Tax Expert to Speak at Paquin Healthcare Retail '08 Conference
Orlando, FL -- May 8, 2008 -- The healthcare retail industry's annual Healthcare Retail '08 Conference, (www.HealthcareRetail08.com) today announced that Robert Ury, Partner and Chair of the Tax Department of Arnstein & Lehr, LLP will address the conference as a featured speaker. The conference takes place June 9 - 10, 2008 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"The decision by non-profit hospitals and healthcare systems to implement a healthcare retail strategy raises important tax and accounting questions for their institutions," stated Tony Paquin, CEO of The Paquin Group. "Robert's extensive expertise in these areas will shed light on the legal structures and procedures necessary to ensure a smooth transition into these retail enterprises."
The conference schedule has been designed specifically to create informal opportunities for attendees to meet with speakers, such as Mr. Ury and other retail experts.
Mr. Ury is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and has been named a Leading Lawyer for Tax Law and Business. He has practiced with Arnstein & Lehr for more than 30 years representing clients in matters before the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. District Court.
A highly respected and acclaimed business and tax advisor, Robert regularly counsels corporations and tax-exempt organizations. He is also the author of numerous, nationally published tax-related articles and is frequently asked to speak at seminars sponsored by leading financial institutions, as well as the Bank Administration Institute, American Management Association, The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago Bar Association, and others.
"A record number of attendees have already registered, ensuring that this event will be the largest healthcare retail conference to date," stated Paquin.
The Healthcare Retail '08 Conference is sponsored by The Paquin Group, the nation's leading healthcare retail consultancy, and is the premier meeting event for hospitals and healthcare organizations considering or currently implementing a retail strategy. The sale of healthcare-related products is a rapidly expanding market that generates revenues of more than $500 billion annually. It represents a highly profitable and sizable source of revenue for healthcare systems.
The conference covers a complete range of healthcare retail topics, including specific information on how to assess and implement healthcare retail systems to capture a portion of this burgeoning market. These include hospital retail locations, ecommerce solutions, branding strategies, loyalty cards, private label brands, in-room education/television technology and medical day spas.
Registration and information about the conference can be found at www.HealthcareRetail08.com or by calling 407-566-1091.
About The Paquin Group
The Paquin Group, the nation's leading specialist in healthcare-based retail, is an alliance of industry leading experts and resources created to assist hospitals in the implementation of healthcare retail strategies. The company's core mission is to increase revenue opportunities and minimize risks for healthcare organizations. The Paquin Group helps hospitals identify and implement these new retail revenue strategies. For more information, visit: www.thepaquingroup.com
About Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
Arnstein & Lehr LLP is one of the country's oldest and most respected law firms. Since its founding in 1893, the firm has served clients - large and small - throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. More than a century later, Arnstein & Lehr has established itself as a sophisticated, full-service practice that addresses the diverse and complex needs of its clients with vision, expertise, and a commitment to quality and service.