WASHINGTON - April 1, 2009 – Top leaders from health care, business and government will convene at the World Health Care Congress, April 14-16 in Washington D.C. for debate on the Obama administration’s health reform plan and in-depth analysis of the market forces that are reshaping the $2.4 trillion industry. The event will feature an insider’s view from top executives who are on the front lines of the battle to keep costs in check amid the economic downturn and beyond. more»

Washington D.C – March 31, 2009 - The 6th Annual World Health Care Congress, April 14-16, Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce several foreign delegations will join the premier three-day summit to meet with top health leaders from the United States and colleagues from around the globe. more»

What is the “Extremely Affordable Health Innovations” session? The "Extremely Affordable Health Innovations" Poster Session, held in conjunction with the 6th Annual World Health Care Congress, will serve as a platform for companies involved in developing or implementing extremely affordable solutions in health care delivery. Companies will display the technologies they have developed, or in the process of developing, to the Congress. more»

With health reform solidified as a top priority of the Obama administration, the 6th World Health Care Congress, April 14-16 in Washington D.C., will present the first opportunity for top health care industry drivers to dissect how reform will affect insurers, hospitals, employers and new innovations in the delivery of care. CEOs and senior leaders will provide real-world insights on what reform will mean to the health care industry, the overall economy and the objective of providing quality, efficient and accessible care while controlling costs. more»

Hear and learn about the present and future of health care at the 6th Annual World Health Care Congress from the industry leaders who are driving this $2.4 trillion industry. From the CEO of the nation’s largest health insurer to a Noble Peace Prize winner and world-renowned cardiologist who is providing affordable surgery to some of the world's poorest populations, the three-day summit convenes CEOs and top executives from hospitals, health systems, health insurers, pharmaceuticals, biotech, and leading government agencies. more»

The following provides content on the World Health Care Congress agenda related to how the Obama Administration’s policies are expected to impact health IT and interoperability. The federal economic stimulus package includes $20 billion for health care technology initiatives, including investments in electronic medical records. more»