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 Category: AllMedicare ForumApril, 28 2008
by Jointly hosted by the Galen Institute, the American Enterprise Institute and The Heritage Foundation
Medicare: Drifting Towards DisasterAn address by Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt With an introduction by former Sen. John Breaux
Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. A webcast of the event will also be available online at www.kaisernetwork.org/healthcast/galen/29apr08. Medicare is indeed drifting toward disaster. HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt will provide new insights and information on the disastrous fiscal path that Medicare is on, threatening access to health care and the health of the U.S. economy. Solutions for SustainabilityA panel of experts on Medicare will explore solutions for sustainability from their diverse perspectives. Thomas P. Miller, Moderator Resident Fellow American Enterprise Institute Robert Berenson, M.D. Senior Fellow Urban Institute Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D. Vice President, Domestic and Economic Policy Studies, Domestic Policy The Heritage Foundation Alice M. Rivlin, Ph.D. Senior Fellow, Economic Studies Program Director of the Greater Washington Research Program The Brookings Institution Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D. Senior Fellow Project HOPE Welcome and Introductions:Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D. Director, Center for Health Policy Studies The Heritage Foundation Grace-Marie Turner President Galen Institute RSVP:Please fill out the form below to register online. If you have any questions, please contact Jena Persico at 703-299-9204 or jena@galen.org. CommentsNo comments Add Comment |
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