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Doctors and Patients to Hold Congressional Briefing on Healthcare Reform April 16
WASHINGTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being
released by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS):
DATE: April 16, 2009
TIME: 10:30 A.M.
Lunch following presentations
PLACE: Senate Russell Building 385
Washington DC
EVENT: CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON HEALTHCARE REFORM
"Stories from the Frontlines: A conversation with patients & doctors
on their concerns & ideas for workable reform"
WHO: Featured speakers include:
The Hon. Betsy McCaughey,
Former Lt. Governor, NY & Patient Advocate
Founder & Chair, Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths
SPONSORS: Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
Citizens for Health
Citizens Council for Health Care
Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths
Council for Affordable Health Insurance
Liberty Coalition
CONTACT: Kathryn Serkes
(202) 333 3855
Kathryn@SquareOneMedia.net
http://www.AAPSonline.org
What will it take to get & keep doctors?
How do reform proposals translate to the real world of patients &
doctors?
Those are the two main questions that will be addressed at this
Congressional briefing featuring those who are affected most - real
patients and practicing doctors.
TOPICS:
Rationing & mandated treatments; privacy; the ability to keep (or
afford) current insurance; National Health Board; Comparative Effectiveness
Research (CER) & Pay-for-Performance; health information technology; and,
access to care, including demand for treatments considered to be
complementary & alternative.
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Betsy McCaughey: Former Lt. Gov. of New York, her The New Republic
article, "No Exit" was one of the most influential analyses of the 1993
Clinton reform plan. A renowned patient advocate, she is Founder and Chair
of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths.
Juliette Madrigal-Dersch, MD: A board-certified pediatrician and
internist, Dr. Madrigal-Dersch chose to set up a solo family practice. She
has no insurance contracts, and has opted out of Medicare. She says this
keeps her patients in charge, and allows her to set reasonable fees,
including giving discounts for patients who wear spurs on their boots.
Michael Ostrolenk, MA, MFT: A noted privacy expert and licensed
marriage and family therapist, Mr. Ostrolenk has first-hand experience with
how patient concerns about privacy have a negative impact on care.
James Turner, Esq.: A former "Nader Raider," Mr. Turner chairs
"Citizens for Health" representing more than 100,000 patients who are
concerned about access to the treatment modalities of their choice.
Moderated by Kathryn Serkes, President, Square One Media Network
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