Milwaukee Press Club: A Behind the Headlines luncheon discussion on the future of U.S. healthcare – is rationing inevitable?

Milwaukee Press Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
The Milwaukee Press Club
Joette Richards, (262) 894-2224
milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com
www.milwaukeepressclub.org

Featuring U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan – House Budget

Committee Chairman Ryan (R-WI) has been the most vocal member of the Wisconsin delegation on the subject of healthcare.

And a panel of healthcare experts:

Tim Bartholow, M.D., describes himself as “an old country doctor” who became chief medical officer for the Wisconsin Medical Society three years ago.

Marquette University faculty member Susan Giaimo is author of the book, Markets and Medicine: The Politics of Health Care Reform in Britain, Germany, and the United States.

John S. Toussaint, M.D., is CEO emeritus of ThedaCare, CEO of the ThedaCareCenter for Healthcare Value and author of the book, On the Mend: Revolutionizing Healthcare to Save Lives and Transform the Industry

With questions from the audience and a panel of journalists:

Guy Boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel healthcare writer
Corrine Hess, Milwaukee Business Journal healthcare reporter
Michelle McCormack, Channel 58-TV news anchor

Lead Sponsor: Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

Supporting Sponsor:
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP

The Milwaukee Press Club’s Behind the Headlines series is sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare and Foley & Lardner LLP. Milwaukee Press Club’s Behind the Headlines is a new quarterly program where newsmakers discuss the most pressing issues of the day.

Who: The public is invited to attend the luncheon.

When: Friday March 2, 2012, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: The LakeExpress High-Speed Ferry Terminal,
2330 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive
in Milwaukee. Free parking is available at the terminal.

How: The cost to attend is $20 for MPC members, $25 for non-members, $15 for students. Lunch is included. Seating will be limited. Pre-registration and advance payment are required and may be done online at www.milwaukeepressclub.org. Checks may be mailed to the MPC at
PO Box 176, NorthPrairie, WI 53153-0176
.

Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Please contact Joette Richards at the Milwaukee Press Club at www.milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com with any questions; or to pay by credit card, email joette@milwaukeepressclub.org or call 262-894-2224.
 


Register early, space is limited!