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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161212T230300
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SUMMARY:University of Alabama @ Birmingham—CHARITY EVENT: Holiday Clothing Drive
DESCRIPTION:All are encouraged to participate in a month-long charity clothing drive. UAB BRI is holding a holiday season clothing drive for the benefit of the less fortunate residents of the Birmingham area. We are accepting new and used clothes and linens. \nAt the end of the drive\, UAB BRI will declare which UAB Learning Community donated the most items! \nDRIVE RUNS THROUGH JANUARY 6th\, 2017!
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-alabama-birmingham-charity-event-holiday-clothing-drive/
CATEGORIES:Charity | Volunteering | Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
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SUMMARY:Saint Louis University—DISCUSSION: Healthcare Policy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:ALL are welcome to attend BRI-SLU’s first meeting of the year! Come find out about our work to preserve medical freedom for all doctors\, while providing solutions to keeping healthcare affordable\, accessible and of high quality for patients. We are America’s only free market healthcare oriented organization specifically for medical students. \nAs a medical student\, what are your concerns about healthcare policy? Didn’t know you should be concerned? This meeting is for you! \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Twenty-five (mostly M1 and M2) students participated in our first meeting of the year. We held an open-ended discussion about relevant topics in healthcare today\, such as where students see barriers in access to care\, concerns they have with bureaucracy in healthcare\, and past events BRI has held at SLU. We started the meeting with a 5-10 minute powerpoint about BRI\, then divided the room into 3 separate discussion groups. Students were very interested in hearing more about direct primary care (such as Atlas MD/ Josh Umbehr)\, learning how the ACA has changed or increased patients’ out-of-pocket costs\, what can we learn from other national healthcare systems (positives and negatives)\, and what are possible alternatives to the ACA.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/saint-louis-university-discussion-healthcare-policy-roundtable/
LOCATION:LRC 112-113\, 1 N Grand Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel or Discussion
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Wisbeck":MAILTO:Wisbeckaw@slu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
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SUMMARY:George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences—LECTURE: When Health Policy\, Economics and Patient Care Intersect
DESCRIPTION:Interested in hearing the practitioner’s perspective on how healthcare economics and patient care might be impacted by the recent election? All are welcome to join the BRI-GWU chapter on Wednesday 12/7 at lunch to hear Dr. Jesse Pines\, MD\, MBA\, an emergency physician who served as a Senior Advisor at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. \nDr. Pines will discuss current healthcare innovations in the context of political and economic limitations\, and how we as future physicians can navigate the changing healthcare landscape to best serve our patients. \nLunch will be provided! Please REGISTER to ensure enough food for all. \nDr. Pines is the Director of the GW Center for Healthcare Innovation and Policy Research in the George Washington (GW) University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and a Professor of Health Policy and Management at GW Milken Institute School of Public Health (MISPH). Dr. Pines is the Principal Investigator for Urgent Matters (www.urgentmatters.org)\, a program that disseminates information on best practices in emergency care. Dr. Pines is a board-certified emergency physician practicing at GW Hospital with extensive experience in quality improvement\, patient safety\, operations research\, and clinical epidemiology. Dr. Pines has served as a Senior Advisor at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center\, and a consultant to the National Quality Forum on patient safety and emergency care. He co-authored an Institute of Medicine Report on sustainable models for emergency preparedness funding. \nDr. Pines holds a B.A. in the Biological Basis of Behavior and a Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology from University of Pennsylvania and an MD and a Masters in Business Administration from Georgetown University. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center and a fellowship in research at Penn. Prior to coming to GW in 2010\, Dr. Pines served on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine for 5 ½ years. \n \nDr. Pines has been awarded funding from multiple organizations including the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality\, GW Hospital\, Universal Health Services\, Inc.\, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, the National Institutes of Health\, the Department of Homeland Security\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\, Emergency Medicine Foundation\, American College of Emergency Physicians\, American Geriatrics Society\, the Institute on Aging\, the Thomas McCabe fund\, the University Research Foundation at Penn\, the National Priorities Partnership on Aging\, Boehringer-Ingelheim and Abbott Point-of-Care. \nHe is author on more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and has published several books: Visual Diagnosis in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (2006\, 2011)\, Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules (2008\, 2013)\, and Emergency Care and the Public’s Health (2014). His latest book\, Value-Based Approaches in Acute and Emergency Care\, will be published in 2016. He has contributed to TIME magazine\, Slate.com\, Emergency Physicians’ Monthly\, Foreign Policy Magazine\, and the Wall Street Journal. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifty medical students packed the meeting room to hear a practitioner perspective on what a Trump presidency could mean for healthcare. Dr. Pines\, an emergency physician with extensive experience and knowledge of health policy\, provided a brief history of health economics and health policy in the United States\, with special attention to the years leading up the passing of the ACA. He then outlined possible scenarios that might take place in the next administration by breaking down each major Republican leader’s priorities for healthcare. \n\n“Now more than ever\, people need to understand health policy and how it is going to impact physicians.” -Katie S.\, MS2 \n\nIn summary\, relentlessly rising healthcare costs without comparable health outcomes led to the ACA. Some goals of the ACA were to expand coverage and to shift towards a value-based payment system with greater accountability for patient outcomes. With the passing of MACRA\, there is a continued focus on merit-based payment for physicians and alternative payment models for hospitals. The ACA has been unpopular among many who see only a rise in cost sharing and overall healthcare spend. \n \nThe new policy agenda includes reforming Medicare and Medicaid\, shifting more to private health insurance coverage and benefits\, reducing healthcare costs\, and changing quality metrics. Dr. Pines thinks it is unlikely that the ACA will be repealed in it’s entirety; whats more likely is that major parts of it will be completely defunded. While the Republican leaders agree on some things\, they don’t agree on everything. Both Price and Ryan have strongly advocated for tax credits\, HSAs\, high risk pools\, and sales across state lines. However\, Ryan supports a continuous coverage requirement\, while Trump and Price do not. Trump and Price also advocate for price transparency. The push for price transparency is growing\, and that has the potential to radically change the healthcare system and the way we practice medicine. As it is\, most physicians don’t know themselves how much things costs and don’t know how to respond to patients when they ask how much something is going to cost. \n“Since the election\, I have truly had no idea what to expect for healthcare other than the overly simplified ‘repeal and replace.’ The lecture gave me a much better sense of what to look for in the coming administration.” -MS1 \nStudents of different political ideologies attended the event\, and there was significant discussion during the Q&A about the choice of Tom Price as health secretary. Some students expressed concern about his priorities\, while others thought him a choice who would represent physicians’ best interests. The lecture prompted numerous questions\, both during the presentation and afterwards. There is a clear understanding that policy will impact future physician practice\, and a strong desire to understand how. \n“Given the fact that it is right before finals and winter break\, I was expecting a much smaller turnout for this event. I was shocked by how many people came – first and second years who were days away from their exams\, third and fourth years who came from their hospital rotations to attend. There were even numerous requests to have the event recorded. There was a clear interest in understanding more about the current policy positions of those about to take leadership and change law. And the event absolutely delivered. Dr. Pines very clearly outlined all of the major policy positions of Trump\, Ryan\, and Price\, and he answered many questions throughout the event.” ~Caroline Jensen\, BRI-GWU President \n“A very informative talk.” – Leah F.\, MS2 \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/george-washington-university-school-of-medicine-and-health-sciences-lecture-when-health-policy-economics-and-patient-care-intersect/
LOCATION:George Washington University\, Ross Hall Lobby C\, 2300 I St NW\, Washington DC\, DC\, 20037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Jensen":MAILTO:jensenc@gwu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161115T120000
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SUMMARY:The Ohio State University College of Medicine—LECTURE: Physician Assisted Suicide: A Legal Discussion
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend discussion of this controversial topic\, hosted by BRI-OSUMC. Refreshments will be served. Please use the green “Register” button top right so that we can be sure to have enough food for everyone. \nThe legal landscape of physician practices is a scarce topic in medical school education. This discussion will clearly cover the legal status and language of Physician Assisted Suicide (or Physician Assisted Death\, “PAD”) in the US and internationally\, the future of PAD in the U.S.\, and the ethical considerations brought forth by both sides of the argument. \nThe short HBO Vice episode “Right to Die” (2016) will be shown at the beginning of the hour. \nOSU’s Courtney Thiele\, JD\, MA\, 2015-2016 Clinical Bioethics Fellow\, OSU COM Center for Bioethics & Medical Humanities will lead the discussion. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty (30) students attended. The short HBO Vice episode “Right to Die” (2016) was shown at the beginning of the hour to present the topic and compare domestic & international perspectives on physician assisted suicide. The video discussed the current legal status of PAS\, and there were multiple interviews with many individuals seeking their “right to die.” The video ended by showing a woman in the Netherlands ending her life with physician assistance. \nFollowing the video presentation\, Courtney discussed the difference in terminology surrounding Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS)\, or Physician Aided Dying (PAD)\, the current state of its legality in the US\, Canada and worldwide\, and finally brought forth the ethical considerations. This was followed by stimulating Q&A.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-lecture-physician-assisted-suicide-a-legal-discussion/
LOCATION:OSUMC\, Meiling Hall #160\, 370 W 9th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="TJ France":MAILTO:thomas.france@osumc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161114T190000
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SUMMARY:University of California\, Irvine School of Medicine—PANEL DISCUSSION: Direct Primary Care and Its Relevance for Medical Students
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend a discussion with Dr. Emilie Scott & Dr. James Gaor of Halcyon Health. What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)\, and how is it relevant to medical students? Dr. Scott will speak about her primary care practice\, which uses the direct primary care business model. In this model\, patients pay an initial enrollment fee and then a monthly fee for primary care services.We think you’ll want to know about this non-traditional and expanding method of delivering quality\, affordable care without insurance companies or government middlemen getting between patients and doctors. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty-one (31) interested students and members of the UC-Irvine community came to the meeting\, underscoring the great interest and draw this topic has for medical students. Dr. Scott and her husband\, Dr. Gaor\, provided an amazing platform to openly discuss her practice\, story and passion for her patients. \nWe also had the chance to talk about the Primary Care practice modeled as a non-profit\, so that can all patients have access: those who can pay\, those with limited ability to pay\, or those who are uninsured\, or even undocumented or lack ongoing access to quality care.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-california-irvine-school-of-medicine-panel-discussion-direct-primary-care-and-its-relevance-for-medical-students/
LOCATION:University of California\, Irvine School of Medicine Colloquium\, University of California Irvine Arboretum\, Campus Dr and Jamboree Rd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92697\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel or Discussion
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Bennett":MAILTO:k.bennett@uci.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161113T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
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SUMMARY:Sackler School of Medicine\,Tel Aviv—DEBATE: The Future of Healthcare: Is Single-Payer the Right Direction?
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend the BRI-Sackler chapter for a discussion on free market versus single payer healthcare\, and which is the right direction to pursue. \nSackler students supporting free market healthcare:\nJordan Halevy (BRI President)\nGabriel Banschick (BRI VP)\nJonathan Kovacs (BRI Secretary and event moderator) \nSackler students arguing for single-payer healthcare:\nRachel Frenklak\nAlexey Gurevich \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifteen students came out on a Sunday afternoon for this discussion. \n“The topic of the panel discussion hosted by our BRI chapter was whether or not we should move toward a single-payer system. The side arguing for free markets was represented by myself and our VP\, Gabriel Banschick. The opposing side was represented by a Canadian Sackler student Alexey Gurevich\, and Rachel Frenklak\, an American Sackler student who strongly supports socialization of medicine. \n“Given our unique situation being abroad in Israel\, our targeted audience for the event was fellow first year Sackler students\, although we did also pull in a second year student. The Q&A portion had some good questions directed at our side of the panel\, and I think we did a good job of handling the concerns of these fellow classmates. After the event\, a number of them approached me and thanked our chapter for putting on this discussion (these being classmates who are known to be ideologically opposed to our position).”~Jordan Halevy\, BRI-Sackler founder and president \n“Thanks for putting on this event. I appreciated your responses in the Q&A; they really gave me something to think about.”~MS1 \n“It’s important that people are talking about the issues.”~MS1 \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/sackler-school-of-medicinetel-aviv-debate-the-future-of-healthcare-is-single-payer-the-right-direction/
LOCATION:Sackler Building\, Room 201\, Tel Aviv University\, חיים לבנון 30\, בניין סאקלר\,  Tel Aviv-Yafo\, 6997801\, Israel
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Halevy":MAILTO:sacklerbri@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161110T213000
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CREATED:20170614T041348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T041348Z
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SUMMARY:Marian University—CHARITY EVENT: Operation Leftover
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 Catholic Medical Association 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\, other donations\, and prayer 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: 25 volunteers joined in this volunteer event. BRI and the Catholic Medical Association at Marian joined volunteers with Operation Leftover to provide much-needed food\, clothing\, toiletries\, bus passes\, and prayers to the impoverished living on the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Our group came across 15+ people that were in need of help. We gave them any resources we had on us that were donated\, talked with them\, and prayed with them. \n“We have done this in the past\, and it continues to be a very enriching experience. It is a real eye-opening experience seeing people on living on the street here in our own country.” ~Trenton Schmale\, BRI-Marian chapter founder & president
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-charity-event-operation-leftover/
LOCATION:St. John 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:20161105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170613T190633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T190633Z
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SUMMARY:University of Ibadan College of Medicine—MOVIE SCREENING and FIRST MEMBERS' MEETING
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for our first members’ meeting\, featuring a documentary screening of Poverty\, Inc.\, and a short presentation by Dr. Adewole\, the new faculty Adviser for our BRI-Ibadan chapter. \nRefreshments will be served. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Twenty-seven (27) students joined us at our inaugural meeting. We started with a brief introduction of members and BRI values by Aishat Olanlege. Then Ekene Ohanwusi spoke about the benefits of membership. Our faculty Advisor\, Dr. Adewole then gave a few words of advice and motivation about the possibilities of how we can affect change in Nigerian healthcare. \nWe then had a brainstorming session about our next 6 months plan for BRI and immediate needs for members in equipping us for the work ahead. We also scheduled our next event. Tola Oke the interim secretary took the minutes of the meeting and we also announced elections might begin at the next event. We decided on a paper presentation seminar to equip members on how to write a proper paper for early December. \nWe adjourned the meeting and started a full screening of the Poverty Inc. documentary. \n“It was a first members only event and it was quite promising. The new members were enthusiastic and had a lot of brilliant ideas about how to take BRI forward in the University of Ibadan and permeate other colleges in Nigeria eventually.” ~Aishat Olanlege\, BRI-Ibadan chapter founder and president
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-ibadan-college-of-medicine-movie-screening-and-first-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Famewo Common room\, Alexander Brown Hall\, University College Hospital\, University of Ibadan\, University Of Ibadan-Ajibode Road\, Ibadan\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Documentary or Movie Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Aishat Olanlege":MAILTO:aishatolanlege2013@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T110000
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SUMMARY:Icahn School of Medicine @Mt. Sinai—PANEL DISCUSSION: Prescription For Value—Keeping Innovation Affordable For Patients
DESCRIPTION:Prescription-drug prices continue to seize headlines this election season. Recent drug-pricing scandals—involving EpiPen and Daraprim\, older medicines used to treat asthma and malaria\, respectively\, as well as high list prices for new medicines to counter hepatitis C and cholesterol—seem to offer ammunition to critics who charge that drug manufacturers prioritize profits over patients. \nBut how are drug prices in the U.S. actually determined? Are the forces of competition being fully harnessed to yield positive results for patients? And how is high-deductible insurance\, accelerating fast under Obamacare\, affecting access to critical medicines? \nFederal drug regulations greatly influence drug-pricing decisions: for example\, they mandate deep discounts for public-insurance programs\, such as Medicaid\, but can also discourage drug manufacturers from entering into innovative “pay-for-performance” contracts with private health insurers. Other regulations limit manufacturers’ ability to exchange useful information with insurers and health-care providers—information that could lead to better patient outcomes at lower cost. FDA regulations reduce competition\, too\, driving up the time it takes new medicines to reach market. \nPlease join Manhattan Institute for a health-care symposium\, as distinguished experts discuss the forces driving drug pricing in America—and explore promising new approaches for making medicines more affordable for patients. \nSPEAKERS: \nPaul Howard\, Director and Senior Fellow\, Health Policy\, Manhattan Institute\nMr. Howard is a contributor to The Apothecary\, the Forbes blog on health care policy and entitlement reform\, and a regular columnist for The Morning Consult. He has written on a wide variety of medical-policy issues\, including FDA reform\, biopharmaceutical innovation\, consumer-driven health care\, and Medicare and Medicaid reform. He is often quoted on health care issues\, and his work has appeared in such publications as Bloomberg View\, Wall Street Journal\, National Affairs\, USA Today\, RealClearPolitics\, New York Post\, Investor’s Business Daily\,Health Affairs\, and FoxNews.com. He is a member of MI’s Project FDA. \n  \nAlex Azar\, President\, Eli Lilly USA\nMr. Azar\, II has been President of Lilly USA LLC at Eli Lilly and Company since January 1\, 2012. Mr. Azar served as Vice President of Business-to-business & Puerto Rico of Eli Lilly & Co since April 1\, 2009. He served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Communications at Eli Lilly & Co. from June 2007 to April 2009. He led Eli Lilly & Co.’s teams that are responsible for international\, federal\, and state government affairs\, public policy planning and development\, external and internal communications\, corporate branding\, and community and public relations.  \n  \nRena Conti\, Assistant Professor\, Health Policy and Economics\, University of Chicago \nCURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:\nProof of Paradigm in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis with Novel Therapeutics\nDid the Medicare Modernization Act Cause Oncology Drug Shortages?\nSPARQ/Center for Health Administration Studies\nAlliance NCORP R \n  \nAdam Fein\, PhD\, CEO\, Drug Channels Institute\, Pembroke Consulting\nDr. Fein is the president of Pembroke Consulting\, Inc.\, a management advisory and business research firm based in Philadelphia. He also is the CEO of Pembroke’s Drug Channels Institute\, a leading management educator for and about the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Fein is one of the country’s foremost experts on pharmaceutical economics and the drug distribution system. Top manufacturers call on Dr. Fein’s insights and judgment\, to create successful commercial strategies and make better strategic decisions in our evolving healthcare environment. \n  \nGlen Stettin\, MD\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Express Scripts\nDr. Stettin heads up clinical products\, Consumerology\, the Therapeutic Resource Centers\, specialty\, channel\, trend and formulary management\, as well as integrated health solutions. Dr. Stettin earned his bachelor and medical degrees through Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California\, San Francisco\, where he also served as medical chief resident at Moffitt-Long Hospital\, fellow in cardiology and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at UCSF and Stanford University. \n  \nDrew Armstrong\, Editor\, Bloomberg News\nDrew Armstrong news\, political analysis\, commentary\, long-form features\, polling\, original video\, interactive graphics\, and more.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/icahn-school-of-medicine-mt-sinai-panel-discussion-prescription-for-value-keeping-innovation-affordable-for-patients/
LOCATION:Harvard Club\, 35 W 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel or Discussion
ORGANIZER;CN="Hrishi Srinagesh":MAILTO:hrishi.srinagesh@icahn.mssm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170615T203427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T203427Z
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SUMMARY:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai—PANEL DISCUSSION: Transforming Outpatient Medicine
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join BRI-Icahn and Primary Care Progress for this panel discussion presentation on transforming outpatient medicine. We will be hearing from three speakers who will each give a 10-15 minute “TED” style talk about how their practices are transforming outpatient medicine and primary care. \nSPEAKERS: \nFidela Chiang\, NP\, Institute for Family Health | School-based medicine\nRobin Berzin\, MD\, Parsley Health | Concierge practice focusing on individualized medicine \n  \n  \n  \nAndy Coyle\, MD\, Asst. professor of Medicine\, General Internal Medicine\, and Medical Education\, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Dr. Coyle focuses on homeless medicine \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Co-sponsored with Primary Care Progress\, twenty (20) students attended this event. Fidela Chiang started us off discussing school-based healthcare in New York. She described how this was a way of capturing young people who may not otherwise receive comprehensive primary care. Particularly for adolescence\, it is a unique opportunity to provide sexual and reproductive health care. \nNext up was Dr. Andy Coyle\, who described the homeless health care practice at Mt. Sinai. Of particular interest was the cost-benefit analysis that showed homeless persons who seek care at the ED constitute a significant cost burden to hospitals\, as well as a suboptimal way of receiving care. He talked about how difficult it is to engage these patients and how their practice can reduce health care costs and provide better care than the traditional large\, bureaucratic system. \nLastly\, Dr. Robin Berzin talked about the direct primary care group practice she created called Parsley Health. They provide concierge health care and were able to design a brand new system from the ground up. This allowed her to truly care for patients without worrying about insurance\, government mandates\, or regulations from large hospital systems. She is able to focus on caring for individual patients holistically and practice precision medicine without these 3rd party constraints. Although the direct model is currently very expensive\, the idea is to design a brand new system that can then be “mass-produced” to the larger public. Working within a flawed system will not yield the necessary results\, so Dr. Berzin created her own system.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/icahn-school-of-medicine-at-mount-sinai-panel-discussion-transforming-outpatient-medicine/
LOCATION:Icahn School of Medicine @ Mt. Sinai\, Annenberg #12-01\, 1486 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel or Discussion
ORGANIZER;CN="Hrishi Srinagesh":MAILTO:hrishi.srinagesh@icahn.mssm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170615T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T204005Z
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SUMMARY:Albert Einstein College of Medicine—DEBATE: Pros and Cons of Single Payer Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend this debate concerning the pros and cons of single payer healthcare. \nMODERATOR: Dr. Oscar Marcilla\, MD – Debate Moderator (Associate Director Emergency Medicine at Flushing Hospital Medical Center) \nArguing PRO 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. \n  \nArguing AGAINST Single Payer Healthcare:\nSameer Lakha\, MD\, PGY-2 Anesthesiology\, Mt. Sinai. Dr. Lakha is an anesthesiology resident at The Mount Sinai Hospital\, and founder and past president of the BRI-Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai chapter. He graduated from Harvard with a BA cum laude in Economics\, and received his MD with Distinction in Research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, where he was also elected to the membership of Alpha Omega Alpha. He has written and spoken on a variety of health policy topics for Benjamin Rush Institute. As a Canadian\, Dr. Lakha has had firsthand experience living in a country where single-payer healthcare is a reality. \n  \n \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
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-debate-pros-and-cons-of-single-payer-healthcare/
LOCATION:Albert Einstein College of Medicine\, Riklis Auditorium\, 1300 Morris Park Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Farnia Naeem":MAILTO:fnaeem@mail.einstein.yu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T214802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T214802Z
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SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine—DEBATE: Does the Affordable Care Act Help or Hurt Patients?
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine-BRI chapter’s first debate of the 2016-17 academic year. We are looking forward to a great year of events\, and this should start us off by sparking some well-deserved\, collegiate and amicable debate on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Refreshments will be served. Please use the green Register button so that we can be sure to have enough refreshments for all. \nBE IT RESOLVED: Less government intervention in healthcare is better for patients.\n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: One hundred students\, faculty and interested people from the community\, including Lucy Brenton\, Indiana US Senator Candidate for the Libertarian Party\, attended the MUCOM Affordable Care Act (ACA) evening debate between proponents and opponents of government-run healthcare\, co-sponsored with Marian University’s Student National Medical Association (SNMA)\, and American Medical Student Association (AMSA). \nAt 5pm we held a reception for the audience to mingle with the debaters. Upon opening the debate at 6pm we presented the debate Resolution: \nShould the government be more or less involved in the provision of healthcare? \n\nThe pre-debate audience poll revealed:\n33% = government more involved\,\n54% = government less involved\, and\n13% were undecided.\n\n \n“The debate turned out great! 85 people RSVP’d to the event\, and even more ended up attending the event.” ~Trenton Schmale\, BRI-MUCOM founder and president \nThe debaters all spoke with passion and a profound knowledge on the topics involved. Each debater was asked five questions with two minutes to respond to each question\, followed by one minute to rebut any responses. \n\nThe questions were:\nWhat\, if any\, limitations are placed on patients and physicians due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?\nMany individuals complain about the mandate to carry health insurance\, even though they qualify for cheaper ACA plans. What political\, social\, or economic values are coming into conflict here?\nWhat changes would you make to the ACA\, or what alternative system would you propose?\nWhat would be the benefits or potential weaknesses of these changes of the new system you’d propose?\nWith the presidential election coming up in less than two weeks\, is there a candidate that you believe has a better healthcare plan than the other candidates? (Hilary Clinton\, Donald Trump\, Gary Johnson\, Jill Stein).\n\nDr. Von Fange and Dr. Haynes answered the questions from a free market perspective. Dr. Gaffney and Dr. Stone advocated for more of a national single payer system. Both sides had problems with the Affordable Care Act. \n\nAfter the five questions were asked\, the resolution was polled again with the following results:\n38% = government more involved\, (+4)\n62% = government less involved (+8)\nNo one (0%) remained undecided.\n\nThis was a decisive victory for the free market side of healthcare. The debate was then opened up for questions from the audience. More passionate discussion ensued until the debate ended at 8pm. \nAdditional notes: We held a pre-event meal with 80+ students for Indiana University School of Medicine\, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine\, local physicians\, and members of the Libertarian Party. \n“The event exceeded expectations. One thing that really stood out from this debate compared to others I have attended\, was the crowd involvement with live polling data to questions. The crowd seemed very interested in the debate as well. Afterward\, I received numerous responses about how educational it was\, and how students wanted more events like this.” ~Trenton Schmale\, BRI-MUCOM chapter founder and president \nTESTIMONIALS: \n“The debate was also enlightening. It is great to hear the ideas and opinions of physicians on opposite sides of the what they believe is ideal for the future of healthcare in a cordial and noninflammatory manner.” ~Chad Curtis\, OSMIII\, Secretary MUCOM BRI \n“It was interesting to hear all different viewpoints—that was the biggest value for me. I think events like this are important because hearing different viewpoints is absolutely necessary to being a good decision. I believe one of the biggest predictors of success as a physician is the ability to level with a variety of patients\, and participating in events like this allows you to do that.\n~Amma Boakye\, OSMII\, President of Student National Medical Association \nBRI is collaborating with American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and Student National Medical Association (SNMA) to host this debate. We will conduct a modified Oxford-style debate format with time for Q&A at the end. \nIn the affirmative:\nDr. Timothy Von Fange\, Sports Medicine Physician at St. Vincent. Dr. Von Fange is a sports medicine physician and currently serves as the team physician for the Marian University Knights and Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders. As an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)\, he serves on educational committees dedicated to enhancing sports medicine learning for both residents and fellows. His professional interests include concussion evaluation and management\, acute and chronic soft tissue injury\, musculoskeletal ultrasound\, and health care policy. Dr. Von Fange is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Moses Cone Health System in Greensboro\, North Carolina. \nDr. Beth Haynes\, Executive Director of BRI \nPreviously 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 Instituteand 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. \nIn opposition:\nDr. Margaret Gaffney\, practicing dermatologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine\, Indiana University. Dr. Gaffney obtained a BA in English from Indiana University\, Bloomington\, and graduated from the IU School of Medicine. After an internship at Riley Hospital for Children\, she completed a residency in dermatology\, also at IU. Dr. Gaffney is a practicing dermatologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. She is the director of the Introduction to Clinical Medicine Course and of the Moral Reasoning and Ethical Judgment competency in the revised curriculum of the Indiana University School of Medicine. She chairs the Wishard Ethics Committee\, serves on the Clarian and Riley Hospital ethics committees\, and collaborates on the Indiana University Conscience Project. From 1995-2003\, she was director of the Indiana Healthcare Ethics Network. \nDr. Robert Stone\, Director and Founder of Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan (HCHP.info) and the State Coordinator in Indiana for Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP.org). \nDr. Rob Stone is the director and founder of Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan (hchp.info) and the state coordinator in Indiana for Physicians for a National Health Program. Since 2009 he has been a member of PNHP’s board of directors. Dr. Stone practiced emergency medicine at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital from 1983 to 2011. He currently serves as the medical director of palliative care at the hospital. Dr. Stone has been a national leader in the movement to divest from for-profit health insurance and is the national coordinator for the Divestment Campaign for Healthcare (HealthCareNotWealthCare.US). He lectures to medical and lay audiences on health care reform throughout Indiana and beyond\, and has received several statewide and national awards for his advocacy work. During the heat of the health care debate in June 2009\, he presented to the Blue Dog Democratic Caucus in Washington. Born and raised in Evansville\, Ind.\, he graduated from Dartmouth College Phi Beta Kappa\, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Colorado Medical School. \nDr. Jason Eberl\nModerator: Dr. Jason Eberl\, Semler Endowed Chair for Medical Ethics and Faculty Advisor to the BRI-MUCOM Chapter
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-debate-does-the-affordable-care-act-help-or-hurt-patients/
LOCATION:MU-COM\, Evans Center for Health Sciences\, Lecture Hall 1\, Wheeler-Stokely Mansion\, 3200 Cold Spring Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170615T204343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T204343Z
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SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine—LECTURE: Understanding Health Insurance: The Key to Healthcare Access and Affordability
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend this lecture by Benjamin Rush Institute executive director\, Dr. Beth Haynes. Dr. Haynes will explain the differences between health insurance and actual access to healthcare\, and how understanding this is key to understanding the current problems of healthcare access and affordability. \nWe will be serving lunch food. \n  \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Dr. Haynes spoke on health insurance and how health insurance in its current form is not really insurance. She explained how health insurance prices are set\, and why premiums keep getting higher and higher. Rising premiums are causing younger people to not see health insurance as financially feasible\, leading to more people utilizing Medicaid as their “health insurance.” The loss of underwriting in health insurance policies is a big problem\, along with risk-pooling. It has created a death spiral similar to what Ludwig von Mises talks about when government gets involved in industries it has no business being in. \nDr. Haynes gave an example of how expensive health insurance is from David Goldhill’s book\, Catastrophic Care: Why Everything We Think We Know About Healthcare is Wrong. An example is someone in her mid 20’s who is making $35k annually\, and how when it is all said and done about $10k goes to paying for just her health insurance. Over the course of her life\, about 2/3rds of her income goes to health insurance alone. Dr. Haynes compared health insurance to auto\, home\, and life insurance\, and talked about how these other types of insurance are different than most health insurance plans. \nAfter Dr. Haynes talk\, the eleven students that attended ended up asking questions and having a discussion for another 45 minutes or so. We talked about solutions to fix this problem\, along with other problems that need to be addressed and ways to focus on allowing innovation in health care and health insurance.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-lecture-understanding-health-insurance-the-key-to-healthcare-access-and-affordability/
LOCATION:Marian University\, 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:20161026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170615T205703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T205703Z
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SUMMARY:University of Alabama @ Birmingham—LECTURE: Private Practice: A How-To Guide
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome and encouraged to attend this talk with Dr. Matthew Davis\, an orthopedic surgeon who runs a price-transparent private practice in Birmingham\, Alabama. Dr. Davis is affiliated with St. Vincent’s Birmingham and received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Davis has been in practice for 16 years and will deliver remarks about his journey as a medical doctor in private practice. \nDr. Davis loves what he does every day\, because it allows him to be hands-on\, solve problems\, and build great relationships with his patients. He enjoys being able to give patients answers\, resolve their ailments\, and put them on a track toward comfort and mobility. He has 10 years of experience working as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon\, helping people by doing everything from ACL repairs to managing osteoarthritis. \nCome find out about Dr. Davis’s reflections on the changing nature of medical care delivery and how his system has been phenomenally successful for both himself and for his patients. \nRefreshments will be served. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty-six (36) students attended the presentation. President Thompson Foy opened the meeting\, thanked everyone for being in attendance\, and provided a brief review of our previous event (screening of a talk delivered by Juliette Madrigal-Dersch). He then introduced our speaker\, Dr. Matt Davis. For about 40 minutes\, Dr. Davis described the difficulties that face physicians in the traditional\, third-party payer healthcare setting. He contrasted this cumbersome model with his own practice\, in which 95% pay with cash out-of-pocket. Finally\, he spent a bit of time discussing the advantages afforded by capitalist\, free market systems. The talk was well-received\, and there were several questions from interested attendees at the end. President Thompson Foy concluded the meeting with a solicitation for membership.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-alabama-birmingham-lecture-private-practice-a-how-to-guide/
LOCATION:University of Alabama at Birmingham\, Volker Hall\, Lecture Room B\, 1670 University Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170615T205021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T205021Z
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SUMMARY:George Washington University School of Medicine—LECTURE: What the Election Holds for Health Policy and Reform
DESCRIPTION:All are cordially invited to join us for a lunch lecture with Keith Fontenot\, Nonresident Fellow – Economic Studies\, The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution. Mr. Fontenot will be at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences to discuss the future of healthcare reform. Mr. Fontenot has unparalleled insight into the development of the Affordable Care Act in the Obama Administration given his previous role as associate director for Health at the Office of Management and Budget. He will speak to future directions of healthcare policy through an economic lens\, considering the possible outcomes with the election of either candidate. \nRefreshments will be served. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifty students and faculty attended Mr. Fontenot’s lecture. Keith Fontenot\, a non-resident fellow of Economic Studies at Brookings Institution\, came to George Washington University School of Health Sciences to discuss the current state of the Affordable Care Act and likely first moves in health policy for an elected president. In a thought-provoking and inspiring lunch discussion\, he sat down with first and second year medical students to discuss what to watch for after the election and how medical students can stay engaged as physicians in healthcare policy. \n \nIn his talk\, Fontenot proposed different scenarios for a Clinton versus Trump presidency. In the event of a Clinton presidency\, he believes it unlikely that healthcare legislative reform will be a priority. More likely will be changes to the administrative management of the ACA’s execution. He suggested that this is where we can expect the greatest changes\, and prioritization of specific agendas will be seen in modification to the “administrative dials.” \nIn the event of a Trump presidency\, Fontenot doesn’t think a complete legislative repeal is likely. He doesn’t envision a scenario where millions of newly insured lose their insurance. Instead\, he suggested that the punishment for non-adherence to the various components of the law will be minimized\, and the general commitment to the law will thus be reduced. \nFontenot fielded numerous student questions on the subject of healthcare economics. While discussing different models of payment and care\, he emphasized the idea that “if you’ve seen one market\, you’ve seen one market.” Markets across the country are very different\, and even within states\, there are huge variations in what works and what doesn’t. Given this reality\, it is difficult to compare healthcare models and support a one size fits all option. \nThe most important thing for medical students\, Fontenot said\, is to stay engaged. Medical students must read the news and understand what is going on in healthcare policy. Healthcare policy changes have huge implications for how physicians will be reimbursed in the future\, and future physicians must stay engaged to understand how these changes will impact them and how they can have a voice in the dialogue. \n“I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect for this event\, but I was very pleased with how many people came. The students were incredibly engaged and asked many questions throughout the presentation. The presenter encouraged questions throughout and was happy to respond to a question or explain something around policy.” ~Caroline Jensen\, BRI-George Washington University chapter president \n“It is very inspiring to hear from someone who was so entrenched in the politics in the field and who knows so much about health care policy. I was very inspired to read up on what he was talking about.” ~Student\, GWU \n“That was great!!” ~Student\, GWU
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/george-washington-university-school-of-medicine-lecture-what-the-election-holds-for-health-policy-and-reform/
LOCATION:GWU\, Ross Hall\, Room #227\, 2300 I St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Jensen":MAILTO:jensenc@gwu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170615T063356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T063356Z
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SUMMARY:BRI | AMA Lunch ‘n Learn—JOURNAL CLUB: Presidential Candidates’ Healthcare Policies Review
DESCRIPTION:All 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\, as will the topics of discussion!—so keep checking this calendar!). 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 2015-2016 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. \nOctober’s speaker is Joel Lange\, BRI chapter member and Journal Club Chair. Joel will deliver his presentation reviewing the top two presidential candidates’ plans for healthcare. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Sixty students joined us for lunch to hear Joel Lange speak on the presidential candidates’ healthcare policies and stances on medical issues\, mainly discussing the ACA.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/bri-ama-lunch-n-learn-journal-club-presidential-candidates-healthcare-policies-review-2/
LOCATION:Medical College of Wisconsin\, Kerrigan Auditorium\, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
ORGANIZER;CN="John McKeon":MAILTO:jmckeon@mcw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170614T041639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T041639Z
UID:10932-1477483200-1477486800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:BRI | AMA Lunch 'n Learn—JOURNAL CLUB: Presidential Candidates' Healthcare Policies Review
DESCRIPTION:All 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\, as will the topics of discussion!—so keep checking this calendar!). 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 2015-2016 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. \nOctober’s speaker is Joel Lange\, BRI chapter member and Journal Club Chair. Joel will deliver his presentation reviewing the top two presidential candidates’ plans for healthcare. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Sixty students joined us for lunch to hear Joel Lange speak on the presidential candidates’ healthcare policies and stances on medical issues\, mainly discussing the ACA.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/bri-ama-lunch-n-learn-journal-club-presidential-candidates-healthcare-policies-review/
LOCATION:Medical College of Wisconsin\, Kerrigan Auditorium\, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
ORGANIZER;CN="John McKeon":MAILTO:jmckeon@mcw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T214036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T214036Z
UID:11017-1477474200-1477492200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Health Policy Institute of Ohio—PANEL/DEBATE: Politics\, perceptions and the Presidential election: What's next for health policy?
DESCRIPTION:The Health Policy Institute of Ohio will be hosting a panel/debate: \n\nPolitics\, perceptions and the Presidential election: What’s next for health policy?\n\n\nCome November\, Americans will elect a new President. What does this mean for health policy? Will the Affordable Care Act remain intact? If not\, what changes may be coming\, and what are the possible impacts on costs\, coverage\, and access?  Join us to explore the potential directions for health policy following this year’s election outcomes.  \n\nSpeakers include:\n* Philip Rocco\, Marquette University\, author of Obamacare Wars: Federalism\, State Politics\, and the Affordable Care Act\n* Thomas Miller\, American Enterprise Institute\n* Daniel Skinner\, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine\n* Simon F. Haeder\, West Virginia University \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Four OUHCOM students joined over 60 attendees to hear a day of healthcare policy discussions with health policy experts from different ends of the political spectrum. Attendees included state legislators\, advocates\, attorneys\, health care system administrators\, and political theorists. \n“It was great to finally hear someone disagree with the ACA. It was also nice to see people of different political viewpoints have a civilized discussion without the threats\, blame game\, and contentiousness.” ~Josh Gruenbaum\, OMS II\, BRI member \n“It was great hearing both sides of the fight.” ~Michael Hollar\, BRI-OUHCOM-Dublin chapter founder and president \nHOW TO REGISTER at a DISCOUNTED RATE: Students are eligible for a scholarship to attend this event. The event cost of $65 will be reduced to $15 for qualifying students. To obtain the discount promo code\, please email Sarah Dorn of The Health Policy Institute of Ohio at sdorn@hpio.net. She will provide you the promo code and a link to the registration URL. \n\nFurther\, Benjamin Rush Institute is offering to refund this $15 reduced conference fee\, equating to a full scholarship to BRI student attendees. To obtain a refund: \n\nRetain your registration confirmation with receipt of $15 paid*\nComplete the Travel Reimbursement form: upload and complete all required information.\nStudents will be eligible for reimbursement who are BRI student members. You can become a member here\, or on the Travel Reimbursement form when you fill it out.\n\n*BRI will only reimburse students who fulfill the reimbursement requirements for the discounted registration fee. No travel\, meals\, or other incidentals will be reimbursed. For further details\, please see the Travel Reimbursement form.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-health-policy-institute-of-ohio-paneldebate-politics-perceptions-and-the-presidential-election-whats-next-for-health-policy/
LOCATION:The Ohio Statehouse\, Ohio State Capitol\, 1 Capitol Square\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel or Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T213724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T213724Z
UID:11014-1477380600-1477391400@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:OUHCOM-Dublin—VOLUNTEER EVENT: Serve breakfast at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
DESCRIPTION:POST-EVENT SUMMARY: Fifteen students from BRI-OUHCOM|Dublin\, Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) brought food donations and cooked breakfast for the guests staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio\, the largest Ronald McDonald house in the world. Additionally we spent time with the guest hearing their personal stories. ~Michael Hollar\, BRI-OUHCOM|Dublin president \n \nThe BRI-OUHCOM chapter\, in collaboration with the Christian Medical Association and the Student American Academy of Osteopathy. will be serving breakfast to guests staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio\, the largest house is the world. \nPark in lot of 17th street\, ring buzzer at gate for entrance. Buzz in at front door and say you are with OUHCOM and cooking breakfast. \nPlease contact Mike Hollar if you have questions about participating in this event. You do not need to be a BRI student member. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/ouhcom-dublin-volunteer-event-serve-breakfast-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-of-central-ohio/
LOCATION:The Ronald McDonald House\, RMHC commercial kitchen\, 711 E Livingston Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity | Volunteering | Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Hollar":MAILTO:mh255401@ohio.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T212931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T212931Z
UID:11006-1476705600-1476709200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:University of California Medical School at San Diego—LECTURE: Health Policy with CA Assemblyman Brian Maienschein
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend BRI-UCSD chapter’s lecture on healthcare policy by someone who has been intimately involved in this area. Refreshments will be served. \nCalifornia Assembly member Brian Maienschein\, representing Assembly District 77 of northern San Diego County\, will be speaking to the legislative process as it relates to healthcare policy and the role that med students can play. He will also touch on what he has seen during his time as Vice Chair of the Assembly Health Committee and how it has shaped his viewpoint as to what “good” healthcare policy looks like—and why more isn’t necessarily better. \nTo read more about Asm. Maienschein\, please click here. \n  \n \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Forty-five (45) students attended a talk by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein\, who represents District 77 of northern San Diego County in the California State Assembly\, and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Assembly Health Committee. Prior to his election to the Assembly\, he served as a San Diego City Council Member and as the city’s Commissioner on Homelessness. Asm Maienschein has been a strong advocate for patients and physicians in the Assembly\, and is one of the most influential members of the Assembly on health-related issues. \nAt the event\, Asm Maienschein spoke on his experiences both before and after he was elected to the state legislature\, including Project 25 (a SD pilot program to address the 25 most expensive individuals to the city)\, attempts by mid-level providers to push for scope-of-practice expansions via the state legislature\, and more. \nAsm Maienschein also touched on how medical students can get involved to influence health policy via their local county medical societies. \nBrian Maienschein was an engaging speaker and very knowledgeable on the goings-on in the state legislature related to healthcare. He has spoken to young audiences and students many times before\, and did a good job of handling questions that may not have aligned closely with his own views. \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-california-medical-school-at-san-diego-lecture-health-policy-with-ca-assemblyman-brian-maienschein/
LOCATION:Biomedical Sciences Building\, Liebow Auditorium\, San Diego\, CA\, 92161\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="David LI":MAILTO:drli@ucsd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170614T141204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T141204Z
UID:10945-1476600300-1476630000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:OUHCOM-Dublin—CHARITY EVENT: Nationwide Children’s Columbus Marathon Medical Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Students from BRI-OUHCOM|Dublin will volunteer as part of the medical team for the Columbus Marathon. \nBRI OUHCOM medical marathon \nWith 18\,000 runners and walkers it will be one of the largest marathons in the country! \nThe BRI-OUHCOM|Dublin chapter leadership is currently looking for medical and support volunteers to assist with medical coverage for the race. With a race this size we will have a lot of volunteer needs: \nFinish Line Crew\nMedical Tent Coverage\nRace Course Medical Coverage\n… and more!\nEven if you don’t consider yourself a “medical” person that is OK\, when can still use you! \nWhat to Expect – Medical volunteers will be positioned at the start/finish line medical area as well as medical tents along the course. We will see a variety of things from a sore shins and knees to someone who collapses at the finish line needing extra assistance. We have a lot of physicians\, nurses\, ATCs\, PTs\, and EMTs on our team. If you don’t consider yourself “medical” we will pair you with a “medical” volunteer to make sure you aren’t put in an uncomfortable situation. \nThe race is Sunday\, October 16th. We will need to meet around 7:00am and will be done no later than 2:00pm. If you can only make it for part of the race that is OK – we still need you! \nIf you are interested please use the green Register button to sign-up. Please include a cell phone number you will have with you on race day. We will use this as a back-up to our emergency communication system. Please make sure you have your cell phone with you on race day. Once you sign up\, your volunteer captain will be in touch regarding parking details. With volunteers needed across all 26.2 miles of the race\, the best parking options will vary depending on where you will be helping. \nPOST-EVENT REPORT: Three BRI members from OUHCOM volunteered for 7 hours at the Nationwide Children’s Columbus Marathon. Each student helped assist the medical teams on the course and at the finish line medical tent.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/ouhcom-dublin-charity-event-nationwide-childrens-columbus-marathon-medical-volunteering/
LOCATION:Downtown Columbus 136 E Broad St\, 136 E Broad St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity | Volunteering | Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Hollar":MAILTO:mh255401@ohio.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170605T181030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T181030Z
UID:10755-1475452800-1475798399@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SPN 23rd Annual Meeting\, Grand Rapids\, MI
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Beth Haynes\, BRI executive director\, moderated a Docs 4 Patient Care panel on health policy in a breakout session. CON laws and other aspects of healthcare policy were discussed. \nFrom the SPNAM.org official website: The SPN Annual Meeting started in 1993 in Traverse City\, Michigan. A dozen people met in a room with the hope of building a robust network of state think tanks throughout the country. Today\, the SPN Annual Meeting brings together over 900 people from around the country\, including state and national leaders\, influencers\, and professionals. \nWe believe that being good enough is not enough to win in the rapidly evolving political environment. We can’t afford to be outgunned\, outmanned and outspent. The future of the country depends on it. \nThat is why the State Policy Network has hosted the Annual Meeting for 23 years running. \nThis year\, the Annual Meeting is returning to the state where it all started. Freedom fighters will gather in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, with an intentional focus on developing the solutions and skills to advance freedom at both the state and national level. Through the lens of our 2015 theme – Experience Freedom – we will consider ways to sharpen our solutions and strategies and help our core audiences envision their need for freedom. We will inspire and challenge ourselves to give Americans opportunities to experience the benefits of freedom to their everyday lives. \nThe program focuses on building leaders\, refining operations\, cultivating excellent communication and outreach strategies\, analyzing policy priorities and training top-notch fundraisers. The SPN Annual Meeting is also the only outlet where state and national leaders can chart collaborative strategies together. SPN purposefully creates an environment to facilitate connections and build coalitions.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/spn-23rd-annual-meeting-grand-rapids-mi/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T220012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T220012Z
UID:11025-1475168400-1475172000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine—LECTURE: Freedom Healthworks: The Transition to Direct Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Adam Habig of Freedom Healthworks\nDirect Primary Care: Could it be your business model once you’re a practicing physician? All are welcome to join BRI-Marian University chapter members for refreshments and to hear Adam Habig\, co-founder of Freedom Healthworks speak about what made him interested in Direct Primary Care (DPC)\, what DPC is\, along with how his company is helping doctors in Indiana transition to DPC models. You can watch a short intro video to Freedom Healthworks here. \nAdam Habig is a native of central Indiana with thirteen years of experience innovating within the realm of health care delivery. In 2003\, Mr. Habig co-founded the biosciences technology firm ISPRIT Systems\, which pioneered the use of a sophisticated information technology platform to better diagnose and manage complex chronic illness\, ultimately ascending to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the firm. ISPRIT anticipated the elevation of chronic disease prevention and management as a chief cost control\, ultimately attracting the attention of some of the world’s leading companies within the health insurance and diagnostics fields. \nIn 2013\, observing the rapid changes pervading healthcare delivery\, Mr. Habig co-founded Freedom Healthworks to unleash the innovative potential of direct primary care on a broad scale. Our full service\, turnkey model enables doctors to regain their freedom by joining the rapidly expanding movement to disentangle from the insurance and government-driven payment system. Physicians can once again deliver high quality care free of interference while setting prices their patients can afford. Patients regain the freedom to purchase routine primary care and preventive services (90% of all medical care) directly from their doctors for clear\, standardized prices\, while relegating insurance to its traditional role as a safeguard against catastrophic events. A licensed attorney\, Mr. Habig maintains an independent law practice in addition to his leadership duties with Freedom Healthworks. He currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife\, Megan. \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Adam Habig\, co-founder of Freedom Healthworks\, spoke to eight event attendees about Direct Primary Care (DPC). He talked about DPC and what it offered doctors and patients. He had two cutouts showing all the regulations in the US Healthcare System\, along with a table of the top 20 concerns of physicians for 2016. DPC gets rid of most of those regulations in the current healthcare system\, along with most of the concerns for 2016 physicians. He spoke on how his parents (both physicians) were considering retirement in the prime of their medical careers. They were burned out with not being able to practice medicine the way they wanted too. Adam and his brother Chris decided to focus their time on creating Freedom Healthworks. Their company focuses on transitioning doctors of all ages into DPC practices. They have come up with a template for doctors allowing them to reduce some of the main challenges to starting up a DPC clinic: finding patients\, business decisions\, administrative work. Westfield Premier Physicians (http://www.westfieldpremier.com/index.html)\, is Freedom Healthworks pilot clinic\, and they look forward to proving what DPC clinics can provide doctors and patients. \n“I thought the event went great. I would have liked to see more people attend to hear what Adam had to say. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an idea that interests many people when they hear the message. The people that did come to the event really enjoyed it. A couple people attending didn’t know much about DPC\, but they became very engaged and asked questions\, excited to learn more.” ~Trenton Schmale\, BRI-Marian chapter founder & president.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-lecture-freedom-healthworks-the-transition-to-direct-primary-care/
LOCATION:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine\, Room EC-130\, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences\, 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:20160926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T220320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T220320Z
UID:11028-1474898400-1474902000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:OUHCOM-Dublin—LECTURE: Free Market Medicine: A Cash Based Alternative
DESCRIPTION:Jules Madrigal-Dersch\, MD at OUHCOM\nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Twenty-four students attended Dr. Madrigal’s presentation. She talked about her cash based practice in Texas\, where basic health needs are handled in a direct patient-doctor relationship\, and health insurance is used for what it was originally intended: catastrophic events. When a doctor and patients are in charge of costs and treatments\, the doctor is empowered to negotiate with lab companies\, imaging companies\, and pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare service providers to keep patient costs down. Dr. Madrigal described how her model of direct primary care works for all of her patients: the really sick\, the really healthy\, the rich\, the poor\, and the middle class.  Dr. Madrigal has removed government interference\, over-regulation\, and red tape out of the picture to keeps costs down\, care quality high\, patients happy and physicians happy. \n“Dr. Madrigal’s talk was very informative. I came to medical school to become a Primary Care Physician\, but have recently been discouraged. She re-lit the fire in me to pursue this dream and showed me that it is possible to to be a PCP without having to deal with the ACA. Her talk also persuaded me to attend a DPC conference in Dallas\, Texas.” ~ Jacob Chevlin\, OMS I and BRI member \nAll students\, faculty\, and practicing physicians are welcome to attend BRI-OUHCOM/Dublin’s event on cash based medical practices. We welcome Jules Madrigal-Dersch\, MD and BRI board member\, to speak about her cash based Med-Peds practice in rural Texas. Having this event early in the year may be important in giving our new M1’s a refreshing\, new perspective on the broad range of Primary Care practices and encouraging future physicians to look into Family Medicine as a enjoyable career option. \nHaving this event early in the year may be important in giving our new OMS1’s a refreshing\, new perspective on the broad range of Primary Care practices and encouraging future physicians to look into Family Medicine as a enjoyable career. She will place an emphasis on a free market approach to healthcare which allows her to bypass government red tape. \nWe encourage practicing physicians and other healthcare professionals to attend to get information on how to scale a cash based medical practice model like Dr. Madrigal’s to an urban setting. \nRefreshments will be served. \nThis article is insightful reading preparation for the discussion. \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/ouhcom-dublin-lecture-free-market-medicine-a-cash-based-alternative/
LOCATION:OUHCOM-Dublin\, MEB 1 | Room #415\, 6795 Bobcat Way\, Dublin\, OH\, 43016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Hollar":MAILTO:mh255401@ohio.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T220625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T220625Z
UID:11031-1474889400-1474893000@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Ohio State University College of Medicine\, Columbus—LECTURE: A Free Market Approach to Healthcare: Cash Based Medical Practices
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jules Madrigal-Dersch on cash based medical practices\nAll students\, faculty\, and practicing physicians are welcome to attend our inaugural 2016-17 BRI-OSUMC event on cash based medical practices. We welcome Jules Madrigal-Dersch\, MD and BRI board member\, to speak about her cash based Med-Peds practice in rural Texas. Having this event early in the year may be important in giving our new M1’s a refreshing\, new perspective on the broad range of Primary Care practices and encouraging future physicians to look into Family Medicine as a enjoyable career option. \nWe encourage practicing physicians and other healthcare professionals to attend to get information on how to scale a cash based medical practice model like Dr. Madrigal’s to an urban setting. \nRefreshments will be served. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: 40 students attended. Overall\, our event was a success. The presentation Dr. Madrigal gave was exactly what we had in mind. In spite of some technical difficulties\, these issues did not really take away from the message we were trying convey. \nMost people were receptive to the ideas and especially because she made her lifestyle seem very appealing and her patient population so grateful and well served. Most of the audience had good questions and seemed to benefit greatly from seeing Dr. Madrigal’s perspective. She was receptive to answering many of their questions afterwards.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-ohio-state-university-college-of-medicine-columbus-lecture-a-free-market-approach-to-healthcare-cash-based-medical-practices/
LOCATION:Meiling Hall\, OSUMC\, 370 W 9th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Mit Shah":MAILTO:mit.shah@osumc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160926
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170614T141649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T141649Z
UID:10950-1474588800-1474847999@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:AAPP ’16 Fall Summit on Private Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Rush Institute sent nine medical students to the American Academy of Private Physicians annual Direct Primary Care conference.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/aapp-16-fall-summit-on-private-medicine/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Monte":MAILTO:charlotte@benjaminrushinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T220855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T220855Z
UID:11035-1474372800-1474376400@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:University of Alabama\, Birmingham—LECTURE SCREENING: Why BRI supports free market healthcare policy\, with Dr. Jules Madrigal-Dersch
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend BRI-UABSOM chapter’s free lecture screening on free market healthcare policy: \nJules Madrigal-Dersch\, MD on free market healthcare policy\nWhy BRI supports a free market approach to healthcare policy\, featuring Jules Madrigal-Dersch.\nIn March 2016\, BRI board member and med-peds doctor Juliette Madrigal-Dersch\, MD\, spoke to BRI student leaders at our annual leadership conference about her joy in running an independent cash practice in rural Texas\, and why free market healthcare policies make sense. \nAt this meeting\, our hope is to educate potential members about BRI’s mission in support of free market healthcare solutions\, and to encourage BRI-UABSOM chapter involvement and membership. \nWe will provide light refreshments and snacks encouraging guests to bring their own lunch. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: The BRI-UAB chapter screened a pre-recorded presentation delivered by Dr. Jules Madrigal-Dersch at the 2015-2016 BRI Leadership Conference held at American Enterprise Institute in March 2016. Dr. Madrigal-Dersch spoke about why she chose to deliver market-based care rather than follow the existing insurance-based care model. \nThe event opened with a welcome to the attendees from UAB BRI officers\, and quickly proceeded to the lecture screening. The lecture was part explanatory and part testimonial as to how and why Dr. Madrigal-Dersch chose to enter into the direct primary care model\, and the benefits the model provides to herself\, her family\, and her patients. \nAfter the screening\, the floor was opened up for questions. Seeing none\, Thompson Foy\, UAB-BRI president\, proceeded to inform the attendees about the next UAB BRI meeting on October 26th\, 2016\, and closed the meeting. \n“We hoped to have more attendees\, but we believe that the people who did come found the event both informative and enjoyable. Among attendees\, the message of the lecture screening was very well received.” ~Thompson Foy\, BRI-UAB chapter founder & president \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-alabama-birmingham-lecture-screening-why-bri-supports-free-market-healthcare-policy-with-dr-jules-madrigal-dersch/
LOCATION:University of Alabama at Birmingham\, Volker Hall\, Lecture Room B\, 1670 University Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170613T194324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T194324Z
UID:10921-1474106400-1474113600@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:University of Ibadan College of Medicine—BRI INTEREST MEETING
DESCRIPTION:College of Medicine\, University of Ibadan\nAishat Olanlege\, BRI-Ibadan chapter founder and president\nAll are welcome to join us to find out about the Benjamin Rush Institute on the Ibadan College Hospital campus. We are interested in making healthcare affordable and accessible for all Nigerians\, and improving the quality of care and delivery options. If this interests you please come find out about us. Food will be served. \n  \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Forty (40) students and faculty came to our introductory meeting to find out about BRI. We held the event in the student hostel after adequate announcements and pasting posters at locations to inform people ahead about the event. The program started at 10am\, with Aishat Olanlege\, Ekene Ohanwusi\, and Zainab Odufuye welcoming interested attendees; materials and candy were set out. A total of 40 people signed up and promised to pay on or before the deadline of 23rd October\, 2016 a modified fee of 5000 naira. The program ended at 12 noon and Omotola Oke and Ojiaka Ogonna were assigned as interim secretary and treasurer.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-ibadan-college-of-medicine-bri-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Block E Foyer\, Alexander Brown Hall\, University College Hospital\, Ibadan\, Oyo State\, University Of Ibadan-Ajibode Road\, Ibadan\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Aishat Olanlege":MAILTO:aishatolanlege2013@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160910T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170614T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T200350Z
UID:10953-1473521400-1473528600@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:University of Alabama @ Birmingham—BRI STUDENT INFORMATION FAIR
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL FAIRS. \n \n \nThe UAB@Birmingham-BRI chapter welcomes you to find out about our organization and get involved! BRI’s purpose is to fully unleash the power of medicine to maximize human health and well-being. We do this by holding events during the academic year: debates\, journal club meetings\, lunch lectures\, movie screenings—(yes\, we always serve food!) to help spread the exchange of ideas about healthcare innovation\, improvements in healthcare policy\, and simply networking as caring medical students. \nWe look forward to meeting you. \nPLEASE CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL FAIRS.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-alabama-birmingham-bri-student-information-fair/
LOCATION:University of Alabama at Birmingham\, Uab Dr S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160911
DTSTAMP:20260905T054627
CREATED:20170621T221222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T221222Z
UID:11037-1473465600-1473551999@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:SUNY Downstate—BRI STUDENT INFORMATION FAIR
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL FAIRS. \n \n \nThe SUNY Downstate-Benjamin Rush Institute (BRI) chapter welcomes you to find out about our organization and get involved! BRI’s purpose is to fully unleash the power of medicine to maximize human health and well-being. We do this by holding events during the academic year: debates\, journal club meetings\, lunch lectures\, movie screenings—(yes\, we always serve food!) to help spread the exchange of ideas about healthcare innovation\, improvements in healthcare policy\, and simply networking as caring medical students. \nWe look forward to meeting you. \n  \nPLEASE CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL FAIRS.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/suny-downstate-bri-student-information-fair/
LOCATION:SUNY Downstate Medical School\, 450 Clarkson Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Hahn":MAILTO:Marykathrynhahn@gmail.com
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