The Kitsap Business Forum will present “What’s Happening in Kitsap with Healthcare?” on Aug. 11. Shannon Bruce with Excell Puget Sound and Mary Berglind with Martha and Mary will co-lead a panel discussion of local executives from the Kitsap County healthcare community who will share their perspectives on two key areas: “Triple Aim” and collaboration.

Triple Aim, one aspect of the Affordable Care Act, is about improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction), improving the health of populations, and reducing the per capita cost of healthcare. To effectively reach this goal, healthcare organizations must engage in collaboration to leverage resources and achieve the goals of the Triple Aim framework. The panel consists of David Schultz with Harrison Medical Center, Jim Page with Group Health and KPS, Jenifer Kreidler-Moss with Peninsula Community Health Services, Jay Burghart with The Doctors Clinic and Dr. George Berni with Harrison Health Partners.

Attendees will hear differing perspectives on the aspects of Triple Aim and what the impact is on Kitsap businesses, their employees and the community. There will also be a discussion on what it means to effectively collaborate to improve quality and care while lowering cost. Additionally, attendees’ questions posed prior to and during the event will be answered, contributing to a rich and lively conversation.

The forum is held at the Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave. in Bremerton. Parking is provided for KBF attendees in the Anthony’s parking spaces, first floor blue level. The program is from 7:30-9 a.m.

Anyone interested in attending should RSVP to 360-692-6800, or register online at http://KitsapBusinessForum.com.

The Kitsap Business Forum is organized by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce in partnership with PMR Coaching and Consulting, Excell Puget Sound, and the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and Ameriprise Financial. KBF is sponsored by Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and Kingston Chamber of Commerce. The Kitsap Conference Center meeting room is sponsored by Kitsap Bank. Panera Bread provides coffee and bagels.