September 2009 Meeting, Tampa Bay, Florida 

Held September 23-26, this meeting featured thought-provoking presentations on the future of health care in America (PDF). Attendees also took part in fun-filled social events, such as a trip to nearby Ybor City, thanks to our generous hosts, the Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau. Also, be sure to check out photos from the meeting on the HPN Facebook page.

Presentations

Keynote: AMA Focusing on Facts as Healthcare Debate Intensifies
Cecil B. Wilson, MD
President-Elect,
American Medical Association

America's Health: Where We've Been; Where We're Going
Robert G. Brooks, MD, MBA, MPH
Associate Vice-President for Health Care Leadership
USF Health

The Impact of New Guidelines and Recommendations on Medical Education
N. Lynn Barnes, MEd
Director of Education,
Society of Nuclear Medicine

The Changing Landscape of Health Professions Education: Reasons and Probable Results
Harold P. Jones, PhD
Dean and Professor,
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Steven N. Collier, PhD
Director and Professor,
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Dealing Effectively with your Capitol Hill Representatives
Amy L. Callender
Federal Legislative Manager and NATAPAC Treasurer
National Athletic Trainers' Association