MSD Announces Powerful Speaker Lineup at Second Annual Healthcare Innovation & Technology Conference, Better Together 2018

Stoughton, MA, November 21, 2017 (Newswire.com) - MSD, a leading healthcare solutions provider in the United States, delivering technology solutions, biomedical equipment services, and high-quality ISO-certified product distribution services to the Home Infusion Therapy, Home Medical Equipment, and Oncology Markets, announces the powerful lineup of speakers at their second annual Healthcare Innovation & Technology Conference, Better Together 2018.

Better Together 2018, taking place at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, January 22-26, will address trends, innovations and technology advances that are shaping the Home Infusion, Home Medical Equipment and Oncology markets.  This conference aims to actively set the landscape for post-acute healthcare providers, manufacturers, executives, technology professionals, and industry thoughts leaders to engage in discussions and generate active thoughts that impact the future of healthcare. 

With highly relevant keynote speakers, Better Together 2018 will examine the shift in healthcare and technology.  Highlights include:

·         Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel- Healthcare; Moving Beyond the Hospital Walls- Dr. Emanuel is one of the leading practitioners shaping the future of healthcare, with a long record of experience at the top levels of policy.  Trained both as an oncologist and a political scientist, Dr. Emanuel offers a uniquely thoughtful perspective the most difficult issues in healthcare today.

·         Dr. Javeed Siddiqui- Speaking on Telehealth & Telemedicine- Dr. Javeed Siddiqui is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer for TeleMed2U, a 100% telemedicine based multi-specialty clinical practice. Dr. Siddiqui has been actively involved in telemedicine since 2002 and has been recognized as a national thought leader in the field. Dr. Siddiqui served as the Medical Director of one the nation’s top telemedicine programs at the University of California, Davis.

·         Mike Eruzione, Captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team will share his story on defeating the odds and how working as a team we are all Better Together. 

·         Kevin Harrington, Cast member of ABC’s Shark Tank, CEO, Entrepreneur, Sales and Marketing Expert.  Kevin will be moderating MSD’s second annual Pitch Tank competition where five entrepreneurs take the stage to pitch the next new healthcare technology solution to a panel of top business experts. 

“This unique and relevant group of keynote speakers is truly going to make our conference extra special” said Tom Burke, MSD’s CEO, “Educational, inspirational and fun! Yes we are, Better Together!”

For more information please visit www.msdconference.com.

ABOUT MSD:  MSD’s mission is to make healthcare work better for our patients, families, communities and one another. MSD delivers business process outsourcing solutions in the form of supply chain, medical device management and technology solutions, which enable post-acute care healthcare providers to strengthen their businesses and to focus on the best possible outcomes for their patients. The MSD customer-centric focus and commitment to quality shapes its entire suite of offerings including an automated First Touch Resolution customer service, white glove delivery programs, and ISO process certifications. MSD’s portfolio of services includes formulary development, online ordering, equipment management and tracking, patient direct delivery programs, and an accredited ambulatory pump program serving the oncology marketplace. MSD is an authorized distributor for most of the healthcare industry’s leading group purchasing organizations and is also ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 134585:2003 certified. To learn more about MSD visit www.msdonline.com.

Source: MSD, Medical Specialties Distributors