College of Business Administration – Chapman Graduate School of Business
Health Care MBA
this issue A Note from Our Director “Health Reform” John Iglehart Guest Speaker ‐ Aurelio M. Fernandez, Guest Speaker ‐ Marisol Losa Visiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Upcoming Events and more…
“Health Reform, Mounting Deficits and Partisan Politics: A Perilous Path on Uncertain Terrain,”
On February 16th, John Iglehart founding editor of Health Affairs and national correspondent for the New England Journal of Medicine, spoke to 125 luncheon guests including leading members of South Florida’s healthcare community, educators and practitioners. The event, held at Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business Administration, was also sponsored by the Health Foundation of South Florida and FIU’s Robert Stempel School of Public Health and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The event was underwritten by Trane. To listen to John Iglehart’s lecture, click here.
John K. Iglehart John K. Iglehart is founding editor of Health Affairs, a bimonthly policy journal that he started in 1981 under the aegis of Project HOPE, a not‐for‐profit international health education organization. Over this same period, Iglehart also has served as a national correspondent of The New England Journal of Medicine, for which he has written more than 100 essays called Health Policy Reports.
A note from the HCMBA Director
I am pleased that we can now provide a newsletter to communicate all the exciting things happening within the Chapman Graduate School of Business’ Healthcare MBA program! With Cohort 5 starting in Spring 2012, we have much to share. The most exciting news is that our Cohort 1 students will be graduating in only 4 weeks! Their 18‐month journey went by so fast, I cannot believe they will be concluding their studies and graduating on December 13th. Cohort 1 is very special making significant impacts in the delivery and improvement of the HCMBA curriculum. In our next issue, we will share photos of this impressive group. In Fall’11, we welcomed our dual degree students from China’s Southern Medical University (SMU). The 13 students will complete their Healthcare MBA studies at FIU in Summer’12. These students represent the start of our program’s educational and research relationship with SMU. In the coming issues we will highlight student stories, faculty’s research projects and program activities. I welcome your comments and suggestions ‐ enjoy the first issue of the HCMBA newsletter!
Guest Speaker ‐ Aurelio M. Fernandez, MHSA Aurelio Fernandez, CEO of Memorial Hospital Miramar and a FIU alumnus, joined Cohort 1 in October to share his thoughts on the importance of knowing “your numbers” for career success. Mr. Fernandez addressed the students as part of their ACG 6175 Financial Reporting
Nancy Borkowski, DBA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA Dr. Nancy Borkowski has over 14 years as an academician serving in faculty positions at Florida International University and St. Thomas University. In addition, Dr. Borkowski has over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry holding executive positions in physician practice management and managed care. Dr. Borkowski is a past recipient of the American College of Healthcare Executive’s Southern Florida Senior Career Healthcare Executive Award.
Aurelio M. Fernandez, MHSA
& Analysis class taught by Judy Villar Sada, CFO of Memorial Hospital Miramar. For more information regarding Memorial Hospital Miramar, click here.
FIU alumnus Aurelio Fernandez (BBA ’74, MHSA ’80), CEO of Memorial Hospital Miramar
Marisel Losa, M.H.S.A.
Healthcare Month Pics
Visiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital On October 4th, HCMBA students had the opportunity to tour South Florida’s newest free standing children’s hospital ‐ Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, part of the Memorial Healthcare System. After touring the facility, the students attended the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network educational session, which Executive Dean Joyce Elam served as a panelist. For more info regarding the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, click here
As President and CEO of the Health Council of South Florida , Ms. Losa directs a team of dedicated health professionals committed to providing services in a variety of areas which include strategic health planning and service coordination; program development and evaluation; chronic disease management and health disparities; and promotion of wellness and healthy lifestyles for both Miami‐ Dade and Monroe Counties. Ms. Losa has over 30 years of experience in the health care arena in Miami‐Dade County and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration from Barry University and a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Florida International University.
Guest Speaker Marisel Losa, MHSA In October, Marisol Losa, President and CEO of the Health Council of South Florida and FIU alumna, addressed Cohort 3’s healthcare management class. Ms. Losa shared her vast experience working in the South Florida healthcare industry and her thoughts as to what the future may look like as reform is implemented. For more regarding the Health Council, click here.
Ralph Rios
Students visited West Kendall Baptist Hospital
During Summer, HCMBA students from Cohorts 1 and 2 had an opportunity to tour West Kendall Baptist Hospital. The $210 million facility is the first new non‐replacement hospital to open in Miami‐Dade County in more than 35 years and the newest addition to the Baptist Health South Florida system. Ralph Rios, Vice President Professional Services and a FIU alumnus, lead the group’s tour of the facility. For more information regarding West Kendal Baptist Hospital, click here.
Mr. Rios leads a range of clinical ancillary services at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, including laboratory, pharmacy, nutrition services, rehabilitation and the medical hospitalist program. During his 15‐year career at Baptist Health, he has served in a number of positions, beginning in the direct patient care role of physical therapist and most recently as assistant vice president at South Miami Hospital, He earned his master's degree in health services administration from Florida International University while serving as the hospital's administrative resident in 2000.
Nance Guilmartin
Healthcare MBA students hone their communication skills from the very best in the field! Nance Guilmartin is a four‐time Emmy award winning journalist, business advisor, keynote speaker and leadership educator. Using a unique journalistic method of inquiry, she teaches people to communicate effectively in times of change, rapid growth or uncertainty.
Upcoming Events ICD‐10 Clinical Documentation and ICD‐10 Coding 8:30am to 11:30am at the FIU Koven Conference Center (Biscaymne Bay Campus) November 14th – RSVP to dseckel@sfhha.com South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum event – UM Tissue Bank 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the new UM Life Sciences Building 1951 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 November 17th – RSVP to dseckel@sfhha.com
Healthcare MBA
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