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The Doctor’s Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with Sally Pipes of the Pacific Research Foundation

08/06/15 Guest Sally Pipes, founder of the Pacific Research Institute, and BRI originator. Join host Dr. Koriwchak and guest Sally Pipes as she steps into the Doctor's Lounge to brief us on the data behind several national editorials she recently authored. Medicaid turns 50 this year. Costing a $1 billion in 1965, the program now costs taxpayers nearly $500 billion a year. And its costs are projected to increase by almost 7 percent a year through 2023. - Medicaid Poverty Trap is growing worse - New York Post

Marian University — CALL OUT MEETING with Dr. Gunderman

Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences EC126 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

We will be having our 1st meeting of the new year. We plan on giving an overview of what the Benjamin Rush Institute is, what we expect to accomplish this year, and vote on a new 1st year officer to help coordinate schedules.

Free

Free Market Medical Association (FMMA) 2nd Annual Conference Aug. 21-22, 2015

Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK 1 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

NOTE: This takes place in the Central Time Zone, and runs 11am to 9pm both days.

Disruptive Changes: Treating Patients Better and Faster with Transparent Prices and a Free Market Philosophy
Once again, the FMMA conference will be led by free market trailblazers, like Jay Kempton and Dr. Keith Smith, and in this — its 2nd year — conference organizers and attendees look forward to contributions by second- and third-generation free market converts, as well as from some of the cutting edge, free market entrepreneurs who are already accelerating current changes.

Ten (10) BRI students were granted BRI scholarships to attend FMMA's first conference in 2014 and were extremely positive about the impact the Conference had on their thinking about healthcare policy. Click on the link to read their experiences.

$250.00

Medical College of Wisconsin — BRI Milk & Cookies Meet ‘n Greet: Introductory meeting

Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

All are welcome to join us for milk and cookies and find out about Benjamin Rush Institute (BRI). BRI is a long-established student-led group at MCW. 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. BRI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enlarging the discussion about healthcare solutions.

Milk & cookies will be provided; RSVPs are appreciated!

Free

St. Louis University School of Medicine—BRI Welcome Meeting and Introductory Talk with Dr. Kamal Gursahani

Schwitalla Hall, Lecture Hall #1 Saint Louis University, 1402 S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO, United States

NOTE: This event takes place in the Central Time Zone.

Everyone is welcome to come find out about Benjamin Rush Institute, a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting 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. Our Faculty Adviser, Dr. Kamal Gursahani, will speak about BRI's positive impact on the healthcare debate and the importance of leadership in education.

Papa John's pizza will be served for lunch. RSVPs are appreciated.

Free

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