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The Politics of Health Care Reform
"The Politics of Health Care Reform"
- Monday, October 29, 2007
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Rotunda Dome Room
- University of Virginia
- Charlottesville, Virginia
CLICK HERE to listen to the Politics of Health Care Reform panel discussion (mp3 format).
Each year, the Center for Politics showcases vital works by various authors as part of the "American Political Challenges Book Series." In addition to promoting these publications, the Center hosts related events to bring together the general public, experts, scholars, academics, and appointed and elected officials to discuss the political landscape in which these national challenges occur.
This event was inspired by a recent publication, titled Health Care Half Truths: Too Many Myths, Not Enough Reality, authored by U.Va. Provost and former Dean of the U.Va. School of Medicine, Arthur "Tim" Garson Jr., M.D., M.P.H., and U.Va. Assistant Professor of Medical Education and health care analyst, Carolyn Engelhard, M.P.A. Within the pages of their timely book, Garson and Engelhard diagnose the health care crisis, address and debunk 20 commonly held perceptions, and deliver a system that meets the needs of patients, physicians and politicians.
Since health care reform is an imperative topic of debate during the primaries and the 2008 presidential race, the Center for Politics hosted "The Politics of Health Care Reform" to discuss several of the different health care reforms proposed by the top candidates from both parties.
Wyatt Andrews, CBS News national correspondent, moderated the panel discussion. The expert panel included: Robert Moffit, Ph.D. of The Heritage Foundation, Irwin Redlener, M.D. of The Children's Health Fund and Columbia University, Stephen Schoenbaum, M.D., M.P.H. of The Commonwealth Fund and Grace-Marie Turner of The Galen Institute.
Provost Garson and Professor Engelhard joined the panelists in dissecting the proposed health care reforms, exploring the complexities of our current health care system, discussing the politics of passing reforms and debating how the results of the 2008 election might shape future health care policy. Audience members also had the opportunity to pose questions to the panelists.
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