Shes president of American University in washington where the event was held. I dont have a law degree myself. Though, i have more than my fair share of Supreme Court cases named for me. If i could just log one complaint about my previous job it was not one but two lawyers who failed to warn me that once confirmed, all court cases switched to my name. The first, the burwell family counsel, my husband, steven burwell, the second the 44th president of the United States of america. Im just saying, little heads up would have been nice. My transition to American University is interesting, exciting and challenging. I joined a passionate engaged campus, community, thinking, learning and doing. Things about the world most interesting and important problem. One of those were talking about here today. I taken on a new title without ever having gone to a diner in iowa. Rather than look back i am pleased this conference is looking forward. Our nations Healthcare System has come a long way in the p
For this exciting culinary session the next step in Health Reform, 2017 conference. This Year Partnership with the American Society of law, medicine and ethics with support for mark cosponsors we expanded the event to three Day Conference attracting speakers and attendees from multiple disciplines, the academy and practice. Apparently, this conference is timed with the launch of our new health law and policy program. For faculty and students will be partnering with you on important work in the areas of healthcare law and economics. Thank you, and join me in welcoming American University provost who will introduce our American University president , Sylvia Matthews. [applause] thank you dean and can morning to all of you. Its my pleasure to introduce the next keynote speaker, Sylvia Matthews burwell, the 15th president of the university. President burwell is a visionary leader with extensive experience in public and private sectors. For careers a testament to a lifelong commitment to ad
First of all, im an associate pastor at the Public Affairs American University and i am delighted to moderate this panel. Today were talking about private insurance subsidy first ever selection. Im sure everyone in this room knows prior to 2014 the private Insurance Market in the individual market was the wild west. People would buy Health Insurance that was fully inadequate and extremely expensive but on the other hand you had people with employerbased insurance who were very happy with it as the model if you like what you have, you can keep it. The aca was very much focused on changing and improving the private individual market but also preserving the employer supported Insurance Market. Today we will hear from for experts with unique and intricate knowledge about the development, implementation of the future of private insurance and individual market and elsewhere. You have their files and i wont read their list of expertise. First, we had joel michael, partner at mcdermitt, will a
Burwell shares her experiences from implementing the Affordable Care act. After her remarks, well get a presentation from the ceo and president of independence blue cross. Good morning good morning it is wonderful to feel such energy in this room. My name is camille nelson, and im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to American University Washington College of law for this exciting Plenary Session of the next steps in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year, in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine, and ethics, and with the generous support from our cosponsors, we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a threeday conference, attracting speakers and attendees from multiple disciplines, the academy, and practice. Importantly, this conference is also timed with the launch of our new health law and policy program, and i know that our faculty and our students will be partnering with you on your
Good morning, good morning. It is wonderful to feel such energy and this room. Im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. Welcome to the Washington College of law. Next step in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine and a the generous support of our cosponsors we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a 3 Day Conference attracting speakers and attendees from the academy and practice. Importantly, this conference is timed with the launch of our new policy program. I know our faculty and students will be partnering with you and your important work in the areas of healthcare, law and economics. Thank you and please join me in welcoming American University provost doctor scott bass will introduce our American University president , Sylvia Matthews burwell. Thank you. [applause] thank you, dean nelson and welcome to all of you. My pleasure to introduce the next keynote speaker, Sylvia Matthews b