2019 Welcome Reception
On the evening of September 12, our conference will officially get underway with a welcome and kick-off reception. This dinner is meant to honor and thank Florida's hardworking advocates. Representatives from our partner organizations will be on hand to share more about their issues and initiatives, including in the areas of oral health, mental health, education, and the environment.
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Lastly, we will highlight Florida's campaign for Medicaid expansion by thanking the volunteers of the ballot initiative campaign and shedding light on where we go next.
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Join us for the welcome dinner on Thursday, September 12 ($10). That will be followed by the full day conference and health value boot camp on Friday, September 13 ($25).
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Conference attendees will also receive a gift card:
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Participate in 1 of 2 days (Sept. 12 or 13) - $10 gift card
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Participate in BOTH days (Sept. 12 and 13) - $20 gift card
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All partner organizations are invited to table (subject to review) for no additional cost! Simply indicate your interest on the registration form and we will follow up!
Keynote Speaker - Carol Gentry
Carol Gentry is the founder and a special correspondent of Health News Florida. Ms. Gentry has four decades of experience covering health finance and policy, with an emphasis on consumer education and protection.
She will describe the changes in the overall climate surrounding journalism and the impacts that has had on health care reporting. She will also offer practical advice on how advocates can use and interact with the media more effectively.
5:30 PM | Sign in | Buffet Dinner and Drinks
6:00 PM | Welcoming Remarks
Scott Darius, Executive Director, Florida Voices for Health
6:05 PM | Florida's Fight for Medicaid Expansion
The the Florida Policy Institute, the Florida Health Justice Project, and Florida Voices for Health, with the support of Community Catalyst have partnered to launch the Medicaid Matters Florida project. Learn more about becoming a partner in our campaign to defend and strengthen Medicaid.
6:30 PM | Keynote Speaker: Carol Gentry, Health News Florida
Carol Gentry is the founder and a special correspondent of Health News Florida. Ms. Gentry has four decades of experience covering health finance and policy, with an emphasis on consumer education and protection. She will describe the changes in the overall climate surrounding journalism and the impacts that has had on health care reporting. She will also offer practical advice on how advocates can use and effectively interact with the media.
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7:00 PM | Networking
All partner organizations are invited to table (subject to review) for no additional cost! Simply indicate your interest on the registration form and we will follow up!
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7:45 PM | Closing