Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is sponsoring the annual IMPACT conference, the oldest and most established venture conference in the Northeast. The event will be held from October 28 – October 29 at the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia. Impact is the premier signature event of PACT (Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies), which serves as a premier resource for emerging growth companies in the information technology, clean technology, and life sciences industries.
The 20-year old Impact conference draws more than 1,000 participants and has been the catalyst for billions of dollars in venture funding and entrepreneurial success. In addition to its role as sponsor, Independence executives will participate in the following panel discussions at IMPACT on October 29.
11:15 a.m. Achieving Excellence in Clinical Trials — The Lifeblood of Drug, Device and Diagnostic Companies
Emerging drug, device, and diagnostic companies must succeed in clinical trials to survive. But what defines success when the constituents of these clinical trials are so varied (e.g., regulators, investors, payers, etc.)? In this panel representatives from several of these constituents will discuss how they define excellence in clinical development.
Panelist: Don Liss, M.D. vice president, Clinical Program and Policy, Independence
3:45 p.m. Mobile Medical — Looking for Gold Standards
Mobile technology has not only changed the way we communicate, but has the potential to transform entire industries. The healthcare industry is no exception. This panel will discuss how mobile technology is impacting the healthcare industry and search for best practices in this nascent sector.
Moderator: Tom Olenzak, director Corporate Development and Innovation, Independence
Panelist: Michael Vennera, senior vice president and CIO, Independence
About Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania. With our affiliates, we serve more than 9 million people in 24 states and the District of Columbia. For more than 75 years, we have been enhancing the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve by delivering innovative and competitively priced health care products and services; pioneering new ways to reward doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals for coordinated, quality care; and supporting programs and events that promote wellness. To learn more about how we’re changing the game, visit www.ibx.com. Connect with us on Facebook at ibx.com/facebook and on Twitter at @ibx. Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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