Wyoming's 13th Consumer Issues Conference has the theme of “Navigating the New Health Care Market. " It will feature speakers on major consumer healthcare issues across three tracks: Innovative Directions in Healthcare; Legal Horizons in Healthcare; and Consumer Compass to Healthcare. Early registration ends September 23.
Keynote Speakers:
– Steven Brill, author of Time Magazine Article “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us” by videoconference
- Elaine Ryan, AARP Vice President of State Advocacy & Strategy Integration on “Affordable Care Act: State of State Implementation”
- Stephen Feldman, University of Wyoming Law Professor, “Justice Roberts’ Marbury Moment: The Affordable Care Act Case”
- Bonnie Braun, University of Maryland Family Science Professor, “Healthcare Literacy”
Location: Wyoming Union on the campus of the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo.
Conference Highlights Include:
October 2 – evening viewing of the documentary film "Escape Fire" followed by discussion
October 4 & 5 - Sessions Include
- Telehealth Panel
- Student Health Issues
- Medicaid Expansion
- Patient-Centered Medical Homes
- Minority and LGBT Health Care Issues
- Innovative Healthcare, including use of Information Technology
- Planning for the Home Stretch – End of Life Panel
- Obstacles to Making Healthy Choices
- Interactive Health Exhibits
