Christina Romer: The Economic Case for Health Care Reform
The Economic Case for Health-Care Reform
Christina Romer, Chair, President’s Council of Economic Advisers
President Obama has articulated an ambitious agenda for health-care reform seeking to stem cost growth while maintaining quality and choice, and providing affordable care for all Americans. On June 8, Romer, chair of President Obama¹s Council of Economic Advisers, will discuss a new CEA study on the economic case for health-care reform. She will highlight the potential economic gains from achieving significant reform, while also addressing the risks to the economy of maintaining the status quo or failing to achieve the goals of cost containment and coverage expansion.
Location: Club Office
Time: 11:15 a.m. check-in, noon program
Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members
CHRISTINA ROMER
Chair, President’s Council of Economic Advisers
The Economic Case for Health-Care Reform
President Obama has articulated an ambitious agenda for health-care reform seeking to stem costs while maintaining quality and choice, and providing affordable care for all Americans. Romer will highlight the potential economic gains from achieving significant reform, while also addressing the risks to the economy of maintaining the status quo or failing to achieve the goals of cost containment and coverage expansion.
