14th Annual Wharton Health Care Business Conference to Feature CEOs from WebMD McKesson Humana and Given Imaging



The 2009 Wharton Health Care Business Conference (www.whcbc.org), an MBA-student organized event, will be held February 19-20 at the Park Hyatt Hotel at The Bellevue in Philadelphia, PA. Distinguished speakers and panelists from across the health care industry include:

>    Wayne Gattinella - President, CEO, Director, WebMD

>    John Hammergren - Chairman, President, CEO, McKesson

>    Michael McCallister - President, CEO, Humana

>    Israel Makov - Chairman, Given Imaging, Former CEO, Teva Pharmaceuticals

>    Kent Thiry - Chairman, CEO, DaVita

>    Ronald Paulus - Executive Vice President, CTO, CIO, Geisinger Health System

Discussion Panel Sessions offered include:

>    The Blurring Line Between Pharma and Biotech - Featuring panelists from Wyeth, Pfizer, Amgen, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Securities, Orbimed, and Booz 's38; Co.

>    Overcoming Hurdles: Financing Growth In A Capital Constrained World - Featuring panelists from JP Morgan, Aisling Capital, Johnson 's38; Johnson Development Corporation, Cain Brothers 's38; Co., and Deloitte Consulting

>    Policy: Will Reform Become Reality - Featuring panelists from Independence Blue Cross, Putnam Associates, American Medical Association, New America Foundation, and McKinsey

>    The Global Market'ss Impact On Medical Devices - Featuring panelists from Synthes, Abbott Vascular, Johnson 's38; Johnson Medical Brazil, Angel Medical Systems, and Boston Consulting Group

>    New Paradigms for Venture Financing: The Future Of Early Stage Investment - Featuring panelists from NEA, Novartis Options Fund, Polaris Ventures, Forward Ventures, CHL Medical Partners, and Pulmatrix

The Focus On Innovation Session will bring together promising start-ups and venture capitalists in a dynamic forum. This year'ss advisory board include investors from Johnson 's38; Johnson Development Corporation, SR One, Quaker Bioventures, Safeguard, New Leaf Venture Partners, Domain Associates, 5Am Ventures, and Cardinal Partners.

About Wharton Health Care Business Conference (www.whcbc.org):

Now in its 14th year, the conference has grown to become a leading health care forum for industry professionals, policy makers academics, and students. The annual two-day event typically draws over 600 attendees from across the nation. Attendees represent a broad range of functions including Business Development, Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Finance, and Clinical. To register and learn more about the conference, visit www.whcbc.org.

Media Contact:

Lynn Wang

WHCBC Co-Chair

info (at) whcbc (dot) org





14th Annual Wharton Health Care Business Conference to Feature CEOs from WebMD McKesson Humana and Given Imaging




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