Dr. Richard K. Vedder is an American economist, historian, author, columnist, and currently distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University and Senior Fellow at The Independent Institute. Please join us for a discussion on the value of free markets, and how these concepts apply (or don't apply) to the Affordable Care Act.

Dr. Todd Fredricks is a Primary Care physician from Ohio University. His talk will cover the current state of the PPACA with regard to impending legal challenge, the state of medicine as practiced by new physicians, and the current changes that physicians are making to try and reestablish personal freedom in practice.

Lunch will be provided.

Dr. Beth Haynes, Executive Director of Benjamin Rush Institute, will present a lecture on why medicine and healthcare are delivered optimally in a profit-based system, rather than in a government-, or even non-profit system. Free market medicine is better for doctors, patients, and the poor. We invite you to come and listen to Dr. Haynes, especially if this viewpoint is unfamiliar to you or counter to your current views. Note: This event occurs in the Eastern Time Zone.

Dr. Beth Haynes, Executive Director of Benjamin Rush Institute, will present a lecture on why medicine and healthcare are delivered optimally in a profit-based system, rather than in a government-, or even non-profit system. Free market medicine is better for doctors, patients, and the poor. We invite you to come and listen to Dr. Haynes, especially if this viewpoint is unfamiliar to you or counter to your current views. Note: This event occurs in the Eastern Time Zone.

Dr. Beth Haynes, Executive Director of Benjamin Rush Institute, will present a lecture on why medicine and healthcare are delivered optimally in a profit-based system, rather than in a government-, or even non-profit system. Free market medicine is better for doctors, patients, and the poor. We invite you to come and listen to Dr. Haynes, especially if this viewpoint is unfamiliar to you or counter to your current views.

Note: This event occurs in the Eastern Time Zone.

Dr. Keith Smith is a pioneer in free market medicine. The things he and his coworkers have accomplished are an example of how price transparency and free market principles can lead to affordable, high quality healthcare.

Everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP is required for this event. This is especially important for non-GW affiliated guests as I will need to get your name on the list at the front security desk. Please bring a photo ID.

Refreshments will be served.

NOTE: This event take place Eastern Time.

PARKING: Best method is to take the metro to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station on the blue/orange line. For those who prefer to drive, there is limited, free 2-hour parking east of the building. Or there is metered parking in the surrounding area.