University of Iowa Health Management & Policy

By: Swati Panchal If I had to describe my feelings on the first day of my internship, I would say I was nervous, yet undeniably excited. Now, as I approach my 6 th week, I would say I am still excited and only nervous about how fast the time is going! In the first few days, I quickly learned that meetings would be the core of my days. From senior leadership meetings to wellness committee meetings, I learned about the many roles and functions within a hospital. As I worked towards familiarizing myself with the four hospitals in our region—Iowa Methodist, Methodist West, Iowa Lutheran, and Blank Children’s—I had the opportunity to be part of some exciting events. On June 8 th , Iowa Methodist opened their brand new Emergency Department. Upon my first visit, I thought, “Wow. This looks more like a hotel than an ED. This is even nicer than Grey’s Anatomy’s!” Actually, everything I have gotten to be a part of, from patient rounds to board meetings, has shown that UnityPoint Heal...

By: Matt Knoedel What a whirlwind 5 weeks it has been in Ada. In that short time, I have experienced many new things for the first time, and met some inspiring and amazing people. I feel like I have been welcomed by the people of Ada. Mercy Hospital Ada is a not-for-profit, acute care hospital located in Ada, Oklahoma. Lori Wightman, President of Mercy Hospital Ada and my preceptor, is providing strong leadership at the hospital, and it has been quite an experience to see her work. The hospital is part of the Mercy Health System, which spans from St. Louis in the East all the way to Oklahoma City in the West and includes 46 acute and specialty hospitals. Mercy can trace its roots back to Dublin, Ireland nearly 200 years ago, when Sister Catherine McAuley opened the first house of Mercy in 1827 to serve and heal those in need.   In 2016, Mercy was given a Truven award for being one of the top 5 health systems in the nation. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a sys...

By: Tyler Bennett Hello from Nashville, Tennessee. This summer, I am interning with Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) in the TriStar Division at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. StoneCrest has 109 beds and is located just 25 minutes from the heart of Nashville in Rutherford County. The area is experiencing a population explosion due to close proximity to both Nashville and Murfreesboro, which is the 13 th fastest growing city in the country. To keep up with demand, StoneCrest is actively growing with the community and has several expansion projects currently underway. A major focus of mine this summer has been centered on spending as much time as I can in different departments, and understanding how they operate independently, as well as how they interact with other departments. I have had the privilege of spending time in environmental services, patient access, materials management, plant operations, surgery, imaging, and pharmacy, just to name a few. This has provided m...

By: Kaitlyn Hunsberger Hi, everyone! I am very excited to be spending my summer at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) as an intern working with Dr. Theresa Brennan, the Chief Medical Officer for the organization. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a 732-bed organization and Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center. I have been very fortunate to have already spent most of my experiences in healthcare with UIHC, so my internship with administration is truly rounding out my knowledge and experiences with the organization. My main project for the summer is assisting with the planning of a new observation unit, opening at the beginning of September. Construction is currently in process to transition rooms from the Helen K. Rossi Volunteer Guest House to patient rooms. I have included a couple of pictures showing the progress of the construction on the new unit. My involvement in the project so far has primarily been in the planning and coor...

Lead Statistical Analyst – National Health Care Program (Health Insurance Specialist) – GS-14 CMS-CCSQ-DH-16-1654882 CCSQ, QMVIG, DECQ The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the largest purchaser of health care in the world, is currently seeking a passionate individual with a can-do attitude to serve in its Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) as a Health Insurance Specialist (HIS).  At CMS we are fully committed to the nation’s health and if you are looking for the perfect opportunity to enhance your career and give back through public service then come and be a part of the our dynamic environment! We are looking for a professional that is analytical and understands the administrative and operational aspects of health policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs. Candidates should have a strong mathematical background as this position involves leading statistical analyses and interpretation of data and re...

By: Carly Correll Hello from New Ulm, Minnesota! I am spending the summer at New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC), a part of the Allina Health system. Allina owns 12 hospitals and 61 clinics across the state of Minnesota, and offers a truly integrated healthcare model. NUMC is one of the more unique facilities as it boasts a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, cancer center, and rehabilitation institute all under one roof. For New Ulm residents and many others who live in even smaller communities, it’s a primary source of care. NUMC is more than just a hospital—it’s an integral part of the community. Everyone here is truly dedicated to keeping the community healthy and to providing the best care, education, and preventative resources. I jumped right in to several projects on my first day, and have been lucky enough to participate in projects tailored to my unique interests.   One of my big projects has been developing the framework for a Women’s Health Center. I presented my project to the...

Family Practice Clinic and Family Medicine Residency Program seeking an individual to be responsible for administration of the practice, provide strategic planning and improvement of operations, maintain high quality and cost effective services and assist in leading/developing a learning organization. Founded in 1975 as a residency program, residency is well-established, community-based, and university affiliated. Waterloo/Cedar Falls is a community of approximately 100,000 with a wide range of family and cultural events. Competitive salary and benefits including paid time off, health and dental insurance, and a 401k plan. Qualifications * Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or closely related field (Bachelor’s with experience considered) plus five years of experience in a medical group, medical school, or hospital and two years supervisory experience. * Professional certification a plus. * Training and experience in gen...