The theme will capitalize on our proximity to Washington, DC, focusing on the ongoing debate about healthcare reform in the US and efforts to achieve high-value healthcare reform around the globe.

In addition to oral abstract and poster sessions for the presentation of original research, special thematic sessions will address research agendas and the dissemination of findings to patients and providers in the community; strategies for influencing clinical policy and guideline development; and effective communication in policy and advocacy arenas. Through these sessions, symposia and short courses, attendees will gain an understanding of a wide range of contemporary issues and research methods at the interface of medical decision making and public policy.