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 m...

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 ...

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 resp...

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...

By: David Nelson For students in the Department of Health Management & Policy, the Witt/Kieffer seminar has historically been regarded as one of the most valuable activities the program offers. During the session, students are given the opportunity to practice and refine their skills with the help of their peers, alumni, and staff from the executive search firm, Witt/Kieffer. For the second-year MHA class, the fellowship process is a major part of the fall semester. One of the core functions in this process, is interviewing. To better prepare students, the department has enlisted the help of its experienced alumni network and staff from Witt/Kieffer to provide expertise on how students can get the most out of their interviews. Over the course of two days, students had the opportunity to practice their interviewing skills on the phone, in person, and review general interviewing conduct. Several alums of the program returned to give their feedback and advice on the fellows...

By: Brooke Spencer Hello all! This summer, I completed my administrative internship at Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC). GRMC is a private, not-for-profit, 49-bed, Mercy (MHN) affiliated medical center, which serves more than 47,000 residents in eastern central Iowa. GRMC is the largest hospital between Des Moines and Iowa City and has about 50 physicians, 400 employees, and 200 volunteers. GRMC is known, across the country, for its innovative approach to medicine, high value for employee and patient satisfaction, and philanthropic contributions from local businesses and respected members of the community. This summer I spent a majority of my time working in Grinnell, but was also exposed to some of the MHN leadership team in Des Moines through a MHN project and multiple network meetings. Throughout my administrative internship, my preceptor was Todd Linden, president and CEO of GRMC. I was able to meet with leadership at every level of the organization, was involved with ...