Quality Improvement in Health Care

December 6-9, 2009
Orlando, Florida

Every year, the National Forum refuels the tanks of leaders of change, from executives to the front line. This year, it will be a once-in-a lifetime moment. While the nation debates about health care reform, those of us who are committed to health care improvement must regain focus on what matters most – providing safe, effective patient care at a reasonable cost. There has never been a more crucial time for us to be together, share ideas, take stock, and begin making the changes the nation needs now. Don’t miss it!

Register Here.

Download the National Forum brochure.

Join theSpecial Interest Breakfast! These sessions are free, informal, and will be held on Wednesday, December 9 from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM.

New in 2009! Participate in a Synergy Session or Forum Excursion (see page 7 of the brochure for details).

Wanted! Student Mentors: Are you interested in mentoring health profession students at the IHI National Forum? Please visit the Mentor site. The IHI Open School for Health Professions is hosting several activities for health professions students at the 21st Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care. Mentors will work with students and help them create linkages between knowledge for the improvement of health care and their professional training.

Featured Speakers

read more about the featured speakers here.

Sekou Andrews, Motivational Poet and Strategic Presenter, featured on ABC, MSNBC, and at private events for then‐Presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton

Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, President and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Marshall Ganz, Lecturer in Public Policy, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, who teaches, researches, and writes on leadership, organization, and strategy in social movements, civic associations, and politics

Uwe E. Reinhardt, PhD, James Madison Professor of Political Economy and Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University

Agenda

see detailed agenda here.

Sunday, December 6, and Monday, December 7: The National Forum offers Learning Labs, Minicourses, and Forum Excursions, which are extended, highly interactive sessions. Learning Labs last for a half-day, while Minicourses and Excursions are full-day sessions.  

 Tuesday, December 8, and Wednesday, December 9: The two-day General Conference features four keynote presentations, more than 100 workshops, half-day Synergy Sessions, a full resource Exhibition Hall, the National Forum Bookstore, quality improvement storyboards, and numerous opportunities for networking.

If you can’t attend this year’s National Forum in-person, consider one of the virtual options. These options include four keynote and five special interest keynote presentations.

Satellite broadcast (This option is best suited for large groups of people in a conference room or auditorium setting.)

On Demand presentations (Watch from your computer, on your schedule.)

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