Symposium on Society and Medicine
2009 Series: Physician Accountability
Physician accountability has become a prominent issue in health care. Primary Care practices are accountable for both the financial aspects of their work and on a professional basis to patients, health plans, and sponsoring institutions. The Department of Medicine Symposium on Society and Health is an ongoing program that seeks to both inform and encourage a continuing dialogue at Stanford and throughout the nation on topics central to today’s health care atmosphere.
The 2009 series, “Physician Accountability,” will bring noteworthy experts to discuss important issues facing today’s physicians and the public. The speakers will appear at Medicine Grand Rounds throughout 2009.
Upcoming Speakers include:
| Date | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Jan. 28, 2009 |
Arnold Milstein, MD,MPH Medical Director, Pacific Business Group on Health, the largest employer health care purchasing coalition in the US. He is also the US health care thought leader at Mercer Health & Benefits Milstein's work and publications focus on private and public sector health care purchasing strategy, clinical performance measurement, and the psychology of clinical performance improvement. Economic Downtown Opens Window to Health Care ReformQ and A with Arnold Milstein |
| March 4, 2009 |
Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP President and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Dr. Berwick has published over 130 scientific articles in numerous professional journals on subjects relating to health care policy, decision analysis, technology assessment, and health care quality management. Better Care, Better Health, Lower CostDonald Berwick Reflects on Health Care Reform |
| April 8, 2009 |
Troyen Brennan MD Chief Medical Officer, Senior VP Aetna, Inc. Noted health care expert with has hands on experience with all aspects of the health care delivery system. He is a former practicing physician, hospital administrator with background in quality care measurement, and former CEO of Aetna. |