PRESS RELEASE: National Pharma Audioconference: Lessons of BMS' $515 Million Settlement for Off-label Promotion, Kickbacks and Drug Pricing
  • Monday, November 26, 2007
  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Eastern)
  • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Central)
  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Mountain)
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Pacific)
  • www.PharmaAudioconferences.com
PRESS RELEASE
Phone: 800-684-4549
Email: registration@hcconferences.com
Website: www.PharmaAudioconferences.com

WASHINGTON DC USA -- PHARMA UPDATE NEWS SERVICEā„¢ -- NOVEMBER 20, 2007: National Pharma Audioconferences announced today that leading federal prosecutor Michael Loucks has joined four nationally recognized experts to discuss the implications of BMS' recent $515 million settlement in the National Pharma Audioconference: Lessons of BMS' $515 Million Settlement for Off-label Promotion, Kickbacks and Drug Pricing, Monday, November 26, 2007, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Eastern). Michael Loucks has been on the ground floor of pharma investigations since the landmark TAP case six years ago. He is joined on the faculty by Eugene Thirolf, Director, Office of Consumer Litigation, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice. Steve Immelt is one of the country's premiere defense counsel. Kathleen Meriwether recently joined Ernst & Young from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia after many years in the industry. Kimberly Dunne also has a distinguished record as a federal prosecutor and defense counsel. The Audioconference is sponsored by Health Affairs and Harvard Health Policy Review and Rx Compliance Report.

FEATURED FACULTY
Stephen Immelt, Esq.
Partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Baltimore, MD
Kathleen Meriwether, Esq.
Principal, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young, Former Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Department of Justice, Philadelphia, PA

Michael K. Loucks, Esq.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts, Boston, MA
Eugene M. Thirolf, Esq.
Director, Office of Consumer Litigation, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Kimberly A. Dunne, Esq.
Partner, Sidley Austin, Former Chief of the Public Corruption and Government Fraud Section, United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA (Moderator)

AUDIOCONFERENCE AGENDA
1:00 pm Welcome and Introductory Comments
Kimberly A. Dunne, Esq. (Moderator)
1:05 pm The pharma fraud and abuse landscape; What should pharma expect in 2008 and beyond?
Michael K. Loucks, Esq.
1:20 pm Overview of the BMS settlement and critical elements of the BMS corporate integrity agreement
Eugene M. Thirolf, Esq.
1:35 pm The increasing focus on safety issues in off-label promotion investigations
Kathleen Meriwether, Esq.
1:50 pm A defense perspective on the BMS Settlement; the importance of effective cooperation and compliance
Stephen Immelt, Esq.
2:05 pm Questions and Answers
Kimberly A. Dunne, Esq. (Moderator)
2:30 pm Audioconference Adjournment

WHAT IS AN AUDIOCONFERENCE?

It is a live event that includes session handouts, an interactive question and answer period, and access for an unlimited number of participants at each call-in site. However, only one site can be offered per registration. It is impermissible for an organization to purchase one registration and to operate multiple sites through an internal telephone system. During the live Audioconference participants will be able to ask questions and make comments. The Audioconference faculty has agreed to take follow-up questions via email. Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.


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AUDIOCONFERENCE REGISTRATION

The Audioconference Registration Fee is $345 per Site. No limit to number of attendees per site.

Purchase the Audioconference CD-ROM for $345.

Or register for the audioconference and receive the CD-ROM for $495.

You can register online at: https://ehcca.com/commerce/audioconference/index.php?acc=regform&id_product=59

Alternatively, you can download and print the Audioconference Registration Form from the website:
www.pharmaaudioconferences.com/pcaudio20071126/regform.pdf.

The completed form can be faxed to 760-418-8084 or sent to:
    Pharma Audioconferences
    3291 West Wilson Road
    Pahrump, NV 89048