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"The degree of challenge and change today's health care leaders are facingis almost indescribable, and as we all wrestle with what a turbulent economyand a new administration means for the industry, it's helpful to comparenotes," said Dan McLaughlin, director of the Center for Health and MedicalAffairs in the Opus College of Business. "Health care-connected organizationsare very accustomed to trying new things to reduce costs, improve quality andincrease efficiency, but they'll need to be even more strategic andcollaborative to thrive in this new climate."
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Held at the University's downtown Minneapolis Schulze Hall building, theconference will provide a macro view of the industry's changing landscape,specifically addressing two of its most pressing issues: financing anddelivery systems. Through networking, dialogue and a series of breakoutstrategy sessions, the event will empower attendees to play more active rolesshaping the direction of health care in their respective organizations.
Kicking off the conference as introductory speaker will be DavidDurenberger, a 17-year U.S. Senator for Minnesota who chaired its healthsubcommittee before taking on leadership roles with the St. Thomas' NationalInstitute for Health Policy. Star-studded panels of C-level leaders spanninggovernment programs, major providers and private health plans will also sharetheir vision for health care, offering specific, expert recommendations on newpathways towards long-term growth and sustainability.
The "UST Executive Conference on the Future of Health Care" will occurFriday, November 7, 2008 from 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Individual registration is$395, and for an extra $50, participants can attend a pre-conference book cluband dinner event November 6. To register online or obtain more information,visit http://www.ustfutureofhealthcare.com.
About the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business
With a vision to educate highly principled global business leaders, theUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business offers undergraduate majorsin 12 fields and master's degrees in eight programs, including a full-time,evening, executive and health care MBA. The school enrolls another 7,800participants annually in its continuing executive education and professionaldevelopment classes, and provides custom programs for more than 150 businessesand nonprofits. For more information, visit http://www.stthomas.edu/execed/.
SOURCE University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business
