McKenna Lecture and Reception 2019
Event Information
Description
Featured Speaker: Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, Former U.S. Surgeon General
Registration: 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Lecture: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Reception: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Speaker Bio: Richard Carmona, MD, 17th Surgeon General of the United States draws upon his experience and expertise as the nation’s top doctor and his work as a university professor, nurse, police officer and a decorated Army Special Forces war veteran to diagnose what ails Americans and our healthcare system. He prescribes a path forward that aligns stakeholders across the healthcare system and rewards behaviors that promote the health of individuals, communities and the economic vitality of the country. His presentation will focus first on preventable disease and economic burden and the use of evidence to improve health and care as well as motivate individuals to engage in healthier life styles.
The lecture is free, but seats are limited — learn more about the lecture and register today.
The McKenna Lecture is made possible by the generous supporters the Mark McKenna Lecture Endowment.
You are also encouraged to attend the Symposium on Health Sector Supply Chain — hosted by ASU’s Health Sector Supply Chain Research Consortium (HSRC). Planned for Wednesday Afternoon, March 14, 2019 – Details to Follow
Past McKenna Healthcare Management Lecturers include:
2018 - Michael O. Leavitt MD
2017 - Eric Topol MD
2016 - Mark McClellan MD, PhD
2015 - Brent James MD
2014 - David Blumenthal MD
2013 - Regina Herzlinger DBA
2012 - Gail Wilensky PhD
2011 - Quint Struder CEO
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