Originating in 1990, these monthly programs are designed to stimulate thought and dialog on key health issues, and provide networking opportunities among the diverse audience of health care consumers, providers, purchasers and educators. Forums are offered at 8:00 – 10:00 AM on the first Friday of the month, September through June.

This season:

• September 2, 2011: Task Force on Nursing Practice
• October 7, 2011: Featuring the West Michigan Glycemic Collaborative
• November 4, 2011: Value-Based Insurance Design
• December 2, 2011: Medical Practice Today
• January 6, 2012: West Michigan Healthcare Economic Forecast
• February 3, 2012: Career Coaching: Help in Choosing the “Right” Health Care Career
• March 2, 2012: “It’s 11 PM … Do You Know Where The Next Emergency Is?” Emergency Medical Services Then and Now
• April 6, 2012: Improving Patient Transitions Between Hospitals and Long Term Care Communities
• May 4, 2012: Connecting Michigan, the Growth of Heath Information Exchange
• June 1, 2012