WHO: Bruce C. Vladeck, PhD, Professor of Health Policy at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and former Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration.

WHAT: Will speak on the "The Future of Medicare". Dr. Vladeck will discuss how Medicare and Medicaid will change the managed care industry and the implications for individual plans, providers and professionals.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHERE: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, The American Association of Neurological Surgeons is a scientific and education association with approximately 5,300 members in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public. All active members must be certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Neurosurgery is the medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, brain, spinal cord and spinal column.

The Annual Meeting Press Room, located in room D108 of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST), April 25-29, 1999. To cover Mr. Vladeck's presentation, please contact Deia Lofendo in the Press Room at (504) 670-6434.