TxSCO 2019 Legislative Leadership Day

Mon, February 18 to Tue, February 19, 2019

Designed for all members of the multidisciplinary care team, this inspiring day provides the opportunity to share your patients' stories and advocate for their needs.

You'll meet with key policymakers in the Capitol to discuss ways we can work together to strengthen cancer patient care, learn about the most recent trends in public policy that may impact how you care for your patients, and more!

Plus, with a Leadership Day Training & Networking on Monday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, you won't want to miss the collaborative opportunities this event has to offer!

Monday, February 18

5:00 PM	Welcome & Introductions Lucas Wong, MD President, Texas Society of Clinical Oncology
5:10 PM	Texas Legislature & Healthcare: National Impacts and Local Initiatives Tom Oliverson, MD Texas House of Representatives, District 130
5:40 PM	Issues in Oncology on the State Level Debra Patt, MD, MPH, MBA Texas Oncology
5:55 PM	Federal Issues that Affect Cancer Care Christian G. Downs, MHA, JD Association of Community Cancer Centers
6:10 PM	House of Medicine Issues Darren Whitehurst Texas Medical Association
6:45 PM	Open Discussion & Networking Opportunity
8:00 PM	Closing Remarks

Tuesday, February 19

7:30 AM	Welcome & Introductions Lucas Wong, MD President, Texas Society of Clinical Oncology
	Legislative Assignments & Briefing Marsha Jones HillCo Partners Lindsay Greenleaf, JD, MBA ADVI Health, LLC
8:30 AM	Legislative Visits at the Texas State Capitol
12:00 PM	Lunch at JW Marriott
12:45 PM	Legislative Visits Continued Note: Due to the holiday, congressional meetings will tentatively conclude at 2:00 PM, but may end later. A definitive schedule will be distributed Tuesday morning.

Hotel & Travel Information

State-Capital-Sunset JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
512.474.4777

Valet and self parking are available onsite for $45 and $32, respectively.