Speaker

David Palm, PhD

Dr. Palm is an associate professor in the Department of Health Services Research and Administration and director for the Center for Health Policy in the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He teaches courses in strategic planning and health policy and has conducted several evaluation projects, including an examination of the community health needs assessments and implementation plans of all non-profit hospitals in Nebraska. Prior to joining the College of Public Health, he served as the director of the Office of Community and Rural Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, where he worked extensively with rural physician clinics, hospitals and local health departments. His office managed several grant projects, including the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX) and the Office of Rural Health Grant. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Augustana University, a master’s degree in economics from the University of Wyoming and a doctorate in economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Moderators

Ashley O’Donnell, MSN, RN, CPHQ

Ms. O’Donnell is a clinical improvement consultant at Iowa Healthcare Collaborative. She has experience as a care coordinator and discharge planner and has served as a registered nurse in the medical/surgical department, neurology and the emergency department. O’Donnell received an associate’s degree in nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Grand View University and a master’s degree in nursing – clinical leadership from Grand View University.

Cari Seddon, MA, RD, CDE

Ms. Seddon is the director, community integration at Iowa Healthcare Collaborative. In this role she supports collaborative clinical and community partnerships driving sustainable healthcare quality improvements with focused attention on providing person-centered care throughout Iowa. Seddon received a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a master’s degree in family and consumer science from Western Michigan University. Seddon is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, is certified in adult weight management and holds a cardiovascular disease and diabetes certificate. She is six sigma lean certified and has more than 17 years of experience in patient care and population health management.

Disclosures

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with commercial interest companies to disclose.

• Kate Carpenter, BHA, CPHQ, RT (R)(M)(CT) - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
• Norma Haskins, BS - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
• Ashley O’Donnell, MSN, RN, CPHQ - Planning Committee Member and Moderator
• David Palm, PhD - Speaker
• Cari Seddon, MA, RD, CDE - Planning Committee Member and Moderator