MC Hosts Business Healthcare Symposium Oct. 27

Gov. Haley Barbour and Dr. Lee Royce at the Oct. 27 symposium. 

 Gov. Haley Barbour was the keynote speaker at an Oct. 27 symposium in downtown Jackson that focused on the business of healthcare.

The Mississippi College School of Business presented the conference that brought together the state's political and medical leaders to tackle one of the most critical issues facing America.

Other speakers at the forum at the Jackson Convention Complex includee Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, Mississippi State Medical Association President Dr. Randy Easterling and Dr. Thomas C. Fenter, corporate medical adviser for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

"Obviously, America is in the midst of a very emotional debate as we examine the future of our health care system for generations to come," said Marcelo Eduardo, dean of the MC School of Business.

Participants addressed the current health care debate in Washington and how the national dialogue is affecting Mississippi businesses. Conference guests also heard from Mississippi business leaders who have carried forth innovative programs to manage the increasing costs of health care.

Other speakers includef Mississippi political activists and authors Andy Taggart and Jere Nash and executives with the Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. and BankPlus.