The Medical Arms Race: Health Policy, Medical Coverage and Public Relations

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The Medical Arms Race:
Health Policy, Medical Coverage and Public Relations

Monday, March 24, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
A.I. Johnson Great Room

Health care spending represents 16 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, with projected increases at what some say are unsustainable levels. Much of this spending is on new treatments, tests, products and procedures that may be of unproven benefit. You are invited to discuss this “medical arms race” from the perspectives of journalists, policy experts and communications professionals.

This workshop will aim to discuss:
• Some of the context for these important issues
• The ethical and agenda-setting responsibilities of journalists and communicators in explaining these issues to the public

Space is limited!
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This event is free and open to the public.
Presented by the Health Journalism M.A. Program