Join AmerisourceBergen for an Inspiring Advocacy Event at ThoughtSpot 2017!
Representative Doug Collins, 9th District of Georgia, and NCPA CEO Doug Hoey will be joined by an esteemed group of AmerisourceBergen panelists to discuss the current state of affairs in independent pharmacy and what you can do to lend your voice to advocate policy change on important issues like Provider Status, DIR Transparency, and other pressing issues.
You’ll also hear from fellow pharmacist Danny Cross, Owner of Southwest Pharmacy and Advanced Medication, and Chairman of the New Mexico Pharmacy Business Council, who will share his experience with a grassroots advocacy initiative in New Mexico and Texas that got results!
Advocacy in Action Events
Mandalay Bay
Friday, July 21
Time | Event | Location |
12:30 – 1:30 pm | Advocacy Action Center | Outside Islander Ballroom H |
1:30 – 3:00 pm | Panel Discussion* | Islander Ballroom H |
3:30 – 5:00 pm | Meet & Greet | AmerisourceBergen Solutions Booth |
Saturday, July 22
Time | Event | Location |
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Advocacy Action Center | Exhibit Hall |
Enjoy the festivities leading up to the panel discussion and start your advocacy right away. Stop by the interactive Advocacy Action Center to submit letters to your state and federal representatives to collect your “I’m an Advocate!” button. Then after the discussion, continue the advocacy conversation one on one with the panelists during an exciting meet & greet on the tradeshow floor.
Will You Join Us and Take Action?
This is a first-come, first-served event that is sure to exceed capacity, so be sure to get there early. To help us plan for this highly anticipated event, please let us know if you can attend.*
*Advocacy In Action is a first-come, first-served event. Your feedback is for ThoughtSpot 2017 planning purposes only and does not guarantee you a seat at the event. Please be sure to arrive early.
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Panelists:
- Rep. Doug Collins, R-GA 9th District
- Doug Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO NCPA
- Danny Cross, RPh, Owner of Southwest Pharmacy and Advanced Medication, and Chairman of the New Mexico Pharmacy Business Council
- Rita Norton, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, AmerisourceBergen
- Peter Kounelis, RPh, MBA, Vice President, Elevate Provider Network, AmerisourceBergen
Moderator:
- Tim Jones, MBA, Director of Managed Care, AmerisourceBergen