Making Insurers Accountable:
The Case for a Public Option in Health Reform
Lois Quam, founder and CEO of Tysvar, LLC
 Wednesday, October 28, 2009
11:15am - 12:30pm
Cowles Auditorium
Humphrey Center
301 19th Ave S., Minneapolis
Democrats in Washington are making steady progress in assembling the most significant health reform in four decades. Despite charges of a government take over, Lois Quam argues that Democratic proposals will stabilize employer sponsored health insurance and expand the opportunity for millions of previously uninsured Americans to purchase private health insurance. In this private sector approach, the insurers will need to be checked and held accountable. Ms. Quam will draw on her experience in the private sector and in private insurance to explain the importance of providing the option of government insurance in order to control costs and ensure quality.
CSPG is pleased to announce our 2009-2010 Policy Fellows. These 37 accomplished and promising leaders represent Minnesota's public, private, and nonprofit sectors as well as a variety of communities. We are especially excited as 2009-2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the Policy Fellows program. Congratulations to our new Fellows!
About the Center
Under the leadership of nationally prominent political scientist Lawrence Jacobs, the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance develops practical, independent, and non-partisan solutions to pressing political and policy challenges. Founded in 2005, CSPG fosters effective and efficient governance, increases the transparency of government processes, and rebuilds the public trust in order to counteract negative influences that threaten our democracy.
One of the unique strengths of the center is that it brings together three critical components of public governance today: objective high quality analysis, publicly visible forums, and civic engagement. Through collaboration across the public, nonprofit and private sectors, the center generates new knowledge about policy and politics, convenes public events that stimulate vigorous debate, and inspires current and emerging leaders to engage in the creation of innovative approaches to addressing the vital policy issues of our time. |
