Monday, March 17, 2014

Session Sneak Peek…Real World Preparedness for Clinics: What it is and how to achieve it

Real World Preparedness for Clinics:  What it is and how to achieve it 
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Join William, JD, President and Owner, All Clear Emergency Management Group

Emergency preparedness for healthcare providers is not a new concept, unfortunately neither are the struggles associated with facilitating an effective emergency management program in a rural healthcare setting. Many factors and other daily challenges demonstrate the need for a creative approach to developing and enhancing an emergency management program. This session will focus on best practices for developing and reviewing plans, efficient methods to develop and deliver training, and tactics to exercise plans and procedures without significantly interrupting the regular activities of the facility.

Session Sneak Peek…Population Health Impact Through Public Health Integration

Population Health Impact Through Public Health Integration

Join Kimberly Boyd, Vice President, Lolina, Inc.


Kim BoydPrimary care and public health each have a common goal to improve the health status of individuals and populations in a community. The shifting health care landscape has presented new opportunities to collaborate in order to achieve notable and sustaining improvements in health. This session will explore the role of public health and how primary care might consider partnering based on core principles of successful integration efforts.

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Session Sneak Peek…Finding a Doctor: It Matters Where You Live


Finding a Doctor: It Matters Where You Live

Join Rebecca Alderfer, Senior Analyst at the Colorado Health Institute

A new study by the Colorado Health Institute pinpoints areas across the state struggling to attract and retain enough primary care doctors, both for the general population and for Medicaid enrollees. Learn where your region stands in this all-important workforce indicator. And get a glimpse of the near future, when we expect thousands of newly-insured Coloradans to begin seeking medical care.

Optional marketing packages at 2014 Forum Conference!

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If your schedule doesn't allow you to exhibit in  person...that's ok!  The following optional marketing packages allow you to have a presence at the conference!  Email Matt at me@coruralhealth.org for a registration form. 

  • Display brochure material on our general info table $85.00 
  • Flyer or brochure included in conference packet $200.00 
  • 1/4 page ad in conference program $250.00 
  • Donate towards networking and leisure hour prizes and drawings (any amount) 

Effley Brooks to open 2014 Forum with keynote address!


Effley Brooks
  • Tiger Bee Consulting, President 
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Denver 
  • Faculty, Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership
Effley BrooksThrough his work with the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, the Anti-Defamation League, NHL/USA Hockey Diversity Task Force, Tiger Bee Consulting, LLC, and other local and national organizations, he has facilitated workshops on intercultural sensitivity and development for corporations, government agencies, universities, and schools.

Effley’s achievements have been recognized by honors and awards from Denver Mayor Wellington Webb for “fighting hate and discrimination and endeavoring to make Denver a Safe City;” Human Rights Award 2000from the Cherry Creek Diversity Conference for promoting the ideals of peace and understanding to the youth of Colorado; from the Colorado School Counselor Association for “Outstanding Service,” and from the Contemporary Learning Academy for his volunteer work and commitment to children.

Effley Brooks is a core faculty member of the Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership; The Advanced Physician Leadership Program; and the Youth Leadership Forum. He is also an adjunct professor in the Pioneer Leadership Program at the University of Denver.

Effley uses humor, personal experiences, story-telling, and poetry in his messages to inspire others.

Effley Brooks on LinkedIn

For more information or to register, visit http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/forum.htm 

Only 4 exhibit booths left!

The 2014 Forum exhibit space is almost sold out!
Check out the list of current exhibitors...
  • AmeriCares
  • Arthur Marshall
  • ClinicNET
  • Colorado Access
  • Colorado Provider Recruitment
  • COPIC
  • CORHIO
  • Cyberscience
  • Center for Personalized Education for Physicians (CPEP)
  • Data Services for Healthcare
  • Diversified Radiology of Colorado, PC
  • HealthONE
  • RT Welter and Associates
  • Red Rocks Community College
  • University of Denver

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Rocky Mountain Health Plans Sponsors The Forum!

The Colorado Rural Health Center and ClinicNET would like to extend our appreciation to 
Rocky Mountain Health Plans 
for their GOLD SPONSORSHIP of this year's Forum!

It is only through the generous support of our sponsors that we are able to host this annual educational and networking event!

Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) is an independent, not-for-profit health insurance provider that has served the health care needs of Coloradans for more than 35 years. Visit http://www.rmhp.org/ to learn more.