MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2008—The Buyers Health Care Action Group, a coalition of employers that brought Bridges to Excellence to Minnesota will be hosting a community dialogue on the topic: "Depression Program Rollout: Improving the Health of the Whole Person," May 29, starting at 7:45 a.m.

The community dialogue will be held at the Hilton–Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport at 3800 American Boulevard East, Ballroom 1, in Bloomington.

• Hear from BHCAG, employers, the Institute Clinical Systems Improvement and MN Community Measurement, how optimal care for depression will be rewarded in 2009.
• Learn why employers are supporting the depression program.
• Learn about the tools available and the submission process.
• Participate in the discussion on next steps and feedback.

The dialogue will also be available by webcast in order to effect  broadest dissemination of the Bridges to Excellence Pay for Performance Depression program. The webcast will be “live” from the Hilton. RSVP to Sue Jesseman at bhcag@bhcag.com or (952) 896-5186.

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