What's New with HCFO - 10/13/2006  (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
 Rationing Health Care: Is the United States Willing?
 Grantee Spotlight - R. Adams Dudley, M.D., M.B.A.
 Spotlight on Grantee Publication
 This Month in the News
 2007 NCHS/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship Call for Applications
 New Data from NCHS Available for Researchers
 Registration now open for 2007 National Health Policy Conference

Registration now open for 2007 National Health Policy Conference

2007 National Health Policy Conference

February 12-13
Washington, D.C.

Registration for NHPC Open
The National Health Policy Conference brings together the leading experts from the Administration, Congress, academia, and the health industry to share their insight into the key health care issues confronting policymakers and to provide in depth analysis of health policy priorities for the year ahead.  Register early and take advantage of special rates and exciting changes such as a new venue and targeted session topics. Review the detailed list of sessions in the conference agenda, now online. Speakers are being confirmed daily so check back often.

New Location
The conference is moving to a new location in the center of downtown Washington, D.C.. The Capital Hilton, located at 1001 16th Street NW, is just two blocks from The White House and within walking distance of monuments, museums, shopping, the National Mall, local attractions, restaurants, and other major points of interest in the city.
New Topics

This year we are introducing conversation topics that will help provide insight on select core issues in addition to the usual overview of the broad policy agenda. The four conversation topics for this year's conference are:
* Driving for Quality
* Addressing Coverage Issues and Evolving Strategies
* Strengthening the  Workforce
* Advancing Public Health

There will be one plenary session and two or three break out sessions per topic. Each session will be guided by experts in their respective fields. For more information on the conference, registration, and hotel reservations please visit the NHPC Web site.

NHPC is co-sponsored by AcademyHealth and Health Affairs.