The Global Medical Forum Foundation is currently holding a series of local summits in regions around the globe undergoing rapid change in their healthcare sectors.

The summits began in the United States on 5 December 2003 and continued in Beirut from 11 to 13 May 2004. Each Summit is led by a recognized Foundation expert. U.S. Summit II was held on 3 December 2004.

The first U.S. Summit was on the topic "Is the U.S. subsidizing the Global Pharmaceutical Market? A European Perspective"; click here for more information.

U.S. Summit II was on the topic "What is the Truth about the Cost and Utilization of Medical Technology in Europe vs. the U.S.?"; click here for more information.

Europe Summit I was on the topic "Solidarity and consumer choice: Design principles for EU healthcare systems"; click here for more information.

The following summits are planned for the coming 12 months:

• Shanghai: Late 2005
• Silicon Valley: 2006
• Abu Dhabi: 2006

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