Physician'a Practive Nov 2011

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St. Luke’s healthbeat for physicians

In this issue Empowering physicians through

leadership training

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he Physician Leadership Academy Master’s program is among the first in the nation to train practicing clinicians for leadership roles within the health delivery system. Physicians leading innovation in all aspects of the healthcare delivery system is the vision St. Luke’s and Iowa Health System (IHS) see for the future of their organizations. As both strive to become nationally recognized leaders in innovation and clinical management, the organizations are seeking vehicles to empower physicians. IHS designed the Physician Leadership Academy Master’s program to help integrate physicians into all levels of leadership and management so they become partners in decision-making that affects the quality of care delivered to patients.

Empowering physicians The Physician Leadership Academy prepares physicians for leadership roles.

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A new route to hearing Cedar Rapids’ first Baha implant procedure is performed at St. Luke’s.

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St. Luke’s Heart Failure Clinic Heart failure patients receive support through education and close monitoring.

Physicians complete an intensive course of study and a final project. This years’ projects ranged from leading the implementation of new clinical systems to participating in innovative cross-disciplinary continued

The Physician Leadership Academy Master’s program is an instrumental part of transitioning the Iowa Health System and St. Luke’s to a physiciandriven organization.

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The Physician Leadership Academy is a graduate-level

program for physicians who have demonstrated great potential as leaders. It allows them to learn and network with their peers from across the Iowa Health System. IHS has partnered with the American College of Physician Executives to present timely, relevant and actionable education to physician leaders. Courses cover leadership skills, the current healthcare environment and business skills.

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