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Get ready for The Forum 2014!

The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) and ClinicNET have started planning for The Forum 2014 - a dynamic and session-packed conference dedicated to all safety net providers. 

Recap of 2013 conference:
In 2013 we had record setting attendance of over 200 participants!  We also heard from keynote speaker, Dr. Winston Wong, medical director at Kaiser Permanente. 

The event was sponsored by our GOLD Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente and SILVER Sponsors, COPIC, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, The Colorado Trust and the Colorado Health Foundation. Click here to review the full conference report.

What's to come...
As we finish our 2014 conference agenda, I can say that this year's conference will offer many new sessions and speakers - along with session topics you won't want to miss!  Registration has opened and we are also soliciting exhibitors and sponsors!  Click here for details.

Registration for Annual Rural Health Conference Ends 10-15-13!!

If you haven't already registered for the 2013 Annual Rural Health Conference in Colorado Springs...you have until Tuesday, October 15th to do so.  This year's conference is packed with educational and inspirational sessions to get you geared up for rural health in 2014!!

 

REGISTER TODAY!

Cherie Kirschbaum joins Mary Groves for Health Care Facility Planning and Finance 101

Cherie Kirschbaum is President and Founder of City Projects, a leader in providing real estate development services to nonprofits and foundations that positively impact people, places and their communities. City Projects works with healthcare, mental health and human services in rural and urban communities. Cherie is the former President of Mercy Housing SouthWest, and has been honored by Jewish Woman International and the Denver Business Journal as an Outstanding Women in Business.

Cherie will present with Mary Groves during

Health Care Facility Planning and Finance 101

Thursday, October 17th from 10:30-11:30

CRHC thanks University of Colorado Health for Annual Conference Sponsorship!

Announcing Annual Rural Health Conference

Platinum Sponsor

The CRHC is grateful for the very generous support and event sponsorship from University of Colorado Health!

University of Colorado Health is a locally owned not-for-profit organization with a strong vision to move from healthcare to health. UC Health provides the community with the best in academic medicine combined with the best in community medicine throughout Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. To learn more about University of Colorado Health, check out their website for further information.

Kaiser Permanente Sponsors Annual Rural Health Conference!

Thanks for your continued support of rural healthcare in Colorado!

 

 Kaiser Permanente — A History of Total Health 

 

Kaiser Permanente evolved from industrial health care programs for construction, shipyard, and steel mill workers for the Kaiser industrial companies during the late 1930s and 1940s. It was opened to public enrollment in October 1945. Click here to read the full history of Kaiser Permanente.

The organization known today is a working partnership of two organizations: the not-for-profit Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, and the Permanente Medical Groups.

 

Connect with us
Follow us on Facebook - Follow us on Twitter - Kaiser News Room

Great Oral Health Session You Don't Want to Miss!

Quinn Dufurrena, DDS JD 

Executive Director, Colorado Dental Association

Presents The Future of Dentistry in Rural America

Friday, October 18th at 10:00 am

22nd Annual Rural Health Conference

 

Dr. Dufurrena received his dental degree from the University of the Pacific and his law degree from Concord Law School. He practiced general dentistry in rural Nevada for 25 years. In 2007 he was the recipient of the American Dental Association Hillenbrand Fellowship. As part of this fellowship he researched and wrote about the future of Teledentistry in rural America. Click here to learn more about the Colorado Dental Association. 

 

Steve Sorensen, CPO at Enlighten360 joins healthcare education panel!

Steve Sorensen is the Chief Performance Officer at Enlighten360. Steve will join Dr. Irene Frederick and Eric Johnson on Thursday, October 17th at the 2pm breakout session.

Thursday, Oct. 17th 2-3pm

When Work No Longer Works: a Blueprint for Self-Renewal

Objectives:

• Provide attendees with the tools to move forward in their careers
• Explore avenues for transformation through learning
• Optimize skill sets by pursuing learning opportunities



Steve’s work experience features three successful decades within the Fortune 500 as a Vice-President, a Manager of Corporate Accounts and Western States/Western Canada Regional Manager. He attributes his successful career to the many people who shared his goal of a culture of excellence and collaboration.

As founder and president of Enlighten360, Steve provides proven learning systems that include, leadership academies for all levels of leadership requirements, creates highly functional cultures of collaboration, and client engagement methodologies. Steve also coaches those seeking to advance within their careers, and executives for learning to lead programs.

He is adjunct faculty, teaching leadership and organizational culture within two graduate programs at the University of Denver, He writes for industry publications, and delivers speeches on the positive impact and strategic importance of leadership, the power of collaborative cultures and ways to improve customer relationships.

Colorado Welcome Back: New Source of Healthcare Talent for Colorado's Medically Underserved

Thursday October 17, from 3:15-4:15

Elzbieta Nolan, Co-Director, Colorado Welcome Back 

and

Laurence Nolan, Co-Director, Colorado Welcome Back

Elzbieta and Laurence Nolan are co-Directors of the Colorado Welcome Back, a program of Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, in Denver, which helps foreign-trained healthcare professionals re-establish careers in healthcare in Colorado. Elzbieta is a broadly experienced international executive who has built, transformed, and developed multi-national teams of professionals during her career with several Fortune 100 companies (Hewlett Packard, Compaq Computer, Digital Equipment, Unisys), as well as several startups, small and mid-size organizations. Her multi-disciplinary background includes managing consulting and support services, scientific research, finance, operations, general management, strategy development, business planning, marketing, and non-profit management.

Laurence has developed extensive experience in managing diverse teams of technical talent during his successful management and executive career with several high technology companies (Ericsson, Qualcomm, Motorola, US West), as well as several startups. His most recent corporate role was as the Head of a 250+ person R&D Center for Ericsson, where he established a strong record for increasing the organization's competitiveness, innovation and productivity.
 

 

Dr. Irene Frederick will discuss higher education opportunities!

Dr. Irene Frederick is Academic Director for the University of Denver, University College, Master’s Degree and Certificate program in Healthcare Leadership. She holds an MD from the Milton S. Hershey College of Medicine-Pennsylvania State University, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Mentoring students and residents in their educational and career choices has been a major focus of Dr. Frederick’s career.  Using her background in clinical, academic and administrative medicine, she extends this experience to University College students seeking educational advancement through the Healthcare Leadership degrees.  A program designed for the working adult, Healthcare Leadership provides coursework both on campus and online, allowing access to individuals in all locations.

Dr. Frederick presents
When Work No Longer Works: a Blueprint for Self-Renewal

Thursday, October 17th from 2-3pm

Eric Johnson, J.D.

Enrollment Manager at University of Denver,

will co-present with Dr. Frederick.

If you miss this session, be sure to stop by the DU exhibit table!

 

Kimberly Patton to speak to Annual Rural Health Conference attendees!

Kimberly Patton, PsyD

Public Health Analyst/Behavioral Health Liaison

Health Resources & Services Administration

Presenting: 

Thursday, Oct. 17th - 9:15-10:15

 

Dr. Kim Patton has worked as a Public Health Analyst for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in Denver for the past seven years. She currently serves as the Colorado State Liaison and the Behavioral Health Liaison for Region VIII states, and has worked extensively on health care issues both in Colorado and the region. Kim promotes collaboration among Federal, state, and community stakeholders, and provides consultation on the integration of behavioral health and primary care services. She is a member of the HRSA regional Behavioral Health Team, and has focused on rural mental health issues, training, and workforce development.

Have you met Michelle?

Michelle Mills will open this year's 22nd Annual Rural Health Conference.

“Significant changes are occurring in the healthcare industry,” said Colorado Rural Health Center’s CEO, Michelle Mills. “This conference is very timely and we have tailored this year’s agenda accordingly.”

As the Chief Executive Officer at Colorado Rural Health Center, Michelle brings substantial experience and working knowledge of rural health issues and has worked closely with rural communities and providers to make a positive impact on rural health delivery. Michelle is responsible for building relationships that the Center has established with other organizations, funders, and rural healthcare leaders and is dedicated to collaboration. In 2009, she received the Patient Safety Leader of the Year Award and in 2011 graduated from NOSORH’s Leadership Institute. Michelle earned her BA in Communications from Regis University. She enjoys any activity outdoors with her family and is an avid DIYer.

Michelle publishes an Update from the CEO article in the organization's monthly e-newsletter, click here to read past articles.

Think About it Colorado...

Donna Kusuda, MSN, CPHQ

Chairperson for Think About it Colorado

Donna has many years of experience in the field of quality improvement, patient safety and risk management in hospital, ambulatory care and the managed care settings.  She received her graduate degree in nursing from the University of Colorado and holds and international certification as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). 

Ms. Kusuda will speak on Thursday October 17th during a breakout session from 10:30-11:30 am. Think About it Colorado is a public awareness program designed to spark a statewide conversation about patient safety and to drive reform in this critical area. The goal is to provide Colorado consumers and health care providers the information and resources they need to team up for safer health care.

Connect for Health Colorado, a new statewide health insurance marketplace opens this October!

Starting in October, Connect for Health Colorado will serve individuals, families and small employers who are looking for health insurance and will provide access to up-front financial assistance to eligible consumers to reduce costs. Customers will shop through a website and get expert help in person and over the phone from a network of customer service professionals, including Customer Service Center Representatives, Health Coverage Guides and certified health insurance agents and brokers. The marketplace is a public, non-profit entity that was established by Senate Bill 11-200, passed by the General Assembly in 2011. More information is available at www.connectforhealthco.com.

How would you like to hear from Patty Fontneau, Connect for Health Colorado's, Executive Director and CEO?

Ms. Fontneau will speak to the general session on Friday, October 18th from 8:45-9:45 am. Patty Fontneau joined Connect for Health Colorado as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer in December 2011. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, an international law firm. Prior to that, she served as Chief Administrative Officer for the IMA Financial Group Inc. and as Vice President and General Manager of the Western Service Center of TIAA-CREF, managing the operation of a 1,300-employee office in Denver. She serves on the boards of CollegeInvest, the University of Denver Business School and the Downtown Denver Partnership.

Andi Dwyer to lead breakout session on Friday, Oct.17!

Andrea (or Andi) Dwyer is the Integration Manager at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Andi was a key member of the team who developed and implemented the patient navigation of the Colorado Colorectal Screening Program (CCSP), one of the largest screening and early detection navigation programs in the country.

Thursday October 17th

3:15-4:15pm

Community Health Workers and Patient Navigation: Current State and Opportunities

David Jemmett joins David Ginsberg to speak about Disaster Recovery!

Disaster Recovery

12:45-1:45

Breakout Session V

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David Jemmett, CTO, ClearDATA - has 25 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, diagnostic, medical software and healthcare professional services. He is responsible for developing strategic partner and distribution relationships to further build ClearDATA's market leading position in healthcare cloud computing and information security. Most recently, he launched U.S. Healthcare Compliance, a best-in-class HIPAA security and privacy services company to help physicians, hospitals, and clinics understand how to take advantage of the HITECH Act and address the immediate need for HIPAA security and privacy related work specific to meeting Meaningful Use and information security.

ClearDATA acquired his company in 2011. Previously, he was with Ventana Medical Systems as their VP of Sales, where he grew this VC-backed cancer diagnostics company from a private $6M revenue company to a $90M public company in three years.  Click here to learn more about ClearDATA.

Tommy Barnhart will kick off the 2013 Annual Rural Health Conference!

He's Back!

Tommy Barnhart will commence this year's Annual Rural Health Conference with a discussion on the Future of Rural. 

Tommy Barnhart has over 40 years of experience in healthcare finance and operations, working with hospitals, long-term care providers, home health agencies, hospices, clinics and other healthcare entities. Tommy has a B.A. (Business Administration) from Bridgewater College. Tommy is former CFO of large rural hospital and has consulted on a wide variety of financial management and operational issues.

As one of CRHC's Senior Advisors and NRHA's Chair of the Rural Health Congress - Tommy is a trusted resource and expert in rural healthcare. 

Do you have a burning question you would like Tommy to address?  Email your question to bo@coruralhealth.org.  No guarantees Tommy will be able to address all questions - we've only given him one hour to speak!!

HealthONE Sponsors Annual Rural Health Conference!

HealthONE is the largest healthcare system in the metro Denver area with more than 10,000 employees. HealthONE hospitals have a long and trusted legacy going back more than 130 years with St. Luke’s, more than 85 years with Presbyterian Denver, more than 105 years with Swedish and more than 60 years with Rose.

Please make sure to stop by the HealthONE booth at this year's conference!  

Telehealth 101 is sure to be a hit!!

Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski is the Associate Director of Evaluation for the Arizona Telemedicine Program and Director of the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center. She has published extensively in these areas, and has presented at conferences nationally and internationally.

"Telemedicine has been shown empirically to improve access to quality medical care for many patients living in rural and medically underserved areas".

Patty Skolnik to present series of breakout sessions!

Patty Skolnik named one of CNN’s “Intriguing People,” Patty was also invited to the White House to discuss health care. She is the proud recipient of the National MITTS HOPE Award, the Colorado Patient Safety Coalition Patient Safety Leadership Award, the Transparent Health Leadership Award and The Colorado Trial Lawyers Consumer Protection Award in honor of her son. She is featured in the book “Take Back your Government” by Colorado State Senator Morgan Carroll.

Skolnik will be leading a set of breakout sessions at this year's Annual Rural Health Conference.

Friday, October 18th - 2 Part Series...

Switching Chairs: The Health Professional Becoming the Patient and Advocate Part I and Part II

To learn more about Patty and her incredible story, check out www.citizensforpatientsafety.org

Don't miss out!

Register Today!

Check out the Annual Rural Health Conference Agenda

Click here for the 2013 Agenda

*Subject to change 

 

2013 Keynote Announced: Kostas Voutsas

Keynote Speaker

Kostas Voutsas

Kostas Voutsas has taught Management and Human Resources courses for 17+ years receiving numerous teaching and faculty awards. He is a tenured Professor of Business at Dickinson State University (DSU) at the Bismarck campus. Kostas delivers humorous, dynamic presentations at national and state conferences, companies and organizations. Kostas has a Master of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Development, and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University.

Book Signing:

Kostas Voutsas will autograph his book at the end of his presentation.

 

Vampires @Work 

Get past the drama of difficult people, improve work relationships, reduce stress, and keep calm when kittens become tigers at work. Explore solutions to managing workplace conflict to better lead and succeed. 

 

Seminar Objectives

• Discuss strategies for handling chronic complainers, emotional exploders, and other difficult people within your diverse team. 
• Learn how to resolve conflicts before they grow into major crises.
• Develop solutions to managing today’s workplace conflict effectively.
• Explore solutions to bridge the generational gap.
• Understand cultural diversity.

For more information about Kostas, visit his website at www.diversitykeynote.com

Mary Groves with Peck Schaffer will present on Healthcare Finance and Planning!

 

Session Title: Health Care Facility Planning and Finance 101

Health care providers have tremendous capital needs. Rural health clinics and critical access hospitals alike face similar challenges in keeping up with the ever-changing need for space and locations where integrated services can be provided. Providers all face the same financial questions: How to efficiently plan for and economically finance new construction projects, renovations and acquisitions, etc. Proactive management combined with tax-exempt financing and other governmental funding may offer the best options. “Health Care Facility Planning and Finance 101” will offer participants a path for success.

Our presentation will cover:

• Steps to successful Facility Planning
• Tax-exempt bond basics
• What are the costs?
• Fundraising Opportunities

David Ginsberg will present at Annual Conference!

DAVID GINSBERG

David has lectured and provided hands on support for health care organizations who are searching, selecting or implementing Electronic Health Records. Drawing on this extensive compliance background, as well as provider work flow management, he is helping organizations make sound business decisions in this emerging area.

"His sessions are always full!"

 

"David is a great presenter.  I would like to see more of this next year. His updates are an important part of the ever changing healthcare field."

David will present 4 sessions at this year's Annual Rural Health Conference.  One of those sessions will be:

How to be an effective Compliance Officer...  

Rural healthcare organizations face challenges with limited resources and staff. Compliance officials often must wear multiple "hats" and stay current with many changing regulations. This session will explore the best practices for effective Compliance Officials including:

• Building a culture of compliance in your organization
• Dealing with conflicting roles
• Using information technology to help you

Who should attend...

• Compliance officers
• CEOs and CFO's or other senior management

Southwest Telehealth Resource Center Exhibiting!!!

The Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) was created through a federal grant (#G221T16262) to advance the effective use of telemedicine services throughout the Southwest. It is one of thirteen Telehealth Resource Centers in the United States, each serving a distinct geographic region. The SWTRC serves hospitals, clinics, public health offices, and private-practice healthcare providers in the broader Southwest region.

The SWTRC assists start-up telehealth programs in their development and serves as a resource for existing programs regarding changes in technology and other issues affecting telehealth in the Southwest region.

Telemedicine has been shown empirically to improve access to quality medical care for many patients living in rural and medically underserved areas. The SWTRC draws expertise from the internationally recognized Arizona Telemedicine Program, which has been providing telemedicine services throughout the state of Arizona since 1996.  For more information, check them out online!

EPOWERdoc, offers a comprehensive suite of Emergency Department documentation systems for hospitals large and small. In healthcare, electronic medical records can be the driving force behind an efficient and well-managed emergency department. At EPowerdoc they understand that some ERs are reluctant to switch to Electronic Medical Records, which is why they strive to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Learn more about EPOWERdoc by visiting their website or check them out on Facebook!

Unique Solutions to Exhibit!!

Unique Solutions Associates Inc., a preferred provider with CRHC, functions to connect CRHC members with a variety of vendors and solution providers through various group purchasing solutions.  Unique Solutions will host an exhibit table at the conference, so Members and Non-Members be sure to visit with Ed Cody, President, Unique Solutions. Check them out online, Linked In, or Twitter.  

Colorado Hospital Association at Annual Rural Health Conference.

Colorado Hospital Association, a longtime partner and supporter of Colorado Rural Health Center, is set to exhibit at this year's Annual Rural Health Conference.  The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) represents 95 hospitals and health systems throughout Colorado. CHA serves as a trusted and reliable resource on health and policy issues, hospital data and trends for policymakers, the media and the public. Check them out online!

Diversified Radiology of Colorado to Exhibit!

Diversified Radiology is  a team of top-tiered radiologists dedicated to the utmost medical care by ensuring that each radiologist concentrates exclusively on their individual specialties for which they have pursued additional training. Some of the specialties within the practice include: Neuro, Body, Cardiac, Vascular, Pediatric, Breast, Nuclear/PET and Musculoskeletal Imaging—the majority have been published in leading medical journals. This differs from other groups that require their radiologists to interpret radiographs across the board. The group is insistent that they achieve and maintain a standard of care that surpasses the expectation of its affiliates and patients. Check them out online or on Facebook!

Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors!

Thanks to conference sponsors and exhibitors, CRHC is able to present excellent speakers and sessions.

Planning for the 2013 Annual Rural Health Conference is in full swing at CRHC and we need your help to host this annual networking and educational conference for rural providers. The Conference will take place October 17-18 at Hotel Elegante (previously Crowne Plaza) in Colorado Springs. The conference will be held on the main floor, with over 17,000 square footage reserved.

Exhibitor and Sponsor levels and benefits have been revised since last year's conference, so check out the prospectus below for conference details. Questions? Contact Bridgette at bo@coruralhealth.org.

Click here to review Prospectus!

 

Crowne Plaza is now called Hotel Elegante!

2886 S. Circle Dr.

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-576-5900

www.hotelelegante.com

For those of you keeping an eye on details for this year's 22nd Annual Rural Health Conference, I wanted to clarify that the venue has not changed.  Earlier save the date information listed the Crowne Plaza Hotel as the venue.  You will now see the venue listed as the Hotel Elegante Conference and Event Center.

On May 21st, MCM Family Hotels purchased Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza.  Under the new flag, the hotel will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation starting with all new top of the line 13" Simmons Beautyrest pillow top mattresses, an onsite Starbucks Cafe and Blue Bell Ice Cream parlor, playground, sports bar, fire pit and outdoor seating. Group discounted room rates remain the same, at $98.00 for single/double.

The 22nd Annual Colorado Rural Health Conference will be held October 17-18, 2013. This year's conference will provide participants with a wide range of educational topics, networking, resource opportunities and much more.

Hotel Elegante (formerly Crown Plaza Hotel)
2886 S. Circle Drive
Colorado Spring, CO 80906

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2013 Forum!

Thanks to conference sponsors and exhibitors, we were able to present excellent speakers and sessions; including Keynote Speaker Dr. Winston Wong, who was sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Without you, we would not be able to provide such high quality programming.  

2013 Sponsors: Kaiser Permanente, COPIC Companies, The Colorado Health Foundation, The Colorado Trust, Rocky Mountain Health Plans

Nearly 200 Participants from Around the State Attend ClinicNET and Colorado Rural Health Center’s 13th Annual Forum, click here to read the full article.

Click here to learn more about the 2013 Forum. 

Colorado Colorectal Screening Program to Exhibit at the Forum!!

The Colorado Colorectal Screening Program will exhibit at the Forum. 

The program, which began in January of 2006, sought to screen over 11,400 Coloradans by the end of 2010 for colorectal cancer, contributing substantially towards the state’s overall goal of screening 75 percent of the total eligible population. The program is accompanied by an awareness campaign to encourage all Coloradans, particularly those uninsured and income eligible,  to get colorectal screening exams.

The Program, coordinated through the University of Colorado Cancer Center, is currently based in 49 community clinics and partners with more than 250 screening, pathology, and treatment providers.  Through May 2012, the Program has completed more than 13,890 endoscopic screens and detected 118 cancers.

CoBiz Insurance to exhibit at the Forum!!

CoBiz Insurance is a full-service agency specializing in business insurance, personal lines, employee benefits and retirement plan services. Whether you're protecting your assets against the risk of loss, or creating an employee benefits package to retain valued employees, we'll take the time to understand your unique needs and challenges and design coverage that meets your needs and budget.

With our size and industry expertise, we can ensure your premium dollars go further and keep you up-to-date on new options. We work with many of the largest, most respected carriers to ensure you have the best coverage at a competitive price. And, we'll stay in touch with you to make sure your needs are being met.

Read more about their products and services:
Business Insurance Services
Personal Lines
Employee Benefits
Retirement Plan Services

Cyberscience to exhibit at the Forum!!!

Founded in 1977, Cyberscience Corporation is one of the world's leading business intelligence solution providers, with operations in North America, Europe and Australasia. Cyberquery is the result of more than thirty years experience delivering business intelligence excellence.

Cyberscience products

Cyberscience products provide your organization with the solution to fast, informed decision making. Our products empower your key decision makers with the critical information they need in seconds, not hours.

Cyberscience services

Cyberscience brings together innovative research and development with a comprehensive range of consulting, support and training services. This industry-leading combination delivers unsurpassed business benefits to our customers and partners.

Cyberscience solutions

We combine Cyberscience software and expertise, with world leading business applications. This adds power and flexibility to these systems that greatly enhances their value, leveraging an organization's entire investment in Information Technology. We provide business with the key to fast, informed decision making - information.  Our solutions support the full spectrum of users from major multi-national business organizations in the finance, insurance, manufacturing, petrochemical, medical and distribution sectors together with smaller organizations and public utilities and Government departments.

Click here to learn more about Cyberscience and what they can do for you!

Thanks to The Colorado Trust for their Sponsorship of this year's 2013 Forum!!

We would like to thank the Colorado Trust for their continued support and for sponsoring the 2013 Forum. The Colorado Trust is dedicated to achieving access to health for all Coloradans by 2018. They partner with individuals, organizations, agencies and communities across the state in shared efforts to expand health coverage and to improve the health care system. Through grant support for the development and implementation of policies, programs and services, they strive to realize comprehensive change that will mean:

• Every child will have a real opportunity to grow up healthy
• Colorado will have a healthy population that contributes to the prosperity of the state
• Affordable health care coverage will be available to all families and individuals
• Accessible, quality care will be the norm
• The health care system will deliver care that is responsive to the needs of all Coloradans.  

Click here to learn more about the Colorado Trust!

Doug Miller to join Sheila Tefertiller in a panel discussion facilitated by Courtnay Ryan

On Thursday April 4th from 1:45-2:45, Courtnay Ryan, CRHC's Programs Coordinator will faciliatate a discussion with Doug Miller, FNP at Rocky Ford Family Health Center and Sheila Tefertiller, RN at Prowers Medical Center. Over the past four years, clinics in Southeast Colorado have been engaged in the Improving Performance In Practice (IPIP) project. During this session you will hear about the work done through this project to improve diabetes processes and outcomes including lessons learned, best practices and see who wins the IPIP Super Bowl trophy!

Matt Guy to join Beth Katzenberg and others on a breakout session panel!

Matt Guy will join Beth Katzenberg and a panel of clinic professionals to discuss Improving Communication in Transitions of Care and Reducing Readmissions. This panel is scheduled for Thursday April 4th from 11:00-12:00. Improving Communication and Readmissions (iCARE), a CRHC initiative, began two years ago with Colorado’s Critical Access Hospitals looking at improving communication in transitions of care, reducing avoidable readmissions, and improving clinical processes that contribute to readmissions – all important state and national topics. Now in its 3rd year, the program has expanded to include hospital’s provider-based rural clinics as we broaden the spectrum of these goals and examine the important role clinics play and the impact clinic/hospital communication and processes can have in these areas. This session will provide a brief overview of the iCARE project, the work done to-date, lessons learned, as well as experiences of participants.

Matt Guy is the Executive Director of the Southeastern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SECAHEC). SECAHEC serves 16 counties in southeastern Colorado providing health education resources and support for current and future medical professionals.



Matt Guy, 2012 Annual
Rural Health Conference
Photo Booth Picture

Matt has also worked for the Colorado Rural Health Center working with safety net and rural health clinics in Southeastern Colorado to improve the quality and effectiveness of their practices, including offering assistance with National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition program.

Istonish to exhibit at the Forum!

Istonish helps organizations successfully leverage technology. We are dedicated to becoming the best provider of high-quality IT talent, managed services and consulting. We take the time to learn about your organization, your challenges, and your goals, and then pair them with our customized, targeted solutions. Working with you, we can strengthen your business practices, manage projects, add technical staff, manage IT infrastructure, create software applications, and tap specialized phone and computing solutions.

Healthcare IT Consulting, Managed Services, and Staffing

Healthcare providers demand technology that supports their patients in real time.  Istonish understands these unique pressures and is passionate that IT support is urgent, capable and service-focused.  Istonish can ensure your implementation of IT meets your needs, including providing ongoing infrastructure and application support, and supplying the personnel needed for key projects. Additional services include aligning IT strategy with key business priorities and ensuring that major technology investments are procured in a manner that directly reflects technical, functional and regulatory requirements. 

Click here to learn more about Istonish! 

Thanks to The Colorado Health Foundation for their Sponsorship!!

The Colorado Health Foundation continues their generous support by sponsoring the 2013 Forum!  The Colorado Health Foundation's vision is to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation.  To achieve this vision, they invest in grants and initiatives to health related nonprofits that encourage healthy living and increase the number of Coloradans with health insurance. They also work to ensure that Coloradans have access to quality, coordinated care as well as operating medical education programs to increase the health care workforce.

You can learn more about their Grantmaking policies.  Join their mailing list for updates on news and events and to subscribe to their quarterly journal, Health Elevations , and their monthly e-newsletter, The Progress Report.

Sue Hansen to discuss Culture Change

Getting into the Groove: positioning an organization for positive change

Transforming the culture of an organization is akin to herding cats. It’s hard enough to succeed at changing anything in an organization, much less trying to change the entire “spirit” of the place! Culture is so palpable in an organization that a new applicant can see it soon after being hired and sometimes on the very same day! Culture reflects the shared attitudes, the values, goals and practices of a group of people. Culture reflects the customary beliefs, social contracts, rules of behaving, how we speak, how we interact. Culture is a mirror-if you want to see the culture of your organization, one just needs to look in the mirror. Discover how to position your organization for change, lead the change and most importantly have a sense of humor during the change!

Thursday April 4th

12:30-1:30 - General Session

Sue consults with the profit and nonprofit sectors; shaping and training boards, teaching principles that build better teams and develop influential leaders. Sue’s areas of special interest and expertise include communication, conflict and confrontation, team dynamics and leadership development. She guides leaders through the strategic planning process to reinforce the importance of the plan, the vision and implementation.

Janet Pogar to discuss "Value Based Payment, Patient Centered Transformation and More"

On Wednesday, April 3 from 1:45-2:45 Janet Pogar, Regional VP, Anthem will join Patrick Gordon, Associate VP, Rocky Mountain Health Plans to discuss "Value Based Payment, Patient Centered Transformation and More."

Janet has worked on all sides of the delivery system, hospital, physician and the health plan negotiating contracts and/or working in operational areas. Prior to her rejoining Anthem in ’99, Janet worked with several physician organizations in Denver and Physician’s Network (IPA) and their associated (and only physician owned) HMO in Colorado Springs overseeing the operations of both the IPA’s and HMO. Janet oversees hospital, physician and all other related services for Anthem in the CO market. Her passion: always looking at ways to help reduce the cost of care/insurance.

Jonathan Mathieu to discuss "Data, Transparency and Payment Reform"

 

On Thursday, April 4 from 1:45-2:45, Jonathan Mathieu, Director of Data and Research at the Center for Improving Value in Health Care will discuss "Data, Transparency and Payment Reform."

Dr. Mathieu holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematical Economics from Oswego State University. In this capacity, he is responsible for providing quantitative and analytical support for CIVHC’s strategic initiatives. Prior to joining CIVHC, Jonathan was employed as a Water Resource Economist at The Nature Conservancy in Boulder, Colorado.

Transcription Outsourcing to Exhibit at the Forum!

Transcription Outsourcing offers affordable medical transcription outsourcing for hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and private practices. We can help with any medical transcribing your facility needs assistance with.

• HIPAA-compliant secure systems
• Integrate with any EMR system
• Customizable for all medical specialties

Transcription Outsourcing will host an exhibit table in the general session.

Watch Dr. Wong discuss how Kaiser Permanente is investing in safety net leadership

Winston Wong, MD: Kaiser Permanente's Support for Safety Net Organizations
Forum keynote speaker Dr. Wong discusses the necessity to invest and strengthen safety net leaders in preparation for health care reform and the growing population of the newly insured.

Julia Hutchins to discuss "Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative"

On Thursday, April 4 from 11-12, Julia Hutchins, CEO of the Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative, will discuss the "Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative." Julia has dedicated her career to improving access to health care for underserved populations. Prior to being appointed CEO of the CO-OP, she was Vice President of Business Development at Colorado Access where she was responsible for expanding the company’s business relationships and developing products for the Exchange and other new programs. In this role, Julia worked collaboratively with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation and a group of local volunteers to explore the feasibility of starting a Cooperative health plan in Colorado. Julia was actively involved in the initial business planning process for the CO-OP and in preparing the federal loan application.

Sarah Vaine to discuss "Responding to the Changing Healthcare Landscape...Clinic Case Studies"

On Thursday, April 4, from 3:15-4:15, Sarah Vaine, CEO of Summit Community Care Clinic, will join Deanna Tolman, Head2Toe HealthCare, in discussing "Responding to the Changing Healthcare Landscape...Clinic Case Studies."

Sarah Vaine has been the Chief Executive Officer of Summit Community Care Clinic in Frisco, Colorado since 2008. SCCC provides comprehensive, integrated health care services targeted towards medically underserved members of the community. Ms. Vaine’s training and background are in the field of behavioral health and non-profit management. Sarah worked previously as a therapist in private practice and also as the Executive Director of a trauma response organization. Sarah is passionate about serving the uninsured and creating equal access to health care for individuals and families.

Kendra Brooks to discuss "What is Proposal Writing"

On Friday April 5, from 9-11am, Kendra Brooks, CRHC's Development Manager/Grant Writer, will discuss "What is Proposal Writing." This workshop will explore the practical skills of researching opportunities, exploring and discussing the basic proposal sections, budgeting and the ever important evaluation section.

Kendra is a native of Illinois with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa. Her background includes over 30 years of nonprofit leadership and management in the human service, health related and educational organizations. Her proposal writing experience has spanned nearly 35 years with very positive results.