The Choice 2016: What Does it Mean for Health and Health Care?
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The upcoming US presidential election is likely to have significant implications for health and health care. On the domestic front, the choice could influence efforts to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, reform Medicare, prepare for natural and manmade emergencies, and support cutting-edge research at the National Institutes of Health. Globally, funding for pandemic responses, HIV and malaria initiatives, and humanitarian aid are affected by presidential budget requests. The president also makes key global health appointments, and plays a leadership role on climate change. How might the election influence health policy, and the state of the world’s health? UNDERWRITTEN BY BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
Speakers
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Mickey EdwardsRodel Fellowships director at the Aspen Institute
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Joanne KenenExecutive Editor, Health Care, POLITICO
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Thomas DaschleFounder and CEO, The Daschle Group, A Public Advisory of Baker Donelso...
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Kathleen SebeliusCEO of Sebelius Resources LLC
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Louis W. SullivanChairman of the Board, National Health Museum; Former Secretary, US De...
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Steve BeshearSenior Member, Stites & Harbison; Former Governor, Kentucky
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