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The Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) sunrise date of December, 2012 is fast approaching; GTIN ensures that all participants in the healthcare supply chain will be able to identify every trade item in the same way. HIGPA and HISCI will join Modern Healthcare on Tuesday, October 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern for a free webinar to explain the importance of these standards for patient safety, supply chain efficiency, and recalls.
Moderated by Ellis Booker with Modern Healthcare, presenters include:
• Edward Pohl, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Director, Operations Management Program, University of Arkansas • Brad Pedrow, Director, GS1 Healthcare US • Michael V. Sarachman, PMP Manager, International Standards Adoption, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems • Meredith Young. Executive Director, HISCI • Curtis Rooney, President, HIGPA