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Tim M. Henderson, MSPH MAMC 
Acting Deputy Director 
Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics 
George Mason University 
703-993-1850

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17th Washington Health Policy Institute


The Nation's Health: Action Through Public Policy


 
June 1 - 5, 2009


The 17th annual Washington Health Policy Institute in conjunction with the
Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics at George Mason University will
take place June 1-5, 2009 outside Washington, DC.  

The Washington Health Policy Institute explores all facets of the health
policymaking process and provides participants with the knowledge needed to
make a difference in the U.S. health care system.  

The policymaking process is illuminated by examining both current national
and state challenges.  By learning about policymaking through selected
program and policy issues, participants will be able to transfer this
knowledge to any health policy problem or circumstance. Faculty include
speakers from Federal and State Health Agencies, Congress and State
Legislatures, Media Experts, and Nationally Prominent Leaders in Health
Policy, Nursing and Quality of Care Issues.

Institute Participants Learn About: 

*	How policy is made -- the process, structures, players and
influential forces 
*	How problems drive action 
*	The role of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches in
health policymaking 
*	The Federal budget 
*	Influences on the policy process: interest groups, Federal and state
agencies, influential leaders, associations, coalitions, and the media 
*	The relationship between policy and politics, and political strategy

*	U.S. health care infrastructure -- Is it up to the challenges of
inadequate financing, workforce shortages, serving the uninsured, and other
issues? 
*	How to conduct an effective meeting with a policymaker or legislator

*	Communication skills for political success 
*	Making Capitol Hill visits 

EARN GRADUATE CREDIT!    
For more information and to register, go to:   http://hpi.gmu 

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS!
Apply to be a Fellow in the Policy Research Mentorship Program!  
For more information, go to:
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/chpre/policyinstitute/prmp.html

For other questions, contact Tim Henderson at [log in to unmask]
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Tim M. Henderson, MSPH MAMC
Acting Deputy Director
Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics
College of Health and Human Services
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
703-993-1850
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