Notice to the media - Debate between Dr. Philippe Couillard and Michel Kelly-Gagnon on the benefits of competition and the role of the private sector in the Quebec hospital system

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Within the scope of its health care research program, the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is inviting the media to attend a debate between Dr. Philippe Couillard and Michel Kelly-Gagnon. The topic will be the benefits of competition and the role of the private sector in the Quebec hospital system.

This debate will be followed by two panels in which experts from Quebec and elsewhere will present international reforms that could inspire Quebec in its efforts to provide better access to health care.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 19 - debate beginning at 12:50 pm
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton Montréal - 1228, Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal (Salon Ovale)

For more details on the event: http://www.iedm.org/38670-mei-conference-on-health-care

The Montreal Economic Institute is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit research and educational organization. Through its publications and conferences, the MEI stimulates debate on public policies in Quebec and across Canada by proposing wealth-creating reforms based on market mechanisms.

SOURCE: MONTREAL ECONOMIC INSTITUTE

SOURCE: Montreal Economic Institute (iedm.org)

Information:
Ariane Gauthier, communications coordinator, Montreal Economic Institute
Tel.: [phone] ext. 2231 / Cell: 514 603-8746 / E-mail: [email protected]