Presentations

Minnesota Health Partnership Conference

Program Agenda
Coordinating Health Care and Disability Prevention
June 14, 2002
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
Bloomington, MN

11:30 a.m. Registration

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Welcome- Michael McGrail

12:15 Improving the Quality of Workers' Compensation Medical Care: Lessons from the Workers' Compensation Health Initiative- Keynote speaker- Jay Himmelstein

1:00 The Development of the Coordinated Health Care and Disability Prevention (CHCDP) Model-  Marilou Calasanz

The development, market demand and core tenants of the model including employer-work site changes, provider practices and employee/patient education will be discussed.

1:15 Evaluation of the CHCDP Model...Presentation of Results-
Bryan Dowd, William Lohman, Michael McGrail, David Radosevich

Researchers will present findings related to the impact of CHCDP on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, impact on providers and employers, and the economic influence of this model on health care and disability costs.

• Introduction to the Evaluation-  Michael McGrail    
• Patient Health Care Quality Surveys-  David Radosevich
• The Impact of Physician Attitudes on Disability Prevention-  William Lohman  
• Employer Beliefs and Practices in Disability Management-  William Lohman  
• Tracer Conditions: Low Back Pain, Knee Pain, and Diabetes Mellitus-  David Radosevich  
• Minnesota Health Partnership: Cost Evaluation-  Bryan Dowd  

3:00 Refreshment Break

3:15 Panel Discussion- Jon Christianson, Facilitator

The panel will feature clinic and employer representatives who were instrumental in the implementation of the CHCDP model. Different perspectives will be provided on key issues related to the experience of MHP and what can be learned for the future of disability prevention practices and the delivery of health care.

4:15 Concluding Remarks- Michael McGrail

4:30 Adjourn

4:30- 6:30 Reception

A reception will be held at the Marriott immediately following the conference for all participants.

To see additional briefing information done by the Minnesota Health Partnership,  click here.