FREOPP Conference: How to Reduce the Cost of Hospital Care in the U.S.
A December 10, 2019 half-day conference in DC featuring Avik Roy of FREOPP, other leading scholars, and members of Congress.
One of the greatest challenges to affordable health care is the rising cost of hospital care in America.
Solving this challenge is paramount for those of us who desire a sustainable and affordable health care system that broadens access to quality, affordable care.
Join FREOPP’s President, Avik Roy and several other leading scholars, industry experts, and members of Congress for a half-day symposium focused on the rising cost of hospital care and the policy solutions necessary to increase competition and reduce costs.
When: Tuesday, December 10th — 1:00 pm til 5:30 pm, with reception immediately following
Where: Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill — 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC — Congressional A
What: A half-day symposium focused on the key drivers of increasing hospital costs and the policy reforms necessary to increase competition and reduce costs.
Confirmed speakers include:
Administrator Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Ge Bai, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Congressman Jim Banks, (R., Ind.)
Marilyn Bartlett, Special Projects Coordinator, Montana Commissioner of Securities & Insurance
Jonathan Bush, Chairman, FREOPP; Executive Chairman, Firefly Health
Emily Gee, Health Economist, Center for American Progress
Tara O’Neill Hayes, Deputy Director of Health Policy, American Action Forum
Bill Johnson, Senior Researcher, Health Care Cost Institute
Avik Roy, President, FREOPP
Congressman Bruce Westerman, (R., Ark.)
Joel White, President, Council for Affordable Health Coverage
Chapin White, Adjunct Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
An assortment of beverages and snacks will be served throughout the event with a cocktail reception with and hors d’ oeuvres immediately following at 5:30pm. Please RSVP here by Friday, December 7, 2019 to allow us to properly prepare.
