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NPC Newsmaker: AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH
American Medical Association (AMA) President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addressed "what America’s looming physician shortage means for patients and health care, and how to fix it" at a NPC Newsmaker on October 25, 2023.
Type: Media
Congress must act now to ward off 'insidious' health care crisis, AMA president says
Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, president of the American Medical Association, responds to a question from NPC President Eileen O'Reilly during the Q&A session following his opening remarks at a Headliners Newsmaker Oct. 25. Photo: Noël-Marie Fletcher A growing number of physicians leaving the health care system, Baby Boomers becoming eligible for Medicare and aging into age-related health issues requiring added treatment, and stresses born of the COVID-19 pandemic response are trends that have piled on and taken a toll. There's "an insidious crisis going on in today's health care, and it's not…
Type: News
Nominations for Club officers, board seats close today; online voting begins Nov. 13
While time is about to run out, nominations are still being accepted through Friday, Oct. 27, for National Press Club offices and seats on the Board of Governors. Nominations are being accepted for the following positions. The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Membership Secretary On the Board of Governors, for Journalist members, the following seats are open: Two three-year terms On the Board of Governors, for Communicator members, the following seats are open: One three-year non-voting term Interested? Contact…
Type: News
International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) Americas 2023
International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) Americas 2023 Partnering for people-centered and future-ready disaster resilient infrastructure The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is organizing the first regional conference ICDRI Americas, in partnership with the US Government. ICDRI Americas 2023 will convene countries, organizations, and institutions from the Americas to deliberate on the opportunities for collective action across sectors and stakeholders towards climate and disaster resilience of infrastructure in the region. Informed by the…
Type: Event
VA Secretary Denis McDonough to speak at Headliners Luncheon Nov. 6
A National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Nov. 6 will feature Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough. McDonough will deliver an update on the state of America’s veterans and their families, and the implementation of the PACT Act, which expands medical benefits to veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits on military bases. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for National Press Club members and $45 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase. To purchase a…
Type: News
Intellectual property attorney to talk on AI at Club Independent Authors Group meeting
The National Press Club Independent Authors Group hosts Eric von Vorys, an intellectual property attorney with the Shulman Rogers law firm, to discuss trademark and artificial intelligence issues that impact authors, at its Thursday, Nov. 9, virtual meeting. All Club members are invited to participate in the online meeting. There is no charge. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. You must register in advance to receive Zoom access information for the meeting. RSVP by sending an email to Jody Beck at [email protected]. The Independent Authors Group, an informal forum within the Club for…
Type: News
Mixer for defense and military sector reporters set for Nov. 8
An evening of camaraderie and knowledge sharing among journalists who cover the military and defense sector is set for Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the National Press Club. Come have a drink, small bites and conversation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For attendees not familiar with the Club, tours of the historic venue will be offered. Make your reservation here.
Type: News