09/23 Colorado FENG HealthCare Forum
With the cost of health insurance far outpacing increases in wages, and estimates that health care will consume 25% of GDP by 2025, the current health care system in the United States is unsustainable.

The economic case for health care reform is clear. It is also our largest national priority.

The question is: How do we get there?

Join us for an interactive discussion of the latest health reform initiatives impacting employers and employees.  Please also bring along friends, customers, or associates for this invaluable session.

Business Health Forum

The Business Health Forum is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the business community about health care issues and engaging employers in creating a sustainable health care system. The organization conducts forums across Colorado, educating employers on current health reform issues and encouraging them to have a voice.

www.bizhealthforum.org

Presenters: 
Ralph Pollock, executive director
Teresa Tuschhoff, policy director

As the Business Health Forum's founder and leader, Ralph Pollock is involved in a variety of health coalitions and partnerships throughout Colorado. Pollock is a frequent speaker on health care market dynamics and provider issues. He chairs the health council and is a board member of the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry. He also serves on the boards of Denver Health Medical Plan, the Colorado Workers' Compensation Coalition, the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, and was part of the state's Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform.

Teresa is involved in statewide health coalitions and analyzes health policy. She directs and presents the organization's Forums and Health Solutions Programs.

Teresa has a variety of policy and non-profit experience including work as the Development Director for the Matthew Shepard Foundation, the Colorado legislative liaison for State Farm Insurance Companies and as a Grassroots Coordinator for the National Federation of Independent Business.

Ralph Pollock and Teresa Tuschoff of the Business Health Forum

Wednesday September 23rd
CO FENG Chapter meeting
4600 S. Ulster Street, Blue Spruce Conf room 1st floor
Denver CO 80237

Please register early because based on experience, we will quickly reach maximum capacity for this event. Your Colorado FENG chapter conducts its regular chapter meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month. Please RSVP ASAP as your reservation assists us in event planning.

TIME: 5:00 to 8:00 pm

5:00 pm EARLY ARRIVAL NETWORKING

5:30 - 6:00 pm  ELEVATOR INTRODUCTIONS

6:00 to 7:00 pm PRESENTATION

7:00 to 8:00 pm  NETWORKING

COST: Complimentary  Please try to be on time as you will miss something when you arrive late. The beginning of the meeting will be devoted to members delivering their 60-second announcements so we can learn more about each other. Our practice has been that senior members are expected to provide a job search tip at the end of their introduction. This opportunity to share your expertise has even proved to be a valuable source of ideas. We have topics selected in advance. However, if you have one of particular interest to you, please let us know. With regard to future meetings, please mark your calendars for the fourth Wednesday of the month and try to keep the date available. Interviews, work, and family emergencies are good exceptions.  In order to get the maximum benefit from our meeting:1. Bring a name badge and/or name tent  to the meeting.2. Bring copies of your resume and business cards. 3. Polish your 60 second announcement. 

RESERVATIONS:  Please RSVP by registering and confirming on the front page of www.cofeng.org in the EventBrite box to facilitate appropriate event planning.  

DIRECTIONS: This is just south of I225 and DTC Boulevard). The door and parking lot opens on the west side of the building to Ulster.  Look for the flags in the parking lot. The easiest way to find Morton & Co's office is to exit I-25 at Belleview and head east towards Ulster Street, then turn lef tor north on Ulster. The building is on the North East corner of Ulster & Tuffs (4600 S. Ulster Street), located TWO BUILDINGS north of McCormick's and Schmick's. The parking lot entrance is immediately right after the bus stop on the right-hand side. There is a BEA SYSTEMS sign as you enter the driveway, turn left towards the next building. The building is connected to a similar, taller office building on south side by a large flagstone patio and wall. There are flags in front of the parking lot on the west side of the building.

If you haven't been here before, I suggest that you use Google Maps on the EventBrite invitation to get the detailed location as it may be hard to find the first time.
 
Lance Butler, our host, instructed building security to keep the front doors open until 6:00 pm.  If the doors are not open, please call us on our cell telephones and Lance or others will let you in.   
Lance Butler: C:303-332-8779

Gregory Tripple: C: 720-352-3840

Terrence Smith: C: 719-330-3981

Marty Koenig: C: 303-995-4523