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Three years into the global pandemic, and in the midst of a season of heightened attention to viral and respiratory diseases, the world was desperate for insight into the trajectory of the healthcare landscape.
The latest Breakfast for Policymakers series, hosted by Trinity University in partnership with Bank of America, featured challenging topics and thought-provoking questions led by Dr. Marty McCurry. Mr. McCurry provided eye-opening analysis with a bipartisan perspective, visionary thinking, and fiscal foresight.
Mr. McCurry leveraged his extensive medical career and expertise to delve into the future of health policy. The sold-out event, held on February 6, was an important opportunity for attendees to explore what the health system will look like in the next decade.
Mr. McCurry captivated his audience by digging into the historical roots of American medicine and connecting them with modern complexities. His pragmatic, open-minded approach to addressing healthcare challenges resonated with attendees and provided a unique perspective on the best and worst aspects of our future healthcare system.
Mr. McCurry, a distinguished graduate of Bucknell University, Jefferson Medical College, and Harvard School of Public Health, shared his perspective on healthcare transformation. His background includes surgical training at Georgetown University and subspecialty training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, making him a stalwart in the field.
Mr. McCurry is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and a former leader of the World Health Organization, where he has worked to reshape health care. Currently a professor and chair of islet transplant surgery at Johns Hopkins University, he is a leader in the “redesigning of health care” to make it more reliable, better, and more affordable, especially for vulnerable populations. We are leading initiatives focused on
Mr. McCurry has published more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific papers and two New York Times bestselling books, and has spoken out extensively on the appropriateness of care, evaluation of new medical interventions, and health care costs. His latest book is the price we payThe book won the 2020 Business Book of the Year award for its depiction of high medical costs and grassroots movements to improve transparency. His previous title was unexplainablebecame the popular TV show The Resident, which just wrapped production after six seasons. Mr. McCurry was the founding editor-in-chief of Medpage Today and currently serves on the editorial board of Sensible Medicine. He has written for the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, and is a frequent television medical commentator.
Trinity University would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the event. Participants’ participation and enthusiasm demonstrated a collective effort to understand and address the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Reflecting on this moment following the event, the University looks forward to continuing these important conversations.
To register for the next Trinity University Policy Maker Breakfasts, please visit: gotu.us/afternoon.
