University of Iowa Health Management & Policy

By: Brooke Spencer The University of Iowa’s Department of Health Management and Policy continues to climb the U.S. News and World report’s list of Best Graduate Health Care Management Programs. Because of this, it is no surprise that the University of Iowa’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has also seen an increase in the quality of applicants over the years. This year, many qualified MHA applicants from around the U.S. spent time learning about the program, interviewing with faculty and alumni, and socializing with current students during their on-site interview process. Every year, the students in the program look forward to the interview dinners with the applicants. These dinners, which were held at Quinton’s in Iowa City, allowed applicants to ask questions about the program, converse with students to determine cultural fit, and enjoy the robust menu Quinton's had to offer.  The next morning, applicants headed to the College of Public Health to meet w

Description FUNCTION AND   SCOPE: This position is a unique opportunity to work with national experts in cardiovascular care to develop clinical observational patient data registries and performance measures/metrics on processes and outcomes of care.  MAJOR DUTIES AND   RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement methodologies that provide the scientific foundation for the development of hospital and/or ambulatory patient registries for the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). Provide expertise in the development of: Clinical data sets including data elements and definitions as well as data quality submission criteria and thresholds; Performance measures and other complex quality indicators including, but not limited to, composite and risk adjustment measures for reporting to NCDR participants, including algorithms definitions Measurement instruments for data collection and analysis Manage complex m

ABOUT UW:  UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. UW Medicine owns or operates Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center, a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated or affiliated entities as appropriate. In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance a partnership among UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, and Seattle Children’s. DESCRIPTION:  UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Performance Improvement / Transformation of Care Consultant, UW Medicine. This individual will be responsible f