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Paula Zahn - Moderator
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 As a 30-year news veteran, Paula Zahn is one of the most respected names in broadcast journalism. She is currently the executive producer and host of On the Case with Paula Zahn. Her extensive broadcast career includes anchoring CNN’s Paula Zahn Now and American Morning with Paula Zahn, CBS Morning News, CBS Evening News Saturday Edition, ABC’s World News This Morning and news segments of Good Morning America.
Throughout her career, she has interviewed the world’s most important newsmakers and dignitaries with her unique ability to personally connect with those she interviews, the skill which won her nine Emmys. Zahn was recognized by the National Commission of Working Women Broadcasting Award and won an AWRT Award for reporting on gender bias in education.
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Tommy G. Thompson - Panelist
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 Thompson served as Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary from 2001 to 2005 and is one of the nation's leading advocates for the health and welfare of all Americans. Thompson has dedicated his professional life to public service and served as Governor of Wisconsin from 1987 to 2001. Thompson made state history when he was re-elected to office for a third term in 1994 and a fourth term in 1998. He is currently a partner at the law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.
At Akin Gump, Thompson is building on his efforts as HHS Secretary and Governor to develop innovative solutions to the health care challenges facing American families, businesses, communities, states and the nation as a whole. These efforts focus on improving the use of information technology in hospitals, clinics and doctors offices; promoting healthier lifestyles; strengthening and modernizing Medicare and Medicaid and expanding the use of medical diplomacy around the world.
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Mercer Innovation Conversations - A US Dialogue
True Health Care Reform through Innovation
9 November 2010
Overview
Each of Mercer's three Innovation Conversations will focus on a key topic crucial to the ongoing competitiveness of US businesses – health care, talent management and retirement provision. These dynamic and interactive discussions will feature nine-time Emmy Award winning news anchor Paula Zahn, who will moderate the events.
With the backdrop of the 2010 Health Reform legislation, many companies continue to grapple with escalating health care costs. Senior executives from leading-edge companies such as American Express, Corning, Lockheed Martin, and Lowe's will candidly share their experiences and lessons learned. Hear about the options they had, the paths they chose, the obstacles they faced, the results they achieved and what can be learned from their stories.
Panelists for this November 9 videocast include Tommy G. Thompson, former Health and Human Services Secretary and four-term Governor of Wisconsin. The topics covered will include consumerism, employee engagement, total health management, and medical tourism.
Who should attend?
Each Innovation Conversation will be broadcast online to a broad employer audience. Organizations of all sizes can join the discussion, as well as interested members of the general public and journalists.
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