Dr. Craig Wax interviews Dr. Beth Haynes, BRI executive director. From Rowan Radio: Host Dr. Craig Wax is joined by Dr. Beth Haynes from Half Moon Bay, California. Dr. Haynes is the Executive Director of the Benjamin Rush Institute. They talk about her work, the importance of the institute, and the policies she is pushing and advocating for.
Dr. Beth Haynes, BRI Executive Director and former emergency room physician, will deliver her talk Poverty as a Determinant of Health — Markets as the Cure wherein she discusses the demonstrably beneficial effects of free market forces for those who are most at risk. Specifically, we will discuss how unfettered enterprise can make healthcare more affordable and more accessible to everyone. There is a common misunderstanding among medical students that a free market neglects the poor, and that healthcare management demands government intervention. Dr. Haynes will shed some light on the false premises at the heart of this issue.
All are welcome at BRI events. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated.
Visitor parking: Hickory East Garage, 3424 Hickory Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
Dr. Beth Haynes was joined by ten Saint Louis University students and faculty for an informal social gathering we call "Medicine on the Rocks." Attendees were able to share insights and experiences, ask questions about medicine, health and healthcare policy, and enjoy each other's company in a relaxed bar setting. This is the first of many similar gatherings to come.
BRI is a conference sponsor.
Dr. Josh Umbehr, Founder of AtlasMD, a Direct Primary Care facility in Wichita, KS will make a short presentation and take questions about how a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model of healthcare delivery works.
NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone. ALL are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served; RSVPs appreciated.
NOTE: This event takes place in the central time zone. Visitor Parking is in Hickory East Parking Garage, 3424 Hickory Street, St. Louis, MO
All are welcome to BRI-Saint Louis's first official BRI event! Dinner will be provided while we offer a showing of the acclaimed documentary "Wait Till It's Free." We also plan to leave plenty of time after the viewing to discuss the documentary and talk about what we may or may not agree with in the film. Click on the icon above to view the first 20 minutes of the film, free.
Dr. Josh Umbehr, Founder of AtlasMD, a Direct Primary Care facility in Wichita, KS will make a short presentation and take questions about how a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model of healthcare delivery works.
NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone. ALL are welcome to attend. Indian food will be served; RSVPs appreciated.
NOTE: This event takes place in the Central Time Zone.
All are welcome to join us as we kick off another great year of Journal Club, sponsored by Benjamin Rush Institute. Journal Club is a monthly meeting on a Wednesday (the week of the month will vary, so keep checking this calendar!), where students sign up to present an article or research piece to share with the group. We always serve great lunches, and RSVPs are appreciated.
Last year, over 400 students attended MCW's Journal Club over the academic year 2014-2015, and this year we hope to reach more students. We discuss medical innovation, technology, ethics, policy and anything that is interesting to us MCW students.
NOTE: This takes place in the Central Time Zone.
ALL are welcome to attend Chicago Medical School's Benjamin Rush Institute Chapter's first informational meeting and networking event. We will be serving snacks and soft drinks, and will discuss BRI's mission to promote solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care.
We will also use this as an opportunity to invite interested students to run as BRI Officers, or volunteer, and what events we would be interested in holding for the remainder of the academic year.
We hope you'll join us!
ALL are welcome at this event to hear the argument that politicians from BOTH SIDES of the political divide are approaching healthcare reform all wrong! At least according to Dr. Robert F. Graboyes. Dr. Graboyes is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Institute at George Mason University. BRI-Georgetown is very happy to welcome Dr. Graboyes back for a repeat delivery of his very insightful, much requested healthcare innovation lecture, "Fortress & Frontiers." Dr. Graboyes will discuss what NEEDS to be done from a policy perspective to open up markets, which allow healthcare innovators to DECREASE COSTS and INCREASE ACCESS for all patients.
Refreshments will be served; RSVPs are appreciated!
NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone.
Please join us for an enlightening lecture by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt from Priority Physicians. Dr. Schmidt will discuss Direct Primary Care, Concierge medicine, and a hybrid 
model. He will further explain how insurance, medicare, medicaid, and RVUs work as well. This will be an informal lecture with lots of time for questions.
Dr. Jonathan P. Schmidt is a board certified physician in family medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University and went on to the University of Illinois where he received his doctor of medicine degree. Upon graduation, Dr. Schmidt moved to South Bend, IN, where he completed his family medicine residency at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident in his final year.
Dr. Schmidt sought out experience in direct practice medicine during his residency and is excited to be practicing in a way that allows him to put the needs of his patients first. In his free time, Dr. Schmidt enjoys spending time with his wife Cristal, son Kiptyn and daughter Kenley. He also enjoys being outdoors and participating in water sport activities.
Food and drinks will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated!
