NCQA will convene its second annual Policy Conference, Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 2007. This one-day conference will bring together the innovators shaping answers to such questions as why we need the medical home concept, how we can improve the quality of care and who will pay for this new approach.

Expert panelists will discuss current and proposed medical home projects and define how this concept can address disparities in access and quality of care in the current system. The most up-to-date research will be presented and we will hear from those who are using medical home models in communities around the U.S. An international panel will review how this concept has been integrated into medical systems in other countries.

Building on the success of last year's conference, there will be an opportunity for an exchange of ideas between the panelists and audience to encourage a two-way dialogue.

Conference hours are 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

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Who Should Attend

Health care leaders interested in identifying new ways to address disparities in access and quality of care, policymakers, physicians, hospital administrators, senior health plan managers and others.

Featured Speakers

Margaret E. O'Kane
President, NCQA

John Tooker, MD, MBA, FACP
Executive VP, CEO, American College of Physicians

Paul Grundy, MD
VP, Global Well-Being Services and Health Benefits, IBM Corporation

Frede Olesen
Professor, Director Research Unit for General Practice, University of Aarhus, Denmark

Charles M. Cutler, MD, MS
Chief Medical Director, National Accounts, Aetna

Date, Location,  Hotel Information & Conference Fees

December 6, 2007 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-737-1234 
Room Rate: $225 single/double on or before November 6

The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is convienently located three blocks from the Capitol Building and three blocks from Union Station.

Registration Fee:
$795 on or before November 6; $950 after November 6
Note:  Seats are limited.  Early registration is strongly advised.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Credit is not available for this program.

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