Business owners and leaders can learn more about new initiatives designed to rein in the rising cost of healthcare premiums for employers tomorrow.

The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce’s ROUNDTABLE aims to provide businesses with an opportunity to learn more about what is driving rising healthcare costs for employers and how local healthcare facilities are working to bring down those costs.

The session will be moderated by Nicholas A. Chiaravalloti, Executive Director of the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership. The panel will feature Joseph Scott, President and CEO of LibertyHealth; Susan Walsh, Medical Director of the Accountable Care Organization at Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC); Ward Sanders, President of the New Jersey Association of Health Plans; and Assemblyman Gary Schaer.

“The rising cost of healthcare is of urgent concern for our members,” said Maria Nieves, the Chamber’s President and CEO. “We hope to launch a series of conversations with this event that focuses on how our members and employers generally can begin to control these costs while also continuing to provide quality benefits to their employees.”

“This is an opportunity to shed light on the emerging issues in healthcare not only in Hudson County but nationally as we prepare to implement health care reform,” said Scott. “Understanding the impact of existing models as well as new and innovative delivery models is essential to the viability of the business community in Hudson County. “

Founded in 1888, the Chamber of Commerce represents 350 members; facilitates forums with local, state and federal officials; and provides a platform for business networking and partnerships.

The event will be held tomorrow, April 17 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the Jersey City Museum, located at 350 Montgomery St. Continental breakfast will be served and free parking will be available at JCMC, located at 355 Grand St. A free shuttle will transport attendees from the hospital to the museum. Chamber members pay $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Non-members pay $35 and must register in advance. For more information, click here.

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