Thank you to our 2008 Sponsors:

• • Gold Sponsor:

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    KPMG

    KPMG's multidisciplinary professionals help life sciences companies to minimize compliance risk and maximize opportunities in areas such as:

    • Government Pricing including DRA, Systems/SOPs, Class of Trade/Membership, and Recalculations
      
    • Commercial Contracting including Rebate Analysis and Wholesaler Compliance
      
    • Compliance with State Market-Spend Reporting, Cost-Based Grants & Contracts, and CIAs
      
    • Strategic Data Analysis and other Business Support
    http://www.kpmg.com

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    I-many

    I-many (NASDAQ:IMNY) delivers advanced enterprise contract management solution for managing corporate commitments. I-many comprehensive solutions have enabled more than 280 customers worldwide to manage contracts and obligations to payment and collections, allowing them to ensure transaction compliance, increase revenues and maximize ROI. With 22 of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies as customers, I-many's life science solution suites automate all aspects of commercial and government contract processes including rebate and incentives management, collections and deductions, compliance monitoring, pricing optimization, and analytics. The results are optimized contract development process and higher contract revenues.
    http://www.imany.com

  • Silver Sponsor:

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    Model N

    Model N is the leader in Revenue Management solutions, offering an integrated suite of applications for revenue planning, pricing, contracts, compliance, and settlements optimized for the industry practices of Life Science companies. Model N's unique approach eliminates revenue leakage and delivers the visibility and controls needed to avoid non-compliance.
     
    http://www.modeln.com

  • Associate Sponsor

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    Compliance Implementation Services (CIS)

    Compliance Implementation Services, LLC (CIS), located in Media, Pennsylvania, is a consulting firm specializing in establishing a Culture of Compliance for pharmaceutical companies. We evaluate, promote, and execute effective compliance programs by evaluating an organization's compliance policies, procedures, and systems. CIS prioritizes areas of risk and creates short-term and long-term remediation and monitoring plans. Our goal is to provide an efficient and affordable means of compliance and risk management that is scalable to companies' needs and priorities.
    http://www.cis-partners.com

  • Associate Sponsor

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    Epstein Becker & Green (EBG)

    Epstein Becker & Green EBG has been at the forefront of health care law for more than 30 years, taking the lead in understanding, interpreting and shaping laws and regulations that affect every institution involved in the health care industry. We have the critical mass of knowledge needed to help them deal effectively with legal issues small and large – from day-to-day decisions to core business strategies. Our experience in all aspects of health care and life sciences assures legal advice and solutions that are grounded in a thorough understanding of the challenges facing health care organizations.
    http://www.ebglaw.com

  • Associate Sponsor

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    Hogan & Hartson

    Hogan & Hartson with more than 1,100 lawyers practicing in 22 offices worldwide, Hogan & Hartson works seamlessly across multiple practices and offices to provide our clients with exceptional service and creative advice. Our health practice is grounded in an in-depth understanding of the industry’s relationship with the U.S. federal government. Most of our health lawyers have had experience in government, industry, or both. Our clients range from start-ups to multi-national enterprises and come from every part of the health sector. Because of the breadth of our practice, we bring multiple perspectives to the analysis of policy issues, business transactions, government investigations, and regulatory counseling. We act as regulatory lawyers, strategic advisors, lobbyists, litigators, and dealmakers.
    http://www.hhlaw.com

  • Associate Sponsor

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    IMS Managed Markets Services

    IMS Managed Markets Services provides a range of services for the life sciences industry. These specialized areas include management consulting capabilities such as managed markets strategy, contracting, pricing and planning, and assistance with rebate claims validation and optimizing contracting performance. IMS is recognized as the leader in providing services across the contracting continuum.

  • Associate Sponsor

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    PricewaterhouseCoopers

    PricewaterhouseCoopers, a global leader in serving the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, has extensive experience in working with companies on industry-specific strategic, operational and financial issues. Our services include assurance, tax and advisory services. Our advisory practice works with clients to address a broad range of performance and process improvement, compliance and risk management challenges in the areas of R&D, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. For more information, visit our website at
    http://www.pwc.com/pharma