University of Iowa Health Management & Policy

By: Catherine Gehlsen The 37th annual Iowa Healthcare Executive Symposium, “Preparing for (More) Financial Risk” was held on September 24th, 2015. It provided students with numerous opportunities to hear different lectures on exciting healthcare topics and to network with alumni and healthcare executives from across the country. The symposium kicked off with a Speed Networking event. This gave the new Health Management and Policy graduate students the opportunity to network with different healthcare executives. It also gave them the opportunity to learn new networking techniques. The students that did participate all said that it was very beneficial for their future careers. This was followed by two keynote speakers: Ray Hershman and Tom Manak. Ray Hershman’s lecture was on Value Based Reimbursement: Succeeding with Payments Based on Attributed Lives. He is widely known for his leadership experience in information and technology to enable organizational change in healthcare. He h

Job Summary:  Associate Executive Administrator:   The Associate Executive Administrator supports the Executive Administrator in coordinating and directing broad and complex financial and management functions that advance the Department's programmatic vision, mission and strategic plan across all missions. Participates in the development of short and long-term plans for the business affairs of the Department of Pediatrics, including offsite clinical programs. Manages finance, business development and strategic planning within the Department. Works with the department and section leadership to conduct ongoing assessment of, and response to, growth opportunities and unmet needs within Department. Participates in the creation and development of business plans. Identifies opportunities to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges. Establishes collaborative relationships across the Department, the Biological Scie