Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 — 11:15 a.m. Fostering competition in the pharmaceutical distribution chain

What if cooperative ownership of pharmaceutical companies and distribution chain OWNED up to 60% would  that make a difference globally in drug distribution and pricing? Could community ownership make a difference in ensuring equal pricing and distribution for all?

June 11, 2017

Fostering competition in the  pharmaceutical distribution  chain Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. EDT On Wednesday, June 14, Brookings and USC will host  a forum to explore the many segments of the drug  distribution chain and examine proposals to reduce  price markups through increased competition. Register to attend | Register to watch When: Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 — 11:15 a.m. Where: The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC What:  Although a great deal of attention concerning prescription drug prices centers on the prices charged by pharmaceutical manufacturers themselves, markups in the distribution chain—pharmacy benefit managers, wholesalers, and pharmacies—are often substantial. Despite the large role that these actors play, little is known about the discounts they negotiate or markups they charge and how those relate to what patientsultimately pay. On Wednesday, June 14, the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Innovation in Health Policy will host a forum to explore the many segments of the drug distribution chain and examine proposals to reduce price markups through increased competition. The event will feature a presentation of two new papers: one estimating profitability in the distribution chains of both branded and generic drugs and another proposing a transparency scheme to foster competition in the distribution of generic pharmaceuticals. Stakeholder panels will follow the presentations of these two papers, to discuss approaches to increase competition in brand and generic drug distribution. After the session, panelists will take audience questions.

June 15, 2017. Virtual disaster housing industry forum

What: Virtual disaster housing industry forum

Time: 2 to 4 p.m. eastern

Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017

FEMA is hosting a virtual industry forum for members of the private sector and academic institutions that have new and innovative solutions for providing temporary living facilities following a disaster.
Participants can present via a web-based platform and phone call.

• The virtual housing industry forum is open to both for and non-profit organizations, trade associations or academic institutions who may be able to provide temporary living facilities following a disaster.
• Interested participants should already have a proto-type of a fully-formed design concept for disaster housing units.
• The ideal housing units can be used anywhere from six to 18 months following a disaster and can be used in a variety of climates.
• Participants can submit up to five power point slides to present. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes or less.
• This call for presentations does not imply or guarantee a contract or intent to purchase. This call is being conducted to identify diverse options that may be unknown to FEMA.
• Presentations should be submitted no later than noon (eastern) on Tuesday, June 13. Presentation times and call-in information will be sent to those participating on June 13.

Those who are interested in participating or who have questions should contact FEMA-Housing-Assistance-Initiative@fema.dhs.gov.

Best regards,

FEMA Private Sector Division