THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT
 L'ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE POUR LE REMBOURSEMENT DES SOINS DE SANTÉ

WELCOME

We are the professionals who work on behalf of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device firms to secure formulary coverage for new therapies within the Canadian Healthcare System.

CAHR / ACRSS is the professional association through which we meet, learn and promote knowledge and information so that innovative new treatment options can become more readily available to the Canadians who need them.

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News

Events

Industry Partnerships - See two listed below

2nd Annual Market Access Canada Summit (Oct 4-5)

Discount offer to CAHR Members -
Register today and Save $200.
Mention VIP Code: CAHR.

Ontario reform, product launch excellence, reimbursement challenges, introduction of SEBs,
the strength of generics…. Where to start? 

New for the 2010 agenda: The recent Ontario reform has changed the playing field for pharma products in this region, radically. Eyeforpharma’s global conference presence means you can learn how US & European markets affect Canadian access.
Specific local topic issues for the landscape include the move to pCODR how will they maintain transparency, and the impact of the SEB approval,
how will reimbursement be defined across the country.
Product listing agreements: What we learnt last year; what to do next.

To see the full agenda and speaker line up download the brochure now at:
http://www.eyeforpharma.com/macanada/brochure.php

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9th Annual Market Access
Summit (Nov 16 & 17)

Discount offer to CAHR Members - Register today and receive 15% off the regular investment rate.
Mention VIP Code: PH-CAHR15.
Offer expires July 30th.

Attend the 9th Annual MARKET ACCESS SUMMIT being held on November 16th & 17th 2010 in Four Points by Sheraton Toronto and take away innovative information you need to know to plan your reimbursement and market access strategies.

VISIT: www.marketaccesscanada.ca
us on Linkedin:
www.marketaccesscanada.ca/linkedin

This is Canada’s MOST Important and ANTICIPATED market access conference of the year…Take away innovative information you need to know to plan your reimbursement and market access strategies…Meet and learn more from the regulators and payers who influence market access!

WHEN: November 16th & 17th 2010
WHERE: FOUR POINTS Toronto Airport Hotel

To Register:

CALL: 1 866 298 9343 x 200
EMAIL: customercare@strategyinstitute.com
ONLINE: www.marketaccesscanada.ca

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Career Opportunities

Looking for a career move? INNOMAR STRATEGIES is looking for two reimbursement professionals (External Relations Manager & Market Access Manager).

Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Inc. (“SDM Specialty Health”) is recruiting a Bilingual Reimbursement Specialist. Click here

Full all job descriptions and application processes, please visit the career opportunities page.

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CAHR is on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is the premier social network for business professionals. In addition to our website, CAHR has established a group on LinkedIN to provide opportunity for members to connect with each other, share news and discuss issues related to health policy and reimbursement. If you're not on LinkedIn it's easy and free to join. If you are on LinkedIn please jump in and add to the conversations at CAHR.

Here's the link:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1975919&trk=anet_ug_hm

Since January 1, we have had over 8,000 visitors to our website.   

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To sponsor a CAHR event, please email  Director, Business Development

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Access to the Member's Area has been communicated to all current members. If you have not received information on how to access the member's area, please email info@cahrp.ca

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Consultant Directory ...... Currently under construction. Stay tuned for opportunities to list your company on the CAHR website.... 
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CAHR would like to help you fill a vacancy or make the Career change you've been waiting for. Check out the career page for industry opportunities and information on how to post a job vacancy...
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VOLUNTEERS are always needed to help out on CAHR committees. Please check the Committee page for see which committee is of most interest to you!

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2010 Membership Renewals - if you have not paid your 2010 membership fees, payment is overdue. Reminders are being sent out throughout the month of June.

Membership fees can be paid one of three ways:

  • on-line payment (a small fee will be charged to you)
  • credit card payment (remit a form)
  • cheque

Please visit the membership page for full details and links.

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CAHR 6th Annual Golf Tournament

Arrangements for the 6th Annual CAHR Golf Day are well underway. The tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 21st at Angus Glen in Markham Ontario.

Once again, golf will be in the afternoon. We will serve lunch before golf and hors d’oeuvres will be served right after golf during the prize ceremony.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a great value compared to other industry golf tournaments. Note that some of the sponsorships are no longer available because we have had a tremendous response from returning sponsors. So, don’t delay in confirming your sponsorship that will allow you to spend an enjoyable time with your key colleagues.

All sponsors will be mentioned in the program and will be acknowledged by the Master of Ceremonies at the Prize ceremony. And by agreeing to be a sponsor for the 2010 event, your organization will again have the right of first refusal to be a sponsor at the 2011 CAHR Golf Tournament.

For sponsorship opportunities, email info@cahrp.ca.

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The Events & Education Committee are finalizing speakers for Quebec and Halifax policy events. Stay tuned.....