Fifth Annual Western Region Flex Conference
June 7-8, 2007
Presentations

Transparency and Public Reporting
John Supplitt
American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois

Scorecarding to Improve Performance: Better Results through Better Focus and Accountability
Mary Beth Fitzgerald
Westfields Hospital, New Richmond, Wisconsin
Michael Pynch
Wipfli, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

2007 Rural Health Policy and Advocacy Agenda
Danielle Lloyd
American Hospital Association, Washington, DC

Trends and Issues in Rural Hospital Measurement
Karla Weng
Stratis Health, Bloomington, Minnesota

Health Information Exchange of Montana
Jeannie Gentry
St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby, Montana

Medicare Cost Report and Reimbursement Update
John Sheehan
BKD Healthcare, St. Louis, Missouri

Creating a Culture of Service Excellence in Critical Access Hospitals
Audrey Fletcher
Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho