Conference Speakers

Leonard Friedman, Ph.D.

Dr. Friedman is the Director of the OSU Healthcare Administration program. He will be the keynote speaker and his topic will be "What's going on in Healthcare Today"

Alma Hardy

Alma Hardy is External Affairs Liaison/Rural Health Coordinator, Office of the Regional Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Region 10. Alma will be sharing her thoughts on current Medicare topics and issues.

David Bruerd

David Bruerd is Principle of iTAG Identity Theft Awareness Group. David will be sharing his insights on Identity Theft in the Workplace.

Ken Provencher

Ken Provencher is CEO of PacificSource Health Plans. Ken will be speaking on "Current Trends in the Health Insurance Industry"

Rod Cruickshank

Rod Cruickshank of The Partners Group. Rod will be speaking on "Current Trends in Employee Benefits"

Kelley Kaiser

Kelley Kaiser is CEO of Samaritan Health Plans. In her role Kelley has developed and implemented a variety of Health Plans to include a self-funded employee plan, an Oregon Health Plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan. She will be providing us with her insights on Medicare Advantage Plans.