Kathleen O’Connor, health care industry analyst and journalist, founded
CodeBlueNow! upon the belief that the public has a right to be involved
in creating its own health care policy. Involved in healthcare for 30 years, she
shares her unique ability to communicate current health care topics in
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2008 Mayo National Symposium
Kathleen is traveling this week on business attending the 2008 Mayo National Symposium on Health Care Reform just outside of Washington, DC. This conference builds upon the works from the two previous symposiums, and is attended by national leaders from all areas affected by health care issues.
The website for the conference, http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthpolicycenter/2008-symposium.html, notes it will “convene to create highly participatory, action-based proposals for reform.”
What is exciting about this conference is people are finally starting to talk about patient-centered care. The four cornerstones for patient’s needs they will be discussing this week are:
1. Insurance for all
2. Coordinated care
3. Producing value
4. Payment reform
Kathleen will check in over the next day or two to give updates on topics and ideas discussed at the conference.
