
March 2003 From K-M Communications Surgeon General, columnist George F. Will, and McLaughlin Group Take on nation’s health care issues 5,000 professionals at 15th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress to hear keynote sessions from top medical experts, opinion leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 3, 2003 -- At the 15th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC), March 10-12, over 5,000 health care professionals will hear from an all-star line-up of keynote presenters featuring US Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, Pulitizer-Prize-winning Columnist George F. Will, and The McLaughlin Group, the highest rated public affairs program on television. The NMHCC is the largest managed health care event in the nation (www.nmhcc.com). Interested media can pre-register online at: https://www.nmhcc.com/page.cfm/Action=Form/ID=4/t=m"No other forum brings together in one place opinion leaders and the top practitioners and providers of managed care," said Melanie Flavin, NMHCC Group Event Director. "And this year we're excited to hear frank opinions from such prestigious voices on some of the most important and hotly contested issues on the nation's health care agenda." WHAT: Keynote speeches by US Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, Pulitizer-Prize-winning Columnist George F. Will, and The McLaughlin Group to the 15th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC). WHO & WHEN: George F. Will, Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Columnist and ABC Commentator: "The Politics of Health Care: What's at Stake for America?" 4:00 pm, March 10 U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona: "Reducing Racial and Cultural Disparities in Health Care." 8:30 am, March 11 The McLaughlin Group: a presentation featuring panelists from the show on the future of health care and key issues affecting public policy, legislation and the current administration. 3:30 pm, March 11 WHERE: The Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. About NMHCC The National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC) is the largest managed health care event, attracting over 5,000 health care professionals annually. The 2003 educational conference, featuring more than 70 educational sessions, 4 keynote presentations, 8 independent tracks and 12 workshops led by the industry's top speakers, addresses the latest issues and trends in managed health care. Specialize program tracks include Health Plan Executives, Hospital and Health System Executives, Case Management/ACCM Annual Meeting, Disease Management, Pharmacy, Complementary Health, Financial and Risk Management and Emerging Technology. The Expo Hall, with over 250 exhibitors, connects managed health care professionals with the industry's top suppliers showcasing the latest technologies, products and services. Visit the NMHCC website, www.nmhcc.com for complete program details. | |