June 9th Agenda

Is it safe to get healthcare?? If yes, why do over a quarter of a million people die each year from medical errors? Do patients really understand the risks, how quality is measured and what each patient needs to do to be safe and keep others safe?  Additionally, we will discuss public policy and the likely implications of the mid-term and near-term elections.

In this session we will:

1. Discuss how quality is measured and what healthcare consumers need to understand to be safe
2. Discuss healthcare public policy and the implications of the most recent mid-term elections and near-term elections

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7:30 am - 8:00 am Breakfast and Networking

8:00 am - 8:15 am Welcome
Linda Becker, President and Founder, Northstar Network

8:15 am - 9:15 am Understanding and Improving the Quality of Care
Dr. Dana Gelb Safran, ScM and ScD Health Policy and Management, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Quality Forum (NQF)

9:15 am - 9:35 am Break

9:35 am - 10:45 am National Health Policy
Blair Childs, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Premier

10:45 am - 11:30 am Q & A with Speakers
Dr. Dana Gelb Safran, ScM and ScD Health Policy and Management, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Quality Forum (NQF)
Blair Childs, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Premier

11:30 am End