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SUMMARY:Georgetown - Debate:  "Be It Resolved: Affordable\, quality healthcare develops from maximizing freedom of choice - not government programs or mandates."
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP through the green “Tickets” link. The event is free but we want to plan the right amount of food! There is a parking garage located under the Leavey Center accessible from Reservoir Road\, or there is the Southwest Parking garage accessible from Canal Road. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: The event had lower attendance than expected\, although the attendance was the highest ever for a Georgetown BRI Chapter event. The event exceeded expectations with respect to the intellectual debate and entertainment value. One particular M1 student reported that he was “blown away by the debate;” it greatly exceeded his expectations. \nDebate Venue Details: \nDate: Friday\, March 27\, 2015 \nTime: [Eastern] 6:00 PM Reception with soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres; Registration and initial voting\n6:30 Debate Begins\n7:45 Debate Ends. Final voting\, tally.\n8:00 Announcement of results. \nPlace: Georgetown University School of Medicine\nRoom — New Research Building Auditorium\n3900 Reservoir Road Northwest\,Washington\, DC 20007\nModerator: Michael Ramlet (Morning Consult) \nArguing the Affirmative:\nDr. Josh Umbehr MD (AtlasMD)\nDr. Lee Gross\, MD (Epiphany Health\, Inc.)\nArguing in Opposition:\nDr. Dennis McIntyre\, MD\nDr. Adriane Fugh-Berman\, MD
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/georgetown-debate-be-it-resolved-affordable-quality-healthcare-develops-from-maximizing-freedom-of-choice-not-government-programs-or-mandates/
LOCATION:Georgetown U. School of Medicine – New Research Building Auditorium\, Georgetown University\, 3900 Reservoir Road Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="John Grimsley":MAILTO:jrg108@georgetown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T040514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T040514Z
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SUMMARY:Georgetown's Family Medicine Interest Group Hosts: Lecture — Telemedicine\, House Calls\, and Accountability: The Future of Primary Care-
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event is held at 12noon EASTERN time. \nHosted by Georgetown’s Family Medicine Interest Group\, this event will feature a discussion of the innovative practice created by Dr. Alan Dappen\, DocTalker. DocTalker is a practice in Virginia which charges patients not with a fee-for-service model\, but instead by billing for the amount of time consumed. Dr. Dappen will discuss how his practice works with students of the Family Medicine Interest Group. BRI students are invited to attend as well. \nThe event is free and food will be provided. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty-five interested students and faculty enjoyed free food and a discussion with Dr. Alan Dappen. Dr. Dappen is a founder of DocTalkers\, an innovative practice in Northern Virginia in which the physicians provide care on a fee schedule based on how much time is used. By charging a set amount per hour going in\, patients can have an idea of how much something might cost\, and doctors have more flexibility over their own schedule. Additionally\, care can be provided over the phone\, something which is not reimbursable by most insurance. DocTalkers has found many satisfied patients who have been in circumstances where other options\, such as the ER\, would have been exorbitantly more costly and time consuming. \n“There was more diverse opinion and greater outcome represented by combining with an established and pre-eminent organization on campus (Family Medicine Interest Group).” ~Danny McCorry\, past president\, BRI-Georgetown
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/georgetowns-family-medicine-interest-group-hosts-lecture-telemedicine-house-calls-and-accountability-the-future-of-primary-care/
LOCATION:Georgetown University School of Medicine\, Med-Dent SW 107\, Georgetown University\, 3900 Reservoir Road Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel McCorry":MAILTO:dpm68@georgetown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T040817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T040817Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio University - Lecture: Providing Affordable Healthcare to Rural Patients
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Timothy Law Sr.\, D.O.\, MBA \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: 75 students attended to hear Dr. Law’s presentation detailing how his concierge primary care practice works. He takes care of the Amish and Mennonite community in southeastern Ohio\, a population that is uninsured and counts on Dr. Law’s discounted services for their health care. By cutting out the third party insurance companies\, Dr. Law has built a lucrative\, efficient\, and enjoyable rural practice that adequately cares for his underserved patient population. Dr. Law gave a great lecture\, comparing the cost of the quality medical care that he delivers to his rural patients and the cost of the medical care that would have been provided in a hospital or office setting. The differences were amazing\, and it was a great reminder of how thinking simply and efficiently can result in the delivery of quality medical care. Performing surgery or subjecting the patient to highly invasive treatments is not always what is the most effective\, both related to the patient’s health and to their budget. Dr. Law also talked about the expenses of owning and maintaining a medical practice. It was very interesting to learn about some of the different costs\, and it was interesting to analyze the breakdown of how an office’s income is distributed between personnel and supplies. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/ohio-university-lecture-providing-affordable-healthcare-to-rural-patients/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Hall\, Room 128\, Ohio University\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Ethan Vargo":MAILTO:ev358909@ohio.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150409T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170627T110027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T110027Z
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SUMMARY:The Doctor's Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with John R. Graham\, former BRI Board Chairman
DESCRIPTION:04/09/15 Guest John R. Graham (Very Important Show)\nJoin Dr. Hal Scherz and his guest John R. Graham\, Senior Fellow at the National Center For Policy Analysis reveals the gimmicks behind the financing of the Medicare Doc Fix and unpacks the centralizing forces behind “quality” of care vs the “quantity” of care new regulations. \nhttp://www.americaswebradio.com/podcasts/DoctorsLoungeApr09.2015.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-doctors-lounge-radio-interview-with-john-r-graham-former-bri-board-chairman/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150411T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T041103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T041103Z
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SUMMARY:University of Florida COM- Debate: Healthcare Reform - from fee-for-service to single payer
DESCRIPTION:American Medical Student Association PreMed Fest \nA Debate on Healthcare Reform: from fee-for-service to single payer \nIs healthcare a fundamental human right? Or is it a commodity to be accessed on the free market? What is the role of the government in healthcare? Get in on the debate! (4:30pm – 5:30pm)\nRobert Hatch\, MD – Professor and Director of Medical Education Community Health and Family Medicine at UF College of Medicine\, and\nLee Gross\, MD – Founder\, Epiphany Health and President\, Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation \nDr. Lee Gross’ participation in PremedFest is sponsored by The Benjamin Rush Institute\, with generous funding provided by the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-florida-com-debate-healthcare-reform-from-fee-for-service-to-single-payer/
LOCATION:U. of FL College of Medicine\, Gainesville\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150420T191500
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T041553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T041553Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Health & Sciences University - Debate: Is 'Right To Try' Right for Oregon?
DESCRIPTION:Is “Right to Try” Right for Oregon?\nExperts from public health\, clinical practice\, bioethics\, and law meet to discuss the pros and cons of “Right to Try” legislation (Oregon House Bill 2300) \nXiao-Yu Han\, Student Organizer\nwith the stated goal of expanding access of experimental drugs to terminally ill patients in Oregon. Join us and help shape the conversation: Should Oregon join 13 other states in adopting expanded access? \n\nTime: Monday\, April 20\, 5:30-7:15pm (light reception from 5:30-6:00pm\, panel from 6:00-7:15pm) \nModerator: Alan Melnick\, MD\, MPH\, is Associate Professor for the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at OHSU and the Health Officer for Clark\, Cowlitz\, Skamania and Wahkiakum Counties\, WA. \nPanelist: Kurt Altman\, JD\, is a Senior Attorney for the Goldwater Institute’s Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and drafted the model legislation for “Right to Try.” Before joining the Institute\, Kurt operated a private litigation and appellate practice\, focusing on criminal law in both state and federal courts. \nPanelist: Chandra Basham\, MD\, is an attending physician in Primary Care at the Portland VA Medical Center. She is currently studying for her JD at Lewis and Clark Law School and is completing an externship at the Oregon State Legislature. \nPanelist: Jeremy Cetnar\, MD\, MSHPR\, is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Medicine at OHSU and is board certified in internal medicine and hematology/oncology. \nPanelist: Christopher Griffin\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\, is a physician executive and radiologist with over 25 years of health care experience and leadership who recently decided to go to law school. He is an alumnus of Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and currently attends Lewis and Clark Law School. \nPanelist: Lissi Hansen\, RN\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor for the School of Nursing at OHSU and has worked extensively in bioethics\, palliative medicine\, and end-of-life care. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Experts from public health\, clinical practice\, bioethics\, and law met to discuss the pros and cons of “Right to Try” legislation (Oregon House Bill 2300)\, with the stated goal of expanding terminally ill patients’ access to experimental drugs in Oregon. \nThirty medical students\, PSU students\, Lewis and Clark Law students\, and members of the public attended the discussion. An ethical deliberative process was used to explore multiple perspectives. \nAudience questions were well received during the discussion and at the end. This discussion is the launch point for future debates. (One is in the works for quarantine.) \nTESTIMONIALS:\n“The panel itself was engaging\, well moderated\, and focused. I really enjoyed that they were able to find very different sides to the topics while still respecting patient autonomy and decisions. I feel pretty well versed in the ethics of this proposed law and was still surprised to find novel arguments that gave me new light into the discussion. The audience participation was well done and respected the time of the panelists as well as the audience members. I would have liked to see more depth in the ethical deliberation. Much of the argument centered around opinion on the end effects of this law or comparison to other laws that appear similar. The argument that this law should be allowed because Oregon allows freedom regarding life-ending decisions is akin to saying that marijuana should be legal because alcohol is similar and already legal. These arguments are shallow and give little credence to the ethics of undermining drug testing laws that have prevented waves of “snake-oils” and elixers from reaching desperate patients looking for a last fighting chance. The political aspects of this proposal are incredibly interesting. In a nutshell\, this law is politically unstoppable; it provides a political move that appears to increase patient rights while paralleling a process that already exists\, but makes it ‘faster’ (by bypassing it). It also has no direct costs to taxpayers. I would have enjoyed a bit more reflection on the political. I learned a lot and very much enjoyed this panel meeting and hope there will be more as the year progresses. Thank you for getting this together.” \n“Great event! I loved the format and the opportunity for audience participation. I started out of the opinion that ‘right to try’ was a slam dunk; after listening to the discussion I am now on the fence. I had not previously considered the potential negative effects on drug companies or on research. I would have liked to hear even more debate on what it means to provide informed consent to a patient on a drug that is still in the early stages of research.”
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/oregon-health-sciences-university-debate-is-right-to-try-right-for-oregon/
LOCATION:OHSU Collaborative Life Sciences Building\, Room 2S060\, 2730 Southwest Moody Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Xiao-Yue Han":MAILTO:hanxi@ohsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T041918Z
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SUMMARY:Marian University COM - Lecture: The Hippocratic Oath: Still Ethically Valid?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jason Eberl\, Semler Endowed Chair for Medical Ethics in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University \nDr. Eberl will be lecturing on the ethics portrayed in the Hippocratic Oath\, along with talking about the role it plays in medicine today. He will also discuss other current perspectives of medical ethics in healthcare. \n \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Over a pizza lunch\, Dr. Eberl discussed the differences between an oath\, promise\, vow\, pledge\, and what taking an oath is supposed to mean for the person saying it. Then he read the original Hippocratic Oath\, and we discussed portions of the oath that could be controversial today. We then looked at a modified AMA version of the Hippocratic Oath\, followed by discussion. Lastly\, we look at the Osteopathic Oath and discussed that as well. Fifteen people attended\, and the audience was split almost 50-50 students and faculty. It was rewarding to see this much interest in the topic. \nAdditional comment: […] Medicine (MUCOM) focused philosophically on a doctor’s vocation. In Dr. Jason Eberl’s lecture\, “The Hippocratic Oath: Still Ethically Valid?” attendees learned about the implications of taking an oath\, and then applied those implications to […]
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-com-lecture-the-hippocratic-oath-still-ethically-valid/
LOCATION:EC 104/105 Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170730T221928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T221928Z
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SUMMARY:Medical College of WI (MCW): BRI / AMA Health Policy Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:POST-EVENT SUMMARY:\nJaron Smith\, BRI-MCW Chapter President and Kate Nix\, BRI-MCW Chapter President Emeritus made student presentations to the largest audience to date at MCW’s monthly Journal Club. Before an audience of 80 attendees enjoying Qdoba burritos\, Jaron’s presentation questioned the value of patient \nJaron Smith\, BRI-MCW President\nKate Nix\, BRI-MCW President Emeritus\, and former Heritage Foundation intern\nsatisfaction surveys\, and whether they do more harm than good to patient outcomes. Kate Nix\, herself a former intern at The Heritage Foundation\, presented a healthcare model of eliminating employer-based insurance\, and empowering patients to make their own insurance purchasing decisions. \nAs previously stated\, we experienced much better attendance and more participation than at previous Journal Club events\, which in their own right had above-average attendance for this type of campus event. At this final meeting\, even new voices raised their opinions. \nAccording to one student: \nThanks for the opportunity to voice my question. I had one\, I asked it\, and I got my answer.  ~ Student attendee \nWe appreciate the opportunity to partner with BRI\, which enables us to produce educational\, informative\, and quality events like this one.\n\n***********\nThis event occurs in the Central Time Zone\, starting at 12 noon. Lunch (sandwiches or pizza) will be provided.  \nFINAL CALL!\nPlease join us for our final BRI/AMA Journal Club meeting. For a year now\, we’ve provided a forum where students present and discuss news or journal articles on various extra-medical topics. Attendance at these events has been tremendous\, and the feedback is very positive. It’s been a great year learning and studying with fellow students\, so please come and be with us one last time for this year to discuss topics related to health policy\, public health\, medical technology\, and much more. \nThanks to all the great participants through the year!
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/medical-college-of-wi-mcw-bri-ama-health-policy-journal-club/
LOCATION:Kerrigan Auditorium\, Medical College of Wisconsin\, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Kyle Delbar":MAILTO:kdelbar@mcw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T042121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T042121Z
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SUMMARY:University of Wisconsin School of Medicine - Lecture: Dr. Michael Kloess: A Look at the Direct Primary Care Model
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michael Kloess is a family practice physician and one of the founders of Our Lady of Good Hope Clinic\, a direct primary care facility in Madison\, Wisconsin. Our Lady of Hope Clinic offers 24/7 primary care access to the providers at the clinic for a monthly or yearly fee and free care to those that are unable to afford health insurance. Dr. Kloess will discuss his experience with running a direct primary care practice and how his unique and innovative health care delivery model benefits the community and working poor. \nPlease join us April 29 for an exciting talk! Food and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-wisconsin-school-of-medicine-lecture-dr-michael-kloess-a-look-at-the-direct-primary-care-model/
LOCATION:Health Sciences Learning Center Rm 2288\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\, 750 Highland Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Panasiuk":MAILTO:panasiuk@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
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SUMMARY:Marian University — BRI Euchre Tournament Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:POST-EVENT SUMMARY:\nWe hosted the 1st MUCOM Euchre Tournament ever. We had 7 teams register for the tournament\, 14 people total. The winning team donated their winnings to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. \nThe 1st MUCOM Euchre Tournament winners!\nWe provided pizza and drinks\, raised money for the winning team’s charity and held this fun Euchre tournament to help students relax from studying for a couple hours. For an inaugural Euchre tournament it went well. All-in-all it was a fun event! \n\nWe didn’t really know what to expect\, but everyone we talked to afterward had a really fun time and look forward to the next one. \n*********\nNOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone. \nTake a break from studying\, eat some food\, play some Euchre … maybe talk about healthcare innovations\, ethics\, economics\, or policy? \nThe MUCOM BRI Chapter Euchre Tournament will be a fundraising/charity event. Each team will be charged $10 to enter the tournament\, $5 for individuals. 50% of the tournament entrance fees will go to the winning team’s charity of choice\, PLUS eternal bragging rights for having won the first ever MUCOM Euchre Tournament! The other 50% will go to the MUCOM BRI Chapter to fund future speakers and events. \nOpen to all students\, faculty\, friends\, parents\, grandparents\, etc. Pick your best Euchre partner(s)! \nTournament details: There will be 30 minutes of pool play to allow people to warm up or learn how to play. We will then proceed into a single elimination tournament. \nRegistration: Please register before the day of the tournament. Team name\, team members\, $10\, name of charity for donation. Individuals: Your name\, $5. \nWe will be serving food and soft drinks. Click here for more tournament information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-bri-euchre-tournament-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Marian University\, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences\, POD Dining Area\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity | Volunteering | Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T154549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T154549Z
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SUMMARY:Georgetown — Movie Documentary Screening: Wait Till It's Free
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in Eastern time. \nJoin us for a documentary movie screening of Wait Till It’s Free. Colin S. Gunn\, producer has created a exposé of the adverse results of socialized\, government controlled healthcare. Whether you’re pro-ACA\, anti-ACA\, or just not sure\, this documentary provides additional viewpoints\, data and food for thought. \nWe will be serving refreshments.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/georgetown-movie-documentary-screening-wait-till-its-free/
LOCATION:Georgetown University\, Med-Dent Bldg. SW 107\, 3700 O St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary or Movie Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="John Grimsley":MAILTO:jrg108@georgetown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T154821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T154821Z
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SUMMARY:University of Louisville — Debate: The Future of Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone. \nUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine is proud to host another BRI Chapter Debate on the future of healthcare. Dr. Garrett Adams\, president of Physicians for a National Health Program and  Dr. Michael Strickland of LetMyDoctorPractice.org will argue both sides of this highly contested national debate. Dr. Strickland will be taking a stance on a more conservative\, private payer healthcare system; Dr. Adams will argue for a more liberal\, single-payer health plan. \nThere will also be a free Qdoba buffet provided before the event! \nStreet meter parking is available all around campus\, and there is also a UofL garage at the corner of Chestnut and Preston Street. \nWe look forward to seeing you at what will surely be an informative\, lively event. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: 70 students and faculty attended BRI-ULSOM Chapter’s one-on-one debate on the future of healthcare. Because our speakers were both physicians and not healthcare policy experts\, the tone of the event was more that of an open discussion than a debate. Dr. Adams and Dr. Strickland frequently agreed and tended to avoid taking a firm stand on issues. This can be typical of physicians who as healers can lean toward  smoothing over differences and focusing on solutions\, but who consequently can avoid tackling legitimately controversial topics. However\, it was valuable to discover where we share common ground and can find compatible healthcare policy solutions.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/university-of-louisville-debate-the-future-of-healthcare/
LOCATION:University of Louisville School of Medicine\, Instructional Bldg. B\, 500 South Preston Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Reba Hodge":MAILTO:Rahodge2005@yahoo.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
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SUMMARY:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Lecture: How Freedom Enriches Medicine and Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join us  for a late afternoon lecture over soft drinks to hear Dr. Richard B. Gunderman discuss how freedom in medicine directly affects our quality of life. Exactly how does freedom enrich life\, of which medicine is just one aspect? Dr. Gunderman is Chancellor’s Professor of Radiology\, Pediatrics\, Medical Education\, Philosophy\, Liberal Arts\, Philanthropy\, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University. We think he’ll have some thought-provoking things to say.[NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone.] \nPlease share this event with your colleagues\, friends and family. All are welcome\, and we look forward to seeing you here. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY:\nDr. Gunderman spoke on two different perspectives from which to view medicine: one from Jean-Jacques Rousseau\, and another from Soren Keirkegaard. After his 50-minute talk\, he took questions and discussion for another 25 minutes. It was a well-presented lecture\, providing new ways to think about medicine. All the students attending were very engaged and seemed to really enjoy it. \nI think this lecture was the best we have had so far for our Chapter. In all honesty\, this lecture should be in every medical school curriculum. It really made all the students think about why they were in medicine\, and [look] at two completely different ways to view medicine. ~Trenton Schmale\, President\, BRI-Marian Chapter \n \n(As an interesting side note\, comparing bureaucratic mandates when one is forced to purchase versus when one is free to make purchasing choices\, Trenton continued: “We were able to provide food for the event funded by the BRI national office. The best part was because this wasn’t money from the student government\, we didn’t have to use the school catering company. This allowed us to get more food\, of better quality\, at an enormously cheaper price.” Yes\, freedom works in ALL areas.) \nCOMMENT: […] Dr. Richard Gunderman’s lecture\, “Freedom Enriches Medicine\,” attendees learned about two different perspectives through which to view medicine: that of […]
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-lecture-how-freedom-enriches-medicine-and-life/
LOCATION:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine\, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences\, EC104/105\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, 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:20150519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T164503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T164503Z
UID:11798-1432036800-1432040400@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis University School of Medicine — Lecture: How Prepaid Health Management Could Prevent Medicare Bankruptcy
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in EASTERN time zone. \nDr. Charles Willey\, physician and CEO of Innovare Health Advocates will discuss the numerous healthcare businesses he has created and managed in the St. Louis area for almost 30 years. Specifically\, we will discuss how he works with Medicare Advantage patients to keep them happy and healthy\, all while operating at a fraction of the average cost. Dr. Willey’s business model shows that keeping patients healthy saves them money\, which makes them all the more happy — this is true “healthcare.” You can read his testimony “Oversight of IRS’s Legal Basis for Expanding Obamacares’s Taxes and Subsidies” before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy Policy\, Health Care and Entitlements. \nThere is no cost to attend this event\, and refreshments will be served. \nPARKING: Hickory East Garage\n3424 Hickory Street\nSt. Louis\, MO 63104 \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: \nTwenty-five students enjoyed some local BBQ while listening to Dr. Charles Willey give a presentation about his career. One of his take home messages was that we need more physician leaders in the business of healthcare. Dr. Willey emphasized that physicians are in the best position to understand and improve patients’ health\, including their financial health involving medical expenditures. \nAfter graduating from medical school and practicing as an Internist\, Dr. Willey took leadership roles which enabled him to see the inefficiencies in our healthcare system. Due to his frustrations\, he started an insurance company\, invented an electronic prescription writer\, and began to reorganize his approach to healthcare. Dr. Willey began to truly understand that healthy patients are less expensive to care for than sick patients\, and so started investing in more personal relationships with his patients and employees\, emphasizing preventative care. Dr. Willey explained that as he tried to help his patients and employees stay happy\, healthy\, and active\, he was forced to become more politically active as well. The heavy burden of regulations that come with the Affordable Care Act have made it increasingly hard for Dr. Willey to give his patients and employees the care and benefits that they need and want. \nBy the end of the presentation\, students had chosen to miss 20 minutes of their next class to listen and ask questions. Dr. Willey gladly stayed after for this discussion period and passed out reading material summarizing the basic ideals foundational to his successful businesses and clinics. He also provided a print copy of his article\, “One Doctor’s Prescription To Cut Health Care Costs.” Dr. Willey encouraged us to stay in contact\, and BRI-St. Louis University Chapter plans to have him return for another presentation or BRI event.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/st-louis-university-school-of-medicine-lecture-how-prepaid-health-management-could-prevent-medicare-bankruptcy/
LOCATION:SLU\, Learning Resource Center 110-111\, Saint Louis University School of Nursing\, 3525 Caroline Street\, Saint 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:20150601T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T165243Z
UID:11801-1433184300-1433192400@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth — Debate: Physician Aid in Dying — Should it Be Legal? 3 Viewpoints
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone. \nA pre-event cheese and crackers reception begins at 6:45 pm. \nPlease join us for an evening of lively\, thought-provoking debate as we look at three views on physician aid in dying. What are the moral\, ethical\, and medical ramifications of the question? How do we take care of the dying in a way that supports their and their family’s wishes\, while observing the many religious and scientific aspects of these decisions? Ultimately\, who decides — the patient\, the family\, the society\, or the physician? \nWe are proud to present three distinguished experts on the matter: \n  Dr. Ronald Green\, Professor of Religion/Dartmouth\,   Peter Schwartz\, Retired Chairman of the Board of the Ayn Rand Institute\, and   Dr. Robert Macauley\, Professor of Pediatrics\, University of Vermont College of Medicine. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: This event went really well —  especially as the first large event for the BRI-Dartmouth Chapter. The topic choice was a success in that it attracted people interested in the intersection of medicine and ethics\, including from the medical school and the ethics department at Dartmouth Hitchcock hospital. The mix of viewpoints that we invited was a strong point. We had one speaker against physician aid in dying and two for it\, but the two for it had enough differences in the underlying reasons that there was still plenty of variety. \nThe moderator (Jared Rhoads\, MPH’16\, creator of healthpolicy.tv) gave introduced the topic\, made all of the typical “housekeeping” announcements\, and introduced each speaker. Each speaker was given 12 minutes to do an opening statement from the lectern. This was followed by a round of responses\, which was tricky with a three-person format. We didn’t spend too much time on that\, and shortly moved on to audience Q&A. There were some passionate voices in the audience (and some lengthy comments) but there weren’t any inappropriate speeches or hostile questions. \nWe were very pleased with the turnout from the faculty\, the general Dartmouth community\, and medical students. Unfortunately\, there weren’t many undergrads there\, which was a little disappointing. \nEveryone enjoyed the pre-event refreshments and networking time.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/dartmouth-debate-physician-aid-in-dying-should-it-be-legal-3-viewpoints/
LOCATION:Dartmouth\, Filene Auditorium\, Moore Hall\, Maynard Street\, Hanover\, NH\, 03755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Debate
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Rhoads":MAILTO:jared.m.rhoads.gr@dartmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T165748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T165748Z
UID:11805-1434906000-1434913200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Yuri Maltsev\, Economist: Healthcare in the Soviet Union — Wine & Cheese presentation
DESCRIPTION:Patrick and Mary Peterson\, Beth Haynes and the Benjamin Rush Institute invite you to join an intimate (30 guests maximum)\, convivial gathering\, to sample fine wines and cheeses and meet other free market friends. You will also hear our special guest\, “the last Soviet Defector\,” Yuri Malstev speak about the dangers of socialized medicine. Yuri will offer some brief remarks on his experiences with socialized medicine in the Soviet Union as well as some key points toward a better system from an Austrian free market ideas perspective. Hosted at the beautiful Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese\, this promises to be a memorable evening. We can’t imagine a better place for free market dads to be on Father’s Day! \n \nAssuming that Obamacare will either be declared unconstitutional (at least a large part of it) by the Supreme court in the last week in June\, or that it will simply fail from its own inefficiencies\, costs and contradictions\, what will come next?  The two clear but opposite paths for healthcare need some more consideration: socialized or free market. \nYou have a unique opportunity to enjoy\, in a sophisticated setting\, the wit and wisdom of someone greatly familiar with both paths\, from personal historical experience in Soviet Russia as well as logical\, but realistic\, Austrian free market economic theory. \nEconomics Professor Yuri Maltsev has taught at Carthage College in Kenosha\, Wisconsin since 1991. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees at Moscow State University\, and his Ph.D. in Labor Economics at the Institute of Labor Research in Moscow\, Russia. Before defecting to the United States in 1989\, he was a member of a senior Soviet economics team that worked on President Gorbachev’s reforms package of perestroika. Prof. Maltsev was a Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington\, D.C.\, a federal research agency. \nProf. Maltsev has also appeared on CNN\, Financial Network News\, PBS Newshour\, C-Span\, Fox News\, CBC\, and other American and international television and radio programs. He has lectured at leading universities\, corporations\, banks\, colleges\, churches\, schools\, and community centers all over the world\, and is renowned for his wry humor and poignant stories. He has authored five books and hundreds of articles in U.S. and foreign publications.  His special insights come from his study of the great Austrian as well as other free market economists\, which he discovered amazingly\, while still in the Soviet Union. \nThe book Requiem for Marx\, edited and with an introduction by Maltsev\, will be available for purchase and autographing. 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/yuri-maltsev-economist-healthcare-in-the-soviet-union-wine-cheese-presentation/
LOCATION:Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese\, 421 Main Street\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, 94019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick & Mary Peterson%2C Beth Haynes & BRI":MAILTO:patrickpeterson2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T170157Z
UID:11809-1435147200-1435150800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Heritage Foundation—Panel Discussion: The ICD-10’s Costly and Complex Burden  on Doctors and Patients
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place EST. \nWe strongly encourage you to attend this panel discussion on the new ICD-10 regulations coming imminently to doctors and physicians throughout healthcare. Sponsored by The Heritage Foundation\, a long-time BRI ally and partner in the fight to preserve the doctor-patient relationship\, the panel features Dr. Robert Moffit\, a favorite speaker in BRI’s Speakers Bureau\, and BRI’s very own student leader and past Heritage Foundation Intern\, John Grimsley (BRI-Georgetown)\, who has contributed enormously to this discussion\, and others. \nOn October 1\, 2015\, a new standardized system of classifying disease\, the ICD-10\, will be imposed on practicing physicians and others in the health care sector. Since the 1980s\, the U.S. has conflated the disparate goals of research and reimbursement by linking the ICD codes to payments for health care. This unwise policy will be compounded by replacing the current ICD-9 with the newer and vastly more complex ICD-10. Adoption of the ICD-10 comes with significant costs and trade-offs. This unfunded mandate not only perpetuates a misguided policy decision that confuses the disparate goals of research and reimbursement\, but also adds significant financial and administrative burdens on physicians and other health care providers. \nJoin us as our panelists discuss their research and insight on this critical issue.\nFeaturing \nStephen F. Hayes \nColumnist\, The Weekly Standard  \nModerating a Discussion with\nJohn Grimsley \nM.D. Candidate\, Georgetown University\, Class of 2018 \nGerald Harmon\, M.D. \nAmerican Medical Association Trustee\, Board of Trustees \nJohn S. O’Shea\, M.D. \nSenior Fellow\, Health Policy Studies\, The Heritage Foundation \nHosted by\nRobert E. Moffit\, Ph.D. \nSenior Research Fellow\, Center for Health Policy Studies\, The Heritage Foundation
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-heritage-foundation-panel-discussion-the-icd-10s-costly-and-complex-burden-on-doctors-and-patients/
LOCATION:The Heritage Foundation\, Lehrman Auditorium\, 214 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Panel or Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150709T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170627T105812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T105812Z
UID:11151-1436428800-1436432400@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Doctor's Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with Dr. Richard Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:07/09/15 Guest Dr. Richard Armstrong\, BRI board member and Docs4PatientCare Foundation treasurer\nJoin host Dr. Michael Koriwchak and his guest Dr. Richard Armstrong\, Treasurer of the Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation\, steps into the Doctor’s Lounge this Thursday to discuss our first calling.\nhttp://www.americaswebradio.com/podcasts/DoctorsLoungeJuly09.2015.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-doctors-lounge-radio-interview-with-dr-richard-armstrong-5/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150727
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T170638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T170638Z
UID:11813-1437350400-1437955199@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Summit at the Summit: Keystone\, CO July 20 - 26\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Beth Haynes\, BRI executive director was invited to be a speaker. She presented: “The State of Health Policy Education at American Medical Schools.” \nLet My Doctor Practice is a movement founded by United Physicians and Surgeons of America (UPSA) to restore the voice of the doctor to the practice of medicine. We believe in the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship\, the autonomy to practice medicine without restraint imposed by overreaching government and corporate entities\, and\, above all\, that patient care and safety should never be compromised. Together\, we will unite our voices to restore the practice of medicine to those who actually practice medicine. \nHeld in beautiful Keystone\, Colorado\, many of our favorite speakers and doctors (including Dr. Beth Haynes\, BRI Executive Director) will be convening to take decisive steps to restore commonsense to American healthcare. This is a conference you won’t want to miss if your future as a healthcare professional and your patients are important to you. \nLet your voice be heard at the Summit at the Summit: Conference and Interactive Webcast—A National Grand Rounds on the State of American Medicine July 20-26\, 2015 in Keystone\, Colorado.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/summit-at-the-summit-keystone-co-july-20-26-2015/
LOCATION:Keystone Resort\, Keystone\, CO\, 1200 Co Road 8\, Keystone\, CO\, 80435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Michael Strickland":MAILTO:unitedphysiciansandsurgeons@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150802
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170625T201244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170625T201244Z
UID:11090-1438387200-1438473599@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:AAPP Conference Summer 2015
DESCRIPTION:BRI sponsored 10 students to attend this conference. They wrote about their experiences. you can read their articles here. \nAAPP- American Association of Private Physicians
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/aapp-conference-summer-2015/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, USA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150806T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170627T105633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T105633Z
UID:11149-1438848000-1438851600@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Doctor's Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with Sally Pipes of the Pacific Research Foundation
DESCRIPTION:08/06/15 Guest Sally Pipes\, founder of the Pacific Research Institute\, and BRI originator\nJoin host Dr. Koriwchak and guest Sally Pipes as she steps into the Doctor’s Lounge to brief us on the data behind several national editorials she recently authored. Medicaid turns 50 this year. Costing a $1 billion in 1965\, the program now costs taxpayers nearly $500 billion a year. And its costs are projected to increase by almost 7 percent a year through 2023. – Medicaid Poverty Trap is growing worse – New York Post\nhttp://www.americaswebradio.com/podcasts/DoctorsLoungeAug06.2015.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-doctors-lounge-radio-interview-with-sally-pipes-of-the-pacific-research-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T173851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T173851Z
UID:11817-1439812800-1439816400@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Marian University — CALL OUT MEETING with Dr. Gunderman
DESCRIPTION:We will be having our 1st meeting of the new year. We plan on giving an overview of what the Benjamin Rush Institute is\, what we expect to accomplish this year\, and vote on a new 1st year officer to help coordinate schedules. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Five interested students and officers joined us to find out more about BRI. We have already begun planning events and activities for the coming fall semester and look forward to building a robust BRI-Marian chapter.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/marian-university-call-out-meeting-with-dr-gunderman/
LOCATION:Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences EC126\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Schmale":MAILTO:tschmale401@marian.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150823
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T174106Z
UID:11820-1440115200-1440287999@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Free Market Medical Association (FMMA) 2nd Annual Conference Aug. 21-22\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This takes place in the Central Time Zone\, and runs 11am to 9pm both days. \nDisruptive Changes: Treating Patients Better and Faster with Transparent Prices and a Free Market Philosophy\nOnce again\, the FMMA conference will be led by free market trailblazers\, like Jay Kempton and Dr. Keith Smith\, and in this — its 2nd year — conference organizers and attendees look forward to contributions by second- and third-generation free market converts\, as well as from some of the cutting edge\, free market entrepreneurs who are already accelerating current changes. \nTen (10) BRI students were granted BRI scholarships to attend FMMA’s first conference in 2014 and were extremely positive about the impact the Conference had on their thinking about healthcare policy. Click on the link to read their experiences.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/free-market-medical-association-fmma-2nd-annual-conference-aug-21-22-2015/
LOCATION:Skirvin Hotel\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 1 Park Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Sauer":MAILTO:Charles@MarketMedicine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T174516Z
UID:11824-1440601200-1440604800@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Medical College of Wisconsin — BRI Milk & Cookies Meet 'n Greet: Introductory meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for milk and cookies and find out about Benjamin Rush Institute (BRI). BRI is a long-established student-led group at MCW. BRI’s mission is: Promote solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care\, empowered by a robust free enterprise system\, which fosters innovation and reduces costs. BRI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enlarging the discussion about healthcare solutions. \nMilk & cookies will be provided; RSVPs are appreciated! \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thanks to the more than 40 MCW students who came to find out about BRI over milk and cookies\, and for signing up for our national newsletter. We welcome everyone’s participation and input and look forward to having a great year of events here at MCW.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/medical-college-of-wisconsin-bri-milk-cookies-meet-n-greet-introductory-meeting/
LOCATION:Medical College of Wisconsin\, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Tabakin":MAILTO:mtabakin@mcw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T174735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T174735Z
UID:11827-1441713600-1441717200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis University School of Medicine—BRI Welcome Meeting and Introductory Talk with Dr. Kamal Gursahani
DESCRIPTION:POST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty-four (34) students and faculty attended our BRI Welcome lunch and listened to BRI Faculty Adviser Dr. Kamal Gursahani\, MD\, MBA and Assistant Professor of Surgery. Dr. Gursahani opened the meeting with a short talk about leadership. She mentioned the importance of taking an active role in education and the medical industry in general. Dr. Gursahani praised BRI for our role in providing clarity — or at least a balanced perspective — on many of the issues going on in healthcare today. \nFollowing Dr. Gursahani\, John Flo\, BRI-St. Louis President\, gave a short powerpoint presentation summarizing BRI. Mr. Flo spoke about who Dr. Benjamin Rush was\, BRI’s guiding principles\, what BRI-SLU accomplished last year\, and what they hope to accomplish in the coming year. John emphasized the educational and professional development opportunities that come from BRI membership\, and also encouraged students to think about leadership. \nFollowing the presentation\, Mr. Flo answered students’ questions and talked to several MS1’s about applying for officer positions. He reported that students were much more engaged and excited about these topics than he expected\, and attendance also was higher than he anticipated. It is clear that there is a demand for open dialogue and discussion about healthcare solutions on medical school campuses. \nTESTIMONIALS from Saint Louis University students: \n“I really enjoyed learning about who Benjamin Rush was\, because I always wondered why the group was named after him.” \n“The ‘Wait Till It’s Free’ documentary sounds very interesting! I look forward to hearing their perspective on the British healthcare system.” \n———— \nNOTE: This event takes place in the Central Time Zone. \nEveryone is welcome to come find out about Benjamin Rush Institute\, a non-profit\, non-partisan 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care empowered by a robust free enterprise system\, which fosters innovation and reduces costs. Our Faculty Adviser\, Dr. Kamal Gursahani\, will speak about BRI’s positive impact on the healthcare debate and the importance of leadership in education. \nPapa John’s pizza will be served for lunch. RSVPs are appreciated.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/st-louis-university-school-of-medicine-bri-welcome-meeting-and-introductory-talk-with-dr-kamal-gursahani/
LOCATION:Schwitalla Hall\, Lecture Hall #1\, Saint Louis University\, 1402 S Grand Blvd\, St Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="John Flo":MAILTO:flojd@slu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T174959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T174959Z
UID:11830-1441713600-1441717200@www.benjaminrushinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) — Meeting: Welcome & Introduction to BRI
DESCRIPTION:POST-EVENT SUMMARY: Twenty-two (22) OSUMC students attended the BRI Welcome Event on campus. Over lunch\, they listened to presentations by Brennan Wright\, BRI-OSUMC President\, Nic Miller\, BRI-OSUMC Co-President\, and Linda Pan\, BRI-OSUMC Vice President. Brennan welcomed everyone to the event and introduced BRI. Linda then spoke about the different opportunities within BRI\, including the opportunity to attend different types of local and national meetings and conferences\, and making connections with professionals and other medical students. Nic Miller then related his experience about participating with BRI over the past few years\, and explained the reasons for some of the financial problems currently in healthcare. \nBrennan then spoke about the importance of price transparency and Surgery Center of Oklahoma’s success with this model\, which led to a great discussion about the extrapolation of transparency principles\, and whether these ideas are possible everywhere — even in emergency settings. Linda finished up with a detailed introduction to direct primary care and concierge medicine\, which generated a thoughtful discussion about its effectiveness. We also discussed our current “insurance” and how it differs from what most of us at the meeting consider “insurance” (more catastrophic). \nOverall\, it was a well-attended\, thought-provoking\, and educational event! \n—————— \nThe student leaders of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Benjamin Rush Institute Chapter cordially invite you to attend a free introductory meeting for prospective members to learn more about our organization.We plan to share a few key points on liberty in health care\, such as why costs are rising\, how a free market system can be applied\, and alternative ways to run a practice. \nBRI’s mission is “Promote solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care\, empowered by a robust free enterprise system\, which fosters innovation and reduces costs.” \nWe will be serving lunch and discussing how BRI promotes solutions for affordable\, quality healthcare\, innovation and excellence. RSVPs appreciated to manage food and beverages. \nNOTE: This takes place in the eastern time zone.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-ohio-state-university-medical-center-osumc-meeting-welcome-introduction-to-bri/
LOCATION:The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center\, Room #1069 Graves\, 410 West 10th Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Pan":MAILTO:linda.pan@osumc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170627T105341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T105341Z
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SUMMARY:The Doctor's Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with Sally Pipes of the Pacific Research Institute
DESCRIPTION:09/10/15 Guest Sally Pipes\, Founder of the Pacific Research Institute and Ben Rush Institute originator.\nJoin host Dr. Hal Scherz and his guest nationally known Sally Pipes as they discuss the GOP Presidential field and the impact on healthcare reform.\nhttp://www.americaswebradio.com/podcasts/DoctorsLoungeSept10.2015.mp3
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/the-doctors-lounge-radio-interview-with-sally-pipes-of-the-pacific-research-institute-2/
CATEGORIES:Affiliated event,Media event: radio, tv, podcast interview, etc.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
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SUMMARY:Georgetown University School of Medicine — Talk: From Fortress to Frontier: How Innovation Can Save Health Care\, by Dr. Robert F. Graboyes
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! BRI-Georgetown is pleased to host in conjunction with Startup Hoyas Med\, a well-received talk by Dr. Robert F. Graboyes\, of The Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Dr. Graboyes’s lively and educational talk explains how healthcare innovation could save the American healthcare system — and what we can do from a policy perspective. \nRSVPs are appreciated. We’re sorry\, but due to funding limitations\, we will only be able to serve food to Georgetown students. \nNOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: \n \nDr. Robert F. Graboyes of the Mercatus Center\, spoke to 36 Georgetown University medical students on healthcare innovation and what needs to be done from a policy perspective to open up markets so that healthcare innovators can decrease costs and increase access for all patients. Specifically\, Dr. Graboyes touched upon how the FDA (or any drug approval process)\, medical education and state laws (such as Certificate of Need) should be reformed. His talk was very well received and there were many questions from the audience. \nThe event went well\, with a greater turn out this year relative to last year when Dr. Graboyes spoke at Georgetown. \nThe Georgetown medical students were very receptive to Dr. Graboyes’ message of the need to reduce medical regulations and open up markets. In fact one student said she though Dr. Graboyes “had many excellent ideas.” \n 
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/georgetown-university-school-of-medicine-talk-from-fortress-to-frontier-how-innovation-can-save-health-care-by-dr-robert-f-graboyes/
LOCATION:Georgetown Medical Campus\, Pre-clinical Sciences Bldg. Room #LA-2\, 3900 Reservoir Rd NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker | Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="John Grimsley":MAILTO:jrg108@georgetown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170707T210919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170707T210919Z
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SUMMARY:Medical College of Wisconsin: Journal Club — Money for kidneys; healthcare economics
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a free Journal Club meeting with lunch! \nSpeakers:\nEnio Perez: Financial compensation for kidney donation.\nDavid Serksnys: Economics of health care. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Forty-nine students joined us for this discussion.
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/medical-college-of-wisconsin-journal-club-money-for-kidneys-healthcare-economics/
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/Los_Angeles:20150916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T060213
CREATED:20170806T180545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T180545Z
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SUMMARY:Icahn School of Medicine — Fall Social and BRI Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone. \nAll are welcome to join us over snacks and drinks for an informal informational evening about BRI\, just before the GOP Presidential Debates! Benjamin Rush Institute is a non-partisan\, non-political 501(c)3 organization with free enterprise solutions to run healthcare so that it works optimally for everyone. We invite you to come check us out! \nSnacks\, appetizers and soft drinks will be served. RSVPs are appreciated. \nPOST-EVENT SUMMARY: Thirty (30) students attended BRI-Icahn’s first fall social and introductory meeting. \n“The event reintroduced BRI to Icahn after a couple years of not being active. Students received the organization well\, took flyers and brochures\, learned of upcoming events\, and enjoyed snacks. It greatly bolstered visibility.” ~Haran Sivakumar\, BRI-Icahn chapter president \nTestimonials from Icahn student attendees: \n“Cool club!” \n“I was hoping something like this existed.” \n“I’ll definitely be at the dinner event!”
URL:https://www.benjaminrushinstitute.org/events/icahn-school-of-medicine-fall-social-and-bri-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Aron Hall Lounge\, Icahn School of Medicine @ Mt. Sinai\, 50 E 98th St\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRI General Interest | Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Haran Sivakumar":MAILTO:haran.sivakumar@icahn.mssm.edu
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