Health Care Reform – how does it impact you and how can we as young professionals assist in affecting positive changes that will benefit our generation and those in the future? A panel of health care experts discuss the current state of health care and proposed health care reform.

Panelists:

Dave Self, Senior Vice President & Idaho Regional Director, PacificSource

Dr. Karl Watts, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Family Physician, President/Founder of Genesis World Mission and the Garden City Community Clinic

Dr. Gary Krouth, VP of Medical Affairs, St. Luke’s

Scott Leavitt, Former National President of the National Association of Health Underwriters

Moderated by: Eric Shaver, Ph.D. , Benchmark Research & Safety, Inc.

Presenting Sponsor: Perkins Coie

Podcast provided by Peppershock Media

*Apologies for the poor quality of the audio…1 mic for 6 people.

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Bob Lokken is the founder and CEO of WhiteCloud Analytics, a Boise-based software/consulting company focused on decision support for hospitals. Bob was previously founder and CEO of ProClarity Corp., winner of over 40 industry awards for analytic and performance management technologies. Bob authored the key patents behind ProClarity’s market leading technology. In May 2006, ProClarity was acquired by Microsoft. Afterwards, Bob led the development of the commercial strategy for Microsoft’s business intelligence offerings. Bob is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences and a guest lecturer for Executive MBA programs on the use of analytics to drive business results.

“Lounging Series” events provide a question/answer forum, giving young professionals exposure to decision makers and community leaders. These events are held at the Visual Arts Collective and provide a great atmosphere for networking with local young professionals and learning from influential leaders in the Boise metro region.

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Six young, politically involved panelists discuss transportation, air quality and urban renewal issues facing Boise, the Treasure Valley and the entire state of Idaho. They also talk about how they got into politics and how young professionals can get involved.

Panelists:

1. Cece Gassner – Economic Development Director, City of Boise

2. Jason Kreizenbeck – Chief of Staff, Office of Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter

3. Steve Kren – Idaho Representative (R-Nampa), Member of the
House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee

4. John McGee – Idaho Senator (R-Caldwell), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee

5. Mckinsey Miller – Associate, Gallatin Public Affairs

6. Rachel Winer – Executive Director, Idaho Smart Growth

Moderated by: John Miller – Writer, The Associated Press