Megaforces Changing Health Care-How Will We Receive Health Care in 2025

The National Capital Region World Future Society on October 27, 2004 will host a dinner discussion that will give our audience a real understanding on the future of health care. The speaker, Dr. William Rowley, M.D. one of the chief architects of a landmark study for the future of military health care , continues to research and study future trends and needs of healthcare at the Institute for Alternative Futures. Our audience will be treated to informed insight into the speed of advancing medical technology, what if offers us in the long term, the changing definition of health as we move towards an aging and demographically diverse future society and the future delivery of health care services and how it will be ultimately paid for by society. Dr. Rowleys experience will allow for a rich exploration of future health care options and challenges in a very informative manner.

(PRWEB) October 23, 2004 -- Health care, is a central issue in this years upcoming Presidential election and will likely be important in elections for years to come. It is something that everyone wants and there is a growing perception that it is something everyone deserves.

This presents serious technical, social, economic and political challenges. Will we have enough of what everyone needs for an optimal health future? Is research focused on the on the right" areas? How do we fairly and equitably distribute health care services? Will we as a society devote enough resources for access to health care for all in the future?

Dr. Rowley stated I want to give people a real understanding about whats going on in health care, the complexities of the models of what we want to accomplish and the challenges to be overcome in getting there." Dr. William Rowley, M.D. was one of the chief architects of a landmark study for the future of health care with the military in 2025. As Chief Operating Officer at the Institute for Alternative Futures, Dr. Rowley continues to focus his research and analysis on national and global healthcare issues and trends. . Our audience will be treated to informed insight into the speed of advancing medical technology and what if offers us in the future, the changing definition of health as we move towards an aging and demographically diverse society and a look forward at the delivery of health care services and how it will be ultimately paid for by society. Dr. Rowleys experience will allow for a rich exploration of future health care options and challenges in a very informative manner.

Dr. Bill Rowley is chief operating officer and senior futurist at the Institute for Alternative Futures in Alexandria, Virginia. His area of expertise is the broad field of health and care delivery. His research, writing, speeches, and workshops offer insights into future needs and preparedness. His clients include health care organizations, professional associations, governmental agencies, and major pharmaceutical corporations. Dr. Rowley received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Minnesota. Trained as a vascular surgeon with extensive clinical and medical teaching experience, he went on to be chief executive officer of two academic medical centers and a large managed care organization. He is a retired Navy Admiral.

See Dr. Rowley discuss Megaforces Changing Health Care-How Will We Receive Health Care in 2025", on October 27, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Chevy Chase Pavilion, Friendship Heights, Washington, D.C. To sign up, visit the National Capital Region World Future Society website at www.natcapwfs.org.

About National Capital Region World Future Society (NatCapWFS): Our organization serves future interested and thinking citizens across the Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia region. NatCapWFS is the center for ideas, within the Region, that studies, explores and shapes the future. NatCapWFS hosts monthly events open to the public. For event information and to register, visit: www.natcapwfs.org.

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