HME Executive Alliance

About the Conference

The HME Executive Alliance is designed to provide high level insight on the current political and economic landscapes and the potential impact the upcoming election will have on the healthcare industry. This invitation only event will assist HME executives by providing information and networking opportunities that will help them better evaluate their business environment and make strategic decisions.

Schedule

10:30am-11:30am		Registration
11:30am-12:00pm		Pre-Lunch Networking
12:00pm-2:45pm		Keynote Luncheon America's Political Dysfunction: Will the Elections Change It? Ambassador Ira Shapiro, International Trade Law and Policy Expert; Author, The Last Great Senate This session will focus on the causes of the acrimony and stalemate in Washington; the key events that caused the decline in our politics and government; the relationship of our political dysfunction to global economic pressures; the prospects for, and obstacles to, change after the elections; and ways to restore civility and a spirit of compromise to Washington. read more
2:45pm-3:15pm		Networking Break
3:15pm-4:45pm		General Session Exercising Your Strategic Options in a Turbulent Market April Mason, Managing Director, Paragon Ventures LLC Jonathan Sadock, Managing Partner, Paragon Ventures LLC HME business owners continue to face unprecedented challenges that will either threaten their existence or potentially propel the company’s growth beyond any historic measure. Business owners and stakeholder attendees will be able to take back with them an understanding of how the current market dynamics will affect their business now and on the horizon; and as a result be able to assess, analyze and act on the strategic options available for their companies in the current market. read more
5:00pm-7:00pm		Networking Reception Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

Speakers

Ambassador Ira Shapiro

Ambassador Ira Shapiro is an international trade lawyer and one of Washington’s best-liked and most respected public servants. He served in senior staff positions for twelve years in the Senate and as General Counsel to the Office of the United States Trade Representative and chief trade negotiator with Japan and Canada during the Clinton administration. He is also the author of the critically-acclaimed new book, The Last Great Senate: Courage and Statesmanship in Times of Crisis.

read more about Ambassador Shapiro

April Mason

In 2007, April joined Paragon Ventures as a Managing Director and brings 22 years of healthcare and management experience to the Paragon team. April began her career at Lifeplus, Inc., served as a board member and President of the New England Medical Equipment Association and Director on the board of American Association for Homecare.

read more about April Mason

Jonathan Sadock

Jonathan has more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in healthcare business development, sales, marketing, mergers and acquisitions. Jonathan joined Paragon Ventures in 1999 and the firm has successfully completed over 145 transactions in 43 states across the USA. Jonathan is a member of the American Marketing Association, American College of Healthcare Executives, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.

read more about Jonathan Sadock

Pricing
$449	The attendee fee covers the sessions, materials, lunch, coffee break and reception. Admission to Medtrade 2012 and a Medtrade conference pass is also included.