University of Miami President and former U.S. Secretary of Health and
Human Services Donna E. Shalala will discuss health care reform and its
impact on the future of American medicine at the 30th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference. The conference will take
place March 7 through 10 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami
Beach, Fla.
Shalala served as secretary of Health and Human Services for eight years
under President Bill Clinton, giving her a singular insight into how the
coming changes to our health care system will unfold in the medical
field. Shalala is the longest-serving Health and Human Services
secretary in U.S. history.
Her address on Saturday, March 9, is part of a four-day conference on
breast cancer that will attract 1,200 of the world's top minds in
medical, surgical and radiation oncology and this year celebrates its 30th
anniversary. The conference is hosted by Physicians' Education Resource
(PER), the go-to source for excellence in continuing medical education.
"With so many historic changes in health care on the horizon, I look
forward to the opportunity to talk with the leaders of the oncology
field," Shalala said.
The conference will be chaired by Dr. Daniel Osman, a Miami breast
cancer surgeon who founded the event in 1983 and has led it every year.
During this milestone year, pioneers of innovative approaches will
provide insight into the optimal management of patients with breast
cancer. Dr. Osman and other thought leaders will give attendees
opportunities to interact with the faculty through open discussions, as
well as share clinical experiences, solve clinical problems, clarify
best practices and discuss well-established and emerging therapeutic
opportunities.
This educational program is directed at medical, surgical and radiation
oncologists interested in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.
Fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists,
researchers, and other health care professionals interested in the
treatment of breast cancer are also invited to attend.
PER is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide learning opportunities for physicians.
Incorporating instructional design with principles of adult learning,
PER plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational opportunities,
including multi-day congresses, one-day update conferences, regional
meetings, online case discussions and faculty dialogues. These
educational activities enable health care professionals to remain
current and responsive to advances in medical care for cancer patients,
from diagnosis through treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving
patient outcomes.
To register or view the program agenda, please visit www.gotoper.com.
About Physicians' Education Resource, LLC
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME), Physicians' Education Resource (PER) is the certified medical
education resource of choice for live and online activities focusing on
oncology and hematology. Based on identified needs and practice gaps,
PER provides high-quality, evidence- based activities featuring leading
national and international faculty with a focus on practice-changing
advances and standards of care in treatment and disease management. PER
serves the oncology health care community, including physicians,
fellows, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nurses,
pharmacists and researchers. Learn more at www.gotoper.com.
NOTE: Media access to the Miami Breast Cancer Conference
is limited. If you are interested in covering the meeting, please
contact Mike Gross at mike@hornercom.com
or 856-628-6169 in advance.
