By Julie Heflin LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Preparing students for one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States is the aim of a new program in the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences. The Master of Science in Health Data Analytics (MSHDA) will coach students to help health care organizations improve their quality and lower the cost of care, while enhancing the patient experience. Offered on campus and online beginning Fall 2019, this program gives students a solid foundation in population health and provides an understanding on how to bring empirical data analysis to bear on critical issues. “This degree prepares students to become innovative health care leaders in high-demand careers,” said Chris Johnson, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Health Management and Systems Sciences. “My department’s vision is to offer nationally recognized programs that make an impact on health policy … [Read more...] about New master’s program at UofL aimed at preparing health care data analysts
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Montana VA Health Care names acting director
Phil Drake Great Falls Tribune Published 4:15 PM EST Mar 1, 2019 HELENA -- Paul Gregory has been named acting director of the Montana VA Health Care System, while a search is being done for a permanent director to replace Dr. Kathy Berger, officials said Friday. ”Mr. Gregory is a perfect addition to the team,” Ralph Gigliotti, director of the VA Rocky Mountain Network, said in a news release. “Montana has a staff of hardworking professionals that Mr. Gregory will guide through a transition that will ultimately benefit the way health care is delivered to veterans.” The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs named Berger permanent director of VA Montana in October 2016. Berger had been serving as the interim director since June 2016, when the previous director John Ginnity resigned. Berger said in January that Montana VA Health Care System will begin construction on an 18,000-square-foot primary care center this spring at Fort Harrison in Helena and … [Read more...] about Montana VA Health Care names acting director
Women to Watch honorees come from worlds of business, philanthropy, health care
Our annual Women to Watch recognizes Southern Nevada women whom we believe are going to make a difference in the coming months. They represent an empowering group. Women to Watch is an interesting program for a couple of reasons. One, in seeking out our honorees, we don’t rely merely on past behavior — a touch of prognostication is involved. How are each of these women positioned to make 2019 the best year yet? We want to know. Two, our honorees were chosen by a group with a unique perspective: previous Women to Watch winners. Being chosen as a Woman to Watch is an honor; choosing the Women to Watch is hard work and we appreciate the help of our judging committee. This year’s honorees were chosen by a panel who have a unique perspective on the honor: a group of last year’s Women to Watch reviewed all the nominations and offered their top choices. They chose leaders in business, philanthropy and health care. It’s an esteemed group of women that VEGAS INC is … [Read more...] about Women to Watch honorees come from worlds of business, philanthropy, health care
Gallego, Kirkpatrick call for ‘Health Care Congress’ to fight for ACA
Alexis Egeland Arizona Republic Published 10:03 AM EST Jan 30, 2019 The partisan battle over health care continued Tuesday as the liberal group "Protect Our Care Arizona" demanded that Congress keep fighting for the Affordable Care Act amid ongoing attacks by President Donald Trump's administration. Joined by Reps. Ruben Gallego and Ann Kirkpatrick, the Democratic coalition known for defending former President Barack Obama's signature health-care-reform law — which critics on the right dubbed "Obamacare" — called for the new 116th Congress to right the wrongs they say Republicans have done in the health-care realm. “We have seen the results of trying to play politics with people’s health care,” Gallego said. “American families shouldn’t have to make tough choices about whether to pay for costly medical care or for their groceries, electric bills, and other household expenses.” This comments, … [Read more...] about Gallego, Kirkpatrick call for ‘Health Care Congress’ to fight for ACA
Dave Boozer To Serve On Tennessee Health Care Association Board
The Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA) has named Dave Boozer, administrator of The Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, to its board of directors for 2018-19. Mr. Boozer joins the other board members in directing the organization as it works to enhance the ability of its members to provide essential long-term care services for the elderly and disabled through education, advocacy and leadership. “THCA is fortunate to have a very strong leadership foundation in place,” THCA executive director Jesse Samples said. “Our board members are dedicated to quality long-term care, and they bring a tremendous amount of expertise and experience to our profession.” Mr. Boozer has been with Standifer Place since 2007. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Boozer has been a member of THCA for three years and resides in Lookout Mountain, Ga. … [Read more...] about Dave Boozer To Serve On Tennessee Health Care Association Board