McKesson ideaShare 2012, Las Vegas, June 24 – 28

Public Policy Forum

Get the insider's perspective of how the 2012 election will impact healthcare from two Washington, DC veterans. Policy analyst and columnist, Norm Ornstein, frequent guest on ABC News' Nightline, PBS's Charlie Rose and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, brings his expertise and lively wit to his discussion of key political issues shaping this year's election. McKesson SVP of Public Affairs, Ann Berkey, will provide an overview of the federal and state policy landscape, including insights into key issues relevant to community pharmacy.

Opening General Session

McKesson senior executives will discuss the most pressing issues facing community pharmacies today and share McKesson's strategies for helping you grow your business. We'll also congratulate the best of the best when we announce the Pharmacy of the Year winners.

Health Mart Annual Meeting

Share in the business-building solutions of America's leading franchise! Health Mart's leadership team will take a look back at another successful year and share their vision for our continued success in the years to come. All are welcome at this must-attend event, but pre-registration is required.*

Health Mart University and Breakout Sessions

With close to 3,000 Health Mart franchisees, we have the opportunity to better leverage our size and maximize our opportunities to help every Health Mart be even more successful in the future. Franchise leaders will discuss the next phase of Health Mart's strategy based on franchise-wide survey results.

Following the Annual Meeting, you will have an opportunity to meet in smaller groups to share your ideas for the future of Health Mart. Join your peers for an interactive discussion to help drive our shared success. Everyone is welcome, but pre-registration is required.*

Ownership Transfer Luncheon

Join Bob Graul, national vice president of RxOwnership, for the Fifth Annual Ownership Transfer Luncheon designed to share ideas with those interested in buying or selling a pharmacy. Students are encouraged to attend to learn more about an exciting career in independent pharmacy. Hear real-life success stories and learn how to achieve your goals for buying, selling or building a pharmacy.

New McKesson Products and Programs

Explore the next generation in front-end performance. Schedule personal demonstrations of the latest pharmacy-automation and pharmacy-management technologies. See how sponsored clinical services fit your routine and deliver new revenues. Discuss the latest Rx and OTC products with the manufacturers.

Deals from Leading Suppliers

Discover the newest, most innovative products and services from more than 200 suppliers. Online ordering on the trade show floor makes it easy to capture the savings.

Continuing Education Courses

Share in the learning with strategies and skills for providing new services, attracting more customers, increasing your sales and growing your profits. More than 30 accredited courses bring you the latest thinking and best practices from experts in clinical services, new drug therapies, marketing, merchandising, financial management and succession planning.

Networking

Share views and learn from your peers during receptions, breakfast and lunch discussion groups, and other networking events.

Fun for the Kids

Camp McKesson offers a safe and supervised environment of games, activities, and lots more, so kids can have fun while mom and dad focus on business.

Final Night Party

Bring on the "Rain!"

We're taking the Final Night Party to the amazing Palms Resort Hotel, where we'll have exclusive access to Rain Nightclub for an all-ages celebration. With multiple levels and environments comprising 25,000 square feet, extraordinary design and special effects, Rain Nightclub represents the ultimate contemporary venue. Dinner will be served on the expansive pool deck followed by a private concert with the renowned Beatles tribute band, Rain.