News Release
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January 31, 2006
Renaissance Institute Offers Guide to Navigating the
Health-Care System, Introduction to the Institute
Individuals who have wondered about the rising cost of health care or who
have found themselves struggling through a costly maze of health-care issues
are invited to participate in a class designed to help them successfully
maneuver through the health-care system.
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The Renaissance Institute at Boise State University will offer �Navigating
the Health-Care System� from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evenings in March in the
Boise State Student Union. Those who are not currently members of the
institute, but who are interested in attending one of the sessions, may do
so free of charge. If participants plan to attend additional sessions, they
will be required to join the institute and pay the $25 class fee.
Participants will learn from leading health-care professionals the key
factors that are driving the escalating costs and how individuals can better
manage the cost of their own healthcare costs.
The course will address accessibility and cost of insurance and provide
information that will help individuals manage health-care insurance needs.
Major factors affecting the quality and accessibility and cost of
prescription drugs will be discussed, and best routes to follow to purchase
needed prescription drugs will be considered.
Course presenters are all local health-care experts and include Dr. Gary
Krouth, vice president of Saint Luke�s Regional Medical Center; John
Stellmon, president of Regence BlueShield of Idaho; Richard �Mick� Markuson,
executive director of the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy; and Dr. J. Robert
Polk, vice president of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.
Boise State�s Renaissance Institute brings adult learners together in a
social context to expand their intellectual horizons and enrich their lives.
The sessions are offered in relaxed, comfortable settings in the community,
and membership is open to all. For more information on the health-care class
and other workshops, as well as the spring 2006 lecture series, call the
Division of Extended Studies at 426-2047 or visit
www.boisestate.edu/extendedstudies/renaissance.
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Contact: Ellie McKinnon, Extended Studies (208) 426-2047, emckinno@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208)
426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu
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Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190
undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within
eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise
State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and
public service.
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