Sunday Evening Session—
Medicare and the Aging Population: Apocalypse Not Now
Dr. Michael Rachlis
Health Policy Analyst
Associate Professor, University of Toronto
View Dr. Rachlis's Bio
Dr. Rachlis practices as a private consultant in health policy analysis. He has consulted to the federal government, all ten provincial governments and two royal commissions. Dr. Rachlis is also an associate professor (status only) with the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health. In 2010, the University of Manitoba conferred upon him a doctor of laws degree in recognition of his service to Canadian health policy. Dr. Rachlis has lectured widely on health care issues. He has been invited to make presentations to committees of the Canadian House of Commons and the Canadian Senate as well as the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Dr. Rachlis is a frequent media commentator on health policy issues and the author of three national bestsellers about Canada’s health care system. He graduated from the University of Manitoba medical school and interned at McMaster University. Dr. Rachlis practiced family medicine at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre in Toronto for eight years. He completed specialty training in community medicine at McMaster and is a fellow of the Canadian Royal College of Physicians.
Topics Include
- Medicare and the Aging Population: Apocalypse Not Now
- The Rising Costs of Chronic Diseases: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
- Dental Benefits: One Size Does Not Fit All
- Your Food Is Killing You: How Eating Habits are Transforming our Waistlines and Quality of Life
- Health and Welfare Plans: Implications for Retirees
- Best-Laid Plans: Mental Illness and Employee Benefits
- Soaring Drug Costs: Is Your Plan Ready?
- Mental Health in Canada: Results from a Landmark Study
- Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: Issues and Opportunities
- The Latest in Health Care Technology
- Issues in Disability Management and Return-to-Work Strategies
- Building a Bridge to Better Benefits Through Innovative Plan Designs and Wellness Programs
Key Takeaways:
- Discover new trends in health and wellness.
- Hear about new ideas for implementing incentives and strategies that could save your fund money.
- Learn about opportunities for interactive health screenings.
Registration includes
- Comprehensive take-home materials
- Welcome reception with networking opportunities
- Continental breakfasts
- Luncheons
- Beverage breaks
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available at this program. For more information, please contact Ronaelle Carlson at (262) 373-7748 or ronaellec@ifebp.org, or Pam Wu, CEBS, at (262) 373-7752 or pamw@ifebp.org.
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