ISPOR Annual International Conference
May 5 - 7th, 2008, Toronto, Canada
Exhibitor: Boston Healthcare – Attend the 13th Annual International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Conference to learn from top outcomes researchers and healthcare decision-makers from a variety of work environments including the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, clinical practice, government agencies, academia and managed care. Stop by Boston Healthcare's booth (T3) in the exhibit hall. Click here for more information and to register.

MassMedic - Issue Briefing:
Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule
Thursday, May 15th, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., PRTM, 1050 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts
Presenters: Charles Mathews, Director and Erica Bisguier, Executive Director - The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) recently released the FY 2009 proposed rule which describes potential upcoming changes to the ways hospitals are paid for inpatient care under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). Please join us for a briefing which reviews the substantial IPPS reforms begun last year, examines the modifications for FY 2009, and describes the impact of these changes on sales and marketing strategies for medical device companies. This briefing is open to MassMedic members; no registration fee required. Email info@massmedic.com for more information or directions.

The Larta Institute's 2008 Life Sciences Venture Forum
May 30th, 2008, Santa Clara Convention Center
Sponsor: Boston Healthcare – The Venture Forum is the showcase component of the Larta Institute's Commercialization Assistance Practice; a set of year-round programs that uncover, coach and train innovators funded by institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Agriculture, and a network of over 30 leading universities and research institutions from around of the globe. Come meet with Boston Healthcare at the 2008 Venture Forum to learn about strategies that are critical to commercialization success. Click here for more information or to register.