National Healthcare Reform: Policy Options and Imperatives James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Houston, TX Friday, February 23, 2007 Opening Remarks: 8:30 a.m. Closing Remarks: 3:30 p.m.
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Healthcare expenditures have surpassed $2 trillion in the U.S.  Our healthcare system leads the world in advanced medical technologies that cure disease, yet more then 40 million Americans remain uninsured.  The country is poised for change. 

This conference will bring together some of the nation’s foremost health economists to explore options for controlling spiraling healthcare costs and improving access to high-quality healthcare.  The goal is to provide objective information and foster critical debate that will shape future healthcare policy. 

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