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Health Systems and Addiction: The Use and Misuse of Legal Substances 23rd Annual Conference 2016
The National Academy of Sciences. Washington, DC

Overview

When:

11/16/2016 - 11/17/2016

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Location: The National Academy of Sciences

2101 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, District Of Columbia, 20418 United States

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Phone: (610) 825-6000 ext. 5891

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Description

We’ve all read enough headlines about addiction and overdose. This conference addresses what to do about it. 

Millions of prescriptions are written for drugs like opioids, stimulants, antidepressants. Many, but not all, are written for legitimate, evidence-based, medical purposes.

Perspectives vary on how to address the human and financial costs of both use and misuse. The balance of the two is largely missing from the national discussion, and so is the changing role of health systems. The issues are complex and intertwined.

“Health Systems and Addiction: The Use and Misuse of Legal Substances” is a free, status-taking conference designed for a broad audience. It is appropriate for providers who specialize in addiction, but primarily targets health system executives, practitioners, researchers and policy makers who are seeking a greater understanding of substance use disorders and the role health systems play within acute-care and community-based care settings. Public and payment policies shape how these institution-based systems act and this will be carefully examined.

National thought leaders will bring evidence and insights on the scientific understanding of addiction, innovations in the prevention of misuse of legal substances, and initiatives to treat and manage addiction.

Join us in overcoming one of our nation’s most important public health concerns.

For 23 years, ECRI Institute has been proud to host its annual health policy conference

Conference Dates 

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

7:15a.m. Registration opens
8:15a.m. - 5:10p.m. Conference sessions

 

Thursday, November 17, 2016

7:30a.m.

Registration opens
8:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Conference sessions 

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

  • James B. Becker, MD, Medicaid Medical Director, West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services, Vice Dean for Government Affairs and Health Care Policy, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University
  • Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
  • Cynthia Campbell, PhD, MPH, Research Scientist, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
  • Elizabeth B. Concordia, President and CEO, University of Colorado Health
  • Patrick Conway, MD, MSC, Deputy Administrator for Innovation and Quality and Chief Medical Officer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Kimberly Johnson, PhD, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Patrick J. Kennedy, Former U.S. Representative (D - RI) and Founder of the Kennedy Forum
  • Alan Leshner, PhD, CEO Emeritus, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • Ralph Muller, President and CEO, University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • Charles O’Brien, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Founding Director, Center for Studies of Addiction, University of Pennsylvania
  • Maureen O'Connor, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio
  • Alan Schwarz, Reporter, New York Times
  • Joe Selby, MD, MPH, Executive Director, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
  • David Shulkin, MD, Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Peter Shumlin, Governor, Vermont
  • Nora Volkow, MD, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

AGENDA

The conference will begin by framing issues to better understand the interface between the use and misuse of legal substances, and which parts of health systems should be playing which roles in improving care and lessening harm. This will set the stage for understanding issues that are central to both policy and practice. Highlights of sessions include the following: 

  • The scientific foundations surrounding addictive substances, including the epidemiology and the brain science that helps distinguish the effect of one substance from another.
  • The impact of the legalization of marijuana in states like Colorado.
  • The roles and responsibilities of federal agencies, state governments, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Provider issues, such as which chronic and acute care treatment models are working to create effective, immediate and longer term treatment and recovery, with an examination of access, coordination and transitions of care.
  • The role of public and private payers and the incentives that condition and drive healthcare systems towards various paths.
  • A discussion by major health system CEOs on the incentives and disincentives for population-based and institutional care.
  • A capstone session focused on the political will needed to affect change. 

Conference Venue

The National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20418

ECRI Institute is thrilled to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of our annual policy conference at the historical National Academy of Sciences building dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge as a place “…to lead the public in thinking deeply and seeing how research can explain fundamental problems.” 

Two entrances are available at The National Academy of Sciences. You may use either the Constitution Avenue or C Street entrance. Photo identification is required to enter the building. Please allow adequate time for check-in in the main lobby and registration in the Great Hall.  

Transportation

  • Full transportation information
  • Directions to the National Academy of Sciences building
  • Public transportation options in Washington, DC
  • Metro Rail. The building is located seven blocks from the Foggy Bottom Station via the Blue/Orange Lines.
  • Shuttle. Complimentary shuttle service is available between the Foggy Bottom Metro and the National Academies (NAS) at 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW.

NOTE: Parking is available for meeting participants in the visitors parking area of the NAS building but is VERY LIMITED. Parking is provided on a first-come basis, and overflow is directed to public parking garages. Additional parking is available at these nearby garages.

Hotels

Discounted group rates are being offered at area hotels for conference attendees who reserve rooms on or before October 3, 2016. Please specify "ECRI Institute Conference" to secure the discounted rates.

ECRI Institute has selected a great assortment of hotels for the conference. They are all full service and in close proximity to conference functions. Book rooms early to ensure you have a room at our three host hotels.

Rouge
1315 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 232-8000
Rate:  $189.00

Hyatt Arlington
1325 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 908-4671
Rate:  $179.00

Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 488-7500
Rate:  Government Prevailing Rate


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