Please join us on May 5 in Washington, DC, as leaders in the business and policy communities describe innovative solutions to health care delivery and new technologies that enable better health care. Sponsored by the Galen Institute, "Health Care 2011: Advancing Health Care by Facilitating Innovation" is the third in a series of forums designed to explore the value of innovation in the health sector.

Speakers will look at the progress that continues in medical discovery and in the development of new treatments and technologies, and they will explore the policy issues surrounding transformative innovations. Industry leaders and elected officials will look ahead to discuss what must be done to support continued progress.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Sen. John Barrasso
  United States Senate

• Rep. Erik Paulsen
  United States House of Representatives
  Co-Chair, Medical Technology Caucus

• Rep. Andrew Harris, MD
  United States House of Representatives
  

• James Greenwood, Morning Keynote
  President & CEO, Biotechnology Industry Organization

• Ron Silverman, MD
  Chief Medical Officer, Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

• Peter Neupert
  Corporate Vice President, Health Solutions Group, Microsoft

• Arnon Krongrad, MD
  Chairman and CEO, Mobile Surgery International

• Mary Grealy, JD
  President, Healthcare Leadership Council

• Margaret Reagan
  Corporate Vice President, Premier Advocacy

• Kelly Slone
  Director, Medical Industry Group, National Venture Capital Association

• William Winkenwerder, JD, MD, MBA
  Chairman and CEO, The Winkenwerder Company LLC