Douglas Waddell has over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry managing government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial managed care plans. He currently works as the Director of Managed Care and Government Markets at Meda Pharmaceuticals, where he is responsible for government contracts, pricing, and overseeing daily operations. He has given over 40 presentations in recent years to medical associations on topics related to healthcare reform under the Affordable Care Act.
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Health Datapalooza IV: June 3rd-4th, 2013
Datalab
Moderator:
Todd Park, Chief Technology Officer, United States
Damon Davis, Health Data Initiative Program Director, Department of Health and Human Services
Speakers:
Susan Queen, Director, Division of Data Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Steve Cohen, Director, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
Rick Moser, National Institutes of Health
Victor Lazzaro, Performance & Data Analytics Manager, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
Niall Brennan, Director of the Office of Information Products and Data Analytics, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Miya Cain, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services
Edward Salsberg, Director, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, Health Resources and Services Administration
Robert Post, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Eugene Hayes, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Jim Craver, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
David Forrest, Senior Advisor, Health and Human Services Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Tania Allard, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Special Projects, New York State Department of Health
Steven Edwards, Environmental Protection Agency
Steve Emrick, National Library of Medicine
Carol A. Gotway Crawford, Director of Behavioral Surveillance, Centers for Disease Control
This perennial favorite breakout session is back! This is the best opportunity to meet some of the federal government data experts who champion action in improving public access to information to catalyze innovation. Come learn how to use assets from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and more. Each agency in the federal government is staffed by experts who are well versed in the information resources available from their division on data.gov (administrative data, survey data, research data, medical/scientific content, etc.) The Datalab will also feature opportunities for one-on-one meet-ups with data experts for “deep dives” into agency’s resources. Participants can join live demonstrations and check out new data resources and tools. The goal of the session is to give innovators and entrepreneurs an overview of new, updated, and emerging datasets that can be used to support new applications and services.
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Health Datapalooza IV: June 3rd-4th, 2013
Datalab
Moderator:
Todd Park, Chief Technology Officer, United States
Damon Davis, Health Data Initiative Program Director, Department of Health and Human Services
Speakers:
Susan Queen, Director, Division of Data Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Steve Cohen, Director, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
Rick Moser, National Institutes of Health
Victor Lazzaro, Performance & Data Analytics Manager, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
Niall Brennan, Director of the Office of Information Products and Data Analytics, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Miya Cain, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services
Edward Salsberg, Director, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, Health Resources and Services Administration
Robert Post, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Eugene Hayes, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Jim Craver, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
David Forrest, Senior Advisor, Health and Human Services Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Tania Allard, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Special Projects, New York State Department of Health
Steven Edwards, Environmental Protection Agency
Steve Emrick, National Library of Medicine
Carol A. Gotway Crawford, Director of Behavioral Surveillance, Centers for Disease Control
This perennial favorite breakout session is back! This is the best opportunity to meet some of the federal government data experts who champion action in improving public access to information to catalyze innovation. Come learn how to use assets from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and more. Each agency in the federal government is staffed by experts who are well versed in the information resources available from their division on data.gov (administrative data, survey data, research data, medical/scientific content, etc.) The Datalab will also feature opportunities for one-on-one meet-ups with data experts for “deep dives” into agency’s resources. Participants can join live demonstrations and check out new data resources and tools. The goal of the session is to give innovators and entrepreneurs an overview of new, updated, and emerging datasets that can be used to support new applications and services.
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If you work in the healthcare field, this session is for you. The Trends Identification Report, written by the American Association of Medical Society Executives, will be shared and discussed. The report is written by experienced medical society executives who share their ideas on the future of health care in the US. Trends include electronic medical records and health information technology, access to health care, public health infrastructure, patient safety, quality of care, and the changing healthcare workforce.
John Jordan, CAE, executive VP & CEO, Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians & Foundation
Jon H. Sutton, MBA, manager, state affairs, division of advocacy & health policy, American College of Surgeons
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If you work in the healthcare field, this session is for you. The Trends Identification Report, written by the American Association of Medical Society Executives, will be shared and discussed. The report is written by experienced medical society executives who share their ideas on the future of health care in the US. Trends include electronic medical records and health information technology, access to health care, public health infrastructure, patient safety, quality of care, and the changing healthcare workforce.
John Jordan, CAE, executive VP & CEO, Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians & Foundation
Jon H. Sutton, MBA, manager, state affairs, division of advocacy & health policy, American College of Surgeons
[NAtasha Higdon]Sustainability Initiative Part 1 Sustainabili.docxgerardkortney
[NAtasha Higdon]
Sustainability Initiative: Part 1 Sustainability Proposal
[September 16, 2019]Assignment Objective: Create a sustainability initiative proposal by 1.) Select a health care setting for which you can implement a sustainability initiative and 2.) Select a sustainability initiative.Instructions: Complete the worksheet below to help you to create a proposal for the sustainability initiative you want to promote at the health care setting you selected. Background information
1. Selection of a Health Care Setting
The selected healthcare setting is a local hospital, Jackson, MS VA Hospital.
2. Analyzation of the Selected Health Care Setting
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The health setting provides healthcare services to US veterans. War veterans can assess care services in an enabling environment that address their specific and diverse care needs. The hospital is composed of various departments which include pharmacy, nursing, surgery and the emergency departments. The employees include federal and state healthcare professionals as well as volunteers in the various departments. The organization engages in operation activities focused on addressing and improving the healthcare of veterans living within its vicinity.3. Selection of Sustainable Initiative
SHAPE
The selected sustainability initiative is Energy Efficiency.
4. Identification of Data Sources
SHAPE
Data will be collected from the selected healthcare organization and other hospitals within the area for comparison. Healthcare professionals will also be interviewed to understand the current situation in the facility in regards to energy efficiency. Also, I will utilize data from the State Health Department to determine how the organization compares with other hospitals within the State. Proposal (Word Count Requirement for Questions 5 and 6: Must be 525-700 words, combined total.)5. Vision or Mission Statement for Sustainability Initiative
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Improving the energy efficiency of the health setting will enable the healthcare provider to cut down on healthcare costs which this providing opportunities for improving the quality of healthcare services offered in the hospital. Improving energy efficiency is not only a concern of the leadership but also the employees and patients within the facility as argued by González-Briones et al., (2018). As such, the mission statement for sustainability is focused on creating awareness to all the stakeholders about the need to conserve energy in addition to providing directions on how to realize the conservation. Therefore, the sustainability mission statement for the health facility is “To be a leader in energy efficiency through the implementation of sustainable energy conservation strategies focused on improving healthcare outcomes for the Jackson VA Hospital and the whole healthcare industry”. To realize the desired success, it is crucial for the healthcare professionals, the patients as well as all the other relevant stakeholders to .
Assignment 1 Legal Aspects of U.S. Health Care System Administrat.docxbraycarissa250
Assignment 1: Legal Aspects of U.S. Health Care System Administration
Due Week 3 and worth 200 points
Prevailing wisdom reinforces the fact that working in U.S. health care administration in the 21st Century requires knowledge of the various aspects of health laws as they apply to dealing with medical professionals. Further, because U.S. health care administrators must potentially interact with many levels of professionals beyond the medical profession, it is prudent that they be aware of any federal, state, and local laws that may be applicable to their organizations. Thus, their conduct is also subject to the letter of the law. They must evaluate the quality of their professional interactions and be mindful of the implications and ramifications of their decisions.
Nearly 65 million surgical operations were performed in 2015 in the U.S. resulting in an estimated 200,000 deaths from complications or other post-operative issues (Ghaferi, Myers, Sutcliffe, & Pronovost, 2016). Ongoing innovation in healthcare can improve patient outcomes. According to the Harvard Business Review article, The Next Wave of Hospital Innovation to Make Patients Safer, over the past several decades, there have been three distinct waves of surgical improvement: technical advancements, standardizing procedures, and high reliability organizing.
Assume the role of a top health administrator at We Care Hospital. You are interested in propelling the hospital to the next level by applying for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. However, you want to ensure surgical outcomes for patient morbidity and mortality rates. You begin by researching the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) aimed to improve adherence to quality protocols. You need to ensure the hospital policy is consistent with the law and that the hospital is correctly reporting Sentinel Events to the Joint Commission, a hospital regulatory agency.
Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Analyze how standardizing procedures and documenting steps can improve outcomes when performing a complex procedure. Review the peer-reviewed journal article, The Next Wave of Hospital Innovation to Make Patients Safer. Articulate your position as the top administrator concerned about the importance of professional conduct and negligence in SCIP quality guidelines.
2. High Reliability Organizing emphasizes the varying actions that can affect patient safety given that standardized systems ignore the fact that each patient is different. Ascertain the major ramifications when the health care team “fails to rescue” the patient. Identify what hospital policies should be in place and identify previous case laws.
3. Analyze the four (4) elements required of a plaintiff to prove medical negligence.
4. Discuss the overarching duties of the health care governing board in mitigating the effects of medical non- ...
March 2015 presentation on the impact of federal health care reform on the practice and business of medicine. AACU and AUA Joint Advocacy Priorities including USPSTF Reform, IPAB Repeal, Graduate Medical Education Funding. Particular focus on policies the threaten to devalue physician training and degrade professional standards.
HeadnoteGovernments with universal healthcare systems are increa.docxisaachwrensch
Headnote
Governments with universal healthcare systems are increasingly bemoaning the costs of their systems and the need to contain these costs if affordable healthcare services are to be sustained into the future. In a bid to reduce the costs of healthcare, politicians and bureaucrats have championed the need for reform. Although avoiding the language of rationing, the kinds of 'reforms' being championed (eg. greater government regulation of universal health coverage, reducing reimbursement for medical costs, cutting funding to public hospitals) seem however, to be more concerned with restricting universal healthcare coverage, rather than reforming it.
The rhetoric of healthcare reforms has also had a political ideological objective shifting the provision of and accountability for public healthcare services to private sector providers. This objective has been pursued despite experts warning that such a shift will ultimately lead (and in some cases has already led) to inequities and unjust disparities in access to healthcare and related health outcomes, especially in vulnerable populations who cannot afford private health insurance.
Australia has not been immune from ideologically driven machinations about the sustainability of its universal healthcare scheme, ie. Medicare. Despite health expenditure in Australia reportedly reaching a record low for the period 2012-2013, there has been a political campaign of spreading false and misleading information about Medicare's sustainability (Keast 2015).This misinformation has included 'blaming' vulnerable populations (eg. an ageing demographic, the 'undeserving poor') for their allegedly disproportionate over-utilisation of public healthcare services and the need to curb this costly 'wanton' demand. What has been overlooked in this situation, however, is that a key driver of the spiraling costs of healthcare is not the over-utilisation of services by people in need, but rather 'the use of wasteful tests and treatments' prescribed by doctors (Tilburt & Cassel, 2013) together with the rising costs of drugs (driven by the business behaviours of the pharmaceutical industry) and medical technology, particularly in hospitals. Also overlooked is the problem of language and the tendency to treat the terms 'healthcare', 'hospital care', and 'medical care' as being synonymous, when they are not. Failure to distinguish what each of these terms refers to unnecessarily muddles debate about what healthcare reforms are needed as well as where and how these should occur.
Question of nursing ethics
The ethics of healthcare rationing has been the subject of debate for decades. This debate has primarily rested on the issue of whether it is ever acceptable to ration healthcare and, if so, on what grounds. It has also prompted unresolved controversies about the interests of individuals versus the collective interests of society in accessing limited healthcare resources and how best to balance these competing inter.
Using the case study below, develop a written report of your market .pdfmanjan6
Using the case study below, develop a written report of your market analysis. Include a visual
diagram of your overall market analysis use of strategic thinking maps (see diagram in the
Module) as a tool to assist with the different facets of the strategic planning process.
The map is to be used as a supplement for your written market analysis. The market analysis
produced will be used in the final submission of your Capstone Project.
Your well-written market analysis should meet the following requirements:
Be 3-4 pages in length, not including the cover, abstract (optional), or reference pages.
Utilize headings to organize the content.
Include the strategic thinking map in addition to/or as a part of the 3-4 pages of content.
Include a minimum of four references with associated in-text citations.
The circumstances in Pocahontas County resonate in many rural communities across the country:
• A depressed local economy
• Substantial barriers to health access
• Difficulty in attracting health professionals.
Portrait of Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County is located in the southeast region of West Virginia. The county has a total of
942 square miles and is the site of the head waters for eight rivers: Cherry River, Cranberry
River, Elk River, Ganley River, Greenbriar River, Tygart Valley River, Williams River, and
Shaver Fork of the Cheat River. Pocahontas County consists of the following towns: Arborale,
Bartow, Buckeye, Cass, Dunmore, Durbin, Greenbank, Hillsboro, Marlington, and Slatyfork.
As of the 2010 Census there are 9,131 people residing in Pocahontas County. The racial makeup
is 98% Caucasian, .78% African American, .43% Hispanic, .14% Asian, and .07% Native
American. The median income for a household within the county is $26,401.
Access to Health Services
Pocahontas County has a shortage of healthcare providers. There is one hospital, Pocahontas
Memorial Hospital, and one nursing home, Pocahontas Center. The ratio for dentists is 8,851 to
1. The ratio for primary care physicians is 8508 to 1 (County Health Roadmaps & Rankings,
n.d.). The county’s physician-to-population ratio is significantly higher than the Unites States
overall ratio.
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed, level-4 trauma center. A rural health clinic is located
within the hospital. The health clinic offers laboratory services, immunizations, disease
management, and monthly specialty clinics (cardiology, podiatry, and nephrology).
For more information about Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, visit the following website:
http://www.pmhwv.org/
Solution
Health care Limitations
Executive summary
The health care industry which is also known as the health economy or the medical industry is a
broad industry which specializes in the delivery of services regarding treatment of diseases,
conducting diagnostic services and therapies to identify various diseases so at to understand the
kind of treatment to be subjected to such diseases (World Health Organization. (2002). the
industr.
1. D O U G L A S J . W A D D E L L
706 Ennis Rd, Schenectady, NY. 12306
518-887-5477
Director, Managed Care and Government Markets
Professional Summary
Extensive experience in government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, FSS, TriCare, the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and commercial programs including pharmacy benefit managers, health plans and group
purchasing organizations. Highly adaptable in demanding situations while retaining both strategic focus and a
common sense approach.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meda is a specialty pharmaceutical company with business in respiratory, pain, women’s health, and urology
markets.
Meda Pharmaceuticals• Somerset, New Jersey, 08873• June 1980 to present
Director, Managed Care and Government Markets, March 2011 to present
Responsible for establishing strategies, setting policy, and all activity in Medicare Part D, Medicaid and State
Supplemental prescription programs. Additional responsibilities are the management of government and
commercial managed market contracts including the establishment of contract terms and conditions and
pricing. Continuing responsibility as primary contact for several major managed care entities. In addition to
oversight of the daily operations of the Managed Care and Government groups including three internal reports,
I am involved as an active contributor on several cross functional project teams. With the advent of the
Affordable Care Act, I have presented in excess of 40 lectures to medical associations and residency programs,
to assist in the education of all stakeholders, about pending issues and trends affecting the future of
Healthcare.
Professional Achievements:
Prepared the company for entrance into Part D market by creating and implementing training for
managers and field personnel.
Successfully spearheaded participation on the national level in Medicare Part D which contributes
12% of company business.
Implemented Strategic Market Planning in Northeast Region to facilitate achievement of business
goals for new product launches of Aerospan, Dymista, Astepro, Astepro 0.15%, Soma 250, and
Xerese.
Balanced corporate responsibilities with field management helping lead the Northeast region to top
performance throughout the last 5 years.
Won 3 Presidents Honor Club awards for corporate excellence.
Direct responsibility for partnerships with select National Managed Care Organizations that account
for over 30% of national business.
Directed organization to change methodology for AMP reporting, resulting in savings of over $15.7
mm in exposure over a 3 year period.
EDUCATION
Bentley University, Waltham, MA. BS in Management 1973 to 1977
2. Douglas Waddell • Page 2 • douglas.waddell@meda.us
Certifications:
1) New York State Emergency Medical Technician, 2) New York State High/Low Angle Rescue
Technician, 3) Instructor for EMT Training Program at Schenectady County Community College.
Professional Presentations:
1) Medical School of South Carolina - ACA and Healthcare Reform – Nov. 2015
2) Michigan Allergy Society – ACA and Healthcare Reform – Oct 2015
3) Meharry Medical School – Affordable Care Act and the Second Year – Sept. 2015
4) Alabama Allergy Association Annual Meeting – Healthcare Reform - August - 2015
5) Milwaukee Nurse Practitioners – Health Care Reform – May 2015
6) Chicago OTO Society - Affordable Care Act and the Second Year May 2015
7) Texas Allergy Society Meeting – ACA, The Second Year – April 2015
8) St Louis ENT Society – ACA, ACOs, and the Future of Health Care – March 2015
9) Atlanta Allergy Associates - Affordable Care Act Update – Feb. 2015
10) Ft Worth Allergy Society – ACA, The Second Year - Lessons Learned. Jan 2015
11) Alabama Allergy Society – ACA, The Second Year – Lessons Learned – Jan 2015
12) Univ. North Carolina Med School ENT Program – ACA and Health Reform – Dec. 2014
13) Duke University Medical School - Affordable Care Act and ACOs – Dec. 2014
14) Austin Allergy Society – Affordable Care Act – Oct. 2014
15) Medical University of South Carolina – Affordable Care Act and ACOs Sept. 2014
16) AAOA of Indian Descent – Orlando – ACA and Healthcare Reform – Sept. 2014
17) Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society – Affordable Care Act – Sept. 2014
18) Winthrop Hospital Grand Rounds, NYC – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – Sept. 2014
19) Chicago Area OTO and ENT Society Meeting – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – May 2014
20) Ochsner Medical School Faculty Development Series – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – May 2014
21) San Mateo, California Retail Pharmacist CE Meeting – Affordable Care Act – May 2014
22) Vanderbilt University Residency Program Grand Rounds – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – April 2014
23) Cincinnati Allergy Society- Affordable Care Act and ACOs – April 2014
24) Connecticut Society of Allergists – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – March 2014
25) Beaver County PA. Medical Society Dinner – Affordable Care Act – Feb 2014
3. Douglas Waddell • Page 2 • douglas.waddell@meda.us
26) Greensboro Allergy Association – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – Feb 2014
27) St Louis Nurse Practitioners Society – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – Jan 2014
28) Johns Hopkins Medical School ENT Grand Rounds – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – Jan 2014
29) San Antonio Allergy Society – Affordable Care Act and Accountable Care Organizations – Nov 2013
30) Midwest Allergy Professionals Convention – Affordable Care Act and ACOs- Nov 2013
31) Lexington KY EENT Society – Affordable Care Act and ACOs – Nov 2013
32) Charleston SC Allergy Society – Affordable Care Act and ACOs –Nov 2013
33) Rutgers University Medical School Allergy Grand Rounds – Affordable Care Act-Oct 2013
34) Beth Israel Hospital EENT/Allergy Grand Rounds - Affordable Care Act- Oct 2013
35) Vanderbilt University Residency Program Grand Rounds –Affordable Care Act – Sept 2013
36) Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society – Affordable Care Act – Sept 2013
37) George Washington Medical Center ENT Grand Rounds – Affordable Care Act – Sept 2013
38) NY ENT Associates Dinner Meeting – Affordable Care Act – September 2013
39) Kansas City Allergy and ENT Meeting –Affordable Care Act - August 2013
40) Huntington LI ENT Association – Affordable Care Act – May 2013
41) Johns Hopkins Medical School ENT Grand Rounds – Affordable Care Act – May 2013
42) Puerto Rico Walgreens Pharmacy Convention – Affordable Care Act - April 2013
43) University of Puerto Rico Medical School – Affordable Care Act – April 2013
44) Tulane University Otolaryngology Resident Program – Affordable Care Act – March 2013
45) St. Louis Otolaryngology Society – Affordable Care Act – March 2013
46) Meda Executive Committee – Affordable Care Act – Meda Pharmaceuticals – February 2013
47) Meda National Meeting – Affordable Care Act – January 2013
48) Medical and Trauma Assessment Lectures – Schenectady County Community College 2014, 2013,
2012,2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,
1997 (6 lectures per year)
49) Member of the Development Task Force for the New York FEMA Response Team - 1996