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Building Common Knowledge
The Building Common Knowledge series is designed to increase your knowledge and awareness of an array of health topics. The information gained from this series will help you capitalize on current strategies for optimizing employee health. Please note that dates and speakers are subject to change. Check back often for updates.
2010 Schedule
Date |
Topic |
Speaker |
Location |
Time |
Sponsor |
March 10 |
Science, Outcomes & Innovations |
Dr. Ben Wiegand |
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks |
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Wellness & Prevention(Johnson & Johnson) |
June 9 |
Using Pay-for-Performance to Improve COPD Care |
Linda Shelton |
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks |
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Boehringer-Ingelheim |
Sept.1 |
Respiratory Health...Educating Your Employees About Allergies, Viral and Bacterial Infections |
TBD |
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks |
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Johnson & Johnson |
Oct.13 |
Mental Health/Substance Abuse |
TBD |
John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks |
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
West Hills/Willow Springs |
Nov. 3 |
Women's Health Prevention Screening and the Cost of Poor Health |
Dr. Rebecca Jackson |
Carson Nugget, Carson City |
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Novartis |
Using Pay-for-Performance to Improve COPD Care
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
John Ascuaga's Nugget
Workshop Objectives:
-Better understand COPD, its impact, and opportunities for improved care
-Examine Pay-for-Performance, its components, and how it can improve COPD care
-Implement a Pay-for-Performance program that minimizes costs and obtains better outcomes for COPD patients