Judge katzmann good afternoon. I am chief judge of the u. S. Court of appeals for the Second Circuit. With us today along with the judges of the court of appeals are three distinguished justices of the Supreme Court. Our cherished circuit Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg, our beloved colleague, former colleague, Justice Sonia sotomayor who for many years was a member of this court. Last year she graciously launched our 125th Anniversary Program from the bench. Justice elena kagan a great friend of the Second Circuit who participated in our 125th Anniversary Program on Thurgood Marshall. Judicial colleagues, staff, members of the bar, and friends of the Second Circuit it is an honor to welcome you here this afternoon to this special session of court as we bring to a close our courts year long retrospective marking 125 years of the u. S. Court of appeals the Second Circuit. For all of us, it has been special always to be in this historic courtroom where so many noteworthy cases have been adju
And, Justice Elena kagan a great friend of the Second Circuit who participated in our 125th Anniversary Program on Thurgood Marshall. Judicial colleagues, staff, members of the board, and friends of the Second Circuit it is an honor to welcome you here this afternoon to this special session of court as we bring to a close our courts your long retrospective marking 125 years of the u. S. Court of appeals the Second Circuit. To all of us, it is exciting to be in this historic room were so many noteworthy cases have been adjudicated. As chief judge, i serve it first. All are committed to the Effective Administration of justice. We have been fortunate to have the great advocacy of those who have argued in this courtroom. When i proposed a project for 125 Year Anniversary of our court, i did so not for selfcelebration but because any institution, if it is to do its work well should from time to time reflect on its past to better resolve the present in to meet the challenges of the future. T
Burwell shares her experiences from implementing the Affordable Care act. After her remarks, well get a presentation from the ceo and president of independence blue cross. Good morning good morning it is wonderful to feel such energy in this room. My name is camille nelson, and im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to American University Washington College of law for this exciting Plenary Session of the next steps in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year, in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine, and ethics, and with the generous support from our cosponsors, we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a threeday conference, attracting speakers and attendees from multiple disciplines, the academy, and practice. Importantly, this conference is also timed with the launch of our new health law and policy program, and i know that our faculty and our students will be partnering with you on your
Good morning, good morning. It is wonderful to feel such energy and this room. Im honored to be the dean of American University Washington College of law. Welcome to the Washington College of law. Next step in Health Reform 2017 conference. This year in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine and a the generous support of our cosponsors we are thrilled to have expanded the event to a 3 Day Conference attracting speakers and attendees from the academy and practice. Importantly, this conference is timed with the launch of our new policy program. I know our faculty and students will be partnering with you and your important work in the areas of healthcare, law and economics. Thank you and please join me in welcoming American University provost doctor scott bass will introduce our American University president , Sylvia Matthews burwell. Thank you. [applause] thank you, dean nelson and welcome to all of you. My pleasure to introduce the next keynote speaker, Sylvia Matthews b
And ceo of independence blue cross. This is one hour and 20 minutes. Good morning. It is wonderful to feel such energy in this room. I am honored to be the dean of American University and it is my great pleasure to welcome you to American University Washington College of law for this exciting Plenary Session of the next steps in Health Reform 2017 congress. At this year in partnership with the American Society of law, medicine and ethics and generous support from our cosponsors, we are thrilled to expand to a threeday conference attracting speakers and attendees from multiple disciplines in the academy and practice. This conference is also timed with the launch of our new health, law and policy program. I know the faculty and students will be partnering with you on the very important work in the areas of healthcare, law and economics. Thank you and please join me in welcoming American University provost doctor scott bass who will introduce the American University president , Sylvia Bur