Creativity and imagination in the Canadian health care system? Sir Ken Robinson is today's keynote speaker at HealthAchieve 2013

Today at HealthAchieve - A closer look at creating a culture of innovation

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - YouTube sensation and internationally acclaimed expert on creativity, Sir Ken Robinson will address health care leaders today on the second day of HealthAchieve 2013. HealthAchieve, one of North America's largest health care conferences and exhibitions, will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre until tomorrow.

Applying his lessons in creating a culture of innovation within the school system, Sir Ken Robinson will present his three-tier strategy on how to sustain innovation in the Canadian health care system. [10:00am, Room 105, 106, 107]

Also on the agenda today at HealthAchieve:

• Mark Britnell: Chairman and Partner at KPMG will talk about the five key trends shaping health care today. [8:45am, Room 206]
• Dr. John Boudreau: Professor at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California will share research on how health care organizations can optimize their investment in human capital. [8:00am, Room 104]
• Mournir Marhaba: Program Director at the King Khalid Medical City Project in Saudi Arabia will be speaking about 'Medial Cities', major infrastructure investments that occupy an area of 700,000 square feet and supply specialized health care anchored by a 1500 bed hospital. [3:30pm, Room 101]
• Dr. Robert Wachter: Professor and Associate Chairman at the University of California will be speaking about physician engagement and how to deliver value for money in the health care system. [3:30pm, Room 201]

For more information, visit www.healthachieve.com

About HealthAchieve
One of the largest and most prestigious health care gatherings in North America, HealthAchieve aims to inspire ideas and innovation with over 50 informative and engaging educational sessions along with an award-winning exhibit floor, where close to 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest health care products, services and technologies. HealthAchieve attracts more than 6,000 health care and business leaders from around the world for learning, networking, benchmarking and sharing best practices. Learn more about HealthAchieve online at www.HealthAchieve.com.

SOURCE: HEALTHACHIEVE

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