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Patient Congress, June 25 - 26, 2008 Made a Difference Attendees also participated in a town hall meeting as staff members from both presidential campaigns conducted a Question & Answer forum. Both speakers addressed his/her candidate's view on healthcare and followed by answering several Patient Congress attendees' questions. Additional keynote speakers were The Honorable Ron Wyden (D-OR), United States Senate, and The Honorable Bob Bennett (R-UT), both speaking on behalf of the proposed Healthy Americans Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to improve our healthcare system. Scott Gottlieb, MD, himself a patient and a doctor, outlined necessary changes that need to be implemented in public policy for future healthcare improvements. New this year was the resting place located at The General Board of Church and Society, located between the Senate Buildings and the House Buildings. A third of all attendees stopped by, grabbed a bottle of iced water, and sat down for a rest between Hill Visits. SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 23RD - 25TH, 2009 for the 10th ANNUAL PATIENT CONGRESS Join us and EDUCATE yourself on healthcare topics, EMPOWER yourself to take control of your own healthcare and encourage yourself to ENACT this education and empowerment to make a difference in the nation's healthcare system. The event includes: |
