On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the University of Padua, Italy, will host a full-day conference examining the role of public, private, and nonprofit sectors in healthcare. The event will bring together scholars and experts to discuss the organization, financing, and ethical dimensions of healthcare systems across different countries.

Professor Jill R. Horwitz will deliver the keynote address at 5:00 p.m. CET (8:00 a.m. Los Angeles time), providing insights into the role of nonprofit healthcare providers in the United States and the policy implications of their tax advantages. The conference will also feature the presentation of the book Health Care: Public, Private, or Nonprofit? Attendance is free, with participation available in person or via livestream.

Date & Time‍

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. CET

Location
University of Padua, School of Law

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On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Venice International University hosted a lecture as part of its Welfare and Human Rights series, addressing healthcare as a fundamental human right and examining the comparative role of nonprofit organizations in Western health systems.

Professor Jill R. Horwitz, Founding Faculty Director of the Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits, will discuss whether nonprofit healthcare providers’ tax advantages in the United States are justified by their charitable contributions. The lecture explored how nonprofit, public, and private healthcare models interact in responding to growing demands for universal health coverage.

Date & Time
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:30 p.m. CEST

Location
Venice International University, San Servolo Island, Room 1E