Upcoming Events
Patient Engagement Congress
Monday, 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 AM | Registration, Networking & Light Breakfast | |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome Remarks | Rachel Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, MassMEDIC Devi Govender, Platform President, Abiomed, Part of J&J MedTech |
| 9:05 AM | The 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 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 AM | Case 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 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 AM | Case Study | |
| 11:00 AM | Creating 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
Elizabeth Hamacher, Vice President
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| 11:40 AM | The 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 |
SPONSORS
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Tickets are $50 for MassMEDIC members and $75 for non-members.
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