OAKLAND, CA -- 10/28/09 --
The Center for Technology and Aging appointed
its 13-member National Advisory Board, comprised of experienced leaders
from provider associations, health technology, government agencies,
national aging organizations, academia and consumer organizations.
"We are honored to have these outstanding leaders agree to provide advice
and guidance," said David Lindeman, PhD, director of the Center for
Technology and Aging. "As we work to foster adoption of beneficial
technologies for older Americans, these experts will provide unique insight
and perspective on how we can fulfill our ambitious mission."
The National Advisory Board will meet semi-annually and discuss major
opportunities, barriers and challenges, and develop strategies for the
dissemination and adoption of technologies that allow seniors to live
independently.
"California and the nation are facing an impending crisis of care for the
nation's older population, many of whom have or will face chronic health
care needs. We have a duty to provide better, more appropriate care in
settings that enable these individuals to remain in communities they
choose," said Molly Coye, chairperson of the National Advisory Board.
"Technology can help make this happen, but it is underused. The Center has
a unique opportunity to significantly influence more widespread use of
these vital tools and technologies."
National Advisory Board members are:
-- Gregory S. Buchert, MD, MPH, Chief Operating Officer, CalOptima
-- Molly Coye, MD, MPH, President & CEO, CalRHIO, Chair
-- John Danner, JD, MPH, MA, Senior Fellow, The Lester Center for
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
-- Adam Darkins, MD, MPHM, FRCS, Chief Consultant for Care Coordination,
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
-- Lynn Daucher, Director, California Department of Aging
-- John Feather, PhD, CAE, Executive Director and CEO, American Society
of Consultant Pharmacists
-- James Firman, EdD, President and CEO, National Council on Aging
-- Larry Minnix, President and CEO, American Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging
-- John Parrish, PhD, MBA, CNPS, Executive Director, The Erickson
Foundation, Inc.
-- Richard Della Penna, MD, National Elder Care Clinical Lead CMI,
Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Aging Network
-- Brenda Premo, MBA, Assistant Vice President Government Relations,
Director, Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions, Western
University of Health Sciences
-- Sandra Shewry, MPH, President and CEO, California Center for Connected
Health
-- Ryan Trimble, DDS, Board Member, The SCAN Foundation and SCAN Group
The Center for Technology and Aging (http://www.techandaging.org) is
devoted to helping California and the nation more rapidly implement
technologies that improve home and community-based care for older adults.
Through research, grants, public policy involvement, and development of
practical implementation tools, the Center serves as a resource for all
those seeking to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of long-term
care services. It was established in 2009 with a generous grant from The
SCAN Foundation (www.thescanfoundation.org) and is located at the Public
Health Institute (http://www.phi.org) in Oakland, CA.
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