This document provides summaries of articles from a McKesson employee newsletter dated July 25, 2016. It includes profiles of two McKesson employees - Louis Chinn, who is battling cancer, and Andrei Gonzales, who leads value-based reimbursement initiatives. It also promotes an upcoming McKesson Summer Olympic Challenge and provides tips for taking a vacation.

1. July 25, 2016
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Unstoppable: Louis Chinn’s Journey
After 22 years working in oncology, this employee’s professional battle against cancer just got personal.
Think Before You Act
This McKesson leader brings a start-up mentality to his work developing strategies for payers.
True Olympic Grit
Get motivated for the McKesson Summer Olympic Challenge. Former Olympian shares his story.
Vacation Survival Kit
Pack these items for your summer holiday.
On the go? You can now read our stories on the new McKNet Mobile app, m.mcknet.mckesson.com.
Unstoppable: Louis Chinn’s Journey
After 22 years working in oncology, this employee’s professional battle against cancer just got personal.
Louis Chinn’s life changed forever last January when he was diagnosed with a rare, malignant stage 4
cancer.
Before that, he had a more professional relationship with cancer. For 22 years, he’s worked for Oncology
Therapeutics Network (OTN) and McKesson Specialty Health, which acquired OTN in 2007.
As a senior field-based account executive, Louis has a dual role: working with large community-based
oncology clinics as well as with some of the broader regional networks of oncology clinics.
Because he’s developed longstanding relationships with his customers — including UCLA, Sutter Health
and Cedars-Sinai — Louis is able to understand their evolving needs and determine how McKesson can
offer them greater value, support and services.
In 2012, Louis was part of a team that won the Chairman’s Award for the One McKesson Oncology
initiative that improved collaboration across the organization.
His Cancer Story
One morning in January, Louis woke up with numbness in his left arm. An hour later, it was fine. But the
following day, he awoke again with numbness in the same arm. Unlike the previous day, it remained
numb and tingly — and began to swell. He was told to go to the ER.
“They put me through a whole alphabet of expensive tests: EKG, X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound,” he
explains.

2. A Winning Life
Louis is very open about his battle with cancer. After the initial shock of the diagnosis subsided, he
created a blog, called Winning Life, in order to educate and offer strength to others affected by the
disease.
His posts are candid and heartfelt, ranging from factual information about the process of chemotherapy
and biopsies to humorous musings about his eyebrows growing back. Today, the site has more than
20,000 views.
“I hope that my blog offers readers a chance to walk in the shoes of someone who has cancer.”
Louis explains on his blog, “Cancers are staged based on how far they’ve spread. Besides Stages 1, 2 &
3 (or, technically, I, II & III), there are actually two Stage 4’s — 4A & 4B. (Mine is the latter, 4B, since it
had spread down to my liver and up to my head.)”
“I think the first thing that comes to people’s minds when they hear stage 4 cancer is, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s
terminal.’ I had to be really careful about how I wrote about that and even how I explained it to my own
kids. It’s not a death sentence by any means. It’s serious, but the staging is just a categorization of where
the cancer is in my body.”
Staying Positive
Resiliency and optimism keep Louis going. “Any time there’s something even slightly positive during my
treatment, I will spin it in my mind,” he says. “And when things aren’t positive, then I focus on finding a
way around the obstacle. There’s always something to be taken from a challenge. I just can’t operate any
other way; that’s just how I live.”
The caring and expertise that Louis receives from his clinical team has given him a greater appreciation
for the people who are behind the scenes, such as vendors like McKesson. “As a patient, I can focus on
my specific battle with cancer, without thinking about the logistical operations occurring daily in the
background.”
“We all have a connection to cancer, either directly like me, or through friends and family. McKesson’s
slogan, ‘It’s not a package, it’s a patient,’ really personalizes what we do to benefit cancer patients all
over the country.”
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Think Before You Act
This McKesson leader brings a start-up mentality to his work developing strategies for payers.
Dr. Andrei Gonzales focuses on solutions to improve how healthcare is delivered and paid for.
As director, Value Based Reimbursement Initiatives at McKesson Health Solutions, he helps McKesson
teams develop strategies to help payer customers address significant changes in the healthcare industry.
Prior to this role, he worked with customers using the McKesson Episode Management solution, which
health plans use to develop and manage bundled payment programs. Andrei began his McKesson career
almost 10 years ago, managing physician-oriented acute care solutions at McKesson Provider
Technologies.

3. Before joining McKesson, he held positions in product management with Medtronic Navigation and
Thomson Micromedex. He received his M.D. from the University of Washington, School of Medicine.
At McKesson, everyone is a leader. In every decision, every action, every day, we lead. In this McKesson
News series, we share many facets of leadership through the perspective of leaders at all levels across
the company.
What personally inspires you to lead?
I am inspired by the promise of information technology to advance
the practice of medicine. In my current role, I focus on changes in
how we deliver care and pay for it.
When we achieve industry-wide goals to make meaningful
improvements in care and reduce costs, we can also improve our
quality of life. We spend a lot of money and resources on healthcare
today. I envision a future where we can invest the savings in other
things that would improve our quality of life, such as infrastructure
and education.
What was one of your first jobs? How did it shape how you
lead today?
After I graduated from medical school, I went to work for a very
small company, a start-up. We were developing a new medical
device. Because the company was so small, all of us pitched in
wherever we were needed to keep things moving.
I learned that it wasn’t productive to worry about job titles or the
hierarchy of the company. It’s more important to contribute and
create value. Then everyone benefits.
This experience helps me be effective today. I’m comfortable working with different groups in an advisory
capacity without having a direct line of authority.
What do you think is one of the biggest misconceptions that people have of leadership?
That you have to be in authority to lead. Opportunities for leadership can come to anyone at any time.
It’s also important to be ready to follow when appropriate. You should be able to recognize when
someone displays leadership and it make sense that you should follow.
If you could have coffee with a famous leader (past or
present), who would it be and why?
I’d like to have coffee with Franklin Delano Roosevelt. During his
career, he faced a magnitude of adversity that’s difficult to
imagine: polio, the Depression, World War II. Yet he was able to
guide himself and our country through these issues. I would very
much like to talk to him about these experiences.
Which ILEAD value resonates most with you?
Advance. To me, that means a focus on being the best person I
can be. Whether it’s as a husband, father, colleague or citizen, I
always look for ways to improve. It’s important not to get
complacent. There’s a danger in thinking things are “good
enough.” In everything I do, I try to advance in a thoughtful,
meaningful way.

4. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
My grandmother always said, “Heads up before your feet.” She meant that you should always think
before you act. If you can take a moment to think about what you are doing, you’ll usually choose the
better path.
What is your proudest leadership moment?
In my current role, I develop strategy and help identify where we can make smart investments to provide
better capabilities for our customers. One example is our recent acquisition of HealthQX and its ClarityQx
payment technology, which has been my focus for the last two years. I’m very proud of this
accomplishment.
The acquisition enhances our ability to help our customers transition to value-based care by automating
complex payment models, such as bundled payment. It’s currently the fastest-growing payment model for
healthcare, yet just half of payers are ready to implement bundles. Nearly 75% don’t have the tools they
need to automate these complex models.
With this acquisition, McKesson can provide those tools for our customers. It’s a huge growth opportunity
for us and very exciting.
How is the healthcare landscape changing? Find out Aug. 2.
You’ve probably heard that value-based healthcare is a very big deal in the industry, but do you
understand what it means for patients and for McKesson? In just 30 minutes, we’ll give you the basics
about how value-based healthcare is changing the landscape of our industry.
Join us Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. Pacific time for a conversation with Andrei Gonzales, Healthcare Leadership
Council President Mary Grealy and Pete Slone, McKesson Public Affairs. They will share how the
transition to value-based healthcare is working and how it affects McKesson and our customers.
You’ll also learn how McKesson and others are shaping the related policy debate. And you’ll have an
opportunity to ask questions. Register for the webinar.
Do you have comments on this article? Ideas for another? Let us know. Send an email to
mckessonnews@mckesson.com.
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True Olympic Grit
Get motivated for the McKesson Summer Olympic Challenge. Former Olympian shares his story.
It takes heart, strength, determination — and true grit — to be a champion. Do you have what it takes to
go the extra mile for the McKesson Summer Olympic Challenge?
Need inspiration from a McKesson colleague? Meet two-time Olympian, swimmer Todd Torres, who
competed in the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He later set national and world records as a
U.S. Masters swimmer.
Todd currently serves on the North Carolina Masters Swimming board of directors and continues to
compete in U.S. Masters Swimming. Just last year, his alma mater, Louisiana State University, inducted
him into its Athletic Hall of Fame.
He’s competing in next month’s challenge by tracking his swim workouts with a Garmin Fenix heart
monitor watch.

5. Just Keep Swimming
Todd began splashing around in his family’s backyard
swimming pool at age 4. His earliest competitors were
his two brothers, who pushed his limits not only in
swimming but in football, baseball and soccer, as
well.
He and his brothers joined their first competitive swim
team at age 9. “By then my brothers and I already
knew how to swim really well, which was a big
advantage over kids just learning to swim. That early
success and social acceptance kept us swimming for
years.”
While his early days of swimming were pretty
effortless, becoming an Olympic athlete took years
and years of practice, dedication and the ability to
quickly recover from inevitable disappointments.
“Many athletes dream of going to the Olympics, but most don’t want to make the sacrifices. We trained
year round, worked out six days a week, twice a day, in high school and college.”
Along with pool workouts, he did weight training and running. “My biggest improvements occurred in
college. It was incredibly motivating being surrounded by world-class athletes and coaches. Everyone
expected to win and never took short-cuts in training.”
Not What He Expected
What was it like to participate in the Olympics?
Todd says, “My Olympic memories are bittersweet and, unfortunately, not the highlight of my swimming
career. In Barcelona, I was a finalist in the 100 meter breaststroke, but I didn’t win a medal. My
preliminary swim in Atlanta wasn’t fast enough to advance to the finals.”
Although his Olympic dreams did not come true, “it was still an amazing experience, and I’m thankful that
my friends and family came along to support me.”
Better Health Starts with Todd
Todd continues to get up at 4:30 every morning to
swim. He works out before starting his day as a
McKesson Medical-Surgical account manager
selling medical supplies and services to primary care
physician office customers in Eastern North Carolina.
“I’m responsible for developing strong relationships
with our customers. I serve as a consultant, helping
physician offices better run and grow their offices
while also growing sales for McKesson. I also analyze
and interpret sales trends, costs and
opportunities. Sales is every bit as competitive as
swimming, and it takes as much dedication to stay on
top of your game.”
He still competes on a U.S. Masters swim team in Greenville, but now it’s less about winning and more
about staying healthy, he says.

6. “I turned 48 two weeks ago but feel 20 years younger. I routinely compete in swim meets against high
school and college swimmers to challenge myself and motivate others.”
His Brother Still Pushes Him
His brothers continue to inspire him to up his fitness game. His younger brother, Manny, enjoys staying
active in water polo.
His other brother, Mark Torres, is an account manager for McKesson Medical-Surgical in Colorado.
Both Todd and Mark are Platinum level in Vitality and compete to see who can earn the most points.
Todd’s advice for earning points: “The best way to reach the Platinum level is to consistently exercise,
create goals and complete the annual Vitality Check biometric screening.”
In order to stay in shape, he eats well. “My body craves healthy food after a workout, so I’ve been
drinking fruit and protein shakes for years. My daily intake includes fruits, vegetables and protein. I’ve
always preferred water and avoided tea and sodas.”
My Motivation
Can he explain where he gets his determination to become an elite athlete?
“My parents and coaches were always supportive, and that helped a lot. But to be successful in
swimming, you must have true grit. That’s the thing that propels you out of bed when it’s still dark out,
gets you to jump in a pool day after day, week after week for years, even when it’s cold and rainy. True
grit never lets you quit.”
Register Now
Experience the thrill of competition. U.S.-based employees and Imaging and Workflow Solutions
employees in Canada can register for the McKesson Summer Olympic Challenge by going to:
Vitality > Community > My Challenges > McKesson Summer Olympic Challenge
To compete, you must register by July 31.
Do you have comments on this article? Ideas for another? Let us know. Send an email to
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Vacation Survival Kit
Pack these items for your summer holiday.
The days are getting longer, and the kids are out of
school. Summer is synonymous with swimming, ice
cream and some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Whether you’re headed to the cabin or to a seaside
resort, here’s a summary of tools to help you truly
disconnect and enjoy your well-deserved vacation.
Out-of-Office Reply
Be bold. Don’t half commit to your time off with an
out-of-office reply that implies you’ll be occasionally
checking your messages.

7. Instead of writing “I’m out of the office until [insert date] with limited access to email,” set expectations with
a little humor in your internally facing out-of-office reply: “I’m currently lost in Yosemite National Park until
[insert date]. If you have an urgent matter, you’re welcome to parachute to El Capitan and locate me
somewhere near 37.7339°N, 119.6377°W.” Or please contact [insert at least two colleagues who can field
inquiries while you’re out].” Your contacts will understand that you’re truly on vacation and focused on
recharging.
Webmail
Free up space in your suitcase for snorkeling gear and tennis rackets by not bringing your computer
along. In fact, lock your laptop in your desk.
If something urgent does come up, and you absolutely need to respond to a pressing matter, you can
always log into McKesson’s secure webmail (https://webmail.mckesson.com) from just about anywhere in
the world.
Sure, Outlook’s webmail interface is more basic, but unlike connecting to the VPN, webmail doesn’t
require your McKesson computer. And even far-flung tropical islands have internet access nowadays.
Emergency Contact List
If you’re working on a critical project and you can’t leave your laptop and phone at the office, don’t be
afraid to delegate some of the tasks. Your colleagues are here to help — provided you return the favor
when they’re on vacation.
Mitigate a crisis by making sure everyone on your team has an emergency contact list with alternate
phone numbers. Knowing that you can reach someone if the need arises will help you sleep better — so
the only thing keeping you up at night is the sound of crickets.
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