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The Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) — Meeting: Welcome & Introduction to BRI

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Room #1069 Graves 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

The student leaders of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Benjamin Rush Institute Chapter cordially invite you to attend a free introductory meeting for prospective members to learn more about our organization.We plan to share a few key points on liberty in health care, such as why costs are rising, how a free market system can be applied, and alternative ways to run a practice.

BRI's mission is "Promote solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care, empowered by a robust free enterprise system, which fosters innovation and reduces costs."

We will be serving lunch and discussing how BRI promotes solutions for affordable, quality healthcare, innovation and excellence. RSVPs appreciated to manage food and beverages.

NOTE: This takes place in the eastern time zone.

Free

Georgetown University School of Medicine — Talk: From Fortress to Frontier: How Innovation Can Save Health Care, by Dr. Robert F. Graboyes

Georgetown Medical Campus, Pre-clinical Sciences Bldg. Room #LA-2 3900 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Back by popular demand! BRI-Georgetown is pleased to host in conjunction with Startup Hoyas Med, a well-received talk by Dr. Robert F. Graboyes, of The Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Dr. Graboyes's lively and educational talk explains how healthcare innovation could save the American healthcare system — and what we can do from a policy perspective.

RSVPs are appreciated. We're sorry, but due to funding limitations, we will only be able to serve food to Georgetown students.

NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone.

Free

Icahn School of Medicine — Fall Social and BRI Informational Meeting

Aron Hall Lounge, Icahn School of Medicine @ Mt. Sinai 50 E 98th St, New York, NY, United States

Pros consNOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern Time Zone.

All are welcome to join us over snacks and drinks for an informal informational evening about BRI, just before the GOP Presidential Debates! Benjamin Rush Institute is a non-partisan, non-political 501(c)3 organization with free enterprise solutions to run healthcare so that it works optimally for everyone. We invite you to come check us out!

Snacks, appetizers and soft drinks will be served. RSVPs are appreciated.

Free

Ohio University-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM)—Introduction to BRI

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 204 Grosvenor St, Athens, OH, United States

NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone.

All are welcome to find out about BRI-OUHCOM! BRI's mission is to promote solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship as the primary means of delivering quality medical care, empowered by a robust free enterprise system, which fosters innovation and reduces costs. If you are interested in the future of healthcare, and would like to explore workable solutions with us, please come and find out what BRI is all about.

Food will be provided.

Free

SUNY Downstate Benjamin Rush Institute Chapter General Interest Meeting

SUNY Downstate, Student Center Reading Room 811 New York Ave, New York, NY, United States

NOTE: This event takes place in the EASTERN time zone.

Please join us for our first general interest meeting to recruit students who may be interested in joining SUNY Downstate's new Benjamin Rush Institute Chapter. We will talk about BRI's mission, our plans for the fall; and, in the true BRI spirit of open and educational dialogue, we'll show a brief YouTube video on pro and con arguments of organ markets to get some discussion started!

RSVPs are appreciated as lunch will be provided.

We recommend taking the #2 or #5 train to Winthrop Street Station and walk in, rather than driving & parking.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Free

University of Louisville School of Medicine — Debate: Healthcare Policy, more freedom or more government?

University of Louisville School of Medicine, Instructional Bldg. #B-215 500 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY, United States

NOTE: This event takes place in the EASTERN TIME ZONE.

Please join us for what is sure to be a lively debate between two physicians with radically different views on healthcare, and help us kick off this first of many healthcare- and health policy-related events to come this year. Dr. Mark Wheeler represents a direct primary care model with more freedom of choice as far as physician and insurance are concerned, and Dr. Syed Quadri of Physicians for a National Health Program represents a national healthcare model, advocating more government subsidized coverage and  care.

FOOD: We will be serving lunch, so RSVPs are appreciated!
PARKING: Chestnut Street Garage at the corner of Chestnut and Preston Street, or any of the meters along Preston street or in the surrounding area.

University of Louisville School of Medicine—Town Hall: Healthcare panel discussion

Kornhauser Auditorium University of Louisville, 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, United States

All are welcome to University of Louisville's first BRI event of the academic year. We are extremely pleased to bring you three renowned healthcare experts—each focusing on a different area of specialty and addressing a variety of concerns. We will allow plenty of time for Q&A.

Food will be served. RSVPs are appreciated!

BevinMatt Bevin, Republican Candidate for KY Governor will discuss his ideas about healthcare solutions for Kentucky.

 

Josh Umbehr, AtlasMD

Dr. Josh Umbehr, AtlasMD has long been a proponent of transparent pricing and free market solutions to healthcare delivery. A speaker at BRI's 2015 Leadership Conference in Washington, DC., "Dr. Josh" is a favorite speaker for those seeking to understand how free markets best serve everyone—doctors, patients, and the underserved.

Akash ChouguleAkash Chougule, Deputy Director of Policy at Americans For Prosperity will discuss his extensive research into the ACA, including non-partisan findings that confirms the fears and predictions that many people have had since the introduction of President Obama’s healthcare law.

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American Academy of Private Physicians — CONFERENCE: Washington, DC

Washington, DC DC, United States

BRI sent four medical students to the American Academy of Private Physicians (AAPP) conference to learn about Direct Primary Care and free market medicine. Several wrote blog posts about their experience and what they learned.

2015 State Policy Network (SPN) 23rd Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI | Sept. 29 – Oct. 2

Amway Grand Plaza 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

SPN-AM-HeaderWHITE1From the SPNAM.org official website: The SPN Annual Meeting started in 1993 in Traverse City, Michigan. A dozen people met in a room with the hope of building a robust network of state think tanks throughout the country. Today, the SPN Annual Meeting brings together over 900 people from around the country, including state and national leaders, influencers, and professionals.

We believe that being good enough is not enough to win in the rapidly evolving political environment. We can’t afford to be outgunned, outmanned and outspent. The future of the country depends on it.

This year, the Annual Meeting is returning to the state where it all started. Freedom fighters will gather in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an intentional focus on developing the solutions and skills to advance freedom at both the state and national level. Through the lens of our 2015 theme – Experience Freedom – we will consider ways to sharpen our solutions and strategies and help our core audiences envision their need for freedom. We will inspire and challenge ourselves to give Americans opportunities to experience the benefits of freedom to their everyday lives.

Free

@NEJM: Ask the Author & Experts: Physician Payment After Medicare Doc Fix

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) forum held a 40-minute taped Google hangout with panel participants. There was a lot of heated debate about the free market between Josh Umbehr, AtlasMD and the other panelists. Kristy Hawley, former chapter president of BRI-Georgetown, was the student moderator for the online debate. Ms. Hawley was able to ask a question that alluded to the fact that all of these new alternative payment models are driving consolidation into hospitals, and that it is also difficult for independent physicians to participate in these models because the price to play is too high with the requirements.