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nexusLinking Academics with Practice.Departar menmentt of Health SeServicvices AdAdministrtratia ionoSpring/prriingg/S/Summeerr 201133VAN GORDER SHARES THE SCRIPPS STORYCHRIS VAN GORDER, FACHE, presidentand chief executive officer of Scripps Healthand past chairman of the American Collegeof Healthcare Executives, delivered the9th Annual L.R. (Rush) Jordan EndowedLecture on February 28, 2013 at theWynfrey Hotel. His presentation outlined7th Healththe incredible cultural transformationAdministration Casethat has occurred at Scripps Health overCompetition1-3the last 12 years. He shared both thehistorical context and future directionProfessional Developmentthis 2.6 billion enterprise is moving.4Mr. Van Gorder enlightened theaudience on how their translationalClass 47 Administrativeresearch in wireless technology,Residency Placementsgenomic research and personalized5medicine will change the delivery ofcare. Scripps’ turnaround focusedGraduation Dinneron financial efficiencies, quality6and people. After a decadeINSIDE THISISSUE:Class 48 Summer InternshipPlacements7International Visits8-10Alumni Networking Receptions11-13of working on these priorities,Scripps has received accoladesincluding Fortune’s Top 100Companies to work, WorkingMother 100 Best Companies2012 and AARP’s 2011 BestEmployers For Workers Over 50,and U.S. News’ Best Hospitalsfor Cardiology and HeartSurgery as well as one of its BestRegional Hospitals 2011-12 – toname a few. But, Scripps is notthrough its transformation yetas they continue to work withphysicians as partners and moretowards more patient/populationmanagement and new paymentmechanisms. With all the changesbefore the healthcare industry,Scripps Health is embracing theChris Van Gorderfuture by implementing its “OneScripps” approach which includesadding a horizontal managementframework and a shift from silo tosystems thinking.ANNUAL CASE COMPETITIONDELVES INTO THE URGENT CAREMARKETBIRMINGHAM, AL: Withcontinued support from the UABResidency Site VisitsHealth System, the 7th Annual14Health Administration CaseCompetition hosted 32 teamsWeddingsfrom around the country, with five15schools participating in each ofthe seven competitions includingAlumni UpdatesOhio State University, University of16-20Alabama at Birmingham, University ofFlorida, University of Minnesota, andVirginia Commonwealth University.This year’s case centered around theurgent care component of the healthcareClass 48 Case Competition Ambassadorscontinuum. Dell Oliver, Assistant VicePresident of Executive Developmentfor HCA - Hospital Corporation of America, provided the case related to implementing 15 urgent care centers for HCA’sTriStar Health in the Nashville area. This year our judges spanned the healthcare continuum as well as listed on pages 2and 3. Joanne Ray, Chief Executive Officer of the Urgent Care Association of America was (continued on next page)
Pg 2Spring/Summer 2013ANNUAL CASE COMPETITIONinstrumental in recruiting five judges thatrepresented the urgent care industry.1st Place: University of North Carolina atChapel Hill2nd Place: University of Minnesota3rd Place: Rush UniversityFinalists: Baruch College, Texas A & MUniversity, and University of Illinois at ChicagoHonorable Mention: University of Florida,Ohio State University, Baylor University,University of Pittsburgh, University of Iowa,and Virginia Commonwealth University.Members from MSHA Class 48 served asAmbassadors for the visiting teams, whichproved to be a great way to network withstudents from across the country.This year’s Health Administration CaseCompetition was strengthened by the excellentteams representing schools from around thecountry as well as the national panel of judges:included:Content Expertise JudgesTHOMAS M. GRONOWVice President, OperationsUPMC MercyPittsburgh, PACINDI LANGChief Operating OfficerDocNow Urgent CareRochester Hills, MIMICHAEL A. MAYOPresidentBaptist Medical CenterJacksonville, FLDELL OLIVER, MSN, MBA, RNAVP Executive DevelopmentHCA - Hospital Corporation of AmericaNashville, TNSTEVEN P. SELLARS, MBAChief Executive OfficerPremier HealthBaton Rouge, LALAUREL STOIMENOFFPrincipalContinuum Health Solutions, LLCMesa, AZALAN A. AYERS, MBA, MACCVice President of Market DevelopmentConcentraDallas, TXCYNDA M. TIPPLE, FACHEVice President of Hospice CenterOperationsCapital CaringArlington, VAGREGORY J. CHANGCo-Founder/Chief Executive Officerfor[MD]New York, NYCARLA WORTHEYDirector of Executive DevelopmentHCA - Hospital Corporation of AmericaNashville, TNGABRIELLE M. CUMMINGS, FACHESenior Vice President, Evanston HospitalNorthShore University HealthSystemEvanston, ILKYLE DORSEYHealth Center AdministratorDuke University HospitalDurham, NC1st Place Team from University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill (L-R): Eric Ransom, Kelley Lamb,Dr. Will Ferniany, and Cayla Wigfall.2nd Place Team from University of Minnesota:(L-R): Beth Mertes, Kathryn Thesing,Dr. Will Ferniany, and Patrick Siegling.3rd Place Team from Rush University(L-R): Sveinn Sigurdsson, Dr. Will Ferniany,Renee Durack, and Katelyn Hunter.
Mark your calendar to attend next year’s 8th Annual UAB Case Competition.-February 26 - 28, 2014nexusPg 3PgHonorable Mention TeamsPresentation/Style Judges Participating UniversitiesDREW DEATONPresident and CEOVIPARR, LLCBirmingham, AL Baruch College, City Universityof New York Baylor University Cornell University George Washington UniversityTERI HENLEYInstructorDepartment of Advertising and PublicRelationsUniversity of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL Georgia State University Johns Hopkins University Medical University of SouthCarolinaP. JOANNE RAYChief Executive OfficerUrgent Care Association of AmericaNaperville, IL Ohio State University Penn State University Rush University Saint Louis University Texas A&M Health ScienceCenterCATHLEEN O. ERWIN, PHDAssistant ProfessorAuburn UniversityAuburn, ALTRACY SIMSInstructorDepartment of Advertising and PublicRelationsUniversity of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALWARREN SMEDLEYService Line DirectorUAB Health SystemBirmingham, AL University of California,Los Angeles University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Illinois at Chicago University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Memphis University of Minnesota University of Missouri University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill University of North Florida University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh University of Scranton Trinity University University of South Carolina Tulane University University of Washington University of Alabama atBirmingham Virginia CommonwealthUniversity
Pg 4Spring/Summer 2013PREPARING MSHA STUDENTS FOR THEADMINISTRATIVE RESIDENCY SEARCHPROCESSOver the years, we have had the privilege to have J. Larry Tyler,President and CEO of Tyler & Company, visit the UAB campus toshare his vast experience and expertise with both the Executiveand Residential MSHA students. He provides exceptional “pearlsof wisdom” on interviewing, networking and long-term careerpreparation with the graduate students. His message enables ourstudents to excel in the interview process, especially as the Residential students begin the administrative residency search process.We are grateful to Mr. Tyler for his continued support of the MSHAProgram!Larry Tyler with Class 48In addition to Mr. Tyler’s presentation, we have also incorporatedthe spring Professional Ps & Qs seminar since 2007 to enhance theResidential MSHA students’ understanding of business protocol,appropriate apparel standards and dining etiquette. These skillscan differentiate help our students differentiate themselves as theybegin interviewing for the administrative residency. This year wewere delighted with a very engaging presentation by Emily Jamison,Director of Special Events for the University of Alabama System.Not only did she cover the topics necessary to understand properintroductions and business etiquette but she had Class 48 arrangethe proper dining essentials and practice role playing in various scenarios. She also brought in “dressing for success” contentexperts from Belk’s Department store. Mrs. Jamison recommendsLetitia Baldridges’ book New Manners for New Times! This was sucha modern day etiquette class that everyone enjoyed!Belk Managers and Emily JamisonPreparing a proper place settingHunter Carlson and Aaron Elias working on proper introductions
nexusPg 5PgRESIDENCY PLACEMENT SITES FORMSHA CLASS 47Shanna ArnoldBirmingham VA MedicalCenterBirmingham, AlabamaPreceptor: Phyllis RussellFrederick Collins IIITexas Health ResourcesDallas, TexasPreceptor: Doug HawthornePaul HoganKentuckyOneLouisville, KentuckyPreceptor: Matt GibsonJ. Kyle TillmanUAB Health System-Oncology& GI Service LinesBirmingham, AlabamaPreceptor: Warren SmedleyLauren BakerSt. Vincent’s Health SystemBirmingham, AlabamaPreceptor: Andrew DavisBrent CoxOhioHealth Heart and VascularColumbus, OhioPreceptor: Brett KimLauren JefferiesCIGNA HealthSpringBirmingham, AlabamaPreceptor: Ernie McAlisterVincent TurnerSaint Bernards Health SystemJonesboro, ArkansasPreceptor: Michael GivensRebecca BitterliPhoenix Children’s HospitalPhoenix, ArizonaPreceptor: David HigginsonBen DeckerBlueCross BlueShield ofAlabamaBirmingham, AlabamaPreceptor: Kerry HortonBen KruegerPershing Yoakley & AssociatesKnoxville, TennesseePreceptor: Lori FoleyManish VashiThe Emory ClinicsAtlanta, GeorgiaPreceptor: Rebecca MimsCullisonJustin BryantFlowers HospitalDothan, AlabamaPreceptor: Suzanne WoodsCraig EarleyBaptist Health CareCorporationMemphis, TennesseePreceptor: Jason LittleAnna LaneMethodist Health SystemHouston, TexasPreceptor: Carole HackettH. Skye WeaverEdward Hines VA MedicalCenterHines, IllinoisPreceptor: Jane MoenSean CaldwellUniversity of ColoradoHospitalAurora, ColoradoPreceptor: John HarneyLauren FlynnNorthEast Medical CenterConcord, North CarolinaPreceptor: Bill HubbardCorey LovelaceLutheran HospitalFort Wayne, IndianaPreceptor: Brian BauerJessica WhiteArchbold Health SystemThomasville, GeorgiaPreceptor: Perry MustianPeter CarrMiami Children’s HospitalMiami, FloridaPreceptor: Narendra Kini, MDSydney FogleBay Pines VA HealthcareSystemBay Pines, FloridaPreceptor: Suzanne M. KlinkerW. Bryan McWhorterNorthside Physician GroupAtlanta, GeorgiaPreceptor: Greg L. UnderwoodJulie WonMethodist Health SystemHouston, TexasPreceptor: Carole HackettPhil CendomaSt. Anthony HospitalDenver, ColoradoPreceptor: Kevin JenkinsJason GloverMemorial Hermann HealthSystemHouston, TexasPreceptor: Chuck StokesWendy NorredPhoebe Putney MemorialHospitalAlbany, GeorgiaPreceptor: Joe AustinElizabeth WoodHuntsville Health SystemHuntsville, AlabamaPreceptor: Jeff SamzErin ChengCity of Hope HospitalDuarte, CaliforniaPreceptor: Dale AdamsW. Taylor HanksPricewaterhouseCoopersAtlanta, GeorgiaPreceptor: Ginger PilgrimN. Benton SprayberryTrinity Medical CenterBirmingham, AlabamaPreceptor: Keith GraingerChase ChristiansonSt. Luke’s Episcopal HealthSystemHouston, TexasPreceptor: David FineNatalie HarshbargerEmory HealthcareAtlanta, GeorgiaPreceptor: Eric Dukes/BrookeMooreV. Leigh TiffinGreenbrier Valley MedicalCenterRonceverte, West VirginiaPreceptor: Charlene Warren
Pg 6Spring/Summer 2013GRADUATION DINNER MEMORIESBIRMINGHAM, AL: With 130 friends,family members and faculty, the Class47 Graduation Dinner at The Club atopRed Mountain was an amazing evening aseach Class 47 member shared significantmemories about their time in the MSHAProgram. Lynn Elgin (Class 27) andChris Brainard (Class E 43) sharedadvice to the class members and encouraged them to become active in the AlumniAssociation of the Graduate Programs inHealth Administration as they launch theircareers. There were many great stories, anecdotes, memories and even a few comedicmoments from the likes of Vincent Turner,Phil Cendoma, Kyle Tillman, Manish Vashiand Elizabeth Wood.Another special part the Graduation Dinner was the induction of four students theUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham’sChapter of Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society, marking the eighth ceremony for thischapter. The purpose of Upsilon Phi Deltais to further the professional competenceand dedication of the individual membersin the profession of health care management. Members are selected on the basisof academic achievements, service to thecommunity and contribution to the healthcare management profession. Graduatestudents must have a minimum GPA of3.5 and be in the top 10% of their class.Trey Collins, Natalie Harshbarger, Lauren Jefferies and Manish Vashi were Class47’s inductees and each received a rose, acertificate, an honor society pen, cord anda crimson and blue tassel—signifying theofficial colors of Upsilon Phi Delta.Anna Lane with her familyElizabeth Wood with her familyJulie Won and Nathan Amstutz with their familiesSean Caldwell with his family and grandparentsUpsilon Phil Delta Inductees (L-R): Trey Collins,Natalie Harshbarger and Manish Vashi.Not pictured: Lauren Jefferies
nexusPg 7PgMSHA CLASS 48 INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTSSummer 2013NAMEORGANIZATIONPRECEPTORAmy AlexanderUAB Health System – Oncology Service LineBirmingham, ALWarren SmedleyElizabeth BrombergCallahan Eye Foundation HospitalBirmingham, ALC. Brian SpraberryLouise ChiepalichChildren’s Medical CenterDallas, TXRobert AllenDaniel EngerPricewaterhouseCoopersAtlanta, GA and Belize, Central AmericaGinger PilgrimSarah HamiltonPershing, Yoakley & AssociatesKnoxville, TNJon-David Deeson and Lyle OelrichLindsay HarmonThe Emory ClinicAtlanta, GAAlan DubovksyRoss KempEmory HealthcareAtlanta, GADr. Bryce GartlandAnita MenonCancer Treatment Centers of AmericaChicago, ILMark MansellCarolyn MyersKassouf & CompanyBirmingham, ALMargaret CookAndrew SargentPricewaterhouseCoopersNew York, NYLinda JiangNevette SampleHospice of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNL. Clark Taylor, PhDKathleen ShearerSt. Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, ARMichael GivensJared SmithJPS HealthFort Worth, TXAubrie AugustusMeera YogeshMethodist LeBonheur HealthcareGermantown, TNRebecca Mims
This panoramic view of the Edinburgh Bioquarter was taken from the topfloor of the building known as “Nine the Bioquarter.” The Bioquarter sits ona piece of land commonly referred to as “Little France” and is located justbelow the ruins of a castle that belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.Health System VisitsContributed by Leandra CelayaUK SYSTEM VISITLondonON APRIL 7, 2013, MSHA Class E47 convened in London, England,for an eye-opening educational experience. Class E 47 memberShanda Coomes Bland said that the visit was, “ very simply, awonderful experience. Not only was I fortunate to participate insuch an in-depth, behind the scenes look at a foreign country’shealthcare system but it was alongside colleagues representing suchdiverse roles as those in my cohort.”Dr. Nicholas Mays, Professor of Health Policy at the LondonSchool of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, set the stage for the visitby providing an overview of the National Health Service (NHS).Established in 1948, the NHS was founded to provide free medicalcare at the point of delivery for all British citizens and fundedentirely by tax dollars. Dr. Mays described the evolution of theNHS over the past 65 years and explained the divergence that isnow occurring between the health systems of the four countriesthat make up the United Kingdom.The group then turned its attention to England’s privatehealthcare delivery system with an afternoon visit to HCA’s HarleyStreet Clinic. Tours and discussions were organized by Class 23alumna and HCA International’s Vice President of Development,Melany Pierson. The group learned from Harley Street ClinicCEO Neil Buckley, that the facility has one of the few privateIntensive Treatment Units (ITUs) in the UK and is the onlyprivate provider to have a research trials unit. Demonstrating thecommitment to public/private partnerships, HCA manages privateunits within some NHS hospitals in London.Members of Class E47 and faculty pose for a group photo in front of theChandos House, where the students stayed during the visit to London.The Chandos House, a Georgian Townhouse built in 1771, is owned by theRoyal Society of Medicine.One of HCA’s contracted units operates at Guy’s and St. Thomas’Hospital (GST), where the group had the opportunity to hear fromseveral clinicians and managers during an all-day visit on day 2of the tour. Speakers included the Hospital General Manager, theSenior Finance Manager, two Accident & Emergency consultants(physicians), and several others representing a variety of clinical
“Perfectly timed and executed, our international experience was anexceptional culmination of the Executive MSHA program’s curriculum.”- Shanda Blandnexusdepartments. Highlights of the dayincluded a tour of the GST outpatientclinic and a brief history of the hospital,which is thought to have been founded inthe early 1100’s. GST is also home to theFlorence Nightingale School of Nursingand Midwifery.Day 3 of the visit took the group outsideLondon to the area of West Essex.The day began with tours of generalpractices and meetings with primary carephysicians. The afternoon concludedwith an in-depth discussion of the newClinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s)that took power in England one weekprior to the UAB group’s arrival. Aspart of the largest reorganization sincethe inception of the NHS, the CCG’splace clinicians in charge of designingand commissioning services to meet thehealth needs of their populations.Pg 9PgScotlandFollowing a beautiful train ride alongEngland’s East coast, a few students andfaculty arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland, foran optional continuation of the UK visit.Their first stop was the Royal Infirmary ofEdinburgh, an acute care teaching hospitalthat houses Scotland’s busiest Accidentand Emergency Department and a newmid-wife led Birth Center. The RoyalInfirmary is also part of the innovationincubation center known as the EdinburghBioquarter. On a private tour of theBioquarter, the group was fascinated bythe groundbreaking biomedical research,state-of-the art research and commercialfacilities, and vast plans for expansionthat include additional research space andhousing for several hundred researcherswho are being recruited from around theworld.The visit to Edinburgh concluded with anafternoon at NHS Lothians headquarters.University of Stirling faculty members Dr.The Edinburgh Birth Center opened in October 2011 and is an entirelymidwife-led facility adjacent to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Thegroup was interested to learn that more and more women are choosing touse the birthing pools that are located in each of the six delivery rooms.Michael Walsh and Dr. Brian Howieson ,led an in-depth discussion of the Scottishhealth system and its divergence fromNHS England. While NHS England isinfusing market ideology into its policiesand practices, NHS Scotland emphasizesthe concept of mutuality in its approach tohealth care and views citizens as co-ownersof the system.After a fun and enriching week in the UK,students and faculty returned to the U.S.more informed and inspired. Ref lecting onthe visit, Ms. Bland said, “Our experiencescontinue to foster discussions about thecare patients receive, the expectationsthe UK population has regarding thatcare, the financial / political climatesurrounding the system and all of thegreat food and beverages we shared duringour trip. Perfectly timed and executed,our international experience was anexceptional culmination of the ExecutiveMSHA program’s curriculum.”This electronic check-in system at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ outpatient clinicsparked a rich discussion. In addition to the check-in kiosks depicted here,the clinic uses electronic display boards to show whether each doctor’sclinic appointments is running on schedule, early, or behind. When thedoctor is ready to see a patient, her name is displayed, along with theroom to which she is to report.
Pg 10Spring/Summer 2013BRAZILIAN HEALTH SYSTEM VISITON APRIL 21-25, an adventurous group of Executive Doctoralstudents, faculty, and alumni spent four exciting days studying theBrazilian healthcare system. The trip marked the program’s firstvisit to a South American country. After a welcome dinner at oneof the world’s largest restaurants, the group began an intensivethree days of lectures, discussions, and tours.The group was met with a very warm and enthusiastic welcomefrom UAB’s host institution, Pontifícia Universidade Católica doParaná (PUCPR). PUCPR has a long-standing relationship withUAB. The two institutions have collaborated for several years ontobacco cessation research, and both sides were eager to partneron planning the health system visit.Class 44 graduate Jadwiga Wartak pauses for a photo-op at the stunning Iguazu Falls. She joined several of the Executive DSc studentswho organized a sight-seeing adventure to the falls prior to arriving inCuritiba for the health system visit.PUCPR Professor Marcia Cubas set the stage for the visit withan overview of Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS). The groupmet with administrators and clinicians from Hospital de Clínicasda Universidade Federal do Paraná, a large public hospital;Hospital Santa Casa, a not-for-profit hospital; Hospital MarcelinoChampagnat, the area’s “gold standard” private hospital; andHospital do Trabalhador, a co-op hospital. Highlights of the visitalso included meeting with officials at the state and city healthdepartments; a local primary care facility; and Unimed, a privatehealth insurance company and the world’s largest healthcare co-op.Jadwiga “Yogi” Wartak (Class 44) jumped at the chance toparticipate in the alumni travel experience to Brazil and says shefound the trip to be an enjoyable and very interesting experience.Along with the Executive DSc students and faculty, she learned agreat deal during the brief visit.This photo depicts a model of the Hospital Marcelino Champagnat(HMC), Curitiba’s “gold standard” hospital. HMC is the only privatehospital in a system that owns four other large public hospitals. HCMwas built to cater exclusively to private patients, but the group wasfascinated to learn that the facility’s profits are used to subsidize thefour other not-for-profit hospitals in the system.“In Brazil, they are in the beginning stages of quantifying whateffect the government actions are having on overall healthcareimprovement, such as health promotions and national policies.Analyzing various quality measures is new. These beginningstages, however, are already showing a strong focus on populationmanagement, with coordination of care between primary careunits and community outreach,” said Ms. Wartak.The visit took place in Curitiba, the capital city of the state ofParaná. Ms. Wartak was particularly impressed with what shelearned about primary care in the city. “Curitiba is a forerunnerin restructuring primary healthcare in Brazil and serves as areference to the rest of the country for Public Health.”The group pauses for a quick photo after their last tour at Hospital doTrabalhador, a teaching hospital that specializes in trauma; occupational health; and maternal and child health. The hospital also housesa thirty-bed “pediatric sector” and Center for Integral Assistance ofCleft Lip and Palate.
nexusPg 11PHOTOS FROM ACHE CONGRESS ONHEALTHCARE LEADERSHIPAaron Elias, Janet and John HollandBrian Welton and Brandon LambertJerry Bryson, Howard Houser and Traci Spray D’AugusteKate Jarrett, Carroll Papajohn and Briana RaderJames Nixon and Claire ByrnesDoug Luckett and Andrew HancherLouise Chiepalich, Elizabeth Bromberg and Kat Shearer
Pg 12Spring/Summer 2013NASHVILLE RECEPTION IN FEBRUARYLee Ann Ruffing, Meredith Marwell, Jennifer Causeyand Todd JacksonGerald Glandon, Andy Shoulder and Taylor McClainJon Vice, Amy Leopard, Andrew McDonald andTony HollingsworthChris Westbrook and Mike DietrichStephen O’Connor, Jeanette Glenn, Midge Ray and Ross Armstrongat the Junior Board Fundraising Auction at Innovation Depot
nexusPg 13MEMPHIS RECEPTION DALLAS RECEPTIONIN APRILIN MAYJohn McWhorter and Sarah HughesA special thanks to Ken Beasley (Class 19), CEO of orthomemphis,for hosting a dinner at Folks Folly in Memphis. (L-R): Cristie Travis, CrystalHughey, Ken Beasley, Brian Welton and Randa HallLOS ANGELESRECEPTION IN MAYGraham Torres, Allison Clemmons and Ross ArmstrongRanda Hall, Kate Bishop Hegge, Mila Nishimura and Frances WattsBrad Ervin, Ross Armstrong and Brian Maziarz
Pg 14Spring/Summer 2013RESIDENCY SITE VISITSMike Burke, University of Iowa, and Frances Wattsatop helicopter pad at UCLA Health SystemCaroline Sarratt and Jamie McAdams at aWomen’s Leadership ConferenceWilliam English, Drew Davis, Caroline Sarratt and Derrek WheelerBrad Parsons, Robert Gordon, Brian Welton, Sam Lynd, Randa Hall,Kyle Armstrong, Bill Tuttle and Stephen Reynolds
WeddingsMiller Vance, Carlie Gotlieb, Hollie Nolan, Barrett Fisher, Abby Monton Covington, Graham Howard, Nathan Clark and Chase HallJoe and Sarah Molony KnightBen Decker, Brent Cox, Nathan Amstutz, Julie Won, Sydney Fogle, and Randa HallSydney Fogle, Brent Cox and Ben Decker at Julie Won’s weddingEric and Abby Munton Covington
Pg 16Spring/Summer 2013ALUMNI UPDATESCLASS #ALUMNUS NAMEPOSITION CHANGE AND OTHER NEWSORGANIZATION (CITY, STATE)11Jim Decker, DHA, FACHECompleted the requirements for his doctoral degree at Medical University of SouthCarolina.13Steven JohnsonFounded SJohnson & Associates – a healthcare consulting firm specializing indevelopment, board education and interim assignments.14Marlin HarrisServes as President of the Alabama Association of Foreign Language, President ofParaguay Baptist Medical Center Foundation and 1st Vice President of the AlabamaFederation of Spanish Clubs. He also authored the book “Let the Beatitudes Be MyAttitude in You” which was published in August 2012.14Doris ReinhartAwarded the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maryland Association ofHealth Care Executives and has retired as Vice President & Administrator of AdventistRehabilitation Hospital of Maryland and moved to South Carolina.19Jim EdmondsonChief Executive OfficerRiverview Regional Medical Center(Gadsden, AL)20David JohnsonAdministrator – Network OperationsCigna – Healthspring (Mobile, AL)22Steve Hall, Sr.OwnerRiverside Senior Living (Decatur, AL)24Danielle BrownAssociate Director of Care ManagementViva Health (Birmingham, AL)24Cullen Clark, PhDDirector, Assessment ServicesCEOutcomes, LLC (Birmingham, AL)26Anthony PattersonInterim Chief Executive OfficerUAB Hospital (Birmingham, AL)26Paul StoreyChief Operating OfficerHelen Keller Hospital (Sheffield, AL)27Tom R. McDougal, Jr.CEO and PresidentLeadership Underground(Indian Springs, AL)29LaWanda ParksAssistant Medical Center DirectorG.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMedical Center (Jackson, MS)29Charles B. Powell, Jr.CMPEPresident, Physician EnterpriseKentuckyOne Health (Louisville, KY)30Shannon DabbsSenior Manager, Healthcare EconomicsCorizon Health (St. Louis, MO)34Derrick Miles, FACHEPartneri2 Integrated Intelligence(Raleigh, NC)35Traci Spray D’AugusteExecutive Administrator, Department ofMedicineRush University Medical Center(Chicago, IL)35Chad KramerChief Operating OfficerBerwick Hospital Center(Berwick, PA)
nexusCLASS #Pg 17ALUMNUS NAMEPOSITION CHANGE AND OTHER NEWSORGANIZATION (CITY, STATE)36Patrick TrammellChief Operating OfficerRedmond Regional Medical Center(Rome, GA)38Todd DonehooChief Operating OfficerNational Centers for PainManagement & Research(Birmingham, AL)38LaToya HuntPatient Experience AdvisorPress Gainey Associates(Atlanta, GA)38Doug LurtonCorporate Director of Support ServicesBaptist Health Care (Pensacola, FL)39Brian BarbeitoAdvanced to Fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives.39Jordan DeMossAssociate Vice PresidentUAB Hospital (Birmingham, AL)39Yameeka JonesChief Executive OfficerRegency Hospital of South Atlanta(East Point, GA)39Jenna KoebelAssistant Vice President, Emergency ServicesCarolinas HealthCare System(Charlotte, NC)39Barry MossAssistant Chief Executive OfficerFlowers Hospital (Dothan, AL)39Matthew SansingOperations Systems EngineerVanderbilt University Medical Center(Nashville, TN)40Jennifer CauseyAdministrative Director,ICD-10 TransitionVanderbilt Health (Nashville, TN)40Adam CookDirector of Enterprise PerformanceManagementChildren’s Hospital Wisconsin(Milwaukee, WI)40Matthew WallaceAssociate DirectorNavigant (Nashville, TN)41Joseph Bolen, IVExecutive DirectorART Fertility Program of Alabama(Birmingham, AL)41Jacob CollinsManager, Patient Financial ServicesNorthside Hospital (Atlanta, GA)41Matt CybulskyCompleted his PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, Behavioral Economics from theUniversity of Alabama and has taken a new role as Research Assistant Professor in theDepartment of Surgery at UAB Medicine.41Ben WhitworthBen is proud to announce that Catherine Mae (Cate) Whitworth was born July 9, 2013weighing 7lb 14 oz and 21.5 in long.41Ben YoureeChief Executive OfficerCommunity Health Systems(Dyersburg, TN)
Pg 18CLASS #Spring/Summer 2013ALUMNUS NAMEPOSITION CHANGE AND OTHER NEWSORGANIZATION (CITY, STATE)42Lisa AustinSenior AssociateVerite Healthcare Consulting(Alexandria, VA)42Chris CullomDirector of OperationsTenet Florida Physician Services(Boca Raton, FL)42Ken HwangBusiness Manager, AdmissionsOur Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center (Baton Rouge, LA)42Chris JettAssistant Hospital AdministratorUSA Children’s and Women’s Hospital(Mobile, AL)42Katrina MorganPromoted to Senior Director of Operations at Utica Park Clinic (Tulsa, OK) and washonored as a “Forty Under 40” by the New Mexico Business Weekly. Katrina has alsocontributed to the article “It Takes Work To Be Happy” by Terri Giron-Gordon.43Chris PriceVice President of Operations, S3Integrated Medical SystemsInternational, Inc. (Birmingham, AL)43Chris SaleAssistant Vice President, Hospital OperationsChildren’s Hospital(New Orleans, LA)44Katie CarpenterManager of Business AnesthesiaHuntsville Hospital Health System(Huntsville, AL)44Tommy MiddletonTommy and Mallory welcomed thei
ALAN A. AYERS, MBA, MACC Vice President of Market Development Concentra Dallas, TX GREGORY J. CHANG Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer for[MD] New York, NY GABRIELLE M. CUMMINGS, FACHE Senior Vice President, Evanston Hospital NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston, IL KYLE DORSEY Health Center Administrator Duke University Hospital Durham, NC
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