On behalf of the Summit faculty and the Summit co-sponsors, we are pleased to welcome you to the New Directions in Managing Health Care Costs Web Summit.
Health care cost inflation continues in double digit levels, and national benefit consulting forms project health plan premium increases in the 15% range for 2003. Project that out a number of years, and the results are mind-boggling. Of course, one would assume market forces through one means or another will prevent health care from costing double what it does now in five years. Something simply has to give- but what? What are the new directions that must be taken in managing health care costs, because the status quo will certainly lead to doubled costs?
Thus the Goal of this Summit is to provide you the specific knowledge you can use in your position to to understand the trends, issues and potential solutions involved in managing these health health care costs.
We are personally excited to be involved in this innovative Internet based conference,
and we hope you find your Summit experience unique, rewarding and informative.
The issues surrounding the topics involved in the Summit will help shape the future of health care.
We are glad you have joined us, and look forward to your participation.
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Clive Riddle
President, MCOL - Summit Sponsor