This registration page may not work well in Internet Explorer. Please use a different browser to complete your registration.

Patient Engagement Congress

October 21, 2024 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Description

Join us for the first of its kind event in MassMEDIC history – The Patient Engagement Congress, hosted by Abiomed, part of J&J Medtech on Monday, October 21, 2024! 

With the goal of educating attendees on the value of creating a patient-first culture, the event will feature case studies of successful patient engagement programs and panel discussions to help you build a business case to support a program at your organization. We’ll also share best practices and lessons learned from your industry peers to help you start, analyze and grow your own patient engagement program. 

The event will provide attendees with:  

  • An overview of the value of patient engagement programs;  
  • Examples of real-world models that are being integrated throughout the industry; 
  • Best practices and lessons learned when creating, growing and analyzing an internal program; and 
  • Valuable networking with peers and select patient advocates. 

 
Who should attend?

  • Anyone in a patient engagement or patient advocacy role at a medical device manufacturer 
  • Those interested in learning why and how to create a patient engagement program


AGENDA

8:30 AMRegistration, Networking & Light Breakfast

9:00 AMWelcome Remarks
Rachel Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, MassMEDIC

Devi Govender, Platform President, Abiomed, Part of J&J MedTech
9:05 AMThe Value of Patient Collaboration

In 2023, Alira Health and The MedTech Patient Engagement Think Tank released the Playbook for Patient Engagement in MedTech in the U.S., delivering actionable insights on how the MedTech industry can successfully incorporate patient engagement activities at each stage of the medical device and diagnostic development product lifecycle.  Join us for this informative session where we’ll recap the biggest insights from the report, followed by a discussion of industry peers regarding the progress of patient engagement programs at their own organizations. This session will also discuss the drivers behind the creation of patient engagement programs and considerations for the evolving medtech landscape.

Pepi Hurtado-Lopez, Managing Partner, Global Market Access & Pricing, Alira Health


Leah Larose, Manager, Orthopedics Patient Marketing, DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson Medtech


Maria Restrepo, Diversity in Clinical Trials Program Director, Medtronic


Melissa D. Schooley, Esq., Vice President, Global HEMA & GA, Abiomed, part of J&J MedTech

9:45 AMCase Study - Abiomed

Dedicated to “Recovering Hearts and Saving Lives,” Abiomed has a strong patient engagement program that empowers Impella patients to learn more about the product, engage with the company, and use their voice in meaningful ways. In this case study, you’ll hear how they created, analyzed and grew their program, along with its effect on Abiomed’s patient population.


Shannon Kjellsen, Associate Director, Patient Advocacy, Abiomed, Part of J&J MedTech


Rachelle Jaymeson, Impella Patient, Abiomed, Part of J&J MedTech

10:15 AMBreak
10:30 AMCase Study - Building and Growing a Patient Engagement Program
Justin Kelly, BSN, RN, SVP, Patient Access, Noctrix Health, Inc.  


11:00 AMCreating a Culture of Patient First

In this interactive panel discussion, we’ll dive into the details around developing a patient engagement program. With best practices outlined by industry peers, the panel will discuss topics including: building internal support for a patient engagement program, analyzing the success of programs and showing a ROI, suggestions for when and how to engage with patients, growing an established program, and lessons learned from existing programs.


Pepi Hurtado-Lopez, Managing Partner, Global Market Access & Pricing, Alira Health


Andrea Conley, MBA, Head of Patient Services, Lantheus



Elizabeth Hamacher, Vice President of Clinical Services & Support, Podimetrics


Mira Sahney, Women's Health Leader, President, CEO & Board Member

 


11:40 AMThe Patient Perspective

Hear from patient advocates about their journey and the value they have received from engaging with industry. 


Matt Cruise, Territory Manager, Neuromodulation, Boston Scientific and EMBLEM S-ICD System Patient


Mike Hugo, Patient Advocate, Medtronic and 
Glioblastoma Patient Thriver, 
Optune GIO, Novocure




SPONSORS

Pricing

Tickets are $50 for MassMEDIC members and $75 for non-members.

View Event

Contact Information

Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC)
Name: Nichole Owens
Email: nichole@massmedic.com
We're sorry. No registrations are currently available. You may wish to contact the event organizer for assistance.
{{ vm.EventInfo.ErrorMessage }}

Select Registration Options

Edit
{{vm.regWarningMessage}}
{{vm.regAlertMessage}}

Exhibitor Opportunities

Name Price Att Qty
{{ et.Name }}
{{ et.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit
{{ et.Remaining }} Remaining
 Sold out

Attendee Registration Options Total Remaining: {{ vm.EventInfo.VacantSpotsPerEvent }}

Waiting List Available
{{ vm.stats.totalAttendeesCount }} Registered , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} on Waiting List , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} Over Limit
Name Price Qty
{{ rt.Name }}
{{ rt.IsMemberOnly ? ' (Members Only)' : '' }}
Limit: {{ rt.LimitPerPurchase }}
Included Attendees: {{ rt.AttendeesCountPerOneRegistration }}
{{rt.Price | currency }} {{rt.PriceAfterDiscount | currency }} {{ rt.Price | currency }}
{{ rt.RemainingPerType }} Remaining
{{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List
{{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit

{{'[[Sponsorship]] Opportunities' | localizeString:'['}}

Name Price Att Qty
{{ st.Name }}
{{ st.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit
{{ st.Remaining }} Remaining
 Sold out
Continue

Registration Information

Edit

Exhibitor - {{er.Name}}

Exhibitor #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{exhibitor.TotalPrice | currency}} {{ exhibitor.IsBenefit ? "- Included as a Benefit" : exhibitor.IsDiscounted ? "- Discounts have been applied" : ""}}
Exhibitor Directory
Primary Contact
Booth Information
Additional Information
Additional Items

Attendee - {{er.Name}}

{{ att.getAttendeeTerm(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }} #{{ att.getAttendeeIndexDisplay(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }}

Total: {{att.TotalPrice | currency}} {{att.DiscountMessage | localizeString:'['}}
A No Show fee is being assessed for {{fee.EventName}} on {{fee.EventStartLocalTimeString}}.
More Information Less information

Address

Phone

Additional Information
Event Sessions

{{slot.Name}}

{{$select.selected.SessionName}}
(full)
{{slot.SelectedSession.SessionDescription + (slot.HasFees ? " (Price: " + (slot.PriceTotal | currency) +")" : "")}}
Additional Items

{{'[[Sponsorship+]]' | localizeString:'['}} - {{er.Name}}

{{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}} #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{sponsor.Price | currency}}
Continue

Additional Items

Edit

{{(vm.EventInfo.Terms.Donation || "Fundraising") + " Opportunities"}}

Campaign Name Item Description Amount
{{item.CampaignName}} {{item.Description + (item.ShowMinimumPrice && item.MinimumPrice ? " (Min: " + item.MinimumPrice + ")" : "")}}
Continue

Complete Registration

Edit

Terms & Conditions

No Show Policy

{{ vm.EventInfo.EventSettings.NoShowPolicy }}

Enter Promo Code
This event is synced to a webinar so no confirmation email will be sent from GrowthZone.

Thank you to our {{'[[Sponsor+]]' | localizeString:'['}}