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First edition of the Service Excellence Newsletter- Service Matters
The first issue of the Service Excellence Newsletter is now available.This first edition includes articles from Ora Pescovitz, Doug Strong and Tony Denton. It also highlights the work of a clinical department (from the chair’s perspective) as well as an … Continue reading
Leadership Development and Performance Planning
Leadership Development for faculty and staff will get a boost with a new Leadership Competency Model. Attend one of the sessions listed below to learn about the model and its uses, as well as how it is incorporated into the … Continue reading
Posted in: Announcements, Leadership & Administration
New executive director named at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital
Longtime health care executive Paul King to lead University of Michigan’s newest hospital facility into the future Paul A. King, who has successfully led a large, Los Angeles-based pediatric group practice for the past eight years, has been selected as … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration, Top Stories
Medicare cost data released – How does UMHS compare, and why?
On Wednesday, May 8, the federal agency that runs Medicare released a huge amount of data about how much hospitals bill Medicare for 100 different types of care, and how much Medicare actually pays those hospitals. This unprecedented data release … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration, UMHS in the News
In observance of Earth Day, Dr. Pescovitz discusses our global impact – The Ghana Emergency Medicine Collaborative
When Rockefeller (Rocky) Oteng was a child living in Ghana, he noticed that people who went to Europe or the United States for their education often didn’t come back home. Instead, they stayed in those other countries to work, live … Continue reading
Daring Greatly – How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead (May 31)
The U-M Medical School and the ADVANCE Program invite you to attend a discussion of Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown.Brene Brown, a research professor at … Continue reading
EVPMA March Newsletter – I’m not A Rockette, but I played one “for the kids”
A message from Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., executive vice president for Medical Affairs, U-M, and CEO, UMHS One of the great advantages of working in a University is interacting with students. University of Michigan students are incredibly impressive, not only … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration, Top Stories
Video: Dr. Pescovitz gives presentation at D.C. panel on Medicare’s future
Last week in Washington, D.C., U-M Health System CEO Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. and other top national health leaders discussed what it will take to make Medicare sustainable and robust for the future. Watch a video of Dr. Pescovitz’ presentation here. … Continue reading
Posted in: Announcements, Leadership & Administration
March issue of UMMS Research News now online
The March issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
State of Michigan names Matthew Davis, M.D. as state’s new chief medical executive
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Davis is pediatrician, director of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) announced yesterday the appointment of Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P., as Michigan’s chief medical executive effective March 18, 2013. … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Leadership & Administration
Doug Strong elected chair of UHC board
Doug Strong, CEO of the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers, has been elected chair of the board of UHC, a national alliance of 119 academic medical centers and 291 of their affiliated hospitals. “We are delighted to have Doug lead … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Leadership & Administration
Ora Pescovitz authors article for JAMA
Ora Pescovitz, M.D., executive vice president for Medical Affairs, U-M, and CEO, UMHS, has authored an article appearing in today’s issue of JAMA.The opinion piece, entitled “Swimming in the Sea of Galilee,” discusses the need to preserve idealism in medicine … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration, UMHS in the News
What are you using to store patient information or other sensitive data?
The convenience and portability of removable media (USB flash drive, external disk drives, memory cards, CDs, DVDs, cameras and others) is undeniable, but when used to store patient information (protected health information, or “PHI” under HIPAA) or other sensitive information, … Continue reading
What are you using to store patient information or other sensitive data?
The convenience and portability of removable media (USB flash drive, external disk drives, memory cards, CDs, DVDs, cameras and others) is undeniable, but when used to store patient information (protected health information, or “PHI” under HIPAA) or other sensitive information, … Continue reading
EVPMA February Newsletter – The Importance of Clinical Research
A message from Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., executive vice president for Medical Affairs, U-M, and CEO, UMHSThis month, I decided to write about the power of clinical research because it has the potential to change patients’ lives. I recently experienced … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
EVPMA February Newsletter – The Importance of Clinical Research
A message from Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., executive vice president for Medical Affairs, U-M, and CEO, UMHSThis month, I decided to write about the power of clinical research because it has the potential to change patients’ lives. I recently experienced … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
Associate university librarian named
Jane Blumenthal, director of the Taubman Health Sciences Library (THL) since 2006, has been promoted to associate university librarian. “Jane, in addition to her extraordinary leadership of the THL, is a vital participant in policy and budgeting issues that affect … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
UMHS names Carmen Green as new leader of Health Equity & Inclusion
Regents approve appointment of health care disparities researcher, pain medicine physician & anesthesiologist Carmen R. Green, M.D. More than a decade into the 21st century, Americans still face tremendous variations in health and health care, depending on what they look … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration, Top Stories
J. Brian Fowlkes appointed U-M associate vice president for research-health sciences
J. Brian Fowlkes, a U-M professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, has been appointed associate vice president for research-health sciences by Vice President for Research Stephen R. Forrest. His three-year appointment, which was approved by the Board of Regents Thursday, … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
UMMS Research News Online – February 2013
The February issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
How to Effectively Supervise and Teach Residents (May 9)
This session is intended to enhance faculty’s clinical teaching skills. We will discuss the factors of professional entrustment, explore resident perceptions of autonomy and preferred learning environment, and strategies to enhance resident learning within this framework. Presented by Sally Santen, … Continue reading
From vacant to vibrant – 2000th person moves to NCRC as more scientists are recruited
Less than three years after the first person moved in, U-M has transformed a vacant former pharmaceutical company campus into a vibrant hub for research – an achievement marked this week with the move of the 2,000th person to the … Continue reading
Cancelled: Leadership at All Levels – Workshop (Feb.25)
This event has been cancelled. Come ask questions and discuss the changes our 2013 Employee Engagement Survey. Workshop: Q&A: 2013 Employee Engagement Survey Date/Time: Monday, Feb. 25, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Location: B1206-TC Limit: 20 Facilitators: Ed Karls, Melody … Continue reading
Essential Skills for Successful Leadership for Faculty (April 15)
This one-day workshop is designed to assist faculty in developing the essential leadership and management skills necessary to run a lab, start a program, or manage a center or division. This workshop will highlight topics such as hiring, leadership, management, … Continue reading
Howard Markel named to IOM’s Board of Population Health and Public Health Practice
Howard Markel, M.D., Ph.D., the George E. Wantz Distinguished Professor of the History of Medicine and director of the Center for the History of Medicine, has been appointed to membership on the Board of Population Health and Public Health Practice … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Leadership & Administration
EVPMA Jan. Newsletter – Dr. Pescovitz shares her father’s memories of working with MLK
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and dreams, Dr. Pescovitz shared an interview with her father, Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch, who discussed a period in his life when he worked with Dr. King during the Civil Rights … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration, Top Stories
UMMS Research News Online – January 2013
The January issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
UMHS signs with Priority Health HMO/PPO effective March 1
Effective March 1, 2013, UMHS will become a participating provider with Priority Health for their commercial HMO and PPO plans. Priority Health is a subsidiary health plan of Spectrum Health System. Priority Health HMO and PPO members may be seen … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration
U-M Cancer Center names Kathleen Cooney to head clinical operations
Cooney will set strategy for all U-M cancer locations The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has named Kathleen Cooney, M.D., as deputy director for clinical services. Cooney is Frances and Victor Ginsberg Professor of Hematology/Oncology and chief of the … Continue reading
UMHS, eight physician groups team up for new ACO
On Thursday, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the formation of 106 new Accountable Care Organizations, or ACOs. These are groups of physicians and health institutions that will work together to improve care and contain costs for … Continue reading
Crucial Confrontations Workshop for Faculty (March 5)
Are you interested in acquiring tools for resolving broken promises, violated expectations, and bad behavior?In the one-day faculty workshop “Crucial Confrontations,” participants will develop the skills to step up to controversial issues, and then professionally discuss them in a way … Continue reading
Essential Skills for Successful Leadership for Faculty (April 15)
This one-day workshop is designed to assist faculty in developing the essential leadership and management skills necessary to run a lab, start a program or manage a center or division. This workshop will highlight topics such as hiring, leadership, management, … Continue reading
Looking forward to 2013 – A message from Dean Woolliscroft
This message, from Medical School Dean James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., was sent to the school’s faculty, staff & students last week. New Year’s Greetings: Celebrating the beginning of a new year is a time of promise and expectation as we … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
Crucial Confrontations Workshop for Faculty (March 5)
Are you interested in acquiring tools for resolving broken promises, violated expectations, and bad behavior?In the one-day faculty workshop “Crucial Confrontations,” participants will develop the skills to step up to controversial issues, and then professionally discuss them in a way … Continue reading
UMMS Research News Online – December 2012
The December issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
Essential Skills for Successful Leadership for Faculty (Jan.17)
This one-day workshop is designed to assist faculty in developing the essential leadership and management skills necessary to run a lab, start a program or manage a center or division. This workshop will highlight topics such as hiring, leadership, management, … Continue reading
David Canter reappointed as Executive Director of NCRC
On Thursday afternoon, the University’s Board of Regents approved the reappointment of David Canter as senior associate vice president and executive director of the North Campus Research Complex. Over the past two and a half years, he has led the … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
Leadership at All Levels – Brown Bag (Dec. 13)
"Positive organizational Scholarship: An Overview" will take place Dec. 13 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the MCHC Auditorium.This session will focus on what elevates individuals and organizations (in addition to what challenges them), identify what is going right (in … Continue reading
Essential Skills for Successful Leadership for Faculty (Jan.17)
This one-day workshop is designed to assist faculty in developing the essential leadership and management skills necessary to run a lab, start a program or manage a center or division. This workshop will highlight topics such as hiring, leadership, management, … Continue reading
U-M cardiac surgeon Richard L. Prager, M.D., to lead Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
University of Michigan cardiac surgeon Richard L. Prager, M.D., was named president-elect of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association during the STSA 59th annual meeting, Nov. 7-10, in Naples, Fla. The Association represents more than 1,000 cardiothoracic surgeons and was founded … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
Serving the state – How does UMHS help Michigan?
From Ann Arbor to the U.P., from Detroit to Grand Rapids, UMHS is here for Michiganders who need our level of expertise, even as we help patients receive better local care across the state. Here are some examples – if … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration, Top Stories
New executive medical director for Ambulatory Care Services
David A. Spahlinger, M.D., senior associate dean for clinical affairs and executive director of the Faculty Group Practice, has announced the appointment of Connie J. Standiford, M.D., as executive medical director for Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) effective December 1, 2012. … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration
Standiford named Executive Medical Director for Ambulatory Care Services
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Connie J. Standiford, M.D., as executive medical director for Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) effective December 1, 2012.A professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Standiford will direct the administrative, financial … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Leadership & Administration
Linkage Leadership Institute for Faculty
The U-M Medical School and Health System Human Resources have partnered with Linkage, Inc. to offer the Linkage Leadership Institute which focuses on the development of the individual senior leader. This world-class program is an accelerated, four-day immersive learning experience … Continue reading
Crucial Confrontations Workshop for Faculty (March 5)
Are you interested in acquiring tools for resolving broken promises, violated expectations, and bad behavior?In the one-day faculty workshop “Crucial Confrontations,” participants will develop the skills to step up to controversial issues, and then professionally discuss them in a way … Continue reading
EVPMA November newsletter – Giving back & giving thanks
A message from Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., executive vice president for Medical Affairs, U-M, and CEO, UMHS Standing in line to vote this month, I felt a great deal of pride in being an American – of living in a … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration, You Can Make a Difference
UMMS Research News Online – November 2012
The November issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
Nurse leaders react to election, moving forward with reforms
After listening to months of rancor, United States voters have spoken, re-electing Pres. Barack Obama, a clear win for health care reform and the opportunities the Affordable Care Act offers nurses.“The nursing [community] should be excited, partially because of President … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration
Watch extended videos from State of the Health System
Last month’s State of the Health System Address included video clips of stories told by you – our Health System community – about how your work connects to our seven strategic goals, and by patients and family members who shared … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
UMHS-Trinity agreement wins "Deal of the Year" for health care
The master affiliation agreement signed by UMHS and Trinity Health’s Michigan hospitals was the biggest "Deal of the Year" in health care in Washtenaw County for the year that ended Sept. 30, according to AnnArbor.com The award was presented Friday … Continue reading
Michele Derheim, MSN, RN, CNML named new CVC Director of Clinical Operations
Michele Derheim has been named the Cardiovascular Center Director of Clinical Operations, effective Nov. 1. She brings a wealth of knowledge in clinical operations, process improvement, quality initiatives, and staff development. Derheim was the Director of Clinical operations for the … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
Hundreds of health researchers & new director kick off new institute
Nearly 200 health care researchers from around U-M and beyond came together at the North Campus Research Complex on Nov. 1, at a kickoff event for the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. From physicians and nurses to experts in … Continue reading
Essential Skills for Successful Leadership for Faculty (Jan.17)
This one-day workshop is designed to assist faculty in developing the essential leadership and management skills necessary to run a lab, start a program or manage a center or division. This workshop will highlight topics such as hiring, leadership, management, … Continue reading
Free flu clinic for UMHS employees at KMS building today (Oct. 31)
The University Hospitals and Health Centers are offering a free flu shot clinic Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the KMS Building, 3621 S. State Street. Help UMHS meet its goal of reaching a 90 percent … Continue reading
Harvard researcher will be first director of new U-M health institute
A Harvard University doctor and leader in health policy research who has devoted his career to making health care better and more fair will head a large new U-M institute that focuses on those same goals. In a speech today, … Continue reading
Coleman to highlight new initiatives in talk today
President Mary Sue Coleman will share plans and announcements that will shape the university in the upcoming months and years at her annual Leadership Breakfast on Tuesday. Coleman will highlight new academic initiatives and investments during her annual talk, which … Continue reading
Posted in: Leadership & Administration
Linkage Leadership Institute for faculty
The Medical School and Health System Human Resources have partnered with Linkage, Inc. to offer the Linkage Leadership Institute which focuses on the development of the individual senior leader. This world-class program is an accelerated four-day immersive learning experience that … Continue reading
To help veterans and all Americans, VA health researchers tighten ties with U-M
Research to improve the health of the nation’s veterans, and all Americans, will soon get a boost when a large team of researchers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Ann Arbor Healthcare System moves to the University of Michigan … Continue reading
UMMS Research News Online – October 2012
The October issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
1 in 3 U-M inventions & patents came from UMHS, new data show
New discoveries and inventions made at the Medical School accounted for one-third of all those made at the entire University of Michigan in the fiscal year that ended June 30, according to new data released this week.Each of these “technology … Continue reading
Help make our health system quieter – Enhance the ideal patient care experience
Quietness in and around patient rooms has been the lowest-rated item for the U-M Health System since we began measuring inpatient satisfaction through Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) in 2006. In fact, only 44 percent of … Continue reading
Leadership at All Levels – Brown Bag (Oct. 9)
In this presentation we will shed light on the skills and planning that are required to create a great and productive meeting experience with your employees when sharing your employee engagement results. We will:•Identify the seven sins of deadly meetings•Identify … Continue reading
Introducing the new Nursing Governance Model
Nurses across all areas of the UMHS Nursing community have been working to redesign nursing’s shared governance model. The central committees of the new governance model will launch in February 2013! Beginning today, UMHS staff nurses across the system have … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical Care, Leadership & Administration
Crucial Conversations Workshop (Oct.12 & Oct.19)
Using a scholarly, proven and powerful approach, this two-day course will teach you to communicate effectively in the presence of opposing opinions, strong emotions and high stakes. Participants will learn to create conditions where people speak with complete candor (no … Continue reading
Town Hall about UMHS Adult Inpatient Capacity Expansion Project (Sept.24 & Sept. 26)
Mark your calendar now for a chance to learn more about the plans to renovate the former Mott/Women’s Hospital building into a Neuroscience Hospital, and how the University Hospital will be redesigned to create “hospitals within the hospital”. Join us … Continue reading
Town Hall about the UMHS Adult Inpatient Capacity Expansion Project (Sept.24 & Sept. 26)
Mark your calendar now for a chance to learn more about the plans to renovate the former Mott/Women’s Hospital building into a Neuroscience Hospital, and how the University Hospital will be redesigned to create “hospitals within the hospital”. Join us … Continue reading
Essential Skills for Successful Leadership (Oct. 11)
This one day workshop is designed to assist faculty in developing the essential leadership and management skills necessary to run a lab, start a program, or manage a center or division. This workshop will highlight topics such as hiring, leadership, … Continue reading
UMMS Research News Online– September 2012
The September issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading
Leadership at All Levels – Workshop (Oct. 2)
The Leadership at All Levels – Workshop: "Application of EI: How do you respond to your EE data?" will take place Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at B1206-TC Limit: 20.Facilitators are Jane Pettit, Tony Tsai and … Continue reading
Posted in: Education, Leadership & Administration
Send in your questions for the dean – State of the School (Sept. 24)
On Monday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Dow Auditorium of the Towsley Center, Medical School Dean James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., will present the annual State of the School address. All members of the Medical School community … Continue reading
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Dean’s Awards for Faculty and Staff
A message from James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean, U-M Medical School and Lyle C. Roll Professor of Medicine: Colleagues: I’m pleased to announce the 2012 Dean’s Awards for faculty and staff. Each year, we recognize exceptional accomplishments by faculty and … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Leadership & Administration
Leadership at All Levels – Brown bag (Sept. 25)
The next Leadership at All Levels – Brown Bag will take place Tuesday, Sept. 25 from noon – 1 p.m.The workshop is titled "Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: Creating Powerful Connections and Sustaining Effectiveness" and will take place at the MCHC.Kathleen … Continue reading
Posted in: Education, Leadership & Administration
New joint Biomedical Engineering Department officially launched
As of Saturday, Sept. 1, the Department of Biomedical Engineering has transitioned from being part of the College of Engineering to being a joint department of Engineering and the Medical School. The Board of Regents voted to approve the new … Continue reading
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