Summary of Spring Education Program (2008)

Hot Topics In Health Care

Influential Women Discuss Hot Topics in their Area of Expertise

On May 6, 2008, WCHM brought three health care experts together on the topics of long term care, hospitals and public health to talk about their niche area and highlight the hottest current topics. Following is an overview of their discussions:

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Long Term Care

Doris Kraemer, RN, BSN, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, CareScout

Doris Kraemer discussed the impact on long term care of latest industry trends and experience, key long term care decision points, and how policyholders select a provider.

Hospitals

Lynn Nicholas, FACHE, President & CEO, Mass. Hospital Association

Ms. Nicholas discussed the impact on hospitals of health care reform, quality and transparency, payment reform trends, health IT and workforce realities.

Public Health

Lauren Smith, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Mass. Dept. of Public Health

Dr. Smith discussed the public health implications of wellness initiatives, health care reform, quality improvement and health disparities.