I recently had the chance to speak at the Healthcare Prognosis 2008 hosted by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce at Bryn Mawr Hospital. The event was attended by many local providers and area business leaders and focused on how organizations can improve the healthcare of their employees and how that can actually reduce the cost of health benefits. After the panel, was finished there was a lively discussion regarding personal health planning and how a proactive approach to healthcare can dramatically increase the overall health levels of a community.

In many ways this event may have raised more questions than answers for the attendees. However, it introduced many new ideas to an important group of business and community leaders, which is crucial to effecting real long-term changes.