Spring - School of Allied Health Professions

Newsletter of the Health Administration Alumni/ae Association
Spring 2009
Message from the Chair
Stephen S. Mick, Ph.D.
Arthur Graham Glasgow Professor and Chair
I
am pleased to inform you that the Vice President for Health Sciences at VCU, Dr. Sheldon Retchin,
has made a decision that the Department of Health Administration will remain PERMANENTLY in
the School of Allied Health Professions. This is a major step, and it builds on the earlier decision to
return Health Administration provisionally to Allied Health until which time the School of Public Health
was restarted and developed. Now, we will NOT be moving into Public Health. We can now get down to
the real work that needs to be done, particularly as Health Administration faces a new set of challenges
that the national economy is forcing on us.
Second, because we have accomplished this major step of arranging the permanent home of the Department in the School of
Allied Health where we have flourished over the years and because of my own professional aspirations to return to teaching and
research, I have submitted my resignation as Chair of the Department effective December 31, 2009. I will remain as a “normal”
professor, part of the teaching corps, and will devote the rest of my career to the study of health care organizations. The Dean has
accepted my letter, and as I write you this note, a committee is being formed to search for my successor.
Third, and this is really bad news, one of our stellar faculty members, Dr. Gloria Bazzoli, has just recently fallen ill. For those
of you who do not know her, she is our health economist and, indeed, one of the most respected health economists in the United
States. Her prognosis is good, so we hope to have Dr. Bazzoli back actively with us in the Fall semester.
Fourth, we are unfortunately losing two other faculty members. Dr. Kelly Devers, Associate Professor, has submitted her resignation effective July 1 of this year, and she will be taking a new position at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., where she
will be a Senior Research Fellow. Dr. Cathy Bradley, Professor, will be leaving the Department effective May 1 of this year to take
on the chair position of a new department in the VCU School of Medicine that will eventually be part of VCU’s School of Public
Health. Both faculty colleagues will be sorely missed. A search committee is being formed to search for new faculty.
Fifth, on a more positive note, we have just welcomed Professor Larry Palmer to the Department. He has a joint appointment
as a professor of law at the College of William and Mary where he teaches courses in health law and policy. Between VCU and
William and Mary, Professor Palmer is establishing a Center for Health Policy and the Law. Professor Palmer received his law degree from Yale Law School, and has held faculty positions at "programs remain strong, and the
the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, the University of Louisville, Cornell Univer- remaining faculty committed as
sity, and Villanova Law School. Professor Palmer is a valuable addition to the faculty and will strongly as ever to the highest
possible performance in the classbring fresh ideas and energy to the Department.
So, the news is mixed. However, the programs remain strong, and the remaining faculty room"
committed as strongly as ever to the highest possible performance in the classroom. We will
weather the current storm as we have weathered previous ones. My goal is to “tee up” everything in the best possible way so that
my successor can move the Department to the next level with new energy and vision.
I hope this message finds you all well and weathering the economic storm.
In This Issue
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Alumni/ae News
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Department News
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Alumni/ae News
Message from David Masterson (MHA 88)
Alumni/ae Association President
A
bout twenty years have passed since I made the daily climb up the
walk from Rheams parking lot to the Randolph-Minor Annex to sit
in the horseshoe arrangement of tables and chairs in the converted
classroom on the left of the main entrance. It was in that room, I would
receive the gift of insight, knowledge and the passion for my healthcare
career that I would not truly learn to appreciate for many years to come. At
that point of my career, I had experienced the highs and lows of a career in
Health Administration and had traveled to three states to follow a path of
career advancement to employment more than 500 miles from that hill in
Richmond. I could have never predicted the opportunities that would come
following those years at MCV and the gratitude for having a career where I
know that I do make a positive difference in the lives of the people that I
serve.
David
Masterson
CEO
Sampson
Regional
Medical
Center
Clinton,
NC
Feeling somewhat disconnected from the school and remorseful about not
showing my gratitude through my involvement with the Department of Health Administration, I contemplated how I
might contribute to the future of a career that I learned to appreciate. Networking with classmates and making contact
with friends in the Richmond market, I learned of the Alumni Executive Committee (thanks Karen Cameron) and the
role this group of executives continues to play in an advisory capacity to the Department. I asked to be involved and was
fortunately accepted by nomination to join the committee four years ago.
In my involvement, I have found a new level of respect for the dedicated educators that continue the traditions of the
Department of Health Administration and the challenges and obstacles that they have to overcome in their commitment
to teaching. I’ve been asked for my input with regard to the Marketing Curriculum currently being taught to the students.
I’ve been able to forge new friendships with Alumni/ae that I only knew by name and reputation. I’ve been in discussions about preserving the heritage of our program through the School of Allied Health Professions and considering the
merits of relocating to a new set of offices on Broad Street. I’ve known the relief of learning that the Department would
remain in its present location, The Sheltering Arms Hospital, which was a dream for program leaders for so long. Nothing is permanent, but we hope this is long term. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a voice for the graduates of our
esteemed programs.
Now, more than twenty years since my graduation from the MHA program, I have a renewed pride in the top ranked
program in Health Administration and our goals to be recognized as such. With that pride comes a clearer understanding
that the strong foundation of our heritage in the Department of Health Administration relies on the alumni and the integrity that we all continue to demonstrate as leading healthcare executives in this nation. Healthcare remains dynamic and
our Alma Mater needs our support and involvement. This is the time to pull together and make your contributions
through time on committee or as a mentor, through financial commitment, or just letting the leaders of our program
know that they have our support and appreciation. Please consider giving back to the Department that opened doors for
all of us. The symbolism behind Sheltering Arms reminds me that I was welcomed into a program that continues to provide me a secure career and self-actualization. It is in giving back that I find the latter, and it is never too late.
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
HAD Attends Key Professional Organization Annual Meetings:
ACHE, AUPHA and AcademyHealth
T
he Department attended the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2009 Congress on Healthcare
Leadership, held at the Chicago Hilton March 22-26, 2009. Steve Mick, Department Chair, Dolores Clement,
MHA Program Director, Amy Edwards, Alumni and External Relations, and over 50 students and many alumni
were in attendance this year. ACHE is an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives who lead
hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations. Lauren Mathena (MHA 10) and Dolores Clement,
Vice Chair and Director of Graduate Programs, made a presentation on the MHA Program to other program directors in
the country.
During this year’s Congress, the Department had a booth in the exhibit hall, and it hosted its annual Cardwell Reception on March 24, 2009 in the Joliet Room of the Chicago Hilton. Many thanks to Emily Towey (MHA/JD 01) and
Mary Malone, attorneys with Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, PC (HDJN), the law firm which financially supported this important department event this year! HDJN is one of the largest of Virginia’s law firms that primarily focus
their practice toward the needs of the healthcare industry. The firm has attorneys licensed to practice law in Virginia, the
District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.
The Department will also attend the AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting (ARM) which will also be at the
Hilton Chicago, June 28-30, 2009. AcademyHealth brings together health services researchers, providers, and key decision makers to address the critical challenges confronting the nation's health care delivery system. Steve Mick and Amy
Edwards look forward to seeing alumni at ARM and an alumni dinner event on the evening of Sunday, June 28th. All
alumni are invited. Please watch the website for further information closer to the date.
Finally, the Department will attend Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) June
29 – July 2, 2009 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. AUPHA’s Annual Meeting is designed for everyone interested in having
an impact on the future of healthcare management through education. Steve Mick and Dolores Clement look forward to
seeing all our alumni involved in Health Administration programs and other education initiatives at this annual meeting.
The conference is intended to stimulate innovation and creativity in the delivery of healthcare management education
and will address novel teaching methodologies. Pictured below (ACHE Cardwell Reception, March 24, 2009) left picture from left to right: Verlon Salley (MHA 02), Steve Mick, Will Maixner (MHA 10). Right picture from left to
right: Terrie Edwards (MHA 84), Jessica Davidson Lowder
(MHA 09), Don Buckley, Keith Buckley (MHA 02).
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Annual Meetings (continued)
ACHE (continued)
P
ictured at right from left to right are: Priyanka
Dhingra (MHA 10), Renee Mehrzad (MHA 10),
Alexandra Povlishock (MHA 10), Sebastian
Haines (MHA 11), and Ashford Denman (MHA 10) at
the ACHE Cardwell Reception.
CVHEG September Meeting
S
eptember 2008 the Central Virginia Healthcare Executive Group and the Healthcare Administrators of
Tidewater, Virginia Chapters of ACHE, held a joint
meeting wherein the then-chair of ACHE, General David
Rubenstein, Deputy Surgeon General, spoke to the group of
health care leaders and health administration students, about
leadership from his view. The talk was entitled "Healthcare
Leadership: Thoughts from My Foxhole." During this presentation event, Howard Kern (MHA 1981), Chief Executive Officer, Sentara Healthcare, was honored with a ACHE
Regents Award. This award was presented by Bassam
Kawwass (MHA 1980), Virginia Regent-at-large for
ACHE.
Right, from left to right: General Rubenstein, Bassam Kawwass, Howard
Kern, and Steve Mick.
Below: General Rubenstein, Dr. Dolores Clement (front center) with
MHA students attending CVHEG meeting.
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
2008 Outstanding Alumnus
Award Presentation to
R. Timothy "Tim" Stack
T
he 2008 Outstanding Alumnus Award was presented to R. Timothy (Tim) Stack (MHA 77),
President and CEO, Piedmont Healthcare. Tim
received the award at a September 25, 2008 special segment of the Paul A. Gross (MHA 64) Distinguished
Leadership Lecture Series held at the Medical College
of Virginia Alumni House.
The event was attended by 47 alumni, 49 students,
and 16 Department faculty and staff, and Tim’s wife,
Mary. Tracy Kemp Stallings (MSHA 95) and Chris
Durrer (MHA 77), Department Alumni/ae Association
Officers, presented Tim with his award. Tim spoke with Above, left to right are: Chris Durrer, John Smalley, Timothy
students on the ten most important things he has learned Stack, and Jeff Harrison (PHD 02) MHA 1977 Classmates.
in his healthcare career, imparting valuable information
for our eager students.
Each year, the department’s outstanding alumnus award recipient is
selected by the department’s alumni association to honor an individual
Richard Bracken (MHA 77)
who is a recognized leader and significant contributor to the health adCEO of HCA
ministration field, to his or her community, to the Department and its
faculty and students, to fellow alumni, and to professional organizations.
Tim certainly personifies all this! Since 2001, Tim has been the president
n January 1, 2009,
and chief executive officer of Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.
Richard Bracken
He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and
(MHA 77), who
the 1987 recipient of the Robert S. Hudgens Award. He has served as
has
served
as HCA’s presiour alumni/ association president (1992-1993), MHA preceptor, regional
dent
and
chief operating
event host, and fundraising advisor. Matt Kaufman (MHA 10) will be
officer
since
January 2002,
his next resident. He is active in his community, and he resides in Atremains
as
president
and
lanta with Mary; they have three sons. Tim was nominated by his classbecame
Chief
Executive
mate, Jeff Harrison (MHA 77/PHD 02), and his nomination was supOfficer of HCA. Richard
ported by MHA 77 classmates John Smalley and Richard Bracken.
began his career with HCA
Congratulations, Tim!
in 1981 and has over 30
years experience in the
hospital industry at the facility, state and regional levels.
Despite his demanding schedule, Richard
has been an active supporter of the Department
and its students. So, many congratulations to
Richard for his promotion and new leadership
role. Also, many thanks to Jack O. Bovender,
Jr., Richard’s predecessor, and HCA for being
staunch supporters of the Department over the
years. Jack has over 30 years of experience with
HCA, and returned to HCA from retirement in
1997.
O
At left, from left to right: Tracy Kemp Stallings (MHSA
95) and Chris Durrer (MHA 77), Alumni/ae Association Officers, with Tim Stack
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
Jeffrey "Jeff" Dorsey (MHA 73)
Recipient of the 2009 Thomas C. Barker
Outstanding Preceptor Award
J
effrey Dorsey (MHA 1973) has been named the 2009 Thomas C. Barker Outstanding Preceptor Award
Recipient. This award was established in 1996 by the MHA Class of 1996 to recognized MHA residency
preceptors who have demonstrated exceptional mentorship and leadership for MHA students. The award
was established in honor of Dean Thomas C. Barker for his years of devotion to the Department of Health
Administration. It is anticipated that the award will be presented at an August event in Colorado.
Jeff serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of HCA-HealthONE, LLC. and also serves as Chief
Executive Officer and President of HCA Continental Division of HCA Inc. Health ONE is a 50/50 joint venture owned by HCA and The Colorado Health Foundation, a Colorado non-profit organization. Under Jeff’s
leadership, this healthcare system is the largest system in metro Denver with seven hospitals, 13 ambulatory
surgery centers and more than 35 outpatient clinics, HealthONE is working to make healthcare more efficient
and accountable by enhancing access, improving patient safety and combining appropriate services and programs. HCA’s Continental Division is comprised of nine hospitals located in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
Jeff has served as preceptor/co-preceptor to the following students:
Jackie DeSouza (01)
Katherine Fowler (01)
Thibaut van Marcke (03)
Lucas Hutchison (03)
Chris Thomsen (03)
Aisha Noble (04)
Steve LeMoine (04)
David Shimp (05)
Coleen DelaCruz ((05)
Dan Miller (07)
Kari Longoria (07)
Will Windham (08)
Jeff Sollis (09).
Jason Whinham (09)
Roberta Barton-Joe (09)
Austin Manning (10)
Andrea Gwyn (10)
Jeff is the latest edition to what amounts to an incredible group of dedicated persons who have proven excellent mentors for our students:
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1996 - Edward Smith (MHA 1964)
1997 - David Wright
1998 - Terrie Edwards (MHA 1984)
1999 – Bill Moss (MHA 1967)
2000 – James Fleetwood
2001 – Michael Dudley
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2003 – Fred Rankin
2004 – Pat Farrell (MHA 1991)
2005 – Sara Larch (MSHA 1992)
2006 – Marilyn Tavenner (MHA 1989)
2007 – Peter Marmerstein
2008 -- Marion Priest
Jeff has not only been a strong preceptor, but he has also been a dedicated alumnus. It is noteworthy that he has volunteered his time
on the Department’s Alumni/ae Executive Committee, serving first as a member-at-large, and then four years as Secretary/Treasurer;
President Elect; President; and then Past President. He has assisted the Department in alumni initiatives, Department initiatives, and
faculty and research support. Congratulations, Jeff!
Please Participate in our New Alumni/ae Survey
In 2004, the Department conducted an alumni/ae survey to understand alumni/ae opinions regarding the Department and its programs. In preparation for our reaccreditation survey and for research purposes, alumni/ae were again surveyed the last two years regarding their career progressions.
Working with your Alumni/ae Association Executive Committee, the Department now asks for your assistance another time.
Between now and May 31, 2009, a new survey is available on the web at https://survey.vcu.edu/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?
idx=SW7GE5. The purpose of this survey is to assess current alumni/ae opinions of the department and to understand better what
alumni/ae value about their education. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Completing the survey on-line
allows for easy result computations.
The new survey will also be available on our webpage at www.had.vcu.edu. For those alumni/ae more comfortable responding
this way, please print out the survey and mail or fax this to the department. VCU/MCV Campus Health Administration Attn: Steve
Mick, P.O. Box 980203 Richmond, VA 23298-0203 or fax 804-828-1894.
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
MCV Foundation Endowed
Scholarship Brunch
T
he Medical College of Virginia Foundation
held a brunch at the Jefferson hotel on
November 2, 2008 to honor donors and
endowed scholarship recipients. The group celebrated the over $1 million in scholarship support
distributed to students on the MCV campus this
year.
From left to right: Sebastian Haines (MHA 11) , Jon
Myers (MHA 11), Sam Jordan (MHA 10), and Pat
Farrell (MHA 91). .
Below left: Alejandra Harvey (MHA 11), John
Hunter (MHA 10), and Austin Manning MHA 10).
Below right: Amy Edwards (MHA/JD 06), Rachel
Fisher (MHA 10), and Sr. Pat Eck (MHA 81)..
R. Brent Rawlings, MHA/JD 04, was named one of twelve attorneys from across the country to be recognized as an "Outstanding Young Health Care Lawyers for 2008" by Nightingale's Healthcare News.
Nightingale’s Healthcare News is a monthly newsletter for professions in the health care industry and,
according to a release from publication, recognized Rawlings because of his outstanding achievement in
providing analysis and opinions on matters related to fraud and abuse laws as well as counseling clients on
Medicare reimbursement issues and health care contract drafting and review. Congratulations, Brent!
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
2009 OUTSTANDING
ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD
A
ttention all alumni/ae! Between now and June 1, 2009 is your time to nominate a fellow alumnus/a for the Department’s
2009 Outstanding Alumnus/a Award. Nominees should be recognized as a leader and significant contributor to the health
care field, his or her community, the Department of Health Administration and its alumni/ae, and professional organizations.
Making a nomination is quick and easy to do. Any alumnus/a may make a nomination of a fellow alumnus/a. Nominees not
selected this year may be given consideration in subsequent years. To make a nomination, provide the alumnus/a nominee’s name,
address, and phone and/or email address. You may also submit the nominee’s CV and up to a one page letter addresses why you
think the alumnus/a should win this award. If you do not have the nominee’s CV, the Department will request it. Letters of support
are also optional. With your nomination, please include your name, address, phone number and email address.
Past recipients of this award include: Richard M. Bracken (MHA 77), President and Chief Operating Officer for Nashville-
based HCA (2002); Sr. Patricia Eck, C.B.S. (MHA 81), Chairperson, Board of Directors, Bon Secours Health System, Inc. and
then Chair, Catholic Health Association USA (2003); Gerald R. Brink (MHA 66), Retired Executive Vice President Riverside
Health System (2004); Marilyn B. Tavenner (MHA 89), then President, Outpatient Services Group, HCA (2005); Jonathan B.
Perlin (MSHA 97), MD, PHD, FACP, then Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs (2006); David L. Bernd
(MHA 73), Chief Executive Officer, Sentara Healthcare; Howard P. Kern (MHA 81), President and Chief Operating Officer, Sentara Healthcare; R. Timothy Stack (MHA 77), President and Chief Executive Officer of Piedmont Healthcare.
The recipient of this award will be selected by the Department of Health Administration’s Alumni/ae Association Executive
Committee. Please send all materials to: Amy Edwards, VCU HAD Director of External Relations, 1008 East Clay Street, P.O. Box
980203 Richmond, VA 23298-0203 (anedwards@vcu.edu).
J. Stephen Lindsey Scholarship
O
n April 2, 2009, the MHA Class of 2009 proudly presented the Department with its class gift, the J. Stephen
Lindsey Scholarship. This scholarship was named in
honor of J. Stephen “Steve” Lindsey (HON 00) who has not only
been a leader in the healthcare field and dedicated to the Department and its students, but who served as a valued faculty mentor
for the class. The MHA Class of 2009 raised over $33,000, while
still students, through projects for local healthcare providers and
through the solicitation of donations in his honor. The scholarship
is endowed with the Medical College of Virginia Foundation and
will be awarded to one or more students annually who demonstrate
a unique commitment to leadership and patient care. This class gift
represents the largest class gift bestowed to the department by a
single MHA class to date.
During the reception on April 2nd, the MHA Class celebrated with Steve, his wife Miriam, his daughter Stephanie Hiss,
his son-in-law Alan Hiss, family friends, alumni, faculty and staff.
The reception was sponsored by Bon Secours Health System, Inc.,
many thanks to them!
Warm thanks to the MHA Class of 2009 and to Steve
Lindsey and his family and friends for this wonderful gift which
will benefit the Department and its students for years to come.
Pictures from the reception from left to right 1) Steve Lindsey with wife,
Miriam..2) Steve Lindsey and Alan Keesee (MHA 09). 3) Virginia
Fisher, Brigette Booth, Steve Lindsey, Megan Durning, Monique
Lowe, Jessica Davidson Lowder.
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Cardwell Society
FY 2008 —July 1, 2008-March 31, 2009
Chair’s Circle $500-999
President’s Club $5000 and Up
Donor
Herng-Chia Chiu
Jonathan Perlin
R. Timothy Stack
Kaohsiung Medical University
Degree
PHD
MSHA
MHA
Year
1995
1997
1977
Hudgen’s Club $2500-$4999
Donor
Danny Jones
Hancock Daniel Johnson
& Nagle
MHA Class of 2010
VCU Health System
Degree
MHA
Year
1994
1838 Club $1000-$2499
Donor
CJW
Walter Craigie
George Dawson
Jeffrey Dorsey
William Downey
Sr. Patricia Eck
Jonathan Grimes
HCA Foundation
Jamie Hughes
Michael Likavec &
Janet Lynch
Wickliffe Lyne
MedVirginia
Stephen Mick
Don & Michele Romano
James Thweatt
Donor
Robert Lyden
David Masterson
MMC
William Moss
Susan Roggenkamp
John Smalley
Jon Thompson
Degree
Year
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
1975
1973
1985
1981
1979
MSHA
2005
PHD
MHA
1988
1971
MHA
MSHA
1973
1990
Chair’s Circle $500-999
Donor
Degree
Year
Dale Alward
Bruce Bailey
Eric Becker
Bryan Brand
Gerald Brink
Harriet Buss
Hsueh-Fen Chen
Rick Hudson
Jess Judy
Austin Kirkland
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
PHD
MHA
MHA
MHA
2005
1990
1998
1981
1966
2002
2008
1981
1977
1995
Degree
MHA
MHA
Year
1984
1988
MHA
MHA/PHD
MHA
PHD
1967
1986/00
1977
1995
Fellows $250-$499
Donor
Degree
Year
David Blankenship
Curtis Clayton
Jim Cotter
Bradley Daniel
Sharon Darby
Chris Durrer
Amy Edwards
Robert Fraker
J.L. Freeland
Debora Goetz Goldberg
Nancy Harpst
Roger Harrell
Kathleen Heatwole
Sara Hendon
Lisa Kaplowitz
Elizabeth Kellogg
Aryana Khalid
Michael King
Skip Lamb
Deanna Lee
Karen Lowdon
John Macklin
Scott McIntrye
John Morana
Mike Peters
Thomas Rice
Mike & Trish Sherrod
Elizabeth Sleeman
W. Stuart Smith
Edward Smith, Jr.
Carole Stockmeier
Telford Thomas
Tim Tobin
Geoffrey Viol
Robert Weisberger
Wellpoint
MHA
MHA
PHD
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA/JD
MSHA
MHA
PHD
MSHA
MHA
MHA/PHD
MHA/JD
MSHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
MHA&MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MSHA
1991
1964
1996
1996
2001
1977
1996
2001
1955
2008
1992
1973
1980/06
2007
2002
1992
2006
1978
1958
2006
2004
2005
2000
1997
2005
1978
2002&02
1974
1974
1964
1995
1969
1987
1997
2008
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Cardwell Society
FY 2008—July 1, 2008-March 31, 2009 (continued)
Members $100-$249
Members $100-$249 (continued)
Donor
Degree
Year
Donor
Degree
Year
Hugh Aaron
Elizabeth Ashbrook Player
Charlotte Berryman
Kathryn Kerwin Bonini
Jennifer Valentine Boyd
Thomas & Barbara Bradshaw
James Broadhurst
Nate Bushnell
Karen Cameron
Gail Campbell
David Cashwell
Linda Chelmow
Ashley Clary
Carroll Clary
Philip Clayton
C. Curtis Copenhaver
Joseph Dawson
Kevin Fergusson
David Fuqua
Genworth Financial
Beth Glassford
A. Lawrence Goldman
William Haugh
James Hays
Laura Hennum
Dusty (Yuille) Holt
Jason Houser
Dianne Jewell
Jay Johnson
Richard Kosmer, Jr.
Tiffany Lange
Robert Leek
Mark Leonard
Edward Lovern
Kim Marsh
Matt Mathias
James McDaniel
Thomas Miller
Chih-Wen Pai
Herbert Paris
Linda Scott
Sam Seifert
Jack Shapiro
Karen Shiner
Ricky Shuman
Imre Solti
George St. George
T.J. Stites
Emily Tafel
Ted Townsend
Ben Vincent
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
MHA&MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
PHD
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
1988
2002
2000
2005
2005
1983&83
1978
1951
1987
2002
2005
2001
2007
1958
1991
1972
1974
1995
1992
Christopher Wearmouth
Kenneth White
Rukiya Wongus
Gregory Wood
Lewis Yeouze
Mei Zhao
MHA
PHD
MHA
MHA
MHA
PHD
1989
1996
2005
1985
1974
2004
MHA
1992
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA/JD
PHD
MHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MHA
MSHA
MSHA
PHD
MHA
MSHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
BS
PHD
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
2008
2006
2007
1999
2002
2003
1994
1984
1998
1990
1988
1992
2000
2005
1998
1994
1997
1962
1994
2004
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2007
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2006
1995
2006
2007
1990
1989
Other Alumni/ae Donors
Donor
Degree
Thomas Anderson, Jr.
Mary Barber
Warren Betts
Ursala Butts
Steven Cohen
Elbert Detwiler
Rock Feldman
John Hutchison
Angie Lee
Thomas Leggett
MHA 2011
Joanne Monticelli
Kevin Myer
Meredyth Nelson
Henry Nicholson, Jr.
Peter Olden
Sneha Patel
Paul Riley
Anudee Schoultis
Kathleen Snyder
Barry Spero
Frank Trani
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MSHA
MHA
MHA
1969
1991
1959
1997
2005
1968
MHA
MHA
MHA
2003
2006
1953
MHA/JD
MSHA
MSHA
MHA
PHD
MHA
1994
1995
1994
1977
1994
2005
MHA
MSHA
1961
1996
Year
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
Alumni/ae Spotlights
H
ave you visited the department’s website lately? We
update it regularly! Visit http://www.had.vcu.edu/ &
http://www.had.vcu.edu/alumni/spotlights/index.html
to see the latest and past alumni/ae spotlights written by our
MHA students! Alumni/ae spotlighted recently include:
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Kimberly Bell (MHA 00) then Vice President, Desir Group
Executive Search Smyrna, GA ; now Director of Clinical Operations at Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA—by Alexandra
Povlishock (MHA 10)
Betsy Blair (MSHA 95) Vice President of Quality and Risk
Management, HCA Richmond Markets Richmond, VA—by
Sam Jordan (MHA 10)
Pictures
from
VCU’s
Cardwell
Reception
1).MHA class presidents:
from left to right: Alan
Keesee (2009), Lauren
Mathena (2010) and Julie
Idione (2011).
2) From left to right: Rob
Marmerstein (MHA 10),
Dr. Steve Mick, and John
Hunter (MHA 10).
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3). MHA students (2010) l
to r front: Becca Segal, Renee Mehrzad, and Meredith Sclater.
Back: Rob Marmerstein, Ashford Denman, and Sam Williamson.
Askar Chukmaitov (PHD 05) Assistant Professor, Department
of Family Medicine and Rural Health, Division of Health Affairs,
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
Brent Clark (MHA 00) Director of Planning, HCA, Nashville,
TN—by Jon Myers (MHA 11)
Christopher Dadlez (MHA 79) President & CEO, St. Francis
Hospital and Medical Center Hartford, CT—by Meghan Durning
(MHA 09)
Debbie Draper (MSHA 96/PHD 00) Associate Director and
Senior Fellow, Center for Studying Health System Change Washington, DC— by Rob Marmerstein (MHA 10)
Darryl Johnson (MSHA 01) Vice President of Professional
Services, VCU Health System Richmond, VA— by Bryan Mallory (MHA 10)
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Abby Swanson Kazley (PHD 06) Assistant Professor, Department of Health Professions at the Medical University of South
Carolina, Charleston, SC
R. Brent Rawlings (MHA/JD 04) Attorney, McGuireWoods,
LLP Richmond, VA— by Stephen Bloomquest (MHA/JD 10)
Emily Towey (MHA/JD 01) Attorney, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson
& Nagle, PC Richmond, VA— by Kari O’Rear (MHA/JD 09)
Phyllis Wingate-Jones (MHA 81) Senior Vice President, Carolinas Medical Center – Mercy, Charlotte, NC— by Ashford Denman (MHA 10)
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
Alumni/ae Updates (PhD Updates with Program News, Page 14)
2000s
2000s (continued)
Kimberly (Kim) Bell, MHA 00, is a practice manager at
Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA...Jennifer Valentine
Boyd, MHA 05, is manager of business development for
MediCorp Health System, Fredericksburg, VA...Joseph
Brooks, MSHA 08, is CFO for Keystone Newport News—A
UHS Facility, Newport News, VA...David Cashwell, MHA
05, is COO of Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg,
VA...Linda Chelmow, MSHA 01, is a strategist for Sentara
Healthcare, Williamsburg, VA....Steve Cohen, MHA 05, is a
strategic planner with Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC ….Lisa Davani, MSHA 05, is a speech pathologist for Portage Health, Hancock, MI...Lauren Donovan,
MHA 06, is manager of clinical operations for John Hopkins
Hospital, Baltimore, MD...Jonah Erik, MHA/MD 05, is
chief resident, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA...Hitesh Gandhi, MHA
04, is project manager for Abt Bio-Pharma Solutions, Inc.,
Lexington, MA...Sepi Gharanfoli, MHA 03, has joined
Lifebridge Health & Northwest Hospital Center, Baltimore,
MD...Erin, MHA 04, and Mat, MHA 03, Gooch welcomed
a son, Peyton Mathew, on September 10, 2008. Mat named
his son after his favorite pro football player—Peyton Manning. Mat recently received a promotion to COO at Palmyra
Medical Center in Albany, GA...Matt Gitzinger, MHA 08,
is physician relations coordinator for Pitt County Memorial
Hospital, Greenville, NC...Angela Harvell, MSHA 06, is
director of Person-Centered Supports/Recreation for Southside Virginia Training Center, Petersburg, VA...Chad Hatfield, MSHA 03, is associate administrator with Banner Baywood Medical Center & Banner Heart Hospital...Sara Lloyd
Hendon, MHA/JD 08, is an associate with Christian & Barton, Richmond, VA...Margaret Hulvey, MSHA 07, is a senior solutions consultant for Valco Data Systems, Salem,
NH...Lisa Kaplowitz, MSHA 02, serves as the health director for the Alexandria Health Department, Alexandria,
VA ...Minilla (Mini) Kanwar, MHA 04, is with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Baltimore, MD…Kathryn Kerwin Bonini, MHA 05, is a senior planning analyst for Bon
Secours St. Francis Health System, Greenville, SC...Aryana
Khalid, MHA 06, is deputy secretary for Health & Human
Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia...Kathryn
Campbell Kunkel, MHA 07, is a quality implementation
specialist for VA Premier Health Plan, Richmond,
VA...Lesley Blumberg Kibel, MHA 01, and her husband
welcomed a daughter, Sydney Elizabeth, to their family on
January 11, 2008...Alexa Lee, MHA 08, serves as quality
management coordinator/project manager for Bon Secours
Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville,
VA...Deanna Lee, MHA 06, is a senior consultant with ECG
Management Consultants, Inc, Arlington, VA...Richard Lee,
MSHA 07, serves as nurse manager for Duke University
Health System, Durham, NC...Kari Longoria, MHA 07,
is manager of strategic resources group or HCA, Nashville, TN...Thibaut van Marcke, MHA 03, serves as
COO for Community Hospital, New Port Richey,
FL...Kim Marsh, MHA 00, is with CapTech Ventures,
Inc., Richmond, VA...Emily McKnight, MHA 07, is a
consultant with KLMK group, LLC, Richmond,
VA...Stephanie Sanderson McNulty, MHA 02, is COO
& Ethics & Compliance Officer for St. Petersburg General
Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL...Erin Morrisey, MHA 08, is
an operations analyst for Bon Secours Health System,
Marriottsville, MD...Haas Shaner Nye, MHA 06, is a
senior clinical analyst for Tenet Healthcare Corporation,
Dallas, TX...Nikheel Purohit, MHA 04, is an application
analyst for Mount Sinai, New York, NY....Susan Roman,
MHA 01, is a clinical services administrator with Taylor
Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY...Arden Seay,
MSHA 08, now serves as nurse manager, Security Care
Unit, VCUHS School of Nursing, Richmond,
VA...Jennifer Seiden, MHA 00, is director of Quality &
Performance Improvement, Bon Secours St. Francis
Medical Center, Midlothian, VA...Sam Seifert, MHA 05,
spent four weeks in Taiwan during spring 2008 learning
Taiwanese culture and its healthcare system as part of the
Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange program...Elizabeth Taliaferro, MHA 05, is vice president
of finance at CJW, Richmond, VA...Tri Tang, MHA 06,
is administrative director for Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC...Henrisa (Henri) Tosoc-Haskell,
MSHA 02, serves as quality lead for outcomes management, Bon Secours Health System Inc., Marriottsville,
MD... Nancy Wick, MSHA 05, is chief nursing officer for
HCA Capital Division, Fredericksburg, VA...Joanna
Wright, MHA 06, serves as service line executive, Cardiovascular Division of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,
CT...Faraaz Yousuf, MHA 02, recently became associate
administrator for Medical City Dallas Hospital.
Cardwell Comments
Spring 2009
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Alumni/ae News (continued)
Alumni/ae Updates
1990s
1980s
Brad Daniel, MHA 96, has been appointed chair of the ACHE
Healthcare Executive Editorial Board and welcomes any suggestions for article topics for future issue...David Fuqua,
MHA 92, became CEO at Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis, Il...Gene Handza, MHA 97, is chief of pharmacy at
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home,
TN...Danny Jones, MHA 94, is regional vice president for
QHR, Charlotte, NC...Thurston King, II, MSHA 99, is executive director of Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs,
CO...Austin Kirkland, MHA 95, is executive director of Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, P.C., Falls
Church, VA….Sara Larch, MSHA 92, is vice president of
Physician Services for INOVA Health System, Falls Church,
VA...Ed Lovern, MHA 92, was named executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Piedmont Healthcare,
Atlanta, GA...Marjorie Merkey, MSHA 96, is associate director of Laboratory Quality Management and Regulatory
Compliance for CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA...Scott
McCutcheon, MHA 90, serves as administrator for Gwinnett
Consultants in Cardiology, P.C., Lawrenceville, GA...Kevin
Myer, MSHA 95, is director of Site Administration for MDS
Pharma Services, Richmond, VA...David Palkoner, MHA 97,
is with Thomson Reuters Global, Zug, Switzerland...Fr. Richard Reed, MHA 90, serves as chaplain for Hospice of the
Panhandle, Martinsburg, WV...John Sylvia, MHA 96, is vice
president of Planning & Business Development for St. Luke’s
Hospital & Health Network, Bethlehem, PA...Shirley Thompson, MSHA 98, is chief nursing officer for Shands Health
Care/Shands AHG, Gainesville, FL...Sheri Ritchie Van
Horn, MSHA 99, is director of Medical Management Outpatient (VA & GA) for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Richmond, VA...Ed Witek, MHA 90, is principal of EthosPartners
Health Management, Suwanee, GA.
Catherine Boyne, MHA 85, is president of Gilchrist Hospice Care, Towson, MD...C. Scott Campbell, MHA 87, is
vice president of operations—physician/customer development for Health Management Associates, Naples,
FL...George Johnson, MHA 88, has joined the University
of North Carolina Health Systems, in Chapel Hill, as a
quality analyst…Lai Lee, MHA 87, is vice president of
Healthways, Inc., Franklin, TN...Rob Lyden, MHA 84,
joined Ingenix Government Solutions, Reston, VA, as a
senior account executive...David Masterson, MHA 88, is
CEO of Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton, NC.
1970s
Jeffrey Custer, BS 79, is regional operations director for
DaVita, Glen Allen, Va...Jenese Holland, MHA 07, is
associate administrator for StoneCrest Medical Center,
Smyrna, TN...Art Layne, MHA 76, is president of Intellimed, Phoenix, AZ...William (Bill) Przybysz, MHA
79, serves as vice president for provider relations for
Medical Homes of America, Inc., Williamsburg, VA.
1960s
Archer Rose, MHA 68, is owner/consultant with Rose
Healthare Consulting, Conyers, GA...
In Memory
Ibrahim Ibrahim, PHD 07, died suddenly while vacationing with family August 2008. See full write up in PhD Program News
section.
Kenneth Ira "Kip" Perlstein, MHA 80, died suddenly July 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife and daughter. Kip served as a
hospital administrator for a number of years and then went into the consulting field where he excelled as a national expert. Kip’s
warm smile, sharp wit and engaging personality will be missed.
Cardwell Comments
Spring 2009
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HAD Program News
PhD News
Graduate News (continued)
Graduates
Henry J. Carretta successfully defended his dissertation,
Quality of Care for Pediatric Asthma Patients in Medicaid
Managed Care and Commercial Insurance Plans, on July
30, 2008. Henry, a December 2008 graduate, accepted a position with VCU’s School of Dentistry/Pediatric Dentistry as
a Research Adjunct Professor.
Doctoral Candidates
The following Health Administration doctoral students successfully defended their dissertation proposals and are officially doctoral candidates: 1) Cynthia Childress on September 18, 2008 2) Anna Lin on August 18, 2008, 3) Michelle
Lee on October 15, 2008.
New Students Entering Fall 2008
Xinliang (Albert) Liu. Albert received his Master degree in
social medicine and health management with a concentration
in health economics from Capital Medical University, China
and his Bachelor’s degree in medicine from West China
Center of Medical Sciences, Sichuan University.
Albert’s goal is to become a health services researcher.
Mark Swofford. Mark received his Master degree in
health care administration from Baylor University and his
Bachelor’s degree in biology from Davidson College. He is a
Major in the US Army and recently served as the Executive
Officer of the 86th combat Support Hospital.
Mark’s goals are to teach in the U.S. Army-Baylor program and perform high level research.
Graduate News
Darrell Burke, PhD 02, is an associate professor,
Health Informatics Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Hseuh-Fen Chen, PhD 08, serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Healthcare Management & Policy at the University of Texas, Fort Worth, TX.
Askar Chukmaitov, PhD 2005, and his wife, Roza,
welcomed daugher, Adelle, on November 1, 2008. Adelle is
the combination of Kazakh name Adil meaning "pure, just"
and the French name Adel menaing "nobel".
Nick Coppola, PhD 03, after 26 years with the Army
retired June 2008. He was honored with the 2008 Army
Medical Service Corps Mentor of the Year Award. Usually
(continued)
this award is presented to colonels and general, Nick was
the first Lieutenant Colonel to be presented with the award.
He also received the 2008 Educator of the Year Award.
This was the second time Nick was selected to receive this
award. Nick accepted a position as associate professor/
program director of Clinical Practice Management at Texas
Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX.
Jami DelliFraine, PhD 04, recently became an assistant professor, in the Division of Management, Policy, and
Community Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
Patricia Edinboro, PhD 06, recently became an assistant professor and assistant director of graduate programs for the Department of Health Administration. She
will work directly with Dr. Dolores Clement assisting with
both the MHA and MSHA programs.
Debora Goetz Goldberg, PhD 08 (School of Allied
Health Program), gave two presentations at the 2008 Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association
on November 7 & 8, 2008. She presented "Evaluating
Healthcare Facilities for Emergency Preparedness and Response" and "Fine-tuning Evaluation Methodologies for
Innovative Distance Education programs."
Jeff Harrison, PhD 2002, was promoted to Associate
Professor, Department of Public Health, University of
North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
Tanny Kim, PhD 06, is an assistant professor at
Governors State University, University Park, IL. He was
recently awarded the Faculty Excellence Award for
excellence in publications and presentations. He
acknowledges that this work was mainly based on research
he conducted at HAD and would again like to thank the
faculty for their generous support.
He and his wife welcomed a daughter, Bomin, on
October 22, 2008. Her grandfather named her a Korean
name which mean "a caring person."
Cecelia Kirkman, PhD 01, is a research coordinator
of health systems with Service Employees Intenational
Union (SEIU), Washington, DC.
Abby Swanson Kazley, PhD 06, an assistant
professor with MUSC’s Department of Health
Administration and Policy was selected to received the
MUSC College of Health Professions Developing Scholar
of the Year award.
Shu-chuan (Jennifer) Yeh, PhD 97, is a professor
with National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kachsiung,
Mei Zhao, PhD 04,. received the 2008-2009 Outstanding International Leadership award (at the Assistant
Professor / Instructor rank).
Cardwell Comments
Spring 2009
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HAD Program News (continued)
PhD News (continued)
MHA News
Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim, M.D., Ph.D.
1955-2008
Charles Shasky, Ph.D.
M
y friend and classmate, Ibrahim (PhD 97), along with
wife and children traveled to Egypt for a vacation this
past August to visit his parents, brother and family, and
other family and friends. While there, Ibrahim suffered a heart
attack and died. Ibrahim was buried in Egypt alongside his ancestors.
I had talked to Ibrahim before they vacationed to Egypt and he
expressed to me that things were going well at home and
work. He enjoyed doing practical research in urology at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI, and told me that during his physician
training in Egypt he was focused on rural primary health care and
delivery systems and what he was doing now was not possible
back home and that he'd never thought he would be working in the
area of urology research. He was happy that his children were
progressing nicely at school. He loved his home that was very
close to Beaumont Hospital, where he worked. Also, we talked
about plans for the future. Having been his class mate, office
mate, colleague on projects, and fellow debater on health care and
medicine, we discussed cardiac disease and problems of delivering
efficient and effective care. He had even developed and mapped
out an organization theory for cardiac care based on theories
blended from family structure theory. His sudden death from a
heart attack came to his family and me as a complete surprise. I
am very saddened at the loss of my good friend. I will miss discussing Middle East culture, health care methods and systems,
theory, politics, and yes religion. He taught me a great deal about
the proper practice of Islam and I also taught him a great deal
about being a good Lutheran. Together we found in the aforementioned topics many areas in common and where we differed we
openly and honestly explored the roots and reasons for those differences. He thoroughly enjoyed a good debate. That's one of the
many things I liked about him in addition to his desire and action
to help others at all times. His greatest pride was his family, he
enjoyed life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, dearly loved his
friends and colleagues from the Grant House, and represented
himself and all those associated with him splendidly.
His wife and three children have since returned to Michigan
to attend to affairs. His wife didn't say what their future plans were
other than to attend to paying off the house, dealing with the two
children getting back to school and the third going to college. She
didn't know their long range plans—stay in Troy, MI or move
back to Egypt or Morocco to be with their relatives.
I will always have a hard time believing my friend is gone
and am sorry to be the one bringing you this sad news. His wife
and children can be reached at: Mrs. Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim, 6275
Seminole Drive, Troy, MI 48085, 248-813-8708, 248-229-1216
(cell)
Message
from Dolores Clement, Dr.P.H.,
FACHE
Program Director
MHA Class of 2011 entered August 2008
The MHA Program had 29 students enter in August
2008. This class was among the most diverse with 38%
of those entering considered minority students. The
Class of 2011 has completed their first semester and are
well into the second. There has been some attrition and
currently there are 26 students who are looking forward
to becoming upper classmen and welcoming the next
class.
MHA Class of 2012
We are well into the admission cycle for the class that
will graduate in 2012 and expect a class of comparable
size to that of last year. Application rate was similar to
the last couple of years though the diversity of applicants varied from prior years. We look forward to entering a full class in August 2009.
Spring Seminars and May 2009 Commencement
On April 2 and 3 the Class of 2009 returned for Orals
and Spring Seminar. All students successfully presented
their management studies. There will be 26 May 2009
MHA graduates. VCU commencement is on Saturday,
May 16, 2009.
While at the Spring Seminar the class of 2009
chose the outstanding preceptor to be recognized this
year. Mr. Jeffrey A. Dorsey (MHA 73) will receive
the award at an alumni event in Colorado in August.
Also, the Mullins Award for the best management study
was announced. The award will be presented to Brent
Higgins whose study was entitled "Driving Quality
Improvement: Development and Implementation of a
Small/Rural/Community Hospital P4P Program." Kudos to both who will be acknowledged at commencement ceremonies.
MHA Faculty Awards.
Dolores G. Clement Award
2010—Dr. Kenneth White
2009—Dr. Ramesh Shukla
Jerry L. Norville Award
2010—Dr. Gloria Bazzoli
2009—Shirley Gibson.
Cardwell Comments
Spring 2009
Message from Former
MHA Program Director
MHA News (continued)
Message (continued)
Family and Awards Day
The MHA Classes of 2010 and 2011 have combined
two annual events usually held separately by and for
the students. The students began having a family day a
few years ago – usually held in tandem with alumni
weekend. They showcased their work and the Grant
House, inviting their families and faculty. And before
leaving for residency, the second year class is recognized, with the announcement and celebration of academic awards at the end of the didactic part of the curriculum. This year the 2 events are being combined
and the event is being held April 26 at the Holiday
Garden Inn to accommodate both classes, faculty and
family members. Many thanks to Peter Marmerotein,
guest speaker, and the CJW Medical Center for sponsorship.
Residency Placement and an Invitation to Participate
Due to the economy, this year turned out to be a challenge in identifying organizations that felt able to support an administrative resident in the coming year. All
students have secured positions for 2009-2010. We
greatly appreciate those who continue to support the
hallmark experience that distinguishes our MHA Program from our competitors. We would like to invite
you and others to participate in the residency process.
If you are interested, please contact me
(dclement@vcu.edu) as we will begin the 2010-2011
placement process in August. I will add you to our
contact list!
Best wishes! Dolores
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Ken White, PhD, FACHE
A
s you know, Dr. Dolores Clement assumed the directorship
of the MHA program on July 16, 2008, following my decision to step down. I am certain that the program will build on
its considerable strengths and achieve even higher levels of distinction and recognition with Dr. Clement again at its helm. When I began as the Assistant Director in 1994, she was the Director. It was a
pleasure and honor to be at the helm "on loan."
Making the decision to step down as the Program Director was
difficult, particularly in view of the number of talented and energetic
professionals whom I consider both colleagues and friends.
But I realized that after nearly 15 years it was time to focus on
different aspects of my career. In short, thanks to you, I achieved the
goals I set out to accomplish in 1994. I am grateful to all of you who
coached and mentored students, supported activities and initiatives in
the classroom, and represented our Department in small and big
ways. One of the best parts of leading a world-class program is the
link to its alumni/ae. I was always able to count on you.
I respect the work of those alumni/ae, faculty, and staff who
came before me to make our Programs renowned. The programs will
continue to flourish as best practices under the leadership of Dr.
Clement. Dozens of superb professionals contributed to the MHA and
MSHA programs during my tenure, and space prevents me from
thanking them individually by name. Special mention is appropriate
for Steve Mick, who directed resources to support the Program and
Suzanne Havasy, whose undying commitment as a partner in the Program’s development and management was a daily inspiration.
Good luck and best wishes. Ken
HADM 611: HEALTH LAW & BIOETHICS—Amy Edwards, MHA/JD
S
pecial thanks is extended to the following health care attorneys and members of our greater health care community for their
assistance with our HADM 611: HEALTH LAW & BIOETHICS, Spring 2009 class! Amy Edwards instructed and coordinated this class with the assistance of these wonderful volunteers:
Hugh Aaron, Esq. (MHA 88) – Attorney & SVP, HCPro
Jeannie Adams – Attorney & Director, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Dave Belde, Ph.D. - Vice President, Mission & Ethics, Bon Secours Health System
Sean Byrne – Attorney & Director, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Jerry Canaan – Attorney & Director, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Kim Daniel – Attorney & Director, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Howard Feller – Attorney & Partner, McGuire Woods LLP
Lynne Fiscilla - Corporate Counsel, Riverside Health System
Page Gravely -Attorney & Director, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Jason Houser (MHA/JD 02) Corporate Counsel, Riverside Health System
Molly Huffman – Associate Attorney, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Joan Mielke - Associate Attorney, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Mark Morrell – Associate Attorney, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
R. Brent Rawlings (MHA/JD 04) - Attorney, McGuire Woods LLP
Thomas Stallings - Partner, McGuire Woods LLP
Rachel Suddarth – Associate Attorney, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Emily Towey (MHA/JD 01) – Attorney & Director, Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C.
Molly Trant - Associate Corporate Counsel, Riverside Health System
Cardwell Comments
Spring 2009
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MHA News (continued)
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VCU MGMA Spring Seminar
Shefali Chudgar and
James Drinan (MHA Class of 2011)
O
n February 16, 2009, the VCU MGMA/ACMPE Student Network held its annual Spring Seminar,
"Physician-Administrator Relationships:A Dual Perspective." The discussion took place at the MCV Alumni House
and Paul A. Gross Conference Center and featured Dr. Mark
Bladergroen, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Bon Secours
St. Mary’s Hospital (MSHA 2005), and Mr. Mark Gordon,
Executive Vice President at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical
Center. The two speakers shared their various experiences regarding decision making, communication, and quality of care
delivered from the viewpoint of physicians and administrators.
Over fifty individuals, including first and second year MHA
students, MSHA students, PhD students, faculty, and staff attended the seminar.
This event would not have been possible without the sponsorship of VCU Health Executives Student Association (HESA).
We would like to thank Dr. Bladergroen and Mr. Gordon for
volunteering their time to share their valuable insights into the
dynamics of physician-administrator relationships. The Student
MGMA Committee, Shefali Chudgar (MHA 11), James Drinan (MHA 11), Richard Green (MHA 11), Priyanka Dhingra
(MHA 10), and Bryan Mallory (MHA 10), would like to thank
everyone for attending and making this event a success. Finally,
we would like to express our gratitude to our faculty advisor,
Dr. Jan Clement, for her leadership and guidance in the planning of this event.
Pictured below left to right are: Mark Bladergroen and
Mark Gordon.
HIMSS Student Event a Success
Shankara Ettigi (MHA 10)
O
n November 18, 2008 the HIMSS Student Chapter
was pleased to host a kick-off event with a very
special guest, the Secretary of Technology for the
State of Virginia, Aneesh Chopra.
Topics discussed ranged from Virginia’s efforts in
spreading access to technology into rural areas of Virginia,
to the current push for a National Health Information Network and the importance of administrative buy-in to local
Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIO). With a
captive audience of upwards of 50 students and faculty in
the Grant House’s Riverside Room, the discussion went on
for one hour, including an engaging question and answer
session.
On behalf of the HIMSS Student Chapter, we would
like to thank the Health Executive Student Association
(HESA) and HAD faculty and staff for their support in
making this event a success. Thanks also goes out to Dr.
Ramesh Shukla whose efforts were critical in establishing
VCU’s HIMSS Student Chapter. Special thanks is also extended to Michael Matthews and MedVirginia for sponsorship of the event!
Note: HIMSS Student Chapter – Established in 2001 under the
guidance and generosity of Dr. Ramesh Shukla and HIMSS President & CEO Stephen Lieber. The VCU HIMSS Student Chapter
was the first of its kind in the US. Its principle goal was to spread
awareness and instill value of HIT and Information Systems into
the Healthcare Leadership Curriculum.
Recruitment News
Logan Vetrovec
O
ver 30 recruitment events were held this
fall. Schools visited included:
University of Central Florida
Hampden-Sydney
Virginia Tech
The Department also particiUniversity of Virginia
pated in the Hispanic Youth
William and Mary
Symposium Health Careers
James Madison
Fair and plans to attend the
Christopher Newport
College Career Health Fair.
Old Dominion
Many of our alumni and curVCU Medical Center
rent students helped with the
Howard University
recruitment events, so a big
Florida Atlantic
thanks to all. Next to the
Florida International
internet, our top referral
University of Florida
sources are current students
Florida State
and alumni!
UNC Chapel Hill
Rutgers
DC Area Universities Consortium.
Cardwell Comments
Spring 2009
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Program News (continued)
MSHA News
Message from Program Director
Department (HAD) News
New Assistant Director of Graduate
Programs Appointed
Dolores G. Clement, Dr. P.H., FACHE
Dolores G. Clement, Dr. P.H., FACHE
MSHA July 2008 Entering Class. The MSHA Program
had 29 students enter in July 2008. Another three students started
the program in December and they will join the entering class of
2011 in July 2009. The Class of 2010 that began in July 2008
have completed their first semester and are well into the second.
We look forward to having them and the Class of 2009 join us
here in Richmond again in May.
December 2008 MSHA Graduate. One student, Ms. Sofie
Perll, completed all requirements for the degree and graduated in
December 2008. She was able to attend commencement ceremonies at the Siegel Center on December 13. Being from Switzerland, this was her opportunity to experience "pomp and circumstance" for the first time!
May 2009 Commencement. There will be 19 May 2009
MSHA graduates and 2 December 2009 MSHA graduates, all of
whom will celebrate at the traditional dinner on Thursday, May
14. Dr. Karen Remley, the State Commissioner of Health for the
Commonwealth of Virginia is the scheduled speaker. VCU commencement is on Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Ongoing Recruitment. Recruitment for the MSHA is ongoing and many alumni send referrals, which we greatly appreciate. You are our best recruiters. We also attend various university
and professional association recruitment events. This academic
year we held two Open Houses at Grant House for MSHA recruitment. One was held on October 9 and the other on Nov. 13,
2008 with local and distant attendees from all parts of Virginia.
We have been at recruitment fairs at Sentara, Augusta Medical
Center, VCU Health System and Carilion this past year. We have
found that visiting health care organizations and systems is most
beneficial to get wider exposure to a population with healthcare
experience. Any alumni interested in having us visit to meet with
employees in your organization, please let us know!
D
P
lease join me in welcoming Dr. Patricia CarcaiseEdinboro to the Department of Health Administration. Dr. Edinboro joined us last month and is serving as Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Graduate Programs for both the MHA and MSHA Programs. As
a faculty member she will be teaching as well as working
part-time with the programs. Dr. Edinboro completed her
PhD in Health Services Organization and Research in
2006. She was awarded an NCI R25 Cancer prevention
and Control Post-doctoral fellowship from 2006-2008,
under the mentorship of Cathy Bradley, PhD. She brings
biochemical laboratory research experience, clinical public
health experience, and experience as the director of
a randomized clinical trial in the non profit setting
(American Cancer Society). Prior to and during her doctoral training she worked as a research associate at the
Massey Cancer Center. She will be continuing to develop
and expand her research expertise as well as teaching and
assisting in program direction. Trish has been joining me
in venues and meetings to be introduced and to learn about
the programs as we try to divide responsibilities. She has
begun work in refining the competency assessments, planning curricula review and changes, and will be helping
with tasks related to the self-study for reaccreditation we
are about to embark on for both programs, in addition to
the day-to-day tasks of running the program.
Welcome, Trish!
r. Dolores Clement, Vice Chair and Graduate Programs Director, received the 2009 Pointer Award for Teaching Excellence. The MSHA students vote determines which faculty member will received this award.
Williamson Institute Ongoing
Fellowship Programs
T
he Williamson Institute for Healthcare Leadership and the Department of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 8th Executive Fellowship in Patient
Safety to begin June 2009. For more information regarding the program and admission process contact: Karen N.
Swisher, J.D., Professor, Health Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980203, Richmond, Virginia
23298 (804.828-5460 kswisher@vcu.edu).
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Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) Workshop
A
ssociates from KMU attended a workshop hosted by the Department during spring break—March 9-13. Dr. Thomas
T.H. Wan, former Chair of HAD, and Herng-Chia (Hubert) Chiu, (PhD 95) accompany the group.
Charles Shasky (PhD 08) and wife, Diane, with in-laws, Dr. John & Wanda Andrako, hosted a dinner Sunday
evening (March 8) for the group and faculty at the Andrako’s home in Midlothian. The group visited Williamsburg, northern
Virginia malls, Richmond’s Tredegar Iron Works, Virginia’s State Capitol, Washington DC, and New York.
During the week, the associates participated in site visits to HCA Richmond Headquarters, Potomac Hospital, the VA
Hunter Holmes McGuire Hospital, and, via teleconference, learned of operations at Sentara Healthcare, Norfolk, VA. They
were privilege to have a question and answer session with President & COO, Howard Kern and other hospital executives.
HAD faculty teaching sessions were: Drs. Stephen Mick, Roice Luke, Dolores Clement, Kelly Devers, and Cathy
Bradley. Dr. Ramesh Shukla returned from retirement to present to the group. Other teaching faculty were: Dr. Thomas T.H.
Wan, University of Central Florida; Marcos Irigaray, VCU Health System; Barbara Huelat, Huelat Parimucha Ltd.; Dr.
Robert Graboyes, National Federation of Independent Business; Dr. Charles Shasky, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance.
The group sponsored a dinner at the Grant House that Thursday evening and presented a donation to Dr. Stephen Mick
for the Department’s International Program and Development Scholarship.
Left, from left to right: Dr.
Thomas Wan, YingChung Lin, Dr. Steven
Mick, Dr. Herng-Chia
(Hubert) Chiu at Taiwan
Reception at Grant House.
Below: Class of 2009 Taiwan associates from KMU.
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National Cancer Institute (NCI) Grant
T
he majority of married American workers
receive their health insurance through either their own employment or that of their
employed spouse. In her $3 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant funded research study,
Dr. Cathy Bradley, is using that fact to examine
the effects of the source of health insurance – own
employment or spouse’s employment - on treatment decisions and health outcomes for married women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Implemented in August 2007, Dr. Bradley and
her research team are making steady progress toward the goal of enrolling 440 employed married women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Research team anticipates reaching their enrollment goal during the
fall of 2010.
Study participants are interviewed three times. The first interview
occurs within 60 days of diagnosis, surgery or first chemotherapy. This
interview establishes the pre-diagnosis baseline. The second interview is
conducted during the course of treatment and the final interview occurs
nine months after diagnosis. Interview questions include demographic
characteristics, health insurance information, work history, job satisfaction, job attachment, comorbidities, depression assessment (CESD), and
health status (SF-36). Additionally, participant medical records are reviewed to extract treatment information.
The study results will make contributions to both patient care and
healthcare policy discussions. Physicians choose the best course of treatment assuming that patients can dedicate themselves exclusively to
treatment and recovery. Evidence suggesting that the source of health
insurance influences health outcomes, through labor supply incentives,
could encourage physicians to take account of patient job demands in
prescribing treatments and to try to
"employer-based health insurance is
reduce inference with patient’s
the prominent form of health insurance for working adults in the United work, which would lead to better
health outcomes from completing
States."
treatment. For example, a woman
who will not be available for adjuvant therapy, because the time away from work, may receive a greater
survival benefit from a mastectomy than a lumpectomy. There is also
the potential to understand health care and work behavior responses to
incentives created by the source of health insurance.
On the policy front, employer-based health insurance is the prominent form of health insurance for working adults in the United States.
Dr. Bradley remarked that incentives for employees to trade-off health
care treatment and work have not been studied, yet may be critical to
making informed policy decisions about employment and insurance
issues faced by individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., M.P.A. is a professor of health administration and co-leader of the Massey Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention
and Control program. Members of her study implementation team include: Myra G. Owens, Ph.D. Study Director; Kim Mauck, M.S.,
C.R.C., Clinical Interviewer and Jenni Mathews, B.S., Interviewer.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Bradley (cjbradley@vcu.edu) or Dr.
Owens (mgowens@vcu.edu) if you would like more information. This
study was funded by the NCI, 1R01CA122145-01A1.
Suzanne Havasy Wins Dorris
Douglas Budd Award
T
he Department’s own Suzanne Havasy, Coordinator of the MHA Program, became the university’s 2008 Dorris Douglas Budd Award
winner, an award which honors outstanding administrative and support staff who demonstrate exemplary performance and enhance the image and mission of the
university and health system. Selected the winner from
a competitive pool of nominees, Suzanne’s commitment
to the Department, its students, faculty and other staff,
and the university at large was recognized at a formal
luncheon held on October 7, 2008.
Established in 1981, the award is named for a
VCU secretary to the vice president of administration
from 1951 to 1981 and honors Budd’s commitment to
the university and her initiative and enhancement of
VCU's mission.
VCU President Eugene P. Trani, Ph.D., presented
the award to Suzanne, and commented that it is the
quality of the faculty and staff that makes the University
what it is and thanked her for all she does! Congratulations Suzanne!
Suzanne
Havasy, 2008
Dorris Douglas
Budd Award
winner, with
Dr. Trani at the
awards reception.
Photo by
Marsha Polier
Grossman.
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