Forums on Trauma Services in Georgia
The Andrew Young School, with the Public Performance & Management Group (PPM), hosted a three-part forum on "Trauma Services in Georgia: Where Are We Now? Where Should We Go?"
The forums were held on June 3, August 6, and October 21, 2008. The audience included policy makers as well as practitioners from the public and private sectors. Video of these forums is available on iTunes U.
The first forum gave an overview of the issues related to providing trauma services, from both state and national perspectives.
- The forum was opened by remarks and a welcome from James Alm. Speakers included Arthur Kellerman, MD, a nationally recognized trauma expert from the Emory School of Medicine; Patrick O'Neal, director of the state's Office of Preparedness; Ben Hinson, a member of the Trauma Services Network Commission and president of Mid Georgia Ambulance; and Tom Bell, CEO of Cousins Properties. After their presentations, the speakers participated in a panel discussion moderated by Karen Minyard, Director of the Health Policy Center.
The second session addressed the issue of building an effective and efficient trauma care network based on the Institute of Medicine’s goals of coordination and regionalization.
- The forum was opened by remarks and a welcome from David Sjoquist, Director of Domestic Programs and the Fiscal Research Center. Speakers included Dan Miears, Mary Beachley, and Jerry Overton. After their presentations, the speakers participated in a panel discussion moderated by Glenn Landers of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
This third session focused on the issue of creating an accountable and sustainable network in Georgia.
- The topics included determining potential revenue sources and criteria for allocating available funds. In addition, the forum covered how to identify and disseminate information to foster accountability in institutions, providers and the system as a whole. A white paper on these topics, "Financing an Accountable and Sustainable State Trauma Care Network: Evidence from Georgia", was presented by two Georgia State faculty members, Dr. James Marton and Dr. Patricia Ketsche. Following this, Peter Bluestone and Robert D. Buschman from the Fiscal Research Center presented "Options for Funding Trauma Care in Georgia". Along with the speakers, a panel of legislators and other policy makers discussed the implications for Georgia.
Video of these forums is available on iTunes U.
