Healthcare Forum

This Saturday I will be on a panel of business leaders, talking about the advantages of a single-payer health care system. This is my first try at anything like this! I copied the conference information below. I see they misspelled my name and also Isaac's. Oh well!

CONFERENCE REMINDER:

When: Saturday, January 12, 1:00-4:15 pm

What: Statewide Single-Payer Universal Healthcare Convention (in support of House Bill 1660 and Senate Bill 300)

Where: Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster, PA 17602 www.lancasterhost.com
717-299-5500

AGENDA:

Registration: 12:00-1:00 with food and beverages provided

Introduction: C. Pennacchio -- "Welcome...and How We Got Here"
(5 minutes): 1:00-1:05

Keynote Address: Dr. Walter Tsou -- "The Single Payer Solution: The Proven Way to Universal Health Care for All Pennsylvanians" (30 minutes, including Q&A): 1:05-:1:35

First Healthcare Testimonial: 1:35-1:40

[3 Panels]:

Business Leaders: Charlie Crystle (CEO, Mission Research -- 20 employees); Allan Jacobs (President of Issac's Restaurants -- 700 employees); Mike Stout (President of Steel Valley Printers -- 7 employees)
Moderator: Dr. Scott Tyson (Pittsburgh-based pediatrician, business owner)

(30 minutes): 1:40-2:10

Second Healthcare Testimonial: 2:10-2:15

Healthcare Leaders: Gale Thomason (Water Street Clinic); Dr. Bill Davidson (Physicians for a National Health Plan); Kate Shenk (Nurse)
Moderator: Linda Beckman (Educator, Journalist, Activist)

(30 minutes): 2:15-2:45

Third Healthcare Testimonial: 2:45-2:50

Legislative Leaders: Rep. Kathy Manderino (Prime Sponsor of HB 1660, from Philadelphia); Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith (First Co-Sponsor of HB 1660, from Chester); Candidate for State Senate, Cindy Purvis (Speaking on SB 300, from Erie)
Moderator: Bob Mason (HC4ALLPA Lobbying Coordinator, Southwest Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh-based Social Worker)

(30 minutes): 2:50-3:25

Transition to Break-Out Sessions: 3:25-3:30

Break-Out Sessions: Citizen Leaders (That's You!) -- topics will include: Organizing Grassroots & Democrats to influence Legislators; Organizing Business and Labor to influence Legislators; Organizing Medical Providers and Support Staff to influence Legislators. In each group we will also touch on some combination of the following: using the Internet and Email, hosting SiCKO House Parties, petitioning, canvassing, fund raising, researching, communicating, earning free media coverage, lobbying effectively, and more.

(40 minutes): 3:30-4:10

Closing Statement: C. Pennacchio: "How We Win This Year: Next Steps"

(5 minutes): 4:10-4:15

NOTE: While the conference is free and open to all (including multi-milllion dollar health insurance and pharmaceutical CEOs), we do ask you to consider making a donation of any amount to help offset the cost of the event ( www.healthcare4allpa.org).