This document contains 16 speeches and small group presentations given at a conference that focused on the needs for health care in the future. The following papers are included: "Cost Containment" (Thomas D. Hatch); "Educational Issues for Tomorrow's Health Occupations--Advanced Technology" (Rex Montgomery); "Mental Health Curricula Content in the Preparation of Technical and Vocational Health Care Providers in Long Term Care Facilities" (Mary S. Harper); "Wellness: Theme of the 80s" (Chris Schreurs and Kevin Israel); "Building Today for a Better Tomorrow: Problems and Prospects for Health Occupations Education in the 21st Century" (Mary M. Randall); "Future Directions of Health Care and Health Care Education" (Catherine B. Junge); "Health Careers Framework and Model Curriculum Standards" (Beverly Campbell); "Updating Teaching Technology" (small group session); "Multicompetency: The Illinois Experience" (Archie G. Lugenbeel); "Restructuring the Health Care Labor Force: The Rise of the Multi-Skilled Allied Health Practitioner" (Keith D. Blayney); "Maricopa Community College's Approach to High School/College Articulation" (John L. Bradley); "Direction of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Education" (Karen M. Duffy); "Nursing Education Issues" (Karla K. Berns); "Vocational Health Occupations Education in High Schools" (Nancy Langley-Raynor); "Postsecondary Allied Health Programs" (small group session); and "Continuing Education--Adult and Short Term Preparatory" (small group session). The conference agenda and lists of presenters, group leaders, facilitators, and participants are included in the proceedings. (KC)