Spring 2008 Great Works Symposium, Drexel University
This informal event features three mini-lectures which analyze the
following topics: (i) the problems of the American health care "system" today - rising
costs, declining coverage, growing disparities; (ii) the history of health care policy in
America, especially in relation to universal coverage; and (iii) current reforms in
Massachusetts and Vermont, proposed reforms in Pennsylvania and California, and
the policy proposals of 2008 presidential candidates.
Lecturers include: Stephen F. Gambescia, Assistant Dean of Academic & Student
Affairs and Associate Professor in the Health & Society and Health Administration
Programs of the College of Nursing & Health Professions; James A. Schafer, Visiting
Faculty Fellow in the Pennoni Honors College; and Dennis Gallagher, Associate
Professor of Health Management & Policy at the School of Public Health.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall North, 32nd and Chestnut