University of Kansas Hospital Case Competition



Top, L to R: Phil Wirtjes, Connie Lee, and AJ Nice
Back: Nick Howald, Scott Hutgen and Casi Roethler
In the first week of November the University of Kansas Hospital (KUMED) hosted their second annual case competition that included graduate students from the University of Missouri, University of Kansas and University of Iowa.  Dr. Robert Lee, MHSA Program Director at KU, asked teams to develop a scenario analysis looking at uncertainties that the hospital and clinics of University of Kansas would be facing in the coming years.  Dr. Lee stated that “these are very real issues that cause some sleepless nights for lots of folks here in Kansas City.”

To aid in this endeavor  8 teams were formed to compete in the case study.  The University of Iowa sent three teams: AJ Nice/Scott Hurtgen, Nick Howald/Phil Wirtjes, and Connie Lee/Casi Roethler.  During the weeks prior to the competition, teams prepared presentations to be judged by hospital executives and university professors.  Teams presented with varying focuses on KUMED uncertainties that offered a wide range of perspective for the administration.  Students commented that being part of the case competition was a great way to incorporate knowledge gained in the classroom and enhance analytical skills.
 
Case competition finalists and judges
 AJ Nice and Scott Hurtgen were chosen as one of the three team finalists, along with the teams from the University of Missouri and University of Kansas.   All in all, the competition was a success and the students found it to be useful practical experience.  As KUMED continues to develop the case competition, it will become more and more of an asset as a means of professional development for students and administrators.  

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Adriana Kotchkoski (MHA '24): Nihon Keiei Consulting Group

Image
Konnichiwa from Japan!   As I sit down to write this blog post, I am filled with a sense of gratitude and accomplishment as I reflect on my time as an intern at Nihon Keiei Consulting Group in Osaka, Japan. This summer has been nothing short of remarkable, offering me a unique blend of professional development and cultural immersion that I will cherish forever.   During my time at Nihon Keiei, I had the opportunity to engage in in-depth research and analysis, creating comprehensive market profiles for the healthcare sectors in the Philippines and India. These profiles laid the foundation for strategic expansion plans, and it was an honor to present my findings and recommendations to a senior consultant during insightful one-on-one meetings. These interactions were not only professionally enriching but also allowed me to witness firsthand how strategic decisions shape the course of an organization's growth.   One of the most rewarding experiences during my internship was t...
Read more

Devante Davis (MHA '24): UCHealth - Southern Region

Image
Hello my name is Devante Davis I am going into my 2 nd year as an MHA student at the University of Iowa!    I am currently interning at UCHEALTH southern region in Colorado Springs, and UCHEALTH mission statement is to Improve lives through providing quality care. My preceptor is Andrew Ritchie the Chief Operation Officer of the UCHEALTH southern region. He great a developing talent while unlocking hiding potential within his interns, and fellow! My favorite project was evaluating what the rest of the world is doing to recover from this global nursing shortage. Summarizing the data and be a part of creating a valuable plan to implement into the UCHEALTH southern region. A few other fun events I attended were the pikes peak annual racing event, viper’s baseball game, the incline!  
Read more

Naudya Chhuon, UIHC Accounting and Financial Services (MHA '25)

Image
This summer, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Finance and Accounting Services team (FAS) at the University of Iowa. My internship allowed me to better understand what it is like to work in finance and accounting, especially within the healthcare industry. From managing a vaccination clinic project to tackling financial models, I got to contribute to some and be a part of some fun projects. One of the highlights of my internship was being the go-to person for all things related to the HPV vaccination clinic with the Population Health team. This project provides Shoes for patients under 13 years old who obtain their 2 nd  dose of the HPV vaccine. I found myself at the center of communication between four different teams, which meant I got to lead meetings, and make sure we were all on the same page. Our big event is coming up in the second week of August, and I am proud of how smoothly everything has been running so far.  Another big part of my summer was getting my han...
Read more