Structure The PAR workgroup will consist of individuals appointed by the chair of the Bree Collaborative, and confirmed by the Bree Collaborative steering committee. Individuals must have in-depth knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following: readmissions, payment reform, the health care delivery system, benefit design, and quality improvement. There must be at least one representative from each stakeholder group: employer, health plan, hospital, provider (including a specialist), and quality improvement organization. The chair of the PAR workgroup will be appointed by the chair of the Bree Collaborative. The Bree Collaborative project manager will staff and provide management and support services for the PAR workgroup. Less than the full PAR workgroup may convene to: gather and discuss information; conduct research; analyze relevant issues and facts or draft recommendations for the deliberation of the full workgroup. A quorum shall be a simple majority and shall be required to accept and approve recommendations to the Bree Collaborative. Meetings The PAR workgroup will hold meetings as necessary. The PAR workgroup chair will conduct meetings and arrange for the recording of each meeting, and will distribute meeting agendas and other materials prior to each meeting. PAR Workgroup Name Title Organization Susie Dade Deputy Director Puget Sound Health Alliance Medical Director, Quality and Qualis Health Sharon Eldoranta, MD Safety Initiatives Chief Strategy and Innovation Providence Health and Services Joe Gifford, MD Officer for Western Washington Swedish Health Services Mary Gregg, MD Director, Quality and Patient Safety VP Quality & Associate Chief Franciscan Health Systems Tony Haftel, MD Medical Officer Medical Director, Center for Health Virginia Mason Medical Center Bob Mecklenburg, MD Care Solutions Strategic Planner for Employee King County Kerry Schaefer Health PeaceHealth Medical Group Peter Valenzuela, MD Medical Director Committee Staff Steve Hill Chair Bree Collaborative Rachel Quinn Project Manager Bree Collaborative
Structure The PAR workgroup will consist of individuals appointed by the chair of the Bree Collaborative, and confirmed by the Bree Collaborative steering committee. Individuals must have in-depth knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following: readmissions, payment reform, the health care delivery system, benefit design, and quality improvement. There must be at least one representative from each stakeholder group: employer, health plan, hospital, provider (including a specialist), and quality improvement organization. The chair of the PAR workgroup will be appointed by the chair of the Bree Collaborative. The Bree Collaborative project manager will staff and provide management and support services for the PAR workgroup. Less than the full PAR workgroup may convene to: gather and discuss information; conduct research; analyze relevant issues and facts or draft recommendations for the deliberation of the full workgroup. A quorum shall be a simple majority and shall be required to accept and approve recommendations to the Bree Collaborative. Meetings The PAR workgroup will hold meetings as necessary. The PAR workgroup chair will conduct meetings and arrange for the recording of each meeting, and will distribute meeting agendas and other materials prior to each meeting. PAR Workgroup Name Title Organization Susie Dade Deputy Director Puget Sound Health Alliance Sharon Eldoranta, MD Medical Director, Quality and Safety Initiatives Qualis Health Joe Gifford, MD Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for Western Washington Providence Health and Services Mary Gregg, MD Director, Quality and Patient Safety Swedish Health Services Tony Haftel, MD VP Quality & Associate Chief Medical Officer Franciscan Health Systems Bob Mecklenburg, MD Medical Director, Center for Health Care Solutions Virginia Mason Medical Center Kerry Schaefer Strategic Planner for Employee Health King County Peter Valenzuela, MD Medical Director PeaceHealth Medical Group Committee Staff Steve Hill Chair Bree Collaborative Rachel Quinn Project Manager Bree Collaborative
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