After our provocative exploration of "How Did We Get Here?" in April, join us for round two as our distinguished panel of healthcare experts tackles the critical question of scale in healthcare transformation. 

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time with the panel of experts, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice! 

Join us For The Great Scale Debate 

Is healthcare reform best achieved through unified national systems that standardize care and distribute resources equitably? Or do we need a mosaic of local innovations adapted to community needs and circumstances? 

Our panel will debate the proposition that "America's Healthcare Future Lies in National Systems, Not Local Solutions" in a lively Intelligence Squared-style format where audience votes determine the winning argument. 

Distinguished Panelists: 

• Emily Peters - Healthcare entrepreneur, author, and patient advocate whose near-death experience during childbirth transformed her understanding of healthcare's broken systems. 

• Michael Millenson - Award-nominated journalist, healthcare quality pioneer, and author of the groundbreaking "Demanding Medical Excellence." 

• Jeff Goldsmith - Renowned healthcare futurist with 50 years of experience, writing "A User's Guide to the Medical Industrial Complex." 

What You'll Experience: 

Using the Intelligence Squared-Style debate model, our panel will address the question of the national system vs. local solutions for our healthcare crisis. 

• Opening statements presenting both sides of the debate 

• Structured cross-examination between panelists 

• Audience polling at beginning and end to determine which argument changed more minds 

• Interactive Q&A where you can challenge the panelists 

• Breakout discussions to connect with fellow healthcare changemakers 

Why Attend: 

The scale question strikes at the heart of healthcare transformation. The panel will examine: 

• Why Vermont's statewide reform is facing crisis while small local models thrive 

• How Medicare payment rules constrain local innovation 

• Whether Hawaii's "small farm" approach offers lessons for the mainland 

• If successful social care networks in San Diego can be replicated elsewhere 

• The fundamental tension between standardization and adaptation in healthcare delivery 

Registration: 

This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Capacity is limited to ensure meaningful interaction. 

Reserve your spot today to join the debate that will shape healthcare's future! 

What are Networking Conversations? 

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom. 

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation. 

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again. 

• This continues until our time is up.