Brain Injury Association of America
BIAA Business Practice College Features Lakeview Leadership
The Brain Injury Association of America's (BIAA) Business Practice College is under way this week in Las Vegas. Rehabilitation industry leaders from across the country participate in this program, which offers sessions for CEOs, COOs, Human Resources and Marketing professionals. The group's focus is to share exemplary strategies ensuring access to, and development of quality healthcare. Lakeview Vice-Presidents Sue Bartlett, LCSW, CRC and Dianne Schwarz, MEd, OT will be presenting a general session to the group on Medicaid mechanisms and trends as they relate to brain injury and rehabilitation. Sue Bartlett has over two decades of experience in BI case management, contracting and development, while Dianne Schwarz recently joined Lakeview after many years in New York state government, involved with the care of over 7,000 individuals with BI and related conditions.
The Business Practice College opens with the annual meeting of the BIAA Business and Professional Council, Chaired by Lakeview's President/COO Dr. Tina Trudel. As noted at www.biausa.org, the Council's primary goal is to increase access to care. Membership in the Council offers opportunities to stay up-to-date on health care policies, participate in coordinated legislative action, share in brain injury health outcomes and business intelligence, and communicate and network with colleagues.

