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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170627T104935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T104935Z
UID:11141-1443551400-1443555000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:@NEJM: Ask the Author & Experts: Physician Payment After Medicare Doc Fix
DESCRIPTION:The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) forum held a 40-minute taped Google hangout with panel participants. There was a lot of heated debate about the free market between Josh Umbehr\, AtlasMD and the other panelists. Kristy Hawley\, former chapter president of BRI-Georgetown\, was the student moderator for the online debate. Ms. Hawley was able to ask a question that alluded to the fact that all of these new alternative payment models are driving consolidation into hospitals\, and that it is also difficult for independent physicians to participate in these models because the price to play is too high with the requirements. \n“One criticism I have heard is that solo physicians and small groups do not have the economies of scale needed to participate in alternative payment models that require large amounts of data collection and administrative reporting. Other than providing financial incentives for providers in help them take a risk in investment\, are there any proposals for how to make participation a possibility for all providers? Is there any concern that these new payment models contribute to hospital mergers and practice acquisitions which could in theory drive up costs by decreasing competition?” ~Kristy Hawley\, BRI-Georgetown \nThis debate got 168 views.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/nejm-ask-the-author-experts-physician-payment-after-medicare-doc-fix/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151001T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151001T013000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170627T104710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T104710Z
UID:11139-1443659400-1443663000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Rowan University Radio — INTERVIEW: Dr. Craig Wax interviews Dr. Beth Haynes about Benjamin Rush Institute
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Craig Wax interviews Dr. Beth Haynes\, BRI executive director. \nFrom Rowan Radio: Host Dr. Craig Wax is joined by Dr. Beth Haynes from Half Moon Bay\, California. Dr. Haynes is the Executive Director of the Benjamin Rush Institute. They talk about her work\, the importance of the institute\, and the policies she is pushing and advocating for. \nhttp://www.rowan.edu/today/data/cast/YH20151001podcast.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/rowan-university-radio-interview-dr-craig-wax-interviews-dr-beth-haynes-about-benjamin-rush-institute/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T165046Z
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SUMMARY:St. Louis University School of Medicine — Lecture: How Free Markets Benefit the Poor
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Central Time Zone. \nDr. Beth Haynes\, BRI Executive Director and former emergency room physician\, will deliver her talk Poverty as a Determinant of Health — Markets as the Cure wherein she discusses the demonstrably beneficial effects of free market forces for those who are most at risk. Specifically\, we will discuss how unfettered enterprise can make healthcare more affordable and more accessible to everyone. There is a common misunderstanding among medical students that a free market neglects the poor\, and that healthcare management demands government intervention. Dr. Haynes will shed some light on the false premises at the heart of this issue. \nAll are welcome at BRI events. \nLunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated. \nVisitor parking: Hickory East Garage\, 3424 Hickory Street\, St. Louis\, MO 63104 \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY:\nTWENTY-FIVE students attended and responded favorably to Dr. Haynes’ presentation — asking questions throughout the lecture and staying after to discuss the topic further. 

Dr. Haynes’ pointed out that the problems we see in healthcare are a part of the larger problem in our country (and the world) — poverty. She suggested that in order to truly help people afford healthcare\, we need to find ways to stimulate the economy and help them generate wealth for themselves. Based on history\, the best way to accomplish this goal is through free market principles. \nJohn Flo\, BRI-President SLU and lecture organizer\, believes many students have a short-sighted view of how to solve the current problems in healthcare\, and Dr. Haynes’ lecture speaks precisely to a longer term\, more solid foundation for better policy answers than short-sighted government programs. Many quality questions were asked. BRI-SLU was honored to host Dr. Haynes\, and served The Vine sandwiches for lunch. \nAdditionally\, after the lecture\, BRI-SLU held its first “Medicine on the Rocks” event for Friday night. Seven students and the BRI officers attended. The attending students have come to other BRI-SLU events and three have applied to be officers next semester.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/st-louis-university-school-of-medicine-lecture-how-free-markets-benefit-the-poor/
LOCATION:Learning Resource Center Rm. #113\, Schwitalla Hall\, 1402 S Grand Blvd\, St Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="John Flo":MAILTO:flojd@slu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170627T104402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T104402Z
UID:11136-1443805200-1443808800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis University School of Medicine — MEDICINE on the ROCKS: A social gathering about healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Beth Haynes was joined by ten Saint Louis University students and faculty for an informal social gathering we call “Medicine on the Rocks.” Attendees were able to share insights and experiences\, ask questions about medicine\, health and healthcare policy\, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed bar setting. This is the first of many similar gatherings to come.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/st-louis-university-school-of-medicine-medicine-on-the-rocks-a-social-gathering-about-healthcare/
LOCATION:Saint Louis University\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170814T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170814T203357Z
UID:12041-1444032000-1444410000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:State Policy Network (SPN) CONFERENCE: 23rd Annual
DESCRIPTION:BRI is a conference sponsor.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/state-policy-network-spn-conference-23rd-annual/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T165341Z
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UID:11863-1444046400-1444050000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SUNY Downstate: Presentation — Direct Primary Care Practices: Improving Primary Care Access and Quality
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Josh Umbehr\, Founder of AtlasMD\, a Direct Primary Care facility in Wichita\, KS will make a short presentation and take questions about how a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model of healthcare delivery works. \nNOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone. ALL are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served; RSVPs appreciated. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: 25 students attended the presentatioin. BRI-SUNY Downstate\, along with SUNY Downstate Med Council\, and SUNY Downstate University Council hosted Dr. Umbehr for an informal Q&A session about how Direct Primary Care works\, especially in his practice based in Kansas\, Atlas MD. He touched on many topics\, including price transparency\, access to health care\, and how his business model affords him the opportunity to spend much more time working with patients instead of paperwork. It was a very big success\, as the talk went on for about 80 minutes\, and not a single student left until we needed to vacate the room for the next meeting. Attendees were all very engaged and excited about the model. \n“The event exceeded expectations. Students who were skeptical asked some tough questions\, but Dr. Umbehr answered very politely and knowledgeably. A testament to his effectiveness is that the two students that asked the toughest questions were the very students that stuck around afterward to talk to him more. Both left saying that they were very glad this event was organized\, and asked him if they can email him in the future for more information. I think that pretty much says it all.” ~Mary Hahn\, BRI-President\, SUNY Downstate
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/suny-downstate-presentation-direct-primary-care-practices-improving-primary-care-access-and-quality/
LOCATION:SUNY Downstate\, Student Center Reading Room\, 811 New York Ave\, New York\, NY\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Hahn":MAILTO:Marykathrynhahn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T165821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T165821Z
UID:11865-1444064400-1444071600@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis University School of Medicine — Movie Night: "Wait Till It's Free" Documentary Review & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the central time zone. Visitor Parking is in Hickory East Parking Garage\, 3424 Hickory Street\, St. Louis\, MO \n \nAll are welcome to BRI-Saint Louis’s first official BRI event! Dinner will be provided while we offer a showing of the acclaimed documentary “Wait Till It’s Free.” We also plan to leave plenty of time after the viewing to discuss the documentary and talk about what we may or may not agree with in the film. Click on the icon above to view the first 20 minutes of the film\, free. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: 21 students attended. After a quick introduction and reminder of upcoming BRI events/deadlines\, students ate Thai food and watched the documentary “Wait Till It’s Free.” After the film was over\, students stayed for an additional 30 minutes to discuss. \nThe discussion started with a summary of general thoughts and questions about the film. Some students were curious what the essential differences between the Canadian and British systems were. Other students were confused about how Samaritan Ministries worked. In general\, we had an open and balanced discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the documentary. \nMost of the students thought that the documentary had very good points to make\, but was unbalanced. This is to be expected from a documentary\, however\, and we discussed possibly showing an alternative documentary such as “Sicko” by Michael Moore. The students were very grateful for the event and many expressed interest in coming to more events! \nTESTIMONIALS & FEEDBACK gathered from attendees:\n“Keep hosting events. These are great opportunities to think about how we provide care and even though most physicians get into medicine to help people these conversations illuminate our actual ability to fully help patients.” \n“I would like to hear more about what BRI is doing in bringing changes to the healthcare system.” \n“I would like to see the other side of the documentary presented\, with someone arguing for a single payer system and against capitalism in health care.” \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/st-louis-university-school-of-medicine-movie-night-wait-till-its-free-documentary-review-dinner/
LOCATION:St. Louis University\, Learning Center\, Schwitalla Hall\, 1402 S Grand Blvd\, St Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary or Movie Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="John Flo":MAILTO:flojd@slu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151005T191500
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T170333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T170333Z
UID:11868-1444068000-1444072500@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Icahn School of Medicine @ Mt. Sinai: Presentation — Introduction to Direct Primary Care (DPC)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Josh Umbehr\, Founder of AtlasMD\, a Direct Primary Care facility in Wichita\, KS will make a short presentation and take questions about how a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model of healthcare delivery works. \nNOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone. ALL are welcome to attend. Indian food will be served; RSVPs appreciated. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Dr. Josh spoke to 75 students and interested community members about how under Direct Primary Care\, patients pay doctors directly for primary care instead of paying through insurance. For doctors\, this means seeing fewer patients and spending significantly more time with each one\, avoiding the hassle of insurance coding and billing\, and striking a better work-life balance. For patients this means receiving greater access to their doctors\, enjoying the convenience of same or next day appointments\, spending very little time in the waiting room\, and improving overall better health outcomes. All this is done for less than a hundred dollars a month. \n“Students were incredibly engaged and fascinated by the talk. Numerous people followed up with Dr. Josh\, and several have already requested that he returns to talk again. The Indian food was also a huge draw at the event.” ~Haran Sivakumar\, BRI-Icahn\, President
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/icahn-school-of-medicine-mt-sinai-presentation-introduction-to-direct-primary-care-dpc/
LOCATION:Annenberg Building at Mount Sinai\, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, 1428 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Haran Sivakumar":MAILTO:haran.sivakumar@icahn.mssm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T170504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T170504Z
UID:11871-1444219200-1444222800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Medical College of Wisconsin: Journal Club — A monthly meeting of the minds
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Central Time Zone. \nAll are welcome to join us as we kick off another great year of Journal Club\, sponsored by Benjamin Rush Institute. Journal Club is a monthly meeting on a Wednesday (the week of the month will vary\, so keep checking this calendar!)\, where students sign up to present an article or research piece to share with the group. We always serve great lunches\, and RSVPs are appreciated. \nLast year\, over 400 students attended MCW’s Journal Club over the academic year 2014-2015\, and this year we hope to reach more students. We discuss medical innovation\, technology\, ethics\, policy and anything that is interesting to us MCW students. \nWe hope you’ll join us. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty-five students gathered for BRI-MCW’s monthly Journal Club lunch meeting\, featuring BRI President Jaron Smith on whether the role of PAs and NPs should be expanded\, and James Price  on the importance of hospice care.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/medical-college-of-wisconsin-journal-club-a-monthly-meeting-of-the-minds/
LOCATION:Kerrigan Auditorium\, Medical College of Wisconsin\, 8701 West Watertown Plank Road\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Tabakin":MAILTO:mtabakin@mcw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151009T125000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T170752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T170752Z
UID:11873-1444392000-1444395000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (Chicago) BRI Chapter — Fall General Meeting and Planning Event
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This takes place in the Central Time Zone. \nALL are welcome to attend Chicago Medical School’s Benjamin Rush Institute Chapter’s first informational meeting and networking event. We will be serving snacks and soft drinks\, and will discuss BRI’s mission to promote solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care. \nWe will also use this as an opportunity to invite interested students to run as BRI Officers\, or volunteer\, and what events we would be interested in holding for the remainder of the academic year. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY:\nEight (8) interested students joined us at our inaugural event. This meeting had a dual purpose: to serve as a general meeting for the chapter board and affiliated members\, and to provide prospective members — many who had signed up for our email list earlier in the year — information on what we do to achieve our goals\, and how to become full members and seek board positions. \nUnfortunately\, for reasons beyond our control\, we were moved from our scheduled room\, and unable to adequately communicate the change. Needless to say\, turnout was much lower than anticipated. We are going to hold another event soon to ensure that everyone interested has an opportunity to learn about BRI. \nWe did have a productive meeting among board members and other active members\, and have a good plan for the rest of the year in place.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/rosalind-franklin-university-of-medicine-and-science-chicago-bri-chapter-fall-general-meeting-and-planning-event/
LOCATION:West Pod\, Room #L.361\, Chicago Medical School\, 3333 Green Bay Rd\, North Chicago\, IL\, 60064\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Theodore Peterson":MAILTO:bri@rfums.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T171033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T171033Z
UID:11876-1444910400-1444914000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:George Washington University SMHS | Lecture | "Fortress & Frontier" in American healthcare reform
DESCRIPTION:“Fortress & Frontier” in American healthcare: How to think about healthcare reform. \n  \nALL are welcome at this event to hear the argument that politicians from BOTH SIDES of the political divide are approaching healthcare reform all wrong! At least according to Dr. Robert F. Graboyes. Dr. Graboyes is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Institute at George Mason University. BRI-Georgetown is very happy to welcome Dr. Graboyes back for a repeat delivery of his very insightful\, much requested healthcare innovation lecture\, “Fortress & Frontiers.” Dr. Graboyes will discuss what NEEDS to be done from a policy perspective to open up markets\, which allow healthcare innovators to DECREASE COSTS and INCREASE ACCESS for all patients. \nRefreshments will be served; RSVPs are appreciated! \nFor further reading by Dr. Graboyes:\nWhy Both Sides Are Losing the Healthcare Debate\nWhy ‘Repeal and Replace’ Will Never Work \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: 45 students and faculty joined us for Dr. Graboyes’ lunch lecture.  \nThe current healthcare debate misses the point: Politicians from both sides of the aisle determine the success of healthcare policy by the extent of the coverage and NOT the cost of care\, nor the quality of the care provided. \nIt’s not Left vs. Right … It’s Fortress vs. Frontier: Dr. Graboyes states that the goal of the Fortress is to prevent any imaginable bad outcome in healthcare and to shield those in the medical industry from any competition. The Frontier understands that innovation\, quality elevation\, and cost suppression cannot occur without bearing some risk and encouraging economic competition. \nThe idea that “Healthcare is Different” is a false narrative: Dr. Graboyes compares the healthcare industry to the technological industry\, noting that technology companies\, such as Apple and IBM\, have been in competition which elicited vast expansion and cost reduction in the industry. The argument that healthcare deals with risks that are far greater than that of other markets is untrue. Technology has been used in crime that ranges from identity theft to terrorism\, yet few would argue that these risks outweigh the benefits associated with these technologies. \n“Dr. Graboyes went above and beyond expectations by staying after his presentation to personally discuss with five intrigued students for an additional 1.5 hours.” ~Jacob Leedekerken\, BRI-President\, George Washington University
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/george-washington-university-smhs-lecture-fortress-frontier-in-american-healthcare-reform/
LOCATION:Ross Hall #117\, The George Washington University\, 2121 I St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacob Leedekerken":MAILTO:jbkerken@gwmail.gwu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T171229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T171229Z
UID:11879-1445446800-1445454000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Icahn School of Medicine @ Mt. Sinai — Debate: The Role of Profits in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/icahn-school-of-medicine-mt-sinai-debate-the-role-of-profits-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Hess Building\, Davis Auditorium\, Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine\, 1470 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Haran Sivakumar":MAILTO:haran.sivakumar@icahn.mssm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T171623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T171623Z
UID:11882-1446053400-1446060600@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Lecture: Direct Practice Medicine: Can the Free Market Fix Healthcare?
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone. \nPlease join us for an enlightening lecture by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt from Priority Physicians. Dr. Schmidt will discuss Direct Primary Care\, Concierge medicine\, and a hybrid model. He will further explain how insurance\, medicare\, medicaid\, and RVUs work as well. This will be an informal lecture with lots of time for questions. \nDr. Jonathan P. Schmidt is a board certified physician in family medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University and went on to the University of Illinois where he received his doctor of medicine degree. Upon graduation\, Dr. Schmidt moved to South Bend\, IN\, where he completed his family medicine residency at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center\, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. \nDr. Schmidt sought out experience in direct practice medicine during his residency and is excited to be practicing in a way that allows him to put the needs of his patients first. In his free time\, Dr. Schmidt enjoys spending time with his wife Cristal\, son Kiptyn and daughter Kenley. He also enjoys being outdoors and participating in water sport activities. \nFood and drinks will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated! \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY:\nBefore an intimate student audience of 13 students\, Dr. Jonathan Schmidt talked briefly about Medicare/Medicaid\, RVUs\, and insurance. He then spoke on concierge medicine\, direct primary care\, a hybrid model\, and the positives and negatives of each. \nAfter his 25-minute presentation\, Dr. Schmidt opened it up for questions. For the next hour attendees asked questions on very engaging topics: malpractice insurance\, ethics of being a businessman while also a doctor\, the lifestyle of a direct practice doctor\, how to get more educated on direct practice medicine\, different pricing strategies\, how patient care is improved\, the future of healthcare\, and many more! It was a great talk and we look forward to the next time Dr. Schmidt comes back. \nTESTIMONIAL:\n“Benjamin Rush Institute has done a fantastic job bringing in a diverse group of physicians from across the Indianapolis area; Dr. Schmidt is certainly one of them. It was a pleasure to hear him talk about the field of concierge medicine. I was not familiar with the topic so many of the concepts he was talking about seemed impossible with the current state of medicine. Learning that concierge doctors see significantly fewer patients and have the opportunity to spend more time building the doctor-patient relationship\, was incredibly refreshing. Dr. Schmidt’s talk helped me realize that the medicine I want to practice is not the pipe dream I once thought it was.” ~ Gabe K.\, Marian University student attendee
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-lecture-direct-practice-medicine-can-the-free-market-fix-healthcare/
LOCATION:MCW-Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences Rm. EC130\, Wheeler-Stokely Mansion\, 3200 Cold Spring Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T171906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T171906Z
UID:11885-1446465600-1446469200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: Lecture — Healthcare Policy with Dr. Todd Fredricks
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend a lecture presentation on healthcare policy and the future\, by Dr. Todd Fredricks\, family practitioner and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at OUHCOM since 2012. Dr. Fredricks has been a long-time advocate of what it takes personally\, and pro-actively in healthcare policy\, to be a great doctor. He has been a long-time BRI supporter\, and was a featured speaker at BRI’s Leadership Conference in 2014 in Denver\, CO. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty (30) students were present to hear Dr. Fredricks speak about his experience in the medical field and his interesting perspective on what the future of medicine and health policy holds for us as future physicians. He educated us on some of the political issues that recent presidents and congresses have previously\, are currently\, and will be dealing with in the future\, and how their actions impact our future. Mostly\, Dr. Fredricks focused on the financial issues that our country and we as doctors will have to face. Although it was shocking to hear what Dr. Fredricks had to say\, we all found his discussion and viewpoints inspiring and motivating as we look to make changes for the future of medicine. Dr. Fredricks stressed the copious benefits of cutting waste from the medical field\, increasing quality and developing meaningful relationships with our patients. \nThe event was a great first speaker event for BRI-OUHCOM new members. Dr. Fredricks is the BRI-OUHCOM Chapter advisor\, and often talks at meetings. He shared his illuminating experiences in both military and clinical medicine\, providing members with a wonderful overview.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/ohio-university-heritage-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-lecture-healthcare-policy-with-dr-todd-fredricks/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Hall\,\, Room #113\, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine\, 6775 Bobcat Way\, Dublin\, OH\, 43016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Ethan Vargo":MAILTO:ev358909@ohio.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151105T003700
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151105T013700
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170627T104154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T104154Z
UID:11134-1446683820-1446687420@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Doctor's Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with Dr. Richard Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:11/05/15 Guest Dr. Richard Armstrong\, MD\nEMR Hits Home. . . D4PC Board Member averts tragedy that would have been catastrophic. Join Dr. Scherz as they discuss what Dr. Armstrong saw first hand the impact of government meddling on the delivery of care in American hospitals.\nhttp://www.americaswebradio.com/podcasts/DoctorsLoungeNov05.2015.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-doctors-lounge-radio-interview-with-dr-richard-armstrong-4/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T172201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T172201Z
UID:11888-1446836400-1446840000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:George Washington University: Lecture — Dr. Josh Umbehr\, MD\, on practice innovation\, patient advocacy and health policy
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone. Food will be provided; RSVPs are appreciated. \nALL are welcome to attend this evening presentation. Dr. Josh Umbehr from Wichita\, Kansas will be in DC this Friday\, Nov. 6\, to speak about his creative — and increasingly spreading — approach to addressing the pressing issues of the need for medical practice innovation\, patient advocacy\, and workable healthcare solutions. “Dr. Josh” began AtlasMD\, a direct-primary care practice\, in which patients pay a modest monthly fee and in return have nearly unlimited access to primary care. This model allows doctors to have fewer patients than average\, meaning more time for doctors and patients to interact. He will speak to why Direct Primary care may be the answer to better healthcare in the US. \nThere will be a mixer following at Mission in Dupont. \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty-five students from Georgetown\, GWU\, and Howard University listened for a little over two hours as Dr. Josh Umbehr discussed his innovative approach to addressing rising healthcare costs and healthcare quality for patients in rural settings. He shared with the group his unique business model for AtlasMD\, a company he helped develop\, and how its principles and concepts can be applied universally to areas other than just family practice and in rural settings. \nA key point that Dr. Josh presented to the group was that as busy medical students we think outside the box and challenge the norms\, especially in a system that has been accepted as “broken.” Dr. Josh exemplified the ability to challenge the status quo with AtlasMD and the benefits he is able to provide his patients. He also spent some time pressing the group to think about how health insurance is different from other forms of insurance\, and the appropriateness—as well the consequences of the current ideology around it. \nDr. Josh spent the last 30 minutes or so of the discussion running through some example scenarios on how he is able to save his patients’ money. One example was in the area of prescriptions.  He demonstrated systems he uses to discuss with his patients what prescriptions would be best for them based  not only on effectiveness\, but also cost. It surprised many of the students to discover that some prescriptions can be purchased for even less than the cost of some insurance plans’ co-pays. \n  \n“Dr. Josh went far beyond expectation with his speaking engagement. He went an hour past the hour we reserved for the talk due to group interest. He also joined the group at a social event after to allow for more discussion on a more informal level.” ~Jacob Leedekerken\, BRI-GWU leader & event organizer \nTESTIMONIALS: \n“Dude\, that was an amazing talk yesterday. So interesting!!!” \n“He’s the best! I’m bummed I didn’t get to speak with Dr. Josh more! I had to duck out at 8 to meet a friend for dinner. I was dying.” \n“One thousand dollars! — I’m sold — let’s keep the conversations going.”
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/george-washington-university-lecture-dr-josh-umbehr-md-on-practice-innovation-patient-advocacy-and-health-policy/
LOCATION:George Washington University\, Ross Hall\, Room #117\, Ross Hall\, 2300 I St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacob Leedekerken":MAILTO:jbkerken@gwmail.gwu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151209
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170627T103850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T103850Z
UID:11131-1446940800-1449619199@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SUNY Downstate College of Medicine — CHARITY EVENT: Fundraising for East Flatbush Village Incorporated
DESCRIPTION:BRI-SUNY Downstate will be listed on gofundme.com\, and hosting a free information and donation table outside the cafeteria to raise funds for this very deserving non-profit organization that contributes back to our community. East Flatbush Village (EFV) works with local at-risk youth to help them better their lives. SUNY Downstate and BRI both encourage student leaders to give back to the community and to those in need through charitable work. Please stop by our table and contribute what you can! \n \nA word about East Flatbush Village from their website: “Our organization combats violence within the community by providing these children with recreational activities and educational tools. Our programs enables youths ages 3 through 18 years old to express themselves in creative and positive ways while building their self esteem through football\, swimming\, soccer\, dance\, cheerleading and other recreational activities. These activities provide the youths not only with resources and outlets but also with mentors such as teachers\, coaches and volunteers\, who are willing and able to guide them. Building them a strong foundation which they will carry with them into adulthood.” \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: As part of a service learning project at SUNY Downstate\, three members of our BRI chapter worked to raise money to donate to East Flatbush Village Inc. We utilized both gofundme and a donation table outside of the cafeteria to raise funds. In total we have raised approximately $550. \n“I have been volunteering with EFV through two different clubs at school\, and after seeing first hand how they give kids the tools to reach their full potential\, I feel very strongly that donations to this organization will be used very effectively. EFV works on the front lines in a disadvantaged community where violence and povertry are all too real. The folks who work there understand the community and know how to best serve the community’s youth. Perhaps even more importantly\, EFV understands that each child is unique\, so they tailor their outreach programs very effectively to the kids’ different interests and needs.” ~Mary Hahn\, BRI-SUNY Downstate president
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/suny-downstate-college-of-medicine-charity-event-fundraising-for-east-flatbush-village-incorporated/
LOCATION:SUNY Downstate\, 450 Clarkson Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity | Volunteering | Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Hahn":MAILTO:Marykathrynhahn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151109T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T172406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T172406Z
UID:11891-1447071300-1447074000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Lecture — Baffling with BS: Placing Evidence Based Medicine Under the Microscope
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone. \nALL are welcome to join us for a lunch lecture “Bias in Medical Data\,” with Dr. Timothy Von Fange. Dr. Von Fange will be speaking on how the bias that occurs in medical data affects how doctors practice medicine. \nFood and drinks will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated. Park in the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine parking lot. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: An intimate group of four students enjoyed lunch and listened as Dr. Von Fange delivered a great lecture on all the different types of biases in journal articles: selection bias\, recall bias\, chronology bias\, performance bias\, citation bias\, confounding bias\, etc. Recent data states that 33-80% of meta-analyses are found to have an industry tie. He then went on to talk about “subtle bias\,” where an article’s author may have an indirect interest (career advancement\, political advancement\, personal associations). \nDr. Von Fange then talked about the Patient-Centered Medical Home and a few studies showing how “efficient” it was. He really went into the numbers on these studies and it was clear there was “data misrepresentation.” One of these studies for the patient-centered medical home actually showed that health spending accounts were more effective\, but it was never mentioned in the discussion of the article. Dr. Von Fange concluded\, when reading a journal article there should be a healthy amount of skepticism and to scrutinize research data before believing it all.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-lecture-baffling-with-bs-placing-evidence-based-medicine-under-the-microscope/
LOCATION:Michael A Evans Center for Health Sciences\, Wheeler-Stokely Mansion\, 3200 Cold Spring Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151109T201500
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T172632Z
UID:11893-1447092000-1447100100@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:University of Delaware: Debate — What causes rising health insurance premiums? Greedy corporations\, or costly regulations?
DESCRIPTION:What causes rising health insurance premiums? Greedy Corporations? Costly Regulations? Both? Neither?\nBRI Student Leaders\, the debaters and moderator.\nGeoff Wilson\nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifty students\, faculty and community participated in a debate focused on the cause of rising health insurance premiums. The goal was to explore whether costly regulations\, or corporate greed cause health insurance premiums to rise. The debate was conducted with the Oxford debate format\, and a pre- and post-vote was taken to determine which side won the debate. John Graham\, citing costly regulations as the cause of rising healthcare premiums\, won. \nAt the end\, the audience asked questions of the debaters. Many in the audience said they really liked seeing the debate and learned a lot. It was very helpful in getting signups for a potential future BRI chapter at the University of Delaware. \n\nJohn Graham\n“I think the event would have benefitted from more disagreement\, but it was very helpful in getting the audience to think about the issues of rising healthcare premiums.” ~Zach Howell\, BRI student leader\, University of Delaware \n\n———– \nNOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone. Parking is the Trabant Parking Garage near the Trabant Student Center. Refreshments will be served; RSVPs are appreciated. \nALL are welcome to attend University of Delaware’s first debate of the academic year 2015-2016\, jointly hosted by BRI and Young Americans for Liberty. We promise to have a lively debate over whether the cause of rising healthcare premiums can be attributed to corporate greed\, or to costly government regulations. \nDr. Geoff Wilson of Physicians Organizing Committee will argue the case that rising health insurance premiums stem from greedy corporations. While obtaining his biochemistry degree at UC Davis\, Mr. Wilson was awarded a Georg August University scholarship to study in Göttingen\, Germany\, where he worked at the Max Plank Institute for Biophysical Chemistry. While attending UCSF Medical School he became active in several organizing efforts to expand access to patient care and has since spent more than 30 years in direct advocacy on behalf of physicians and hospital medical staff fighting to reverse the encroachments of insurance companies\, hospital corporations and government entities into matters of patient care. Dr. Wilson has pioneered the development of physicians organizing outside of the confines of the national labor laws\, anti-trust laws and other restrictive legislation in order to bring physicians together to win victories on behalf of patient care. \nJohn Graham\, is Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and a Senior Fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis. Formerly Vice President at the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)\, he previously directed health policy research at the Pacific Research Institute and the Fraser Institute. In prior positions he served as Assistant Vice President at Kidder\, Peabody Securities Company; Associate at Goldman Sachs and Company; Political and Military Analyst for the United Nations Operation in Somalia; Development Consultant for Covenant House Vancouver; and Captain in the Canadian Army. He will represent for the side that Costly Regulations are to blame. \nModerator: Jonathan Kirch is the Government Relations Director of the American Heart Association for Delaware and the City of Philadelphia. A graduate of the leadership and public administration programs here at the University of Delaware\, Mr. Kirch is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s public policy and advocacy initiatives. Mr. Kirch serves on the Governor’s Council for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention\, and the Governor’s Pedestrian Council and is an expert in advocacy and lobbying in the public health community in Delaware. Jonathan successfully advocated for the strongest menu labeling law in the country in Philadelphia and participated in the negotiations on Capitol Hill on the federal menu labeling law. Jonathan served as the first Chair of the Leadership Council of the Delaware Healthy Eating and Active Living Coalition and remains on the coalition’s Leadership Council today.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-delaware-debate-what-causes-rising-health-insurance-premiums-greedy-corporations-or-costly-regulations/
LOCATION:Trabant Student Center\, Multipurpose Room A\, University of Delaware\, Newark\, DE\, 19716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary Howell":MAILTO:zhowell@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170627T103606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T103606Z
UID:11129-1447315200-1447318800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:America's Web Radio — INTERVIEW: The Doctor's Lounge Dr. Mike Koriwchak interviews Dr. Beth Haynes\, BRI executive director
DESCRIPTION:Physician Autonomy and Healthcare Reform: Part I: When Doc autonomy is challenged\, patients lose. \nDr. Beth Haynes\, executive director of the Benjamin Rush Institute (BRI)\, steps into the Doctor’s Lounge to discuss the gradual process of third parties (government\, corporations and insurers) dictating protocols in treatment. \nhttp://www.americaswebradio.com/podcasts/DoctorsLoungeNov12.2015.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/americas-web-radio-interview-the-doctors-lounge-dr-mike-koriwchak-interviews-dr-beth-haynes-bri-executive-director/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T180517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T180517Z
UID:11897-1447329600-1447333200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Saint Louis University School of Medicine: Teleconference — Price Transparency with Dr. Keith Smith
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Central time zone. Lunch will be served; RSVPs are appreciated! \n \n \nALL are welcome to join us in a Skype teleconference with Dr. Keith Smith\, Co-Founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. Dr. Smith is making a special appearance for the BRI-Saint Louis University Chapter and other interested students to discuss price transparency in medicine. We will learn about his pricing model at the Surgery Center of Oklahoma with a question and answer session following. \nWe also hope to discuss how price transparency will affect the medical field in general and how we can help facilitate free markets in our future profession. \nBRI student leaders from Saint Louis University with Dr. Keith Smith\, co-founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma\, via Skype.\nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Twenty-eight students attended our Skype teleconference with Dr. Keith Smith. Dr. Smith gave a brief 10-15 minute introduction of himself and what he does at his practice\, Surgery Center of Oklahoma. This was followed by a Q&A session. The students seemed very engaged and asked thought-provoking questions. Somebody asked about poor people not being able to pay upfront with cash. Dr. Smith responded that he did do charity work and that his work is helping push prices down for everybody. \n \n“Overall\, we got more people to attend than we expected. We also had too many questions for the time allowed and had to end the session before they could be answered. We believe it was a successful event.” ~John Flo\, BRI-President\, Saint Louis University
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/saint-louis-university-school-of-medicine-teleconference-price-transparency-with-dr-keith-smith/
LOCATION:Learning Resource Center\, Room #104\, 1402 E Grand Ave\, St Louis\, MO\, 63107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting or Interview with a Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="John Flo":MAILTO:flojd@slu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T211500
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T180809Z
UID:11900-1447353000-1447362900@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Operation Leftover — A community service event
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone. \nThe Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine – BRI Chapter will be pairing up with the Thomas More Society and Operation Leftover to meet and serve the homeless and impoverished in Indianapolis. We will meet at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church to take canned foods\, warm clothing\, personal hygiene items\, and other appropriate donations to people in need around downtown Indianapolis. \nALL are welcome and invited to join us in an evening of service. Donations are also appreciated. \nPark in the parking lot at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: A total of 50 people — eight medical students (seven from Marian University and one from Indiana University)\, teamed up with the Thomas More Society and Operation Leftover to gather donations (food\, water\, clothing\, blankets\, hygiene products\, bus passes)\, and then walk around downtown Indianapolis giving these donations to the homeless. It was truly an eye opening experience seeing how these people lived\, along with watching their expressions when we gave them so many things. This was a great event and we look forward to doing this again in the future. \nTo be an official club at MUCOM the school requires we have at least one community service event per semester. When I learned about Operation Leftover I thought this would be something great to do. We ended up getting 4 people to come out to help for BRI\, and the Catholic Medical Association ended up coming as well after BRI promoted the event. I was talking with all the medical students before we started\, and the students from the Catholic Medical Association were very interested in what BRI stands for. They are for getting government regulation out of healthcare\, because they realize it diminishes the doctor-patient relationship. They see it makes healthcare more expensive\, and causes doctors to spend less time with patients because there is more busywork. They also don’t like how these regulations\, Obamacare being the big one\, force doctors to do things for patients that goes against their religion.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-operation-leftover-a-community-service-event/
LOCATION:St. John the Evangelist Church\, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church\, 126 W Georgia St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity | Volunteering | Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T181049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T181049Z
UID:11904-1447781400-1447786800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Debate — Resolved: It should be legal for doctors to participate in intentionally hastening a patient's death.
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone. Food will be served; RSVPs are greatly appreciated by clicking the green REGISTER button top right. \nBRI-Mount Sinai and The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation will be hosting a debate and a discussion about the legality of physician aided dying. Please join us to debate the following Resolution: \nIt should be legal for doctors to participate in intentionally hastening a patient’s death.\nDr. Stefan Baumrin\nArguing the Affirmative: Dr. David Leven\, Executive Director of Compassion & Choices of New York. \nArguing the Opposition: Dr. Stefan Baumrin (Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University and J.D. Columbia University School of Law) will debate the question of whether physicians should participate intentionally in hastening a patient’s death. Following the debate\, students will break out into small groups to discuss the issue further. Issues related to physician autonomy\, patient wellbeing\, and the intersection of ethics\, law\, and government will be explored. \nModerator: Robert Zimbroff \n \n \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Sixty students and faculty attended the BRI-Icahn debate on physician aided dying\, co-sponsored by the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation. We held a debate for 45 minutes followed by break out discussions. A vote was conducted both before and after the debate. \nTESTIMONIALS FROM ATTENDEES:\n“Wonderful event!”\n“The discussions after the debate were a great touch!”\n“We need more debates like this!”\n“I always wanted an event like this during college!”
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/icahn-school-of-medicine-at-mount-sinai-debate-resolved-it-should-be-legal-for-doctors-to-participate-in-intentionally-hastening-a-patients-death/
LOCATION:Annenberg Bldg.\, Room 12-01\, 1468 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T181414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T181414Z
UID:11907-1447848000-1447851600@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Medical College of Wisconsin: Journal Club — Presentations with Commentator
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at MCW’s Monthly BRI/AMA Journal Club. This month features Spencer Greaves on healthcare system financing\, and Matthew Crabtree on the human circadian rhythm and legal and social ramifications of its disruption. \nLUNCH will be served\, and RSVPs are always appreciated to ensure enough for all. \n \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifty students came to Kerrigan Auditorium to enjoy lunch and two special student presentations. Spencer Greaves discussed how the healthcare system is financed\, and Matthew Crabtree discussed the circadian rhythm and the legal & societal costs that result from its disruption. \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/medical-college-of-wisconsin-journal-club-presentations-with-commentator/
LOCATION:Medical College of Wisconsin\, Kerrigan Auditorium\, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T181736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T181736Z
UID:11909-1447957800-1447963200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Debate — Be it Resolved: The United States should adopt the single-payer system.
DESCRIPTION:Reception will begin at 6:30pm. The debate will begin at 7:00pm\, Eastern. \nPlease join us for a lively debate on the merits and pitfalls of single payer healthcare\, sponsored by students for PHNP. We will focus on the question: \nIs single-payer healthcare right for America?\nArguing for single-payer healthcare: \nLeonard Rodberg\, PhD\, is Professor and Chair of Urban Studies at Queens College/CUNY. He holds a PhD in Physics received from MIT in 1957. Along with his late wife\, Joanne Lukomnik\, he was one of the founders of Physicians for a National Health Program. He began his professional life as a nuclear physicist\, but he has strayed far afield. Dr. Rodberg has served as Director of the Science Policy Office in the US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and Resident Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington\, DC and has been involved in the struggle for health care reform since 1974\, when he led the development of the Dellums Health Service Act. He has served on the Board of the NY Metro Chapter of PNHP for a number of years and is Treasurer and Research Director of the Chapter. He also created and directs the Infoshare Community Data web site (www.infoshare.org). \nElizabeth Rosenthal\, MD recently retired from her Mamaroneck practice of dermatology after 35 years.  She continues on the clinical faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  For the past 5 years she has been an active Board member of the NY Metro chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program. Speaking and writing on health care reform for the past several years\, she is a passionate advocate of an expanded and improved “Medicare for All.” She is a graduate of Smith College and NYU Medical School and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She lives in Larchmont with her physician husband\, and they are the parents of three  grown sons. \nArguing against single-payer healthcare: \nBeth Haynes\, MD Executive Director\, Benjamin Rush Institute Previously in private practice with board certification in both Family Practice and Emergency Medicine\, Dr. Beth Haynes has been working full time in healthcare policy for the past six years. She obtained her MD from the University of Cincinnati\, College of Medicine and her residency training at University of Wisconsin in Madison. She also volunteers as an executive board member of the Dr. Joseph Warren Institute and is Founder and President of The Black Ribbon Project. She previously served as Senior Health Policy Analyst and Executive Board Member for Docs4PatientCare\, and as National Co-Chair of Doc Squads\, a project to recruit and train doctors to lead the public healthcare debate. Dr. Haynes has published several op-eds in TownHall.com\, PJ Media\, American Thinker and The Huffington Post. She speaks frequently to citizen and professional groups on healthcare policy\, the ACA\, and the ethics and economics of medicine. \nRaymond Raad\, MD MPH is a general and forensic psychiatrist in private practice in Manhattan.  He received his MD from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and his MPH in health policy from the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health\, and then completed a residency in Psychiatry at the Weill Cornell Medical Center.  He has an interest in health policy\, in particular in international comparison of health and medical systems.  He is co-author of Bending the Productivity Curve: Why America Leads the World in Medical Innovation.  http://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/bending-productivity-curve-why-america-leads-world-medical-innovation \n  \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifty people attended the debate\, including four BRI students\, a former BRI leader (now intern) from Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai\, and SUNY-DS who came to support Drs. Raad and Haynes argue against instituting single-payer healthcare in the United States. Given that the majority of the audience came in already supporting single-payer\, the slightly larger gain for the opposition indicates a real victory. The event went quite smoothly\, and and several students expressed interest in BRI. At the post-debate dinner the students brainstormed plans for more events in the NYC area. \nWe are very proud of having won the debate. It was broken down by percentages\, and while the numbers look small\, we are very aware of the fact that in this part of the country most healthcare professionals and students support a single-payer system. \nResolution: The United States should adopt the single payer system.\nIn the Pre-debate vote\, 27% were undecided\, 19% were opposed to single-payer\, and 54% supported single-payer.\nPost-debate\, BRI won due to the shifts in undecided and opposed voters: 24% (-3%) undecided ; 21% (+2%) opposed single-payer; and 55% (+1%) supported single-payer. \nWe are also proud that BRI is becoming so widely recognized that the student organizers from Albert Einstein University reached out to us and invited us to debate this very critical issue.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-debate-be-it-resolved-the-united-states-should-adopt-the-single-payer-system/
LOCATION:Albert Einstein School of Medicine – Riklis Auditorium\, Belfer Building\, 1300 Morris Park Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Tauhid Mahmud":MAILTO:mahmud@mail.einstein.yu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T182143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T182143Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: Breakfast Lecture — Dr. Josh Umbehr on Concierge and Personalized Medicine
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone. Breakfast food will be served. RSVPs are appreciated for accurate food count. \nDr. Umbehr is traveling from Kansas to speak to the BRI-OUHCOM Chapter about his personalized medicine practice which specializes in “concierge” medicine. This is a new concept for many students\, so it should be interesting to hear what everyone has to say about it. \n“Dr. Josh” Umbehr from Atlas MD\, based in Wichita\, KS\, has been an advocate and practitioner in the DPC model for many years\, and is a frequent speaker at BRI and other free market medicine events. He was a featured speaker at the BRI Leadership Conference 2015 in Washington\, DC. Come learn about how Direct Primary Care is changing the patient-physician relationship for the better! \n  \n  \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Sixty students from BRI and Family Medicine Club attended this breakfast lecture — a BRI first!! They clearly enjoyed the food that got them to a 7am presentation! \n \n \nDr. Josh Umbehr from Atlas MD in Wichita\, Kansas came to OU-HCOM to speak to first- and second-year medical students about practicing concierge medicine. This is a topic that was very foreign to our students\, so it was really interesting to hear how Dr. Umbehr deals with the positives and negatives associated with this form of healthcare. \n“It was great to learn about this topic that we don’t know much about.” ~Medical student attendee\, OU-HCOM \nThere were many questions\, but some of the more popular questions centered around how the system works\, how patients like the system\, how Dr. Umbehr is reimbursed\, and how he is able to balance his personal life with his practice. It was amazing to learn about the multiple ways Dr. Umbehr saves his patients money. For a small fee per year for each patient\, and by purchasing his own resources in bulk\, Dr. Umbehr is able to afford effective and preventive healthcare to his patients at an extremely reduced cost. This was a very important point that was stressed throughout his talk\, especially given the enactment of the Affordable Care Act and the goals to cut down on medical waste and overspending. Dr. Umbehr also stayed an hour after his talk to answer individual students’ questions. BRI and the Family Medicine Club co-sponsored the event and provided breakfast for attendees because this was an early morning lecture at 7am. \n“Wow\, Dr. Josh is totally down to earth. It was great to hear his story.” ~Medical student attendee\, OU-HCOM \nDr. Josh Umbehr did a wonderful job of engaging the audience\, especially at 7am in the morning! He was very real and down to earth and was great at informing our students about this foreign type of medical care known as “Concierge Medicine.” It was a great event overall\, and we received positive feedback from many of the attendees. \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/ohio-university-heritage-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-breakfast-lecture-dr-josh-umbehr-on-concierge-and-personalized-medicine/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Hall\, Room G128\, 204 Grosvenor Hall\, Athens- Ohio University\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Dylan Mathews":MAILTO:dm087014@ohio.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T182737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T182737Z
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SUMMARY:University of Colorado School of Medicine: Lecture — Direct Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Mountain Time zone. \nAll are invited to BRI-University of Colorado School of Medicine’s first event for the academic year 2015-2016. Please share this opportunity to hear about Direct Primary Care (DPC) with fellow students and faculty. RSVPs are appreciated. Lunch will be provided. \nDr. Lisa Davidson of Insight Primary Care will be speaking about the overarching concepts and practice of Direct Primary Care (DPC) in healthcare\, and her personal experiences with it. The mission statement from Dr. Davidson’s website sums up many aspects of direct primary care: “Insight is defined as the capacity for accurate and deep understanding of a person or thing. Our mission is to create a medical home for individuals and families that is easily accessible\, cost-conscious\, encourages collaboration\, and promotes wellness. We welcome everyone to our practice regardless of race\, religion\, culture or sexual identity.” \nIn 2014\, UCDenver\, Anschutz Medical Campus was chosen as the location for Benjamin Rush Institute’s annual Student Leadership Conference. It was an exceptional event\, attended by 29 students from around the country\, and featured a 2-on-2 debate on the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). \nIn keeping with our strong chapter history and reputation\, UCDenver’s BRI Chapter will be looking for energetic and interested students for volunteer officer positions for the academic year 2015-2016\, and the chance to attend next spring’s Student Leadership Conference (location & dates TBA). \nPaid parking is available on the Anschutz Medical Campus; please see this link for more information. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY:  Fifteen students attended our 1-hour lunch lecture with Dr. Davidson. She spoke for about 40 minutes about direct primary care in general\, and her experiences specifically with the DPC model. She also provided a great list of resources for students interested in more information. Unexpectedly to me\, she brought a colleague of hers who has worked at another DPC company to give his perspective as well after her talk. We had about 15 minutes for questions at the end of the talk.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-colorado-school-of-medicine-lecture-direct-primary-care/
LOCATION:Education 1\, Room 1400\, CU Anschutz Medical Campus\, 13001 E 17th Pl\, Aurora\, CO\, 80045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Barr":MAILTO:tyler.barr@ucdenver.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170807T183057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T183057Z
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SUMMARY:The Ohio State University College of Medicine: Lecture — Dr. Josh Umbehr on Direct Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone. Lunch will be provided\, and RSVPs are appreciated! \nDo you want to become a doctor so you can spend less time with patients\, be restricted by insurance companies\, and fill out lots of paperwork? Neither do we. Come learn about how Direct Primary Care is changing the patient-physician relationship for the better! The Benjamin Rush Institute Health Policy Interest Group invited Dr. Josh Umbehr from Atlas MD\, based in Wichita\, KS\, to talk about this alternative payment model. \n“Dr. Josh” has been an advocate and practitioner in the DPC model for many years\, and is a frequent speaker at BRI and other free market medicine events. He was a featured speaker at the BRI Leadership Conference 2015 in Washington\, DC. \n  \nLinda Pan\, Dr. Josh\, Brennan Wright\, and Nic Miller of OSU\nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Sixty students and members of the community came to hear Dr. Josh Umbehr from AtlasMD give an informal presentation about Direct Primary Care. He started off with an explanation of what DPC is and wowed the crowd with the low prices he can get when ordering medications in bulk and contracting for labs. He took questions throughout the presentation from a variety of attendees. Some expressed that they were still skeptical how the DPC model could work and how he could make prices so cheap\, so he explained that aspect of his model again. One audience member was a primary care physician herself\, and asked many informed questions. \n \nAs students started to trickle out about an hour later\, the formal part of the evening ended\, and Dr. Josh stayed around to talk to some remaining people and answer additional questions. \nTESTIMONIAL: ‘I’m completely sold on DPC. I’m just wondering if you could tell me a little more about your lifestyle and work/life balance.” ~An audience member
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-lecture-dr-josh-umbehr-on-direct-primary-care/
LOCATION:The Ohio State College of Medicine\, Meiling Hall\, Room #160\, 370 W 9th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Pan":MAILTO:linda.pan@osumc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170730T221553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T221553Z
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SUMMARY:Mercatus Institute — MEETING: Healthcare Innovators' Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Beth Haynes\, BRI executive director was invited to a hand-selected group of healthcare innovators to a dinner and discussion in San Francisco\, CA\, sponsored by The Mercatus Institute. \nThe list of invited speakers\, including moderator\, their titles and affiliations: \n\nPat Basu is Chief Medical Officer at Doctor on Demand\, a nationwide telemedicine company. http://www.doctorondemand.com/our-medical-board/\nDarcy Nikol Bryan is a physician/surgeon (OB/GYN) in Riverside\, CA. She teaches at UC-Riverside and is working on establishing a research program there on medical innovation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcy-nikol-bryan-a234b68b\nBeth Haynes is Executive Director of the Benjamin Rush Institute\, a policy-oriented group with chapters at medical schools across the country.https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-haynes-md-4203589\nZak Holdsworth is founder and CEO of Hint Health\, engaged in direct primary care. https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakholdsworth/\nJason Hwang is Chief Medical Officer for Icebreaker\, an asynchronous telemedicine company. Jason was co-author (with Clayton Christensen and Jerome Grossman) on the pathbreaking book\, “The Innovator’s Prescription.”http://www.jasonhwang.com\nDaniel Kraft is medicine and neuroscience chair at Singularity University.http://singularityu.org/bio/daniel-kraft/\nIan Shakil is founder and CEO at Augmedix\, a company using Google Glass and other technologies to simplify and humanize the production of EHRs.http://www.augmedix.com/about/The Mercatus team included Leck Shannon\, Anna Mills\, Bethany Stalter\, and Robert Graboyes.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/mercatus-institute-meeting-healthcare-innovators-dinner/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T103710
CREATED:20170707T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170707T201737Z
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SUMMARY:Medical College of Wisconsin: Journal Club — On legalizing drugs\, and euthanasia in the young
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE LAST JOURNAL CLUB MEETING OF THE YEAR!! \nKeith Wietze will be speaking on the criteria for whether to make drugs legal or not. \nJunne Jiyoon Park will talk about euthanesia in the young. \nIt will be another great lunch event. Thanks to everyone who has attended over the years. You have helped make these among BRIs most well-attended student events ever. At BRI’s 2015 Leadership Conference\, MCW was awarded $500 towards our events this year\, due to our amazing attendance last year. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: MCW’S last Journal Club meeting of the year was as well attended as those throughout the year. Fifty students (50) once again joined us for lunch and lively discussion. Thank you all for your support & interest throughout the year!
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/medical-college-of-wisconsin-journal-club-on-legalizing-drugs-and-euthanasia-in-the-young/
LOCATION:Medical College of Wisconsin\, Kerrigan Auditorium\, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Tabakin":MAILTO:mtabakin@mcw.edu
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