Posted on May 12, 2010 by Christi Fish

(San Antonio)—”The Future of Health Care” will be the topic for The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business Knowledge Forum breakfast on May 25. The breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with the program to follow at 8:30 a.m. in the University Room of the Business Building on the UTSA Main Campus.

Panelists are Thora Jackson, Texas Medical Group Management Association; Bruce Mitchell, Oppenheimer Blend Harrison & Tate Inc.; Armando Polanco, Texas Benefit; and William Rascoe, retired health care executive.

“We will address what the new health care reform legislation will mean for providers, health plans, employers, patients and other constituents,” said Dr. Dana Forgione, moderator and the Janey S. Briscoe Endowed Chair in the Business of Health. “Remarks will be nonpartisan and will focus on next steps now that the reform legislation has passed.”

The Knowledge Forum breakfast series is held to allow alumni and friends of the college to gather and discuss relevant business issues of the day. Tickets are $20 for individuals and $15 for UTSA alumni. Table sponsorships are $500. Register online at business.utsa.edu/forum or call (210) 458-7311.

The College of Business offers an MBA concentration in the Business of Health focused on the financial and managerial aspects of health care management. Taught by academic professionals as well as practitioners from the health care community, the program provides a strong academic foundation for a successful career in health care management.

Please send your comments to: wendy.frost@utsa.edu

— Christi Fish