The Roundtable on Critical Care Policy

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2009 Roundtable DC Event

On October 7, 2009, groups and individuals from across the United States gathered in Washington, DC to discuss issues pertaining to critical care policy and how it can be a relevant discussion in the context of the rising interest in health care reform and pandemic preparedness. We had a very successful and fruitful discussion. The agenda of the day can be found below.

You can download a full program here.

Roundtable on Critical Care Policy
October 7th, 2009
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
PROGRAM

7:30 AM
Registration
Horizon Ballroom

8:15 AM
Roundtable Opening

8:30 AM
Keynote
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

8:45 AM
Views from Capitol Hill: Congressional Staff Panel

9:30 AM
Discussion: End-of-life Care and Challenges

10:45 AM
Discussion: Rationing in Critical Care - Myths vs. Realities

12:00 PM
Luncheon/Keynote Speaker
Mark Mellman, CEO, The Mellman Group

1:00 PM
Discussion: Critical Care Workforce Adequacy

2:30 PM
Discussion: Clinical Trials for the Critical Care Setting

3:30 PM
Identifying Areas of Emerging Consensus

4:45 PM
Conclusion