BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The diabetes epidemic demands a powerful response from leader s in the diabetes community\, nationally and globally. \; Joslin Dia betes Center\, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School will convene all s takeholders for \; a groundbreaking\, immersive activity over 3 days in September called \; Diabetes Innovation 2012 (September 23-25\, 2012 at the Hyatt Crystal City in Arlington\, VA).\n \;\nDiabetes In novation 2012 will act as a powerful catalyst for ideas\, partnerships a nd collaborations. It will provoke thought\, innovation and action that address the cost\, productivity and quality-of-life impact of diabetes o n our society by bringing together all stakeholders: \; payers\, pur chasers\, providers\, industry\, government\, research\, patients\, cons umers\, technologists\, developers\, and funders. \;\n \;\nThis unprecedented event will provide a powerful foundation for sustained adv ancement in all facets of diabetes prevention\, treatment and payment re forms including social media and gaming\, translational research breakth roughs\, food sourcing\, distribution to mobile patient technologies and everything in between. \;\n \;\nThe conference gives leaders an d innovators from all sectors the opportunity to feature the many innova tions in prevention\, delivery and adherence as well as in process and p olicy. \; Among over 80 faculty\, and hundreds of audience members\, from industry and the payer\, provider and purchaser community and acad emia\, leaders from many of the most important government agencies (AHRQ \, PCORI\, NIH\, CDC\, FDA\, CMS\, CMMI) will be on hand to encourage op en dialogue and collaboration to speed system improvements.\n \;\nTo sponsor\, exhibit or register for Diabetes Innovation 2012\, please vis it www.diabetesinnovation.org. URL:http://mclean.patch.com/events/diabetes-innovation-2012-9e959223 SUMMARY:Diabetes Innovation 2012 LOCATION:2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy\, Arlington\, VA 22202: 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy\, Arlington\, VA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR