Keynote Confirmed: Alex M. Azar II, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to deliver HHS Address at the 15th Annual World Health Care Congress in DC

HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II will discuss “The Future of US Health Care: Updates from HHS” during The 15th Annual World Health Care Congress in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON & WOBURN, Mass.--()--Over 1500+ health care stakeholders will convene April 29 – May 2 in Washington, DC for the 15th Annual World Health Care Congress (WHCC18) – the must-attend annual gathering that continues to bridge all industry stakeholders to collaborate, catalyze change and transform U.S. health care.

To view the keynote agenda, please visit: https://goo.gl/KPULSj

HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II joins a distinguished speaker faculty which includes over 330 chief executives and senior leaders from Payer, Provider, Policy, Employer, Purchaser, Investor, Life Science and Start-up Health Care organizations.

From 2001 to 2007, Azar served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – first as its General Counsel (2001–2005) and then as Deputy Secretary. During his time as Deputy Secretary, Azar was involved in improving the department’s operations; advancing its emergency preparedness and response capabilities as well as its global health affairs activities; and helping oversee the rollout of the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. [Read his full bio here.]

To view the full list of speakers, please visit: https://goo.gl/XVGYVF

The Congress features 4 days of strategic content across all stakeholder topics including Health Plan & Payer, Hospital & Health System, Nurse & APN Leadership, Medicaid & Health Policy, Population Health Analytics, Social Determinants of Health, Network Contracting, Business of Women's Health, Health Care Innovations & Investment, Prevention & Well-Being, Worksite Clinics, Employer Direct Contracting, Self-Insured, Benefit Adviser Leadership, Medical Travel, and Corporate Health-Risk Innovation.

To view the Agenda at a Glance, please visit: https://goo.gl/Rfm91m

About World Health Care Congress

For the last 15 years, the World Health Care Congress is the only health care meeting that convenes over 1,500 cross-sector decision makers who are determined to disrupt, innovate, and change health care. 2018 will feature over 300 Health Care Purchasers, the Health Value Awards, and numerous strategies on how to control costs and improve outcomes. Payers, Providers, Life Sciences executives and Benefits Advisers – you MUST have a seat at the table!

For more information, visit: www.worldhealthcarecongress.com or contact 800-767-9499.

Contacts

World Health Care Congress
Reena Joseph, 781-939-2446
reena.joseph@worldcongress.com