Mon, Feb 15 @6:30PM - Health Economics
Contact:
Jennifer Richmond
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On Monday, Feb 15 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting. Our speaker will be Veronika Dolar on Health Economics.
Our meetings are now online using Zoom.
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.
Health Economics
The healthcare sector, now representing more than one-sixth of the U.S. economy in terms of economic activity, continues to change in unimaginable ways. A fundamental transformation of the US medical care system is underway in which healthcare policymakers, payers, providers, and innovators are intensely focused on redesigning healthcare. Healthcare policy is also an area where economics has much to contribute. Join us for a conversation about what the economics of health policy.
Important topics include:
* What is Health(care) Economics?
* Important facts about the U.S. health economy.
* Comparing health care systems and institutions.
* Health insurance and reform
* Big Pharma
The national conversation often centers around misinformation about how the U.S. healthcare system performs relative to other countries. This conversation will attempt to discern some facts from hyperbole. This lecture is for anyone interested in healthcare, frustrated with the current system, or who would like to learn more about the real and actual American health care system.
* What is Health(care) Economics?
* Important facts about the U.S. health economy.
* Comparing health care systems and institutions.
* Health insurance and reform
* Big Pharma
The national conversation often centers around misinformation about how the U.S. healthcare system performs relative to other countries. This conversation will attempt to discern some facts from hyperbole. This lecture is for anyone interested in healthcare, frustrated with the current system, or who would like to learn more about the real and actual American health care system.
About Veronika
Dr. Dolar has a very rich international experience. She was born in Slovenia, obtained her international baccalaureate (IB diploma) in Italy at the United World College of the Adriatic, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, and received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.Dr. Dolar also worked at the Bank of Canada and taught at numerous universities and colleges including Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and St. Olaf College in Minnesota.
Her current research interests include health economics focusing on eating decision, nutrition and obesity, labor economics focusing on the minimum wage, as well as economic education.
Dr. Dolar joined the department of Politics, Economics, and Law at State University of New York at SUNY Old Westbury in the fall of 2017 where she is teaching Introductory Micro- and Macro-economics, Health Economics, Labor Economics, Public Finance and Public Policy, and a new course in Food and Wine Economics.
Most recently she introduced students at SUNY Old Westbury to a national Up to Us campaign and competition. The main goal of this non-partisan campaign is to involve students in the debate about fiscal sustainability and the economic impact that our growing national debt will have on their future. Because of the incredible student engagement on campus SUNY Old Westbury won 1st place in this national competition.
About Rotary Club of Austin University Area
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Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/ZOOM INFORMATION
CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone
To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677
If you cannot connect by from that link:
- Go to https://zoom.us/join
- For the meeting ID, enter 846 8427 2677
AUDIO ONLY
You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.
Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.
United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #
You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.
SET UP
Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.
Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)
INSTALLATION
We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.
You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.
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