Profile: American Health Care Congress

About Us Who We Are A non-partisan grass roots action event committed to making our health system better. Mission:   Create a climate for responsible health care reform and promote collective action at the local state and national levels. Purpose: The Congress is designed to strengthen the public will for health system change by educating the public on healthcare issues, engaging the public in constructive dialogue, and presenting comprehensive solutions to address the systemic problems that underlie the lack of affordable healthcare. Objectives: · Help communities, through reflection and dialogue,   find their vision for health care reform · Provide forums that explore the short and long-term policy   implications of this vision · Empower communities to give voice by taking action · Facilitate connections among various communities for collective work Core Values: Accessible, affordable, equitable What We Do  Educate the public on health care issues, garner consensus, identify solutions to the systemic problems underlying the lack of affordable healthcare. The Congress works toward a healthcare system that will guarantee people equal access to affordable quality health care and as a result an equal opportunity to obtain good health. How We Do It   By bringing diverse thoughts to the table and clarifying our values influencing our decision making process. We have a venue and forum for civil dialogue to help identify innovative solutions and find common ground to the challenges our current health system is facing. Job Seeker Benefits Networking Opportunites Who Attends?  Policy makers, foundations, legislators, community based organizations, faith-based organizations, educators, health care professionals, public health professionals, businesses, healthcare administrators, and community members concerned about health care.