National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing on Improving the Cost of Healthcare...

National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing on Improving the Cost
of Healthcare with R. Kerry Clark

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was issued today
by the National Press Club:

National Press Club "NEWSMAKER" Media Briefing
Thursday, April 10, 2008
2:00 p.m.

National Press Club (Broadcast Center)

R. Kerry Clark, Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health Inc., will discuss Quality
as a Path to Improving the Cost of Healthcare in America

As head of a $87 billion patient safety and health care products and services
company, R. Kerry Clark has a unique perspective on one of the most pressing
challenges the next President will face -- the rising costs of health care.

As a business leader, Mr. Clark also understands the impact increasing health
care expenditures have on the bottom line of companies nationwide. In strong
partnership with hospitals and health systems across the country, Cardinal
Health is sharing its insight and health care expertise to help leading care
facilities reduce operational costs.

In his remarks, Mr. Clark also will announce the 2008 grant recipients of the
Cardinal Health Patient Safety Challenge -- an industry first in promoting
innovation in patient safety. More than 700 hospitals and health centers
applied for the grants, which will fund the most innovative efforts aimed at
improving patient safety, care quality and operational performance.
Reporters outside of Washington, D.C. can participate in a two-way
teleconference by calling (800) 937-4791

SOURCE National Press Club

Cary O'Reilly of National Press Club, +1-202-624-1859,
caryoreilly@bloomberg.net