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.

Thank You Kaiser for your Sponsorship!

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health plans, serving more than 9 million members, with headquarters in Oakland, Calif. It comprises:

• Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and their subsidiaries
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
• The Permanente Medical Groups.

At Kaiser Permanente, physicians are responsible for medical decisions. The Permanente Medical Groups, which provide care for Kaiser Permanente members, continuously develop and refine medical practices to help ensure that care is delivered in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Kaiser Permanente’s creation resulted from the challenge of providing Americans medical care during the Great Depression and World War II, when most people could not afford to go to a doctor. Among the innovations it has brought to U.S. health care are:

• prepaid health plans, which spread the cost to make it more affordable
• physician group practice to maximize their abilities to care for patients
• a focus on preventing illness as much as on caring for the sick
• an organized delivery system, putting as many services as possible under one roof.

Kaiser Permanente Colorado will host an exhibit table at The Forum. Their table will be located in the general session room. We thank Kaiser for their support and dedication to improving healthcare for Colorado's Safety Net Providers!

Watch Dr. Wong's speech on health disparities and policy at USC School of Social Work

Speech from "All School Day 2013: Does Wealth Mean Better Health?" [Begins at 15:13 and ends at 56:18]
As a self-proclaimed health policy "wonk," Forum keynote speaker Dr. Wong speaks to the University of Southern California's School of Social work about topics such as health disparities and health care expansion under the Affordable Care Act.

Introducing keynote speaker Dr. Winston Wong!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Winston Wong, MD, MS will be the 2013 Forum's keynote speaker!  Dr. Wong serves as Medical Director, Community Benefit, at the California-based Kaiser Permanente where he is responsible for developing partnerships with communities and agencies in advancing population management and evidence based medicine, with a particular emphasis on safety net providers and the elimination of health disparities.  Dr. Wong also continues his work as a physician in a small practice in Family Medicine at Asian Health Services in Oakland, CA.

If you are interested in getting a glimpse of Dr. Wong we recommend viewing the following clips:

Speech from "All School Day 2013: Does Wealth Mean Better Health?" [Begins at 15:13 and ends at 56:18]
As a self-proclaimed health policy "wonk," Dr. Wong speaks to the University of Southern California's School of Social work about topics such as health disparities and health care expansion under the Affordable Care Act.

Winston Wong, MD: Kaiser Permanente's Support for Safety Net Organizations
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.

Thank You COPIC for your Sponsorship!

The COPIC family of companies consists of: COPIC Insurance, COPIC Financial Service Group, and COPIC Medical Foundation. Together, they share a common mission of improving medicine in the communities they serve.

COPIC is a nationally recognized leader at the forefront of addressing the challenges of health care and enhancing patient safety. They continue to invest in educational initiatives that deliver valuable knowledge and foster shared insight among health care professionals. Their role as an active advocate also ensures strong support for a stable environment to practice medicine. And through ongoing funding and outreach, COPIC is collaborating with others who are making a difference in health care and their local communities. Click here to contact COPIC or visit their website.

COPIC will host an exhibit table at The Forum. Their table will be located in the general session room. We thank COPIC for their continued support of CRHC events and dedication to improving rural healthcare!

David Ginsberg to discuss "HIT and Meaningful Use" and "Deep Dive into Meaningful Use Stage II".

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from 10:45-11:45, David Ginsberg will discuss "HIT and Meaningful Use".  Also on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 9-11am, David will guide attendees through a "Deep Dive into Meaningful Use Stage II",  one of four workshops scheduled that morning.

 
David Ginsberg is co-founder and President of PrivaPlan Associates, Inc. and is the Senior Advisor for CRHC’s Technology for Healthcare Excellence (THE) Consortium. He has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry including expertise in managed care operations, IPA development, and physician-hospital strategic planning. Mr. Ginsberg has provided practice management consulting and outsourced services to hundreds of physician and allied health professional practices in his career and has practical real time knowledge about the realities of compliance in the physician/provider sector. David is a regular contributor to CRHC's weekly Consortium Blog. To check out previous articles or join the blog mailing list, click here.