributor, and healthcare policy sectors.
To learn more about Dr. Emanuel’s participation, and for additional information about the event, please visit www.conferagroup.com or contact the Confera Group offices at 704.849.6934.
About The Confera Group
The Confera Group is a developer, producer, and sponsor of world-class conferences offering timely and cutting-edge information specific to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical community. Its conferences and seminars bring together some of the world's most prominent leaders, policy makers, and strategists across all sectors of the healthcare arena. Further information about The Confera Group is available on their website at http://www.conferagroup.com.
Contact:
Mary Lee Wicklum
Managing Director,
The Confera Group
Offices: 704.849.6934
Fax: 704.973.0900
mwicklum @ conferagroup.com
www.conferagroup.com
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