Make plans now to join us for the Impact of Medicare/Healthcare Reform in 2010 – 6th Annual Oncology Economics Summit on February 9 & 10, 2010 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. This important oncology event will offer timely insight as attendees will hear from national thought leaders as they offer their first-hand perspectives regarding critical economic issues, including current Congressional healthcare reform negotiations, and the potential impact on cancer care.

Given the unprecedented changes that oncology healthcare faces in 2010, this year's Summit is receiving widespread interest and you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. In attendance will be senior leadership from biopharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, distributors, specialty pharmacies, oncology reimbursement consultant groups, and economic policy experts.

Summit Topics to Include:

* Congressional Bill Update

* The Impact of Medicare/Healthcare Reform on Oncology

* MMA 2010 Policy Overview: CMS Proposed Fee Schedule Changes, Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), Medicare Part D Update

* Additional Legislative Policy Initiatives

* Drug Compendia: Current Perspectives & Future Outlook

* Private Payer Issues & Challenges Impacting Oncology Drug Coverage

* MMA Interpretation by the Healthcare Provider Sector

* Comparative Effectiveness: Implications for Oncology Products

* Biomarkers in Oncology - Issues Impacting Reimbursement & Coverage