More than 8,000 pharmacists to attend Cardinal Health RBC
LAS VEGAS — More than 8,000 attendees will participate in Cardinal Health's 25th annual Retail Business Conference later this week at the Venetian Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas from July 22-25, with some coming from as far as China and Australia,
“Every day, independent pharmacy owners are challenged to find new ways to improve their financial health and efficiency, while ensuring patient care is their top priority,” Steve Lawrence, SVP independent sales for Cardinal Health, said. “This year, we recognize the 25th anniversary of RBC, and celebrate the work independent pharmacists do day in and day out to improve patient health in their communities, as we share new ideas and solutions to help them continue to serve as their communities' most trusted healthcare advisors.”
RBC attendees will have the opportunity to network with their peers and identify buying opportunities from nearly 400 manufacturing, automation, software and pharmacy business vendors. And with more than 40 courses on topics that can help pharmacists and pharmacy owners improve their clinical and business operations, RBC also provides attendees with access to one of the industry's largest lineups of continuing education opportunities.
Some of the highlights of RBC 2015 include:
Motivational speakers General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) and NFL legend Jim Kelly will share their stories on how to take charge in leadership, and how to persevere and overcome obstacles;
RBC's annual Independent Pharmacy Best Practices will honor pharmacies that have implemented exceptional programs that demonstrate how independent pharmacies can improve patient outcomes, drive business results in their community, and be better "positioned to win" today, and in the future. The winners will each receive $3,500 from Cardinal Health to be donated to the pharmacy school or pharmacy association of their choice;
Camp Cardinal Health offers a children's program at RBC, which welcomes children ages 3–17 for four full days of activities. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities and on-site excursions, including a visit to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, arts and crafts projects, activities and games;
Cardinal Health's Women in Pharmacy initiative will host its fourth annual Women in Pharmacy Boot Camp on Saturday, July 25 to connect female pharmacists and pharmacy students with pharmacy owners, with the goal of providing female pharmacists with the resources, support and inspiration they need to start, manage and grow independent pharmacies;
There will be opportunities to learn from other pharmacists through several networking and peer-to-peer activities, including the Consumer Health Retail Academy, where attendees can stop by to discuss their own and learn from their peers' pharmacy best practices; and
To foster best practice sharing among pharmacists, Cardinal Health is also hosting three panel sessions with different pharmacists speaking about their successful business, front-end and wellness programs.
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