The Empire Center for Public Policy and the Manhattan Institute explored these issues at a Sept. 22 policy forum in Albany.
INTRODUCTION
E.J. McMahon Director, Empire Center for Public Policy
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REPORT PRESENTATION
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Tarren Bragdon
Adjunct Fellow, Manhattan Institute
Chief Executive Officer, Maine Heritage Policy Center
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Steve Parente
Associate Professor, Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
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RESPONDENTS
Peter Newell
Co-Director, Health Insurance Project, United Hospital Fund
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Dan Colacino
Vice President, Rose and Keirnan, Inc.
Past President, NYS Association of Health Underwriters
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MODERATOR
William B. Cromie, M.D., M.B.A
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QUESTION & ANSWER
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