Noted health care economist Professor Uwe Reinhardt will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Annual Meeting of CURE (Connecticut United for Research Excellence) April 27 in New Haven, Conn.
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The meeting is by invitation only, but media with valid credentials will be admitted.
The James Madison Professor of Political Economy and Professor of Economics at Princeton University, Dr. Reinhardt has been a frequent guest of the PBS News Hour, CNN, National Public Radio and other media outlets. He has written extensively on healthcare economics and reform for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications.
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Following Professor Reinhardt's remarks, CURE will present the CURE Award for Excellence and the CURE Atlas Award for Venture Capital Achievement to this year's winners, selected from among Connecticut organizations and individuals.
This is an excellent opportunity to present your readers/viewers coverage of one of the hottest stories before the public today, as well as a closer look at Connecticut's bioscience sector and the contributions it makes to the state and the country.
When
Tuesday, April 27, 2010. From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Where
Presidents Room, Woolsey Hall, Yale University, New Haven
How
As Professor Reinhardt's remarks begin promptly at 4:00 pm, please arrive earlier for camera set-up, etc. A sound box will be provided.
Following Professor Reinhardt's remarks and the awards presentations, there will be a mini press conference in the same room, at which you are invited to ask questions of Professor Reinhardt directly.
To reserve your place, please contact Bill Kelly at [email protected] or 203-375-2696.
Who
Recognized as one of the nation's leading authorities on health care economics, Dr. Uwe E. Reinhardt is the James Madison Professor of Political Economy and Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs at Princeton University.
His most recent research has focused on hospital pricing, systems of health care around the world, Medicare reform, and health care spending. His work has appeared in Health Affairs, the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and the British Medical Journal.
He received his Ph.D. degree from Yale University.
/PR Newswire -- April 20/
SOURCE CURE (Connecticut United for Research Excellence)
