Ready Medical Force and Medically Ready Force
The Military Healthcare System provides for 9.5 million service members and family members in the Continental USA and all around the World. Many changes are constructed by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, including the Defense Health Agency emerging responsibilities over the Military Treatment Facilities and actions aiming to modernize the medical forces and facilities utilizing technological advancements and lifesaving innovation.Military Healthcare 2018 will provide a forum to discuss and examine the complexity of the issues above, share solutions and strategies for the way ahead and a setting for mutual learning and collaboration with International peers - all aiming to maintain a ''ready medical force and medically ready force''.
Don't miss the opportunity to understand and support the current and future requirements of our medical stakeholders as they commit to the continuous improvement of healthcare delivery to our troops and their families!
What are the Benefits of Attending?
- Address the Evolution of Military Healthcare into an Effective, Efficient, Peacetime System
- Learn about the latest simulation and modeling to enhance military medicine skill sets
- Understand Military Healthcare System contracting and acquisition procedures and upcoming priorities
- Gain insight on cost cutting efficiencies through standardization across the Services
- Continue to build upon your medical education by earning CME Credits from our accredited sessions
- Hear updates from senior leaders on advances in medical education and training
Venue
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-845-1010
Located five miles from Washington, DC and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center sits near a serene lake and botanical preserve. Enjoy world-class amenities including 55,000 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor meeting space and the award-winning Finn & Porter restaurant. Make their hotel your home away from home as you bask in the joy and comfort of the furnishings in their comfortable rooms, conveniently equipped with WiFi access and Direct TV.
The special room rate of $199 has been established to make your reservation process easy. Simply call 703-845-1010 and give the group name IQPC Military Healthcare. You must make your reservation no later than March 30th, 2018. For your convenience, the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference. You can also use the booking link below to make a reservation online.
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Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the HotelMap link provided; this shows live availability and rates for all hotels in the area and allows you to book directly with the hotel of your choice within your budget.
Meet the Speakers
- Rear Admiral (Ret.) Dr. Charles Harr, Former Medical Officer of the US Marines Corps, Chief Medical Officer at WakeMed
- Rear Admiral Dr. TANG Kong Choong, Chief of Medical Corps, Singapore Armed Forces
- Air Commodore Maria Byford, Head of future healthcare delivery, Directorate Healthcare Delivery and Training, United Kingdom
- Colonel Dr. Paul A. Friedrichs, Command Surgeon (TCSG), U.S. Transportation Command
- COL Dr. Peter Vekszler, Head of Training Branch, NATO Center of Excellence for Military Medicine, NATO
- CAPT Dr. Jackson Taylor, Head of Lessons Learned Branch, Center of Excellence for Military Medicine, NATO
- Mr David Johns, Deputy Director, Medical Supply Chain, DLA Troop Support
- Colonel Lisa E. Miller, Chief, Clinical Operations, 14th CSH
- Colonel Rachele M. Smith, Commanding Officer, Combat Support Hospital 14 (CSH 14), US Army
- LTC David Johnston, Combat Casualty Care Research Program military deputy, US Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Sean J Hipp, Director of virtual MEDCEN, Brooke Army Medical Center, US Army
- LTC Matthew Clark, Joint Product Manager for Chemical Defense Pharmaceuticals, Joint Project Manager-Medical Countermeasure Systems (JPM-MCS), (JPEO-CBD)
- Col. David Vassallo, HOSPEX Tabletop Developer and AMS History Researcher, United Kingdom MOD
- Dr Jamie Adler, Chief, Telehealth Program and Connected Care, Defense Health Agency
- Dr. Brad R. Ringeisen, Deputy Director, Biological Technologies Office (BTO), DARPA
- Dr. Paul F. Aravich, Professor of Anatomy, Geriatrics, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Colonel Dr. Jaosn Weiman, Defense Health Agency
Focus Day (SOLD OUT) - Monday, April 23rd, 2018
Main Summit Day One - Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
Main Summit Day Two - Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
The agenda is availalble as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.