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Kathy Ruben, Ph.D.
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KathyRuben@consumerhealthfirst.org
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Affordability and Quality: Can We Have Both?
Our 4th Engagement Symposium
An annual symposium to get engaged in Maryland's multiple health care reform initiatives.
AGENDA
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Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking |
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Welcome and Opening Remarks - Beth Sammis, PhD, President, Consumer Health First |
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Affordability and Quality: Can We Have Both? Where have we come from and where are we going? - John M. Colmers, Senior Vice President, Health Care Transformation and Strategic Planning, Johns Hopkins Medicine |
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Affordability and Quality: The Maryland Perspective The view from four agencies working to address the issues with a facilitated discussion of the impact on and/or challenges for consumers Moderator - Steve Ports - Consultant, and Former Principal Deputy Director, Health Services Cost Review Commission Panelists: - Michele Eberle – Executive Director, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Katie Wunderlich – Executive Director, Health Services Cost Review Commission - Howard Haft, M.D. – Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of Health - Ben Steffen – Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission |
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Break |
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Affordability and Quality: Perspectives from the Field Participants discuss challenges to addressing affordability and quality. CHF will provide a post-symposium report. Moderator - Shari Curtis, Program Manager, Maryland Health Connection, Prince George's County Department of Social Services |
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Affordability and Quality: Opportunities for Action - Policy and Advocacy Panelists will provide their perspectives on policy, legislative and advocacy strategies to promote consumer engagement.
Moderator - Leni Preston, Vice-President, Consumer Health First Panelists - Robyn Elliott, Principal, Public Policy Partners - Ellen Albritton, Senior Policy Analyst, Families USA - Hillery Tsumba, Director, Strategy and External Affairs Primary Care Coalition |
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Symposium Wrap Up - Get Engaged and Stay Engaged |