Register Now for the 2013 Montana Economic Outlook Seminars Throughout Montana

2013 Economic Outlook Seminar

Presented by NorthWestern Energy http://www.northwesternenergy.com/ and

The University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research

THE BEST MEDICINE:

How Can Montanans Take Charge of Changes in Health Care?

Imagine a world where you carry your medical history and prescriptions with you on a credit card. Where your doctor calls you to make an appointment to get your high blood pressure checked. Or where you can pull up a website and learn what surgical procedures will actually cost and which hospitals have the lowest error rates. This is where health care is going, and we’re getting there faster than you think. Changes in health care are all around us – will Montana households, businesses, and governments be ready for them?

Larry White, director of the Western Montana Area Health Education Center at The University of Montana, will discuss the latest developments in health care at the 38th Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, including:

advances like electronic medical records,

patient-centered approaches to care,

shortages of primary care physicians, and

changes with the Affordable Care Act.

This half-day seminar and luncheon will highlight the latest economic trends for local, state, and national economies. Bureau economist Patrick Barkey will present economic forecasts for each seminar city, and industry experts will provide the outlook for Montana’s important sectors: nonresident travel, health care, agriculture, real estate, manufacturing, and forest products. New in 2013, the seminar will also feature coverage of Montana’s energy industry.

Continuing education credits are available. Groups of five or more may register at a discount online at http://www.bber.umt.edu.

Don’t miss out on the latest economic news. Sign up now and guarantee your spot.

Register Online at: https://www.bber-secure.umt.edu/register2013.asp

Sponsored by: Benefis Health System, Pacific Steel and Recycling, and Montana Health CO-OP

Seminar Schedule

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Helena, Jan. 29, 2013 (Tuesday)

Best Western Great Northern

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Great Falls, Jan. 30, 2013 (Wednesday)

Hilton Garden Inn

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Missoula, Feb. 1, 2013 (Friday)

Hilton Garden Inn

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Billings, Feb. 5, 2013 (Tuesday)

Crowne Plaza

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Bozeman, Feb. 6, 2013 (Wednesday)

Best Western GranTree

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Butte, Feb. 7, 2013 (Thursday)

La Quinta Inn

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Kalispell, Feb. 15, 2013 (Friday)

Hilton Garden Inn

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Sidney, March 12, 2013 (Tuesday)

USDA/ARS Northern Plains

Agricultural Research Lab

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Miles City, March 13, 2013 (Wednesday)

Bureau of Land Management