Observation Patient Trends and Management Strategies
August 14, 2011
Posted by chcablogadmin in : Financial Viability, Industry Trends, Manpower & Workforce
Operational and financial challenges exist when children’s hospitals use the “observation status” patient category. To understand observation patient trends for children entering hospitals through Emergency Departments, a group of physicians, operational leaders and CHCA staff members analyzed PHIS data from 16 CHCA hospitals. To prevent costly delays in throughput for patients entering the ED, the group offered several successful strategies. They include monitoring entry points to identify appropriate patient status early in the stay, educating staff on observation guidance (medical necessity) based on Medicaid, Milliman© and/or InterQual® criteria, developing order sets and/or pathways to avoid delays in treatment, and forming relationships with payer groups to facilitate prevention and timely resolution of denials. Learn more about the groups’ findings and additional strategies. If you have questions, please contact Carla Hronek (carla.hronek@chca.com or 913-981-4165).
Your Artwork Brightens St. Louis E.D.
August 14, 2011
Posted by chcablogadmin in : Leadership
You may remember the paint-by-numbers group art project from last February’s Executive Dialogue. The winner of the raffle for the completed masterpiece was St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
The print brings color and fun to our Emergency Department patient waiting room for all to enjoy. — Lee Fetter, President, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Thanks to all for your particpation!
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Dr. Kurt Newman Named CEO at Children’s National Medical Center
July 24, 2011
Posted by chcablogadmin in : Leadership
Kurt Newman, M.D.
I’ve had the great opportunity not only to meet Dr. Kurt Newman but work with him during his tenure at Children’s National Medical Center. When we first met, it was in in the late 90s at Children’s Hospital of Central California, where we were both attending a PHIS presentation. I was wearing a tie — we all did in those days — with a large gold design at the bottom. Kurt mistook this for a Texas-style belt buckle and immediately sized me up as a Texan. After we had a laugh, we realized we’re both Tar Heels and have bonded over our North Carolina roots. We are thrilled to have Kurt on board leading his children’s hospital. — JR
On July 14, the Board of Directors at Children’s National Medical Center announced Kurt Newman, M.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2011. Dr. Newman has been at Children’s National for more than 25 years and currently serves as the Senior Vice President for the Center for Surgical Care.
A board committee launched a national search following the retirement announcement by Edwin K. Zechman, after 17 years of leadership. After an extensive search and interview process, they selected Dr. Newman.
Dr. Newman began his career at Children’s National Medical Center as a student of Judson Randolph, M.D., a pioneer in pediatric surgery. Dr. Newman has served as the Senior Vice President of the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care since 2004. He has also led a period of tremendous growth and innovation, in both facilities and strategic partnerships. In 2009, Children’s National received a $150 million gift from the Government of Abu Dhabi that created the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.
Dr. Newman is a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and a past member of the Board of Governors of the American Pediatric Surgery Association. He has also served as chairman of the Surgery Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
An expert in clinical resource management, Dr. Newman has served as a consultant to several children’s hospitals in conjunction with CHCA. He is the author or co-author of more than 60 publications.
Dr. Newman articulated an impressive vision to lead Children’s National. He is an accomplished physician, researcher, educator and administrator and is poised to lead an already vibrant team dedicated to caring for kids. — James Lintott, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Children’s National Medical Center
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ACO Udpate: Issue #6
July 24, 2011
Posted by chcablogadmin in : Financial Viability, Healthcare Reform, Leadership
In this edition of ACO Update we talk with Steven Altschuler, President and CEO, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Steve once again candidly outlines his strong vision and market strategy for CHOP including their expansion plans and 10-year, $2 billion initiative to invest in facilities, services and infrastructure by the year 2020. CHOP’s vision is a complete transformation from a “children’s hospital located in a major U.S. city into a large regional network of pediatric care anchored by a children’s hospital delivering the most specialized pediatric care available anywhere in the world.” Steve also shares three effective strategies for almost any children’s hospital to operate and even prosper, in today’s economic climate.
In case you missed it earlier this month, I’ve included a link to our April ACO call with Mary Dale Peterson, M.D., President and CEO, Driscoll Children’s Health Plan. Dr. Peterson provides an overview of the integration efforts and ACO framework at Driscoll.
I welcome your comments and suggestions as well as your questions. Please feel free to contact me directly.
Jacqueline Kueser, Vice President, CHCA
Jacqueline.kueser@chca.com
- CEO Interview Series: Regionalization and Market Positioning
- Current Integration Efforts at Driscoll Children’s Hospital (Corpus Christi)
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