The IDN 2009 Fall Summit & Expo will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort, September 23 - 25.

The Educational Tracks listed were developed in conjunction with the IDN Summit's Education Advisory Board to provide innovative solutions and models to advance the health care supply chain. Each track will be composed of multiple sessions, allowing senior health care executives and their GPO and supplier partners the option to tailor their educational experience to best fit their individual needs.

The Clinical Integration Track will explore the latest strategies for aligning clinical products and services with clinical protocols and reimbursement guidelines to achieve optimal efficacy. Attendees learn how to enhance internal capabilities and elevate leadership acumen to improve health system performance in areas such as product quality, disaster preparedness, clinical systems and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs), among other topics.

This session is best suited for CMOs, CNOs, Chief Quality Officers, Chief Purchasing Officers, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Vice Presidents of Support Services, Vice Presidents of Operations, Directors of Clinical Services, Vice Presidents of Supply Chain, Directors of Supply Chain, Administrative Directors, Corporate Supply Chain Officers, Clinical Materials Resource Coordinators, Clinical Operations Managers, Clinical Product Coordinators and Value Analysis Professionals.

The Strategic Management Track will discuss the best strategic business practices and innovative approaches in leading your health care organization. Participants will discover if their organization is prepared to meet the current and future challenges of health care delivery and will learn from industry thought-leaders on the effectiveness and sustainability of existing models and the potential for success of new, disruptive models.

This track is best suited for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CNOs, CMOs, Chief Purchasing Officers, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Vice Presidents of Operations, Vice Presidents of Support Services, Vice Presidents of Supply Chain, Directors of Supply Chain, Administrative Directors and Corporate Supply Chain Officers.

The Contracting Strategies Track will identify contracting strategies, solutions, and strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver high compliance and cost reduction opportunities for product, capital and purchase services acquisitions. Participants will review best practices for effective supplier partnerships and explore emerging models for seizing and controlling cost in ever-increasing supply chain expenditures. Learn how to adapt contracting protocol to the constantly changing health care landscape.

This track is best suited for Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Purchasing Officers, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Vice Presidents of Operations, Vice Presidents of Support Services, Directors of Corporate Contracting, Contracts Administrators, Vice Presidents of Supply Chain, Directors of Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing Executives.

The Financial/Operations Management Track will reveal proven financial and operational models that produce sustainable fiscal health and superior patient outcomes. This track will take a closer look at how to streamline operational functions to achieve greater financial gains. Participants will examine managerial strategies to maximize revenue generation and organizational efficiency.

This track is best suited for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Chief Resource Officers, Chief Purchasing Officers, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Vice Presidents of Operations, Vice Presidents of Support Services, Vice Presidents of Supply Chains, Directors of Finance and Directors of Supply Chains.

The Pharmacy Track will discuss the latest industry updates and trends that impact the pharmaceutical supply chain, patient outcomes, and revenue opportunities. With hospital based pharmacy accounting for nearly 18% of most system budgets, cost management and revenue capture are more than just buzz phrases, they are the reality driving decisions. Because so many of the variables that affect cost and revenue are outside of the control of pharmacy leadership, it is imperative that those opportunities to manage wisely are maximized.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders about proven models and strategies to handle current solutions to pharmacy issues.

This track is best suited for Directors of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Business Managers, Directors of Pharmaceutical Contracting, CFOs and supply chain executives at all levels.

The IDN Sales and Marketing Education Track will lend valuable insights into selling product, capital equipment and services to health systems. Participants will gain an understanding of current industry dynamics, strategies for positioning and selling specified product and service classes, proven methods for qualifying IDNs and health systems and best practices for building long term relationships.

This track is best suited for National Account Executives, Vice Presidents of National Accounts, Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing, and Corporate Account Managers.

To learn more about the IDN Summit go to www.idnsummit.com.