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The Lancet Conferences: Health of the Nation Summit 2010

Inform and Reform

As the election approaches there will be much public debate about the most effective political strategies for health-care reform. While there is little doubt that the UK health system needs reform, there is substantial disagreement about the role of government and information is conflicting about how health reform might affect families, health-care providers, insurers, employers, public-health programmes, and the economy. The key question, however, will be whether comprehensive health-system reform can be undertaken in light of the growing financial crisis facing the nation.

This conference will provide a platform to discuss prospects and offer solutions for health reform post-election.

Why should you attend?

This independent event will combine state-of-the-art lectures with the opportunity for delegates to direct and critique NHS reform alongside thought leaders at the highest level.

It is anticipated that participants will benefit from:

  • An objective assessment of the current status of the NHS
  • Discussion of the best evidence on the core components where the pace of change in the NHS is being most keenly felt
  • An overview of the reaches and priorities of the new government
  • An opportunity to share ideas and experience to drive change that delivers increased efficiency and productivity across the NHS

Who should attend?

This conference aims to convene all sectors of the NHS. The meeting will be of particular interest to:
  • CEOs, registrars, board members and policy advisors of health professional regulatory bodies
  • Senior government officials and legal advisors with responsibility for health professional regulatory legislation
  • Future leaders of health professions and health services
  • Hospital consultants and specialists
  • General practitioners
  • Nurses, pharmacists, allied health workers
  • Health-policy analysts
  • Medical charities and patient organisations
Richard Horton

Listen to Richard Horton discuss the objectives of the Summit.

Click on the play button above or download the audio MP3 file to listen to with your preferred player (mp3, 5.51 mins, 5.36Mb).

Comments from 2009 summit

"The conference was informative, interesting, and provided much food for thought. Please convey my congratulations to The Lancet and the organisers."

"The sessions were excellent—hugely informative and inspirational. It was a true honour to be invited to speak."

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