Institute for International Research

Medicare Part D Immersion 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Pre-conference Workshop Registration

This workshop is specifically designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and generic manufacturers with involvement in the following areas who have most recently become involved in Medicare Part D and need to develop a Part D skill set fast.:

• Managed Markets
• Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director
• Health Outcomes
• Government Affairs
• Contracting/Pricing
• RebatesMarketing
• Sales
• Medical Affairs

The focus is on pharmaceutical manufacturers and the basic understanding of all the "players" in the industry. Understanding of the basics is necessary to ensure success under Part D. We have gathered together a group of veteran government business experts who provide you with a clear view of the following topics:

Overview of Medicare Part D

Brian Bumpus
Associate Director, Government Contracts
RELIANT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC

Dual Eligibles, Rebates, and Utilization Changes under Part D

Don Muse, PhD
President
MUSE AND ASSOCIATES

Medicare Compliance 101

Marci Handler, Esq.
Attorney
EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN, PC

Brian has over 20 years of industry experience. He has spent the last eight years in commercial and government contract management. Brian brings a unique combination of "big pharma" and small manufacturer experience. In the last two years he has developed and implemented a government contract compliance plan including installation of a government pricing system."

Brian Bumpus
Associate Director, Government Contracts
RELIANT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC

Dr. Donald N. Muse, founder and president of Muse & Associates, has more than 29 years experience in directing studies on the costs and cost effectiveness of government and private health care programs. A special area of interest and expertise is the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Former employment with the Health Care Financing Administration's Office of the Actuary and the Congressional Budget Office gives Dr. Muse an insider's view on how health care costs are established. He brings that knowledge to his present work on behalf of many clients, including pharmaceutical companies, health care trade associations, health technology manufacturers, universities, as well as health care providers.

Dr. Muse has given over 100 public speeches in the past four years. He is also the author/co-author of 3 books and numerous articles.

Dr. Muse has a Ph.D. in Statistics and Sociology from Florida State University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard University in 1974.

Donald N. Muse, PhD,
President
MUSE & ASSOCIATES