Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced three Congressional Health Care Caucus events in North Texas to discuss the local impact of health care reform on doctors, hospitals, businesses and all constituents.

“Many North Texans, from doctors to small business owners, have asked me, ‘How will this new law affect me?’ There is a lack of understanding as to how the 2,200-page, $1 trillion law will affect Americans,” Congressman Burgess said. “These events will hopefully answer many of the questions North Texans have about the law, from how small businesses can apply for tax credits, to how some doctors offices and hospitals will be affected.”

Congressman Burgess and the panelists will outline what North Texas hospitals, doctors, local leaders and businesses can expect in the coming months and years as a result of health care reform, as well as answer questions.

The Fate of Physician Owned Hospitals and Practices
WHEN: Tuesday, August 17th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
WHERE: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX
WHO: Bobby Hillert - Executive Director at Texas Physician Hospitals Advocacy Center
David May – President of the American College of Cardiology, Texas Chapter

Side Effects of Health Reform on Business
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18th, 8:00am – 9:00am
WHERE: North Hills Hospital, Texas Pediatric Surgery Building, Austin Classroom
4375 Booth Calloway Road, North Richland Hills, TX
WHO: Mayor Oscar Trevino - Mayor of North Richland Hills
Laura Stromberg - NFIB
Lee Spangler - Vice President, Medical Economics
Sally Bustamante - HR Manager, Bates Containers

Side Effects of Health Reform on Business
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18th, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
WHERE: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
3000 North I-35, Denton, TX
WHO: Mayor Mark Burroughs – Mayor of Denton
Laura Stromberg - NFIB
Lee Spangler - Vice President, Medical Economics
Lisa Wiborg - Human Resources Director, Peterbilt

NOTE: Seating is limited, so please RSVP by noon on Monday, August 16th to
tx26rsvp@mail.house.gov or (972) 434-9700.

For more information, go to http://www.healthcaucus.org.

If you are unable to attend, you can watch the events LIVE at: http://www.ustream.tv/healthcaucus.

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, and a member of the Health and Energy & Environment subcommittees. He is also a member of the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee. Prior to becoming a member of Congress in 2002, Congressman Burgess practiced medicine in North Texas for over 25 years.