Hamacher Resource Group to explore profit-driving health and wellness strategies at McKesson ideaShare 2016

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Hamacher Resource Group will conduct a continuing education session titled“Becoming a Community Wellness Destination” at the McKesson ideaShare 2016 conference next week, the company announced Thursday.

Dave Wendland, VP strategic relations, will present the session on how to execute effective wellness-focused programs and services in the community pharmacy setting. Other learning objectives include discovering staff training techniques that build continuity across the pharmacy; modeling a impactful marketing message; and creating service standards that provide patients a consistent and reliable experience.

"As strong supporters of independent pharmacies ourselves, I’m glad we can once again offer an education session that will aid [McKesson's] independent pharmacy customers in strengthening their position in their community," noted Tom Boyer, director national accounts HRG.

McKesson and its Health Mart pharmacies rely on HRG for front-end category management solutions for their independent pharmacy customers. Based on research and analysis, HRG provides these stores the best HBW assortment recommendations, placement guidance and pricing strategies for success.