Health Policy Update
Date: July 13, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern
Former CMS Administrator Kerry Weems will provide his perspectives on the health reform debates as well as health IT implementation following the stimulus, including meaningful use. He’ll also take questions.
It is not a stretch to say that virtually no one in America knows more about HHS than Kerry. Kerry ended a nearly 28 year career with the Federal government in January, where his most recent positions were Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Vice-Chairman of the American Health Information Community. In those capacities, Kerry implemented the Medicare e-prescribing program, began pilot projects for electronic health records and personal health records, and instituted a number of landmark payment reforms, including non-payment for certain medical errors. Prior to that he held other senior positions at HHS, including Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Budget Officer. Kerry served both Republican and Democratic administrations and received the highest award for civilian employees, the Presidential Rank award, from Presidents Clinton and Bush. If you have a question related to CMS and HHS, there is no one better to ask.
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