Universal Health Care Debate
- When: April 10, 2009, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Where: William F. Starr Hall William R. Davis Courtroom
The Health Law Interest Group, Law School Democrats, National Lawyers Guild and the Latino Law Student Association
PRESENT:
Universal Health Care Debate and Respondent Panel
Synopsis: There are millions of uninsured people in America. The health care crisis is getting worse and people and businesses cannot afford the increasing costs of health care. Politicians, policy makers, business owners, community organizations, and others are struggling to find solutions. Is a universal health care system possible? What are the needs of the State of Connecticut and what is being done to solve this growing crisis? How can we achieve universal health care? Come listen to a lively and passionate debate about this very important issue!
DEBATE:
Juan Figueroa, President, Universal Health Care Foundation
vs.
Eric George, Associate Counsel, Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA)
JUAN A. FIGUEROA
As its first president, Juan A. Figueroa has led the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut's strategic direction and growth since January 2003. During his tenure, the Foundation has made a major impact on health care policy in the state and solidified its position as a catalyst for bringing about universal health care. Under Mr. Figueroa, the Foundation has expanded its partnerships and coalitions with a broad spectrum of business, medical providers, clergy and labor. The Foundation's grant making, research, and communications strategies have been widely acclaimed and played a pivotal role in moving universal health care to the forefront of the state's policy agenda. In 2006, the Foundation launched a statewide public education campaign about the benefits of universal health care that has garnered national attention.
ERIC GEORGE
Eric J. George is associate counsel for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the state's largest business organization with over 10,000 members. CBIA works to promote a healthy business climate, which encourages economic growth and job creation in the state. Mr. George specializes in health care policy and represents business views on health care issues before the state legislature and administrative agencies.
Student Moderators: UConn Law students Jorge Colon (3L) & Javier Villegas (1L)
RESPONDENT PANEL:
Jamie Stirling, CEO, Stirling Benefits
Sheldon Taubman, Attorney, New Haven Legal Assistance
Dr. Angelo Carraba, Former President, Connecticut State Medical Society
Deborah Noble, Working Families Party
Moderator: Susan Schmeiser, Associate Professor of Law, University of Connecticut School of Law
Lunch will be served in the Starr Reading Room
** Additional information on the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, the current House Bill 6600 before the CT General Assembly, and the SustiNet health care plan can be found at
http://www.universalhealthct.org
This event is partially or fully paid for by the student body of UConn Law School, under the direction of the Student Bar Association. All law students, faculty, and community members are invited and encouraged to participate.
- When: April 10, 2009, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Where: William F. Starr Hall William R. Davis Courtroom
The Health Law Interest Group, Law School Democrats, National Lawyers Guild and the Latino Law Student Association
PRESENT:
Universal Health Care Debate and Respondent Panel
Synopsis: There are millions of uninsured people in America. The health care crisis is getting worse and people and businesses cannot afford the increasing costs of health care. Politicians, policy makers, business owners, community organizations, and others are struggling to find solutions. Is a universal health care system possible? What are the needs of the State of Connecticut and what is being done to solve this growing crisis? How can we achieve universal health care? Come listen to a lively and passionate debate about this very important issue!
DEBATE:
Juan Figueroa, President, Universal Health Care Foundation
vs.
Eric George, Associate Counsel, Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA)
JUAN A. FIGUEROA
As its first president, Juan A. Figueroa has led the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut's strategic direction and growth since January 2003. During his tenure, the Foundation has made a major impact on health care policy in the state and solidified its position as a catalyst for bringing about universal health care. Under Mr. Figueroa, the Foundation has expanded its partnerships and coalitions with a broad spectrum of business, medical providers, clergy and labor. The Foundation's grant making, research, and communications strategies have been widely acclaimed and played a pivotal role in moving universal health care to the forefront of the state's policy agenda. In 2006, the Foundation launched a statewide public education campaign about the benefits of universal health care that has garnered national attention.
ERIC GEORGE
Eric J. George is associate counsel for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the state's largest business organization with over 10,000 members. CBIA works to promote a healthy business climate, which encourages economic growth and job creation in the state. Mr. George specializes in health care policy and represents business views on health care issues before the state legislature and administrative agencies.
Student Moderators: UConn Law students Jorge Colon (3L) & Javier Villegas (1L)
RESPONDENT PANEL:
Jamie Stirling, CEO, Stirling Benefits
Sheldon Taubman, Attorney, New Haven Legal Assistance
Dr. Angelo Carraba, Former President, Connecticut State Medical Society
Deborah Noble, Working Families Party
Moderator: Susan Schmeiser, Associate Professor of Law, University of Connecticut School of Law
Lunch will be served in the Starr Reading Room
** Additional information on the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, the current House Bill 6600 before the CT General Assembly, and the SustiNet health care plan can be found at
http://www.universalhealthct.org
This event is partially or fully paid for by the student body of UConn Law School, under the direction of the Student Bar Association. All law students, faculty, and community members are invited and encouraged to participate.
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