The following is a selection of speaking engagements by Deborah Lewis, Bredeson Group Founder and President.
In addition, we are available to present on any of the topics about which we consult, write, train or coach, as noted elsewhere in this site. To request information on the Bredeson Group Speakers Bureau, use our online feedback form.

“Work/Life Benefits and Alternative Work Arrangements: From Back Room to Board Room.”
Benefits Management Forum & Expo, October 12, 1999, Nashville.

“A Case Study in How to Conduct a Mystery Shopper Assessment.”
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Annual Training Conference, March 29, 1999, Atlanta, Georgia.

“The Mystery Shopper Approach:Ensuring High Quality, Consumer-Friendly Access to Behavioral Healthcare.”
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Annual Training Conference, March 22, 1998, Chicago, ILL.

"Emerging Patient Advocate and Education Systems and Technologies."
Benefits Management Forum & Expo, September 9, 1997, Atlanta, GA.

"Consumer Advocacy Issues in Managed Care."
Benefits Management Forum & Expo, September 9, 1997, Atlanta, GA.

"Purchasing Health Care."
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Benefits Conference for Public Employees, August 12, 1997, Willamsburg, VA.

"Health Care Provider Selection."
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Construction Industry Benefits Conference, June 9, 1997, Monterey, CA.

"The Mental Health Parity Act of 1996: An Opportunity for a Fresh Look at Behavioral Health Care Risks and Benefits."
Human Affairs International Workshop, June 5 and 6, 1997, Stamford, CT and New York City.

"Translating the Mental Health Care Benefit into Enhanced Member Satisfaction."
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, May 8, 1997, New Orleans, LA.

"Wellness Program Roundtable."
The National Managed Health Care Congress, April, 17, 1997, Washington, D.C.

"Coping with Work."
University of Bridgeport, March, 1997. Stamford, Connecticut. A course for masters-level human resource/counseling students on workplace benefits, programs and policies designed manage behavioral risk and enhance organizational performance.

"Case Histories: Preparing Child Welfare Providers for the Future."
National Community Mental Healthcare Council, March 17, 1997, San Francisco, California.

"An Overview of Issues in Managed Child Welfare."
National Community Mental Healthcare Council, March 16, 1997, San Francisco, California.

"Integrating Mental Health and Substance Abuse Delivery Systems."
National Community Mental Healthcare Council, Pre-Conference Institute, March 15, 1997, San Francisco, California.

"Health Promotion Roundtable."
Northeast Managed Congress, November 13, 1996, New York City, New York.

"Emerging Patient Advocate Technologies."
Benefits Management Expo and Forum, September 17, 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana.

"Employee Assistance Program Accreditation: Why it Pays to Kick the Tires."
Benefits Management Expo and Forum, September 18, 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana.

"Changing Our Industry from the Inside Out."
Keynote Address: Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare (AABH), August 9, 1996, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"Employee Assistance Services: Innovative Worksite-Based Ambulatory Services."
AABH, August 7, 1996, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"Measuring Health Care Outcomes."
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, June 25, 1996, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

"Flexible Work Arrangements: Employee Assistance Tool for the Year 2000."
Employee Assistance Professionals Association District I Conference, June 12,1996, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

"If All Else Fails, Talk to the Patient: Customer-Driven Human Resource Management."
The Connecticut Medical Group Management Association, February 22,1996, Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

"Managed Care and EAP’s: Can This Marriage Be Saved?"
Employee Assistance Professionals Association, February 6, 1996, Norwalk, Connecticut.

"Managed Care: The Next Generation."
WEB, January 23, 1996, Stamford, Connecticut.

"The Mystery Shopper Approach:  Ensuring High Quality, Consumer-Friendly Access to Behavioral Healthcare." 
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Annual Training Conference, March 22, 1998, Chicago, ILL.