Page 9 - The Edge2023 - Spring

Leadership is…….
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

are not afraid to lead by example. They are the
ones who inspire others to be their best and do
their best.

Speaking of leaders, AASBO leadership was on
display at both our Vendor/Buyer Conference and Health Care

our Winter Conference on Audit and Compliance for
at the Desert Willow Conference Center. I want to Educators
commend the Vendor/Buyer Conference chairs –
Roger Spivey, Taylor Perkins and Gary Barkman Strong, comprehensive health care
– and members of the Professional Development that fits your school's budget
Committee for putting on another successful What if you could offer...
event. Breakout sessions ranged from Purchasing  The richest benefit plans for Arizona schools.
from a Vendor’s Perspective to Conflict of  A one-stop shop for all your employee health care
Interest. needs, including:
– Medical/prescription. – Life.
Likewise, I commend Tyler Moore, who served – Wellness program. – EAP.
as chair for the Winter Conference – and the track – Dental. – COBRA.
chairs Gary Barkman, Rick Hall, Martin James, – Vision.
Karin Smith, and Roger Spivey – all produced  Innovative member programs, including:
®
a tremendous event, as did the Conference – Teladoc . – Hinge Health.
– SkinIO .
™
Committee members. Sessions included Audit
Findings and How to Correct Deficiencies, and  The strongest national provider network available in
Arizona, which may include access to the
Employee Hiring and Retention Practices. The Banner|Aetna network. This program provides efficient
keynote presentation by Carrie O’Brien and Chris and effective patient care at a more affordable cost.
Thomas, of Gust Rosenfeld, was valuable and Together, we’re transforming health care in Arizona!
informative. ...with ASBAIT, you can!
At ASBAIT, we're helping Arizona educators and their
Last, and by no means least, let’s all thank AASBO families to live healthier lives.
President Dale Ponder and the AASBO Board of Need more information?
Directors and staff for all they do to make our Contact:
organization even better. FLAGSTAFF
FLAGSTAFF
Chuck Nelson
ASBAIT Sales Executive
Meritain Health ®
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
O
O
PH
O
E
E
O
OE
PHOENIXX I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
chuck.nelson@meritain.com
1.480.688.3284
TUCSON
C
SO
UC
U
O
S
TUCSON N
A A ASBAIT Trustees es
ASBAIT Schools l
Visit asbait.org | @asbaithealth | asbait
www.meritain.com | © 2022–2023 Meritain Health, Inc.
9