Conference Co-Chairs:
Sheila P. Burke, Faculty Member, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
James Roosevelt, Jr., President & CEO, Tufts Health Plan
Margaret C. Simms, Institute Fellow, The Urban Institute
Overview: With the nation continuing to face complex economic challenges in a presidential election year, NASI’s 24th annual conference focused on the importance of social insurance in contributing to a vibrant and sustainable economy that serves all Americans. Throughout the two-day conference, keynote speakers, panelists, and attendees explored how a strong, competitive economy requires strong, innovative social insurance programs – and vice versa.
Day 1 of NASI’s 2012 conference focused on the implications of social insurance for business and on health care policy. Topics and questions explored during the various sessions included:
The first day was also capped off by a reception, where the winner of the 2012 Heinz Dissertation Award was recognized.
Day 2 of the conference focused on labor, workforce, and unemployment issues; the role of Social Security; and strategies for communicating the role of social insurance programs across various audiences. Topics and questions explored during the various sessions included:
Over 250 people participated in the conference including: policy analysts, advisors, and researchers; educators; business and industry leaders; workers and their representatives; journalists; legislative staff at the federal, state, and local levels; program administrators; and advocates and grassroots organization leaders.
The 2012 conference also featured an exhibit lounge where NASI partners and conference sponsors disseminated information about their work. A major part of the exhibit lounge was the annual member book exhibit, which included 35 books and other publications authored or co-authored by NASI members. Publications covered a variety of topics within the field of social insurance, ranging from Social Security to health care policy. For a complete list of books in the exhibit and information on how to order them, click here.
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