The Ohio Urban University Program

UUP Forum in Columbus

Printable Invitation (pdf)

Join the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) for the second in a series of discussions with experts on timely topics affecting the State of Ohio's fiscal future.

More than Money: Prospects for Health Reform
Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Athletic Club, Columbus, OH | Crystal Room
136 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
4:00-5:30 p.m. with reception immediately following
Check in for forum begins at 3:30 p.m.

Presentations & Videos
Welcome Address and Moderator:

John Begala, Executive Director, The Center for Community Solutions, and Senior Fellow, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University
Overview of complex problems confronting the national and state health care systems, focusing on ways to improve health status while addressing runaway costs.

John Begala bio

Panelists:

WILLIAM WILKINS, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Hospice of Central Ohio.
Former state budget director and tax commissioner, as well as retired CEO on one of Ohio’s largest nonprofit health systems. Mr. Wilkins will share observations on opportunities for strategic incremental changes in health care delivery and public finance.

William Wilkins bio

Presentation

GREG MOODY, Senior Consultant, Health Management Associates.
Mr. Moody, who has held senior health policy positions in state government and advised major health systems on finance and service delivery, will discuss comparative approaches to health reform.

Greg Moody bio

Presentation

MARK M. REDDING M.D., Pediatrician, Mansfield Pediatrics, Inc.
A leading proponent of systems changes to improve access to primary health care, Dr. Redding will share his practice model of preventative care, and implications for Ohio and the nation.

Mark Redding bio

Presentation

engaged learning
    Mailing Address
    Urban University Program
    Ned Hill, Chair
    Cleveland State University
    2121 Euclid Avenue, UR 335
    Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
    Phone: 216.687.2174
    e.hill@csuohio.edu
    Campus Location
    Urban Building, Room 335
    1717 Euclid Avenue
    Contact Person
    Kevin O'Brien, UUP Director
    Phone: 216.687.2188
    k.e.obrien@csuohio.edu




    This site contains files that require the free Adobe Reader to view.