Not long after the Museum Mile Festival, the second CCIP Session A activity, Roundtable: An expert's views on the effects of healthcare reform, was held today (June 11, 2010) in the Flushing YMCA's Assembly Room.

Mr. Jeffrey Meena, an expert in the healthcare industry, the Field Sales Manager of Atlantis Health Plans, as well as internship mentor to three CCIP students, served as guest speaker of the roundtable. He gave a presentation on the continuing debate over the healthcare reform act and the healthcare industry.

The roundtable began in the evening. Students and Mr. Meena sat in a circle and expressed their views in an involved and relax setting. Mr. Meena was well-prepared and distributed detailed handouts to each student, helping them understand the complexities of healthcare reform.

Toward the end of the session, students participation was strong with many offering their comments and raising questions. Mr. Meena responding with great poise, addressing the entire group as a whole, and answering questions one-on-one.

One student asked about the level of acceptance and degree of support for healthcare reform in the market. Mr. Meena replied, "Everyone wants it as long as it is free. Even if you don't really care for it, you will still want it because it is free!" Everyone was cheered by his interesting comments.

Sandra (Wing Sum) Yip, a student of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and also one of the students mentored by Mr. Meena, commented, "Jeffrey always communicates with us in a relaxed manner. This helps make everything easier to understand."

Wong Chi Wai, a student of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, commented that he was very intrigued by the discussion topic. He will continue to follow the healthcare reform debate after he returns to Hong Kong.

The roundtable came to a close at seven that evening. Students' gratitude for the enriching learning experience showed in their applause. Before Mr. Meena and the students parted ways, the commemorated the experience with a group photo.