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Michigan Center for Rural Health Corporate Sponsors The following sponsors support the Michigan Center for Rural Health’s mission to “coordinate, plan and
advocate for improved health for Michigan’s rural residents and communities”.
Berner Medical Systems, Inc. Contact Person: William Berner Professional Medical Building 1003 Woodside Ave. Essexville, MI 48732 (989) 892‐7722 Fax: (989) 892‐7455 www.bernermedicalsystems.com
RHC billing specialists since 1992. Clinic management and consulting, electronic medical records, and assistance with cost reporting also available. Visit our website at www.bernermedicalsystems.com or call 989‐892‐7722.
Health Services Associates, Inc. Contact Person: Chris Christoffersen 2 East Main Street Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924‐0244 Fax: (231) 924 ‐ 4882 www.hsagroup.net Health Services Associates, Inc. Promoting Access to Health Care Assisting with the Development of Operations and Management of RHC's and FQHC's meeting all of your RHC Cost Report, Policy and Procedure manual, Billing and feasibility analysis needs. We also offer all insurance credentialing services and CMS855a revalidation, change of ownership and information form completion. We offer customized billing services to Michigan rural health clinics to include preparation of year end cost report information needed for filing the cost report and HMO logs for submission with your Medicaid report for settlement. Visit our website at www.hsagroup.net or call us at 231‐924‐0244.
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman Contact Person: Brian F. Bauer, Attorney 201 West Big Beaver Rd. Columbia Center, Suite 1200 Troy, MI 48084 (248) 740‐7505 Fax: (248) 740‐7501 [email protected] www.hallrender.com As the nation's largest health care‐focused law firm, Hall Render is distinguished by its attorneys' extensive knowledge and experience. 200 health law attorneys in ten offices across the country provide the nation's best health systems, hospitals, physician organizations and other health care industry partners with legal and strategic counsel on all aspects of health care regulatory, business, compliance, litigation and operational matters. Commitment and experience complement the firm's genuine understanding of the evolving landscape of today's health care industry, distinguishing Hall Render as one of the nation's preeminent health care law firms. Learn more at hallrender.com
iNDIGO Health Partners Contact: Susan Willis, PhD, PA‐C, FHM
10850 E Traverse Hwy #4400
Traverse City, MI 49684
810‐923‐5939
Fax: (231) 922‐7203
www.indigohealthpartners.com
Bringing innovation and leadership to deliver sustainable, exceptional care for our communities. iNDIGO Health Partners
was founded in 1993 by a group of physicians serving a community hospital. We develop and implement customized
hospital medicine programs tailored to our partner hospitals’ specific needs. We’re driving innovation, like iNDIGO
Telehealth, to bring care closer to home. And partnering with skilled nursing facilities to create seamless transitions for
patients across the continuum of care. To learn more visit: www.iNDIGOHealthPartners.com
Robert W. Baird Contact Person: Rachel Eurbanks 215 S Washington Square # 150 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371‐2652 Fax: (614)629‐6959 [email protected] www.rwbaird.com/publicfinance
Baird is the top underwriter of tax‐exempt bonds and understands that your financing and refinancing needs are critical to your short and long‐term success. We have the depth of experience to provide you with multiple financing options, which proactively align with your strategic goals. Please contact us for strategic assistance with your financing needs.
Medical Advantage Group Contact Person: Carrie Spunar 1301 N Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (734) 302‐2128 Fax: (734) 686‐3012 www.medadvgrp.com Medical Advantage Group provides practice transformation services and customer solutions in performance improvement, technology, and patient‐centered medicine. Medical Advantage Group assists providers, to achieve clinical integration, improve quality care, and decrease health care costs.
ProAssurance Corporation Contact Person: Jordon Hubbard Market Manager 2600 Professionals Drive Okemos, MI 48864 800‐282‐6242 ext. 6254 [email protected] www.ProAssurance.com Choose a flexible healthcare liability insurer that respects your important control and expertise, making things easier. You get single‐source solutions tailored to your unique organization‐ that’s only fair. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best. Call us at 800‐282‐6242. Visit our website ProAssurance.com
First American Healthcare Finance Contact: Michael Haines, Assistant Vice President
255 Woodcliff Dr.
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 643‐3318
Fax: (585) 598‐0908
www.fahf.com
First American develops custom leasing and financing solutions for healthcare organizations. Whether it’s a single
purchase or a complex project we make it easy and cost‐effective.
2018 Michigan Critical Access Hospital Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors
Allevant, developed by Mayo Clinic and Select Medical
Allevant assists Critical Access Hospital swing bed programs to care for a broader, more complex patient group by helping staff learn new methodologies, algorithms and processes such as high-quality transitional care. With Allevant, rural facilities can keep more local patients, increase post-acute care offerings, reduce costs and become a new kind of discharge destination. Participating CAHs benefit from improved communication, stronger referral partnerships, and improved patient outcomes. Monica Bourgeau Vice President, Business Development 4714 Gettysburg Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 503-314-4912 [email protected]
CarePayment
CarePayment, a leading patient financial engagement company that offers affordable payment programs to patients who need help paying medical expenses. CarePayment partners with healthcare providers.to provide no-interest payment programs to patients with no risk to their credit. Participation in its programs is voluntary and can be offered to patients at any time before, during or after clinical care to ensure any patient who needs help paying their bills has the option to use CarePayment. Erv Kortering Representing CarePayment 1013 McClelland St. SW Grandville, MI 49418 616-293-8104 [email protected]
Esther Kortering Representing CarePayment 1013 McClelland St. SW Grandville, MI 49418 616-293-8104 [email protected]
CBM Services, Inc.
CBM Services, Inc. is the Great Lakes Bay Region leading collection agency that was founded in 1919. CBM is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce. CBM Services has over 99 years of service to retail, commercial, governmental, higher education and medical clients. We have specialized in medical collections since the company was first formed. Tom Matonican President/CEO 300 Rodd St., Ste 202 Midland, MI 48640 989-600-6701 [email protected]
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Cepheid
In institutions all over the world, the conversation on healthcare and diagnostics is changing. And that’s a good thing. Cepheid’s GeneXpert System delivers faster, more accurate results that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiencies, and reduce the overall cost of care. This is helping to move the conversation beyond the laboratory walls to examine the total institutional benefit that on-demand molecular diagnostics can deliver. Sharon Bailey Territory Sales Executive 2500 Bessmore Park Rd. Rochester, IN 46975 574-516-7482 [email protected]
Cerner
Cerner CommunityWorks is a cloud-based delivery model of Cerner’s Millennium IT platform that integrates a patient’s clinical and financial data into one digital record. You get the integrated EHR platform, solutions and services your organization needs to thrive that includes implementation, hosting, maintenance, upgrades and support. Justin Mutzbauer Client Executive 2800 Rockcreek Parkway Kansas City, MO 64117 816-394-6332 [email protected]
CG Financial
Friday AM Break Sponsor
At CG Financial Services, our advisors build an integrated plan that’s appropriate for your organization, then serve as your local liaison to help optimize the employee experience with education, one-on-one meetings, key employee planning and seminars. Options include 401(k), 403(b), 457, simple IRA, SEP IRA, profit sharing, defined benefit and deferred compensation plans, plus plan document setup, employee retention strategies and increased benefits to owners and key employees.
Scott Palomaki Financial Advisor 1525 Country Rd. 633 Grawn, MI 49637 231-276-3435 [email protected]
Nick Baldwin Financial Advisor 1525 Country Rd. 633 Grawn, MI 49637 231-276-3435 [email protected]
Coverys
Coverys is a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance committed to offering innovative solutions, advanced analytics, education, and resources to help reduce distractions so healthcare professionals and organizations can focus on what matters most—patients. Please visit coverys.com for more information. Glenn Coughenour Sr. Account Executive 3100 West Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 200 East Lansing, MI 48823 517-886-8202 [email protected]
Debra Cooper Sr. Risk Specialist 3100 West Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 200 East Lansing, MI 48823 517-886-7961 [email protected]
Evident
As part of the CPSI family of companies, Evident prepares our customers for the future of community healthcare by offering advanced EHR solutions, data analytics and a collaborative support model purpose-built for rural and community hospitals and physician practices. evident.com Wesley Domning Sales Director 6600 Wall Street Moblie, AL 36695 800-711-2774 [email protected]
Great Lakes Health Connect Friday Morning Break Sponsor
Great Lakes Health Connect (GLHC) is the premier provider of health information exchange services in Michigan. GLHC seamlessly and securely facilitates the transmission of more than a billion patient care messages annually, between 129 health systems and over 4,000 primary, specialty, and allied care provider offices across the state. As a community-based nonprofit, GLHC is dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare information by creating care-connected communities. Chris Ford Business Development Manager 695 Kenmoor Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 [email protected]
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman Thursday Lunch Sponsor
Hall Render is the largest health care-focused law firm in the country with 50 years of experience serving health care clients nationwide. We provide our clients with comprehensive, efficient and proactive legal advice and business consultation with the highest standard of service. Brian Bauer Attorney 201 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1200 Troy, MI 48084 248-740-7505 [email protected]
HealthcurITy Breakfast Sponsor and Single Session Sponsor
Healthcurity focuses on hospital IT Support and Security 100% of the time. We deeply understand the unique needs that hospitals face in managing and maintaining large, complex IT systems, protecting patient information and HIPAA compliance. Exceptional hospital IT support and security keeps your team safe and prevents emergencies before they become disasters. English speaking help desk based in the United States supporting your hospital 24/7/365. Cory Cook Solutions Engineer 2245 S State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 888-530-9596 [email protected]
Bruce McCully Chief Security Officer 2245 S State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-975-0460 [email protected]
George Schwemle Business Technology Manager 2245 South State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 888-530-9596 [email protected]
Hospital Network Healthcare Services, LLC
Thursday Afternoon Break Sponsor
HNHS is a hospital-owned, locally focused, medical waste processor.
Our mission is to help ALL healthcare lower their costs. Max Wellman, CHSP Account Manager 6212 American Avenue Portage, MI 49002 269-779-3201 [email protected]
iNDIGO Health Partners
iNDIGO Health Partners is a clinician-led, professionally managed provider of telehealth, PALTC, locum tenens and hospital medicine services for community hospitals throughout Michigan. We are a client-focused organization, recognized for our leadership and our ability to build cohesive provider teams, using innovative and cost-effective approaches to meet the specific needs of your hospital. Kate Tallman Business Development Manager 10850 E Traverse Hwy Ste 4400 Traverse City, MI 49684 231-346-6800 [email protected]
Matt Delzio Locum Tenens Operations Manager 10850 E Traverse Hwy Ste 4400 Traverse City, MI 49684 231-346-6800 [email protected]
KeyBridge Medically Revenue Care
KeyBridge Medical Revenue Care is an expert provider of Medical Revenue Care solutions. Increase Revenue Performance. Expect more across every facet of the patient financial experience. What if you could increase revenue returns at each key stage of the journey while building positive experiences with every interaction? Boost Self-Payments Increase revenue at the point of sale and across the self-pay cycle. Kayla Howell Regional Director, Business Development 2348 Baton Rogue Lima, OH 45805 419-303-0479 [email protected]
Brian Garver VP, Sales & Marketing 2348 Baton Rogue Lima, OH 45805 419-303-5705 [email protected]
Lancaster Pollard
Lancaster Pollard helps health care and senior living providers expand and improve their services by delivering a full range of investment banking, mortgage banking, private equity, balance sheet lending and investing, M&A and investment advisory services. Kyle Hemminger Vice President 65 E. State St. Columbus, OH 43215 614-224-8800 [email protected]
Magnet Solutions/A.R.S
Magnet Solutions is a family owned and operated receivable management company focused on self-pay and self-pay after insurance account management. We specialize in scaling our service offerings to meet the needs of critical access hospitals. From custom statement development to payment posting and remitting electronic funds via an 835 upload, we bring benchmark best practices to your facility and the IT resources to implement them across your revenue cycle. Darren Cook V.P. of Recovery Solutions 6122 Prairie Ave Zeeland, MI 49464 616-610-6619 [email protected]
MedPro Group
As the nation's first provider of healthcare liability insurance, MedPro Group has protected the healthcare community since 1899. MedPro offers customized insurance, claims and risk solutions. With an A++ rating from A.M. Best, they protect over 240,000 professionals and facilities across the country. Visit www.medpro.com to learn more. Eric Arthurs 5814 Reed Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 800-463-3776 [email protected]
Michigan Health Council
The Michigan Health Council has a seven-decade track record of developing sustainable programming for healthcare employers, educators, and professionals. Our mission is to inform, connect and create by developing innovative, effective and sustainable tools for clinical education, K-12 pipeline, primary care, education 2 practice, community health and workforce capacity. mhc.org. Melanie Brim President and CEO 2121 University Park Dr., Suite 120 Okemos, MI 48864 517-347-3332 [email protected]
Amy Hoge Director, Physician Services 2121 University Park Dr., Suite 120 Okemos, MI 48864 517-908-8245 [email protected]
Michigan Health IT
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) is involved in a number of Health Information Technology initiatives that are meant to decrease the burden of data entry and reporting requirements via an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, as well as to make tools available for consumers to help them become more engaged and more self-sufficient with regards to their health. Robin Hepfinger Outreach Coordinator 2436 Woodlake Circle Okemos MI 48864 (517) 324-8366 [email protected]
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
The College of Human Medicine's mission is explicit about educating excellent, caring physicians who will practice in Michigan's underserved rural communities. Through the College's rural education programs, designed to educate students to become exemplary physicians with the clinical skills needed to meet the needs of rural Michigan. Julia Terhune Assistant Director Rural Community Health 4611 Campus Ridge Dr. Midland, MI 48640 989-573-3056 [email protected]
Andrea Wendling, MD Director Rural Community Health 4611 Campus Ridge Dr. Midland, MI 48640 231-675-2245 [email protected]
Net Revenue Associates
Drink Ticket Sponsor
Net Revenue is a healthcare consulting firm, operated by clinical and financial professionals, which focuses on Hospitals’ Perioperative and Emergency services to improve documentation, coding, and charge capture processes - leading to the recovery of millions of dollars in missed revenue while improving its future integrity as well as product costing. Tim Monroe VP Operations 1330 Corporate Dr., Ste 100 Hudson, OH 44236 330-463-0244 [email protected]
Suzanne Gomochak VP Clinical Services 1330 Corporate Dr., Ste 100 Hudson, OH 44236 330-463-0244 [email protected]
Ni2 Health
Ni2 Health (shorthand for “net income doubled”) helps independent community hospitals sustain their ability to serve their communities through improved financial performance. We specialize in finding achieveable hidden revenue cycle opportunities and targeted expense reductions averaging 2.5-4% of total net patient revenue and 1-2% of operating expenses. Jeff Wendling Vice President, Operations & Business Development 17424 34th Dr. SE Bothell, WA 98012 844-642-4484 x 704 [email protected]
Ron Kero Principal and Chief Executive 17424 34th Dr. SE Bothell, WA 98012 844-642-4582 x 704 [email protected]
OBIX, By Clinical Computer Systems, Inc
The OBIX system can be implemented either on hospital premises or via the OBIX Hosted Solution. The hosted system provides electronic fetal monitoring, charting and archiving with state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology. The hosted solution is perfectly suited for rural/community hospitals overcome challenges associated with cost, accessibility, system maintenance, scalability and security. Melissa Green Account Executive 715 Tollgate Rd Elgin, IL 60123 888-871-0963 [email protected]
PDMI
PDMI is a national 340B administrator. We have assisted numerous Covered Entities implement or enhance their 340B program, realizing the revenues that the program was intended to provide. We have significant experience in assisting our 340B entity partners in establishing their 340B programs with contract and in-house retail pharmacy relationships. Jeff Mihok 340B Sales Manager 1170 E. Western Reserve Road Poland, OH 44514 330-757-0724 [email protected]
PharmaForce
PharmaForce is a Third Party Administrator that supports your Contract Pharmacy, Mixed Use/Split Billing, and Home Infusion 340B Program Management needs. We offer a different approach to the technology, fees, and customer service that is necessary for you to maximize your 340B opportunity. Anthony Velasquez Director of Sales 225 Wilmington- West Chester Pike Suite 202 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 [email protected]
Jessica Strini Account Manager 225 Wilmington- West Chester Pike Suite 202 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 [email protected]
ProAssurance
Choose professional liability insurance from a company healthcare professionals have relied on for decades. ProAssurance treats you fairly, making it easier to navigate today’s changing healthcare environment—with single-source coverage that meets your unique needs. We make insurance simpler. ProAssurance Group is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best. Jordon Hubbard Market Manager 2600 Professionals Dr Okemos, MI 48864 800-282-6242 [email protected]
Regroup Telehealth
Regroup provides integrated telepsychiatry services to healthcare entities and their patients across the United States. With its nationwide network of behavioral health clinicians, proven process, and virtual care platform, Regroup provides services to over 100 care sites across settings including primary care, outpatient behavioral health, tribal communities, and corrections. For more information, visit regrouptelehealth.com. Randy McCloud 4525 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640 517-490-8442 [email protected]
Rural Physicians Group
Rural Physicians Group is the premier hospitalist group serving rural and critical access hospitals. Our 24/7/365 model establishes a focus on continuity of care and a culture of yes to appropriate admissions, leading to improved hospital and patient outcomes. Trevor Tompkins Account Executive 5575 DTC Pkwy Suite 225 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 443-975-9146 [email protected]
Alex Schildt VP Business Development 5575 DTC Pkwy Suite 225 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-390-1940 [email protected]
The Rybar Group, Inc.
Are you using your Critical Access Hospital status effectively? If the answer is not a resounding “Yes”, The Rybar Group has your answers. In today’s challenging health-care environment, where regulatory changes and industry reforms are altering the way you manage your reimbursement activities, you need the guidance of highly experienced, dedicated professionals equipped with decades of health-care, clinical and financial management industry knowledge. The Rybar Group combines in-depth knowledge of legislative, billing and regulatory guidelines with proven expertise to support CAHs in strategically addressing reimbursement and payment issues. Caren Puvalowski Reimbursement Consultant 3150 Owen Rd Fenton, MI 48430 810-853-6185 [email protected]
Richard Reid Director of Provider Payment Analytics 3150 Owen Rd Fenton, MI 48430 810-853-6167 [email protected]
Senior Life Solutions
Senior Life Solutions is the nations leading provider of senior adult outpatient geriatric behavioral health care to rural hospitals. The program provides extremely high patient outcome scores in treatment of depression and anxiety, giving hospitals a great new service line to offer the community. The Senior Life Solutions program is also a valuable new source of revenue. Peter Underwood Senior Director of Development PO Box 30067 Knoxville, TN 35067 927-948-2538 [email protected]
TrilogySecurity, Inc.
TrilogySecurity, Inc. is an expert provider of Cyber Security Consulting Services, Security Assessments and Strategy, Penetration Testing Services (Ethical Hacking), Social Engineering, Security Awareness, Compliance, Forensics, and Vulnerability Management Solutions. 20 years experience in IT Security working with Fortune 500, private corporations, Healthcare IT, as well as small-medium businesses in every industry. Michael Davenport Principal Security Consultant 29155 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 557 Southfield, MI 48034 248-797-0484 [email protected]
TruBridge
TruBridge offers a powerful combination of services and software solutions that will maximize reimbursement and increase productivity while optimizing efficiency, putting your facility on a firmer financial footing. With the right combination of products and people, your organization will remain on the path to performance. Ken Altman Sales Manager 3725 Airport Blvd., Suite 208A Mobile, AL 36608 877-543-3635 [email protected]
Paul Stout Sales Manager 3725 Airport Blvd., Suite 208A Mobile, AL 36608 877-543-3635 [email protected]
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural Michigan. We offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through bank and credit unions. We help rural residents buy or rent safe housing. Michelle Collins Area Director 1501 Cass Street, Suite A Traverse City, MI 49684 231-941-0951 ext. 4 [email protected]
Jennifer Wahr Area Specialist 1501 Cass Street, Suite A Traverse City, MI 49684 231-486-2526 [email protected]
VersaBadge
Nationally, Michigan CAHs are missing out on the CMS reimbursement that they are entitled to in the ED. Stop leaving Part-A reimbursement on the table. VersaBadge is an affordable RTLS product that automates ED clinician time studies for more accurate, defensible cost reporting. Rebecca Olderman Rural Outreach Manager 1500 K St NW Washington DC, 2005 847-702-7605 [email protected]
Wipfli LLP
Wipfli’s health care practice serves a wide array of health care organizations nationwide, including hospitals, health systems, and senior living providers. Our team of experts uses an outside perspective coupled with insider knowledge to develop practical solutions that deliver sustainable results. Wipfli’s integrated service model provides innovative solutions to demanding health care issues. www.wipfli.com/healthcare Kelly Arduino Partner 10699 S Fredrickson Rd Empire, MI 49630 920-662-2823 [email protected]
Joshua Boyle Manager 11 Scott Street Suite 400 Wausau, WI 54403 715-843-8374 [email protected]
WorkSafe
Michigan's small hospitals and clinics, nursing and residential care facilities, home care, hospice, and EMS qualify for WorkSafe--a back and ergonomic safety program. The program is free, through a State of Michigan grant. We conduct 1-hour, onsite, employee presentations based on the employer's safety needs. Employees learn about proper lifting and movement while also learning why personal responsibility is so important. Contact Kathy Schaefer, Grant Admin.: www.WorkSafeHealthcare.com Kathy Schaefer Grant Administrator 509 N. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 517-290-3252 [email protected]
2018 Critical Access Hospital Conference Speaker Biographies
Crystal Barter Director of Performance Improvement Michigan Center for Rural Health 909 Wilson Road, B-218 West Fee Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 48824 [email protected]
Crystal Barter is the Director of Performance Improvement at the Michigan Center for Rural Health. She has been with the MCRH for over eight years and her current work focuses on programs that facilitate operational, financial and clinical quality improvement in Michigan’s Critical Access Hospitals, Rural PPS Hospitals, and Certified Rural Health Clinics. This includes managing the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program, components of the State Office of Rural Health Grant, the Small Hospital Improvement Grant Program, and various sub-contracts focusing on quality improvement. Crystal serves on the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health Board of Directors, and is a member National Quality Forum’s Measures Application Partnership (MAP) Hospital and Rural Health Workgroup. She holds a BS in Health Professions with a minor in Biology from Grand Valley State University and is finishing her Masters of Health Care Administration degree from Central Michigan University.
Brian Bauer Attorney Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman 201 West Big Beaver Road Columbia Center, Suite 1200 Troy, MI 48084 [email protected]
Brian Bauer is a shareholder in the law firm of Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, PLLC and has over 25 years of experience in health law. He has extensive experience in developing Accountable Care Organizations and Clinically Integrated Networks, and has worked with over 55 ACOs and CINs. Brian concentrates his practice in the areas of health care business transactions, reimbursement, governance and regulatory compliance. He has served as general counsel to numerous rural hospitals, advising them on a wide range of legal and business issues. Brian has also guided clients through internal and external audits, reviews and disclosures.
Theresa Flores. LSW, MS Human Trafficking Survivor, Best Selling Author, Founder of the S.O.A.P. Project Traffick Free PO Box 645 Worthington, OH 43085 [email protected]
Ms. Flores has been a licensed Social Worker for over twenty years.Ms. Flores was appointed to the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission in 2009 and has testified before the Ohio House and Senate in supports of Human Trafficking Legislation. Her efforts were a major part of the success of these bills being passed into laws. Additionally, the “Theresa Flores Law” was passed in Michigan that eliminates the statue of limitation for children who have been trafficked. Flores is a survivor of domestic child sex trafficking and was sold in an underground crime ring in an upper middle class suburb outside Detroit from the time she was 15-17 years old. She now works with other survivors and is the Assistant Investigator with Global Centurion researching the mental and physical health problems of over 200 domestic trafficking survivors. The study entitled, “The Health Consequences of Human Trafficking” will provide best practices and systemic recommendations for health care providers. She has received many awards including the University of Dayton’s Alumni Association 2013 Christian Service Award for her work with S.O.A.P. In January 2012 at the State of the State Address, Ms. Flores received The Courage Award from Ohio Governor Kasich for her work in human trafficking. Ms. Flores has published four books, “The Sacred Bath” and “The Slave Across the Street” (in the UK and U.S.) and “Slavery in the Land of the Free- A Student’s Guide to Modern Day Slavery”. The audio version of her memoir was nominated for The 2011 Audie Award, being in the top 5 of all memoirs and biographies and also has been on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller list for e-books several times. Ms. Flores also has a very popular TED talk.
Mary Gruman, LPC Birchbark Counseling 1200 West 11th Street, Suite 217 Traverse City, MI 49684 [email protected]
Mary Gruman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice at Birchbark Counseling in Traverse City, Michigan. She provides counseling services for adolescents (age 12 and over), adults and seniors for issues including: depression, anxiety, self-harm, delinquency, relationship issues, and learning challenges.
Mary is also a Certified Michigan ACE Master Trainer. She was certified in the first cohort of Michigan ACE trainers. Mary now is a regular ACE speaker to schools, community groups, law enforcement, Department of Health and Human Services, University of Michigan Depression on College Campuses Conference, Friend of the Court, Opioid Symposium, business and church groups. Before becoming a professional counselor, Mary worked for Citibank NA for 30 years as part of the expatriate experience living in India, Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore. Mary received her Bachelors in Political Science from University of Connecticut and played Division I varsity tennis. She received her Masters’ in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Southwest.
Amy Hoge Director, Physician Services Michigan Health Council 2121 University Park Dr., Suite 120 Okemos, MI 48864 [email protected]
Amy Hoge has spent the last 25 years helping businesses and organizations with strategic planning and project management and currently serves as Director of Physician Services at the Michigan Health Council. Previously, she led communication strategy for Munson Healthcare working to preserve local access to care for residents across northern Michigan.
Having grown up in rural communities in Michigan and overseas, Amy understands firsthand the difference local access to care can make for individuals, families and children. With the goal of retaining and recruiting physicians to work in underserved areas of Michigan, she’s spent the last year brainstorming with various stakeholders throughout the state.
One idea that came out of those discussions is the Michigan Loan Reimbursement & Employment Solution (MiLES) -- a project that provides $50,000 in loan repayment to physician residents who agree to work for 2 years in an underserved rural or urban area of our state. The program is administered through the Michigan Health Council in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Ross Manson Chief Innovation Officer Eide Bailly 4310 17th Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 [email protected]
Ross has more than 23 years of health care industry experience. He specializes in a variety of areas within the health care industry, including financial feasibility studies, productivity/operational assessments, population health initiatives, and strategy development for health care organizations. Ross also specializes in the Affordable Care Act (i.e., Health Care Reform) and the implications on both health care providers but also to employers. He has spoken on Health Care Reform at conferences on both a regional and national basis. Ross is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, National Rural Health Association and is currently involved with the Rural Hospital Issues Group. He also serves as the Principal in Charge of the Fargo operations of Eide Bailly.
Brock A. Slabach, MPH, FACHE Senior Vice President of Member Services National Rural Health Association 4501 College Blvd. #225 Leawood, KS 66211-1921 [email protected]
Brock joined NRHA in 2008. He has administrative responsibility for all areas of member services, including membership, communications and meetings/exhibitions. He was a rural hospital administrator for more than 21 years and has served on the board of the National Rural Health Association and the regional policy board of the American Hospital Association. Brock specializes in rural health system development that encompasses population health and the varied payment programs moving rural providers into value based purchasing models. He serves on the CMS Star Rating Technical Expert Panel (TEP), a member of the National Quality Forum’s Measures Application Partnership (MAP) Hospital and Rural Health Workgroup and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP).
Brock is the 2015 recipient of the Calico Quality Leadership Award of the National Rural Health Resource Center and received the American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists (ASHP) Board of Directors’ Award of Honor for 2018. Brock earned a master of public health degree in health administration from the University of Oklahoma and is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Patrick Sustrich, MS Chief Integration Officer Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital 321 E. Harris St. Charlotte, Michigan [email protected]
Patrick Sustrich, MS, is the chief integration officer at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, as well as the executive director of AL!VE, HGB’s experience-based destination health park. HGB is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Charlotte, Mich., that has been the community’s partner in health care for 85 years. Sustrich was instrumental in opening AL!VE in November 2011 to help address the need for hospital’s to play a critical role in influencing population health. The $15.5-million facility is 70,000 square feet and includes rehabilitation services, a healthy-eating café and demonstration-teaching kitchen, a fitness center, children’s recreational area, business conference space and more. AL!VE has been recognized regionally and nationally for the positive impact it has had in the community. Sustrich has worked at HGB since 2009. He has extensive knowledge in business and hospital administration, facility operations, population health and clinically integrated networks. He has played a key role in connecting HGB to regional population health efforts that involve robust care coordination programming and a focus on the quadruple aim: excellent care, excellent health, excellent experience and excellent value. He has acted as a consultant for numerous hospitals, country clubs and non-profit businesses interested in implementing health and fitness facilities and programs, especially in regard to population health efforts. Sustrich has been published in numerous research journals, and presented at national and international symposiums. He is also internationally recognized as a facilitator for Dr. Edward DeBono’s “Six Thinking Hats” and has been honored with the prestigious Alvin Whitfield Community Service Award. Sustrich previously opened and managed two other fitness and rehabilitation facilities – the Kelsey Community Wellness Center in Lakeview, Mich., and the University Club of Michigan State University in Lansing, Mich. Sustrich received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in exercise physiology from Northern Michigan University. While in Marquette, Mich., Sustrich obtained experience from his work with Marquette General Hospital, and testing and training athletes from the United States Winter Olympic Team. He lives in DeWitt, Mich., with his wife, Lara, and two daughters, Cassandra and Alexandra.
