GPBCH is hosting this information session for members who are interested in learning more about the new Employer Track in the Certificate and M.S. in Population Health programs offered by the Jefferson College of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University. The Track was designed specifically for working professionals who would like to learn more about the growing discipline of Population Health, and how its concepts and methods can be applied specifically to employed populations. Although designed with the needs of employers in mind, the program is also highly applicable to other healthcare system stakeholders who engage with employers and the workforce. All courses are virtual, and asynchronous (meaning students can do the course work each week based on their schedules). GPBCH members are eligible for a 15% discount off of standard tuition for these courses.

At this session you will learn more about the College of Population Health, the Employer Track, and logistics for learning more and applying to the College. Mitch Kaminski, MD, Program Director, will present an overview of the program and answer questions from the audience. Outlook information has been distributed to GPBCH members.

We hope you can join us on Tuesday, June 22nd for our Annual Member Meeting. All employer and affiliate members are welcome to attend! During this program, we will present an overview of coalition accomplishments and plans for the coming year and ask for member input. We will also announce the new slate for the Board of Directors. Outlook invitations have been sent.

Elective surgery is a significant driver of direct cost and productivity loss for employed populations, and following a build-up of delayed procedures post-COVID, employers can expect increased volume of procedures in the coming year. In this program, you will hear from several innovative organizations that are helping to drive improvement in quality, safety, and cost management for surgical care. Among topics we will cover are:

• Why is it important to use centers of excellence that account for facility-level and surgeon-level variation in outcomes?
• How can reform of surgical payment models reduce costs while improving outcomes?
• What are "Enhanced Recovery and Support" services and how do they reduce recovery time and expedite return to work?
• How does appropriate surgical planning and management help to reduce post-surgical opioid use and dependence?
• What is GPBCH doing at the local level to advance surgical value?

Our panelists will include:

• Brand Newland, CEO, Goldfinch Health
• Brent Nicholson, Co-founder and Chief Client Officer, Carrum Health
• Roy Winston, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Pacira Biosciences

Outlook invitations have been distribute to GPBCH members.

SAVE THE DATE! Our 2021 Annual Conference is booked for December 9th, 2021 and we are hopeful for in-person and virtual attendance. More information coming soon, including this year's sponsorship opportunities! Contact Eric Croft (Ecroft@gpbch.org) with questions.