Clay, Carnahan, Emerson to Convene Bipartisan Healthcare Reform Listening Post at Christian Hospital, Friday, April 17th, 10AM Top Healthcare Providers, Insurers, Patient Advocates to Address Key Issues to Reform Nation’s Healthcare System, Close Disparities, Cover the Uninsured} | |
Washington, DC - WHO: Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri Congressman Russ Carnahan (D) Missouri Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson (R) Missouri Mr. Don Marsh, KWMU-FM (Moderator) WHAT: LIVE MEDIA EVENT THIS FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 2009 WHERE: Christian Hospital – BJC Healthcare Detrick Building Atrium 11133 Dunn Road (I-270 & Hwy 367) St. Louis, MO 63136 WHEN: 10:00 a.m. STORY: Three leading Members of Missouri’s U.S. House delegation will lead an outstanding panel of experts and healthcare stakeholders as they discuss key questions, ideas and challenges related to Healthcare reform. Panelists joining Congressman Clay, Congressman Carnahan and Congresswoman Emerson include: - Mr. Steve Lipstein, CEO, BJC Healthcare - Dr. James Kimmey, President, Missouri Foundation for Health - Ms. Ilena Aslin, AARP - Mr. Robert Fruend, Jr., CEO, St. Louis Regional Health Commission - Mr. Dwayne Butler, CEO of People’s Health Center (FQHC) - Dr. Steve Miller, Chief Medical Officer, Express Scripts, Inc. - Mr. Trey Davis, Vice President of Governmental Affairs - Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Mr. Dennis Matheis, President, Anthem Blue Cross - Blue Shield - Dr. Nathaniel Murdock, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Washington University School of Medicine - Dr. Denise Hooks-Anderson, President, Mound City Medical Forum - Ms. Paula M. Gianino, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood-St. Louis Region - Dr. Will Ross, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Diversity, Associate Professor of Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine Your reporters and camera crews are invited to attend. Individual interviews with the Members of Congress and panelists will be available. | |