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“When a Doctor Isn’t Enough,” Patient Navigation- spine navigation modeled after cancer

August 27, 2011

cancer navigation – spine navigation mirror one another

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VA Joint Program Assessments

July 14, 2011

VA Hospital Joint Replacement

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Neurosciences- Nuts & Bolts for Financial Success

June 28, 2011

Neuroscience Conference Workshop- Success in neurosciences is driven by countless clinical, operational and financial details

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NPH Visitation Program hosts Calgary & Seattle NPH Clinicians

June 10, 2011

U. of Calgary and Swedish Neuroscience Institute Staff Attend NPH Program

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Stroke Conference: Pre-Conference Attendee Feedback, Conference Handout

May 27, 2011

Stroke Conference- Pre-Conference Feedback & Review

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June 2nd Conference Presentation: Lessons from a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Program

May 16, 2011

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the United States. The aging population will continue to contribute to an increase in stroke volumes.

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Affinity Health System launches The Center for Spine & Brain Health

April 18, 2011

Affinity Health System’s Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, launched its new comprehensive spine program on Monday, April 11th.  The Center for Spine & Brain Health pulls together inpatient surgical services and outpatient services; rehabilitation, imaging, pain management and PMR (Physiatry.)    The program provides access to a  spectrum of spine specialists for primary care physicians and self-referred [...]

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Visitation Program Hosts Visiting Neurosurgeons

March 21, 2011

In May 2011 and in coordination with Sinai Hospital of Baltimore’s Adult Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program, Patrick will facilitate an educational conference for Canadian and American neurosurgeons.

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TOTAL JOINT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

March 21, 2011

Patrick led a team conducting a Joint Program Assessment for a medium sized hospital. In addition to assessing the clinical and administrative program elements, Patrick specifically focused on the hospital’s market position relative to their biggest competitor.

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION- ORTHOPEDICS AND JOINT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

March 21, 2011

Vega Healthcare recently participated in an extensive assessment of two VA hospitals’ orthopedics and total joint replacement programs. The Report and Recommendations included development of dedicated programs at both facilities. Initial client response to the findings focused on the costs of executing dedicated programs. For a brief excerpt of the recommended strategy and net cost [...]

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NEUROSCIENCES ASSESSMENT

March 21, 2011

Patrick will lead a team conducting an assessment of neuroscience services at a Midwest hospital in late March.

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case studies

Frederick Memorial Hospital

Project: Joint and Spine Programs

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Sinai Hospital

Project: Spine Center

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Rockingham Memorial Hospital

Project: Musculoskeletal Serviceline Assessment and Business Plan

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August 27, 2011

cancer navigation – spine navigation mirror one another

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July 14, 2011

VA Hospital Joint Replacement

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Patrick’s knowledge, experience and insights have been invaluable for establishing credibility and momentum through all phases of our spine initiatives.

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