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HINJ IN ACTION
TRUSTEE UPDATE
October 29, 2008 Volume 1, Issue 2
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Alpharma, Dean Mitchell●Amicus Therapeutics, John F. Crowley ●BD, Edward Ludwig●Baxter Healthcare● Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Reinhard Franzen● Boehringer Ingleheim, Paul Romness Bristol Myers Squibb, Dick Thompson●C.R. Bard, Timothy Ring●Catalent Pharma Solutions, John Lowry●Celgene Corporation, Bob Hugin●Cherokee Pharma, John Elliott●Daiichi Sankyo, Joseph Pieroni● Eisai Inc., Hajime Shimizu●GlaxoSmithKline, Janie Kinney● Hoffmann-LaRoche, George Abercrombie● Johnson & Johnson, Cliff Holland● LTS Lohmann Therapy Systems, Benoit Cossart●Medarex, Howard Pien● Merck & Co., Inc., Willie Deese● Millenium Pharmaceuticals, Michael Eging●Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Kevin Rigby● Novo Nordisk, James Shehan● Pfizer Inc., Richard Bagger● Reckitt Benckiser NAA, Dave Long●sanofi-aventis, Tim Rothwell● Schering-Plough Corp., Fred Hassan● Stryker Corp, Ned Lipes●Wyeth, Joseph Mahady
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NJ Elected Officials Embrace Reach Out and Read!
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The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey has embarked on the second year of our three-year pledge to the Reach Out and Read program. HINJ has recently sponsored book donation events in Plainfield, New Brunswick and Dover.
Guests at these events included: Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11), Assemblyman Upendra Chivikula (D-17), and mayors Jim Cahill (D-New Brunswick) and Sharon Robinson Briggs (D-Plainfield).
To date, almost 50,000 books have been donated to New Jersey clinics and Reach Out and Read providers, giving children an early start on reading.
"As a major partner of Reach Out and Read, New Jersey's pharmaceutical and medical technology companies have made a multi-year commitment to expand and enhance the program. We are pleased to show our support for this wonderful program and make book donations that will be distributed to children ages five and younger," said Franks.
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Update:
Business Roundtable
Features
Health Care Futurists
Representatives from sixty business and patient advocacy groups joined in a lively discussion on October 20th at the PFCD-NJ roundtable. The event was co-sponsored by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Business and Industry Assn., the Chamber of Commerce of Southern NJ and the Commerce and Industry Association of NJ.
Featuring strategies on health and wellness programs and their impact on small business and large corporations, roundtable participants heard from noted health care strategist David Hom (formerly of Pitney Bowes and the architect of that company's landmark employee benefit programs) and Dr. Steve Wolinsky, Senior Medical Director for National Accounts for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ.
This business roundtable will be followed by a similar forum next month in Hamilton with key stakeholders representing the state's organized labor community.
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Welcome to the second issue of Trustee Update, which is designed exclusively for Trustees of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey. This month's snapshot of the biopharmaceutical and medical technology sector's activities demonstrates how we continue to enhance the quality of life for patients and all residents of the Garden State.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
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Senate Hopefuls Lautenberg and Zimmer Talk With HINJ Trustees
Industry Issues Top the Agenda
On October 15, Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and his Republican opponent, former Congressman Dick Zimmer, attended a special board meeting of the HINJ Trustees to share their positions on healthcare and the economy.
Senator Lautenberg underscored the importance of S-CHIP funding, keeping the drug supply chain safe from importation and providing access to those least able to afford prescription medicines.
Congressman Zimmer talked about the need for tax incentives for the industry and the importance of preserving intellectual property. He also noted the important work of the industry in sypporting Medicare Part D.
Here's what they said:
Senator Frank Lautenberg:
"You and your industry have a particular presence (here) and we're appreciative...the contributions of this industry are enormous and if there was any way to measure the money saved as a result of the things you do, it would be impressive."
Congressman Dick Zimmer:
"The pharmaceutical industry is a success story by any measure. Yet, you're treated like Big Tobacco. You are the source of excellent, high-paying jobs and the Delegation needs to be more of an advocate for this industry."
To learn more about the candidate's health care plans, visit the candidate's websites: Frank Lautenberg or Dick Zimmer
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Adler and Myers Face Off at South Jersey Vendor Breakfast
 
The South Jersey Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry Alliance (SJPMTIA) played host to District Three Congressional candidates State Senator John Adler and Medford Mayor Chris Myers on the morning of October 6th at Ponzio's Restaurant in Cherry Hill. More than 40 SJPMTIA members attended the breakfast, which included a question and answer period for each candidate.
Both candidates expressed strong support for the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries and pledged to work with members of SJPMTIA to promote federal policy which would help grow jobs and enhance the industry in New Jersey. This was the second appearance before the group for Senator Adler, who was the featured speaker at a SJPMTIA event in November 2007.
The South Jersey Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry Alliance is a group of men and women united to highlight the relationship between the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry and the South Jersey economy. Its membership now numbers some 350 individuals and small businesses whose common interest is to advance and protect our industry in South Jersey.
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Food Bank Initiative To
Ease Hardships During the Holidays
HINJ SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON
COMPANY FOOD DRIVES
Over the past several months, we have encountered some of the toughest economic times in recent memory. Recession, layoffs, mortgage defaults and rising fuel and food prices have impacted everyone. Those hit the hardest have been our most vulnerable citizens - individuals with low and fixed incomes, as well as the unemployed who are having more difficulty than usual trying to make ends meet.
These difficult times are forcing increasing numbers of people to turn to community food banks for assistance. However, current economic conditions are threatening the ability of food banks to serve all those in need. Reports indicate that increased demand is resulting in shortages at food bank warehouses and that private donations are dwindling. (Star-Ledger Food Banks Running Low)
Under the banner of PhRMA's "Delaware Valley Initiative" which aims to raise public awareness of our company's economic and philanthropic contributions to the community, HINJ is working with member companies to arrange media and outreach opportunities with elected officials around company food drives and employee volunteer activities at local food banks.
This HINJ initiative was recognized by Governor Corzine in his speech to a joint session of the Legislature on October 16th. | |
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