I completly agree, it was my first one and I really enjoyed meeting other buyers and feeling alone.

Name of Facility: john c lincon hospital

City, State: hospital

Years as a Buyer: 1.5

sorry , and not feeling alone.

Name of Facility: john c lincon hospital

City, State: hospital

Years as a Buyer: 1.5

I knew what you meant...

Name of Facility: Summerdale Enterprises, Inc.

City, State: Publishing

Years as a Buyer: 30+

Sure thing Munira - I looked for you also but didn't see - the rooms are so big and unless you happen to have same GPO/Wholesaler, there aren't many small groups!

Name of Facility: CVMC

City, State: Teaching Hospital

Years as a Buyer: 1+

I was really hoping we could do that this year but it just didn't seem to work out. We may have to organize this on our own since PPO has so much to arrange. Once the schedule comes out for next year's conference perhaps we can coordinate our efforts and do a breakfast for all forum members. We could announce it on this forum as to when we would meet. I was able to meet a few of you all this year but unfortunately it was just in passing and no real time for conversation.

Name of Facility: Provena United Samaritans Medical Center

City, State: Catholic-based community Medical Center

Years as a Buyer: 25+

Munira,

I think that is a great idea for us to have a coffee time or breakfast. I think we could orchestrate that between us if need be. I also think it would be great if Mike would orchestrate it and maybe have a round robin of how to get more folks involved and topics that could be explored on this board.

Have a Happy Day!
Kathy

Name of Facility: St. Francis Health Center

Years as a Buyer: 4 in health care, 25 in hard goods