Are We Counting What Counts?

The Costs, Savings and Value of Prevention in a Post-Health Reform World

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National Journal Group

Sep 14, 2010, 08:53 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Prevention and wellness are central elements of the just-enacted health reform law. This new focus could transform the nation's illness-oriented, reactive medical care model to a more proactive, wellness-oriented approach. Some say this will save money. Others aren't so sure.  Join us September 21 for a policy summit that asks economists, policy experts and public officials to explore prevention, cost and value:

  • Does prevention really save money? Over what time period?
  • How should we determine value?
  • Should cost-savings trump all other considerations?
  • How do we factor-in the economic impact of keeping people healthy and productive?
  • What are the implications for federal budgeting and CBO scoring?

This event will take place on September 21, 2010 at the Columbus Club at Union Station from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and will be hosted by National Journal Group and underwritten by Results for Life and American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA).

Who:

Moderator:

Marilyn Werber Serafini, Robin Toner distinguished fellow, Kaiser Family Foundation (former health care correspondent for National Journal)



Featuring:

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)



Panelists:

Dan Crippen, former director, Congressional Budget Office



Helen Darling, president, National Business Group on Health



Ron Z. Goetzel, director, Emory University Institute for Health and Productivity Studies



Michael O'Grady, senior fellow for Health Policy and Evaluation Department, National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago




What:

Are We Counting What Counts? The Costs, Savings and Value of Prevention in a Post- Health Reform World


Where:

Columbus Club at Union Station

50 Massachusetts Ave, N.E.

Washington, DC


When:

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

SOURCE National Journal Group

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