Minnesota Health Care Associations (a partial list)
Life Science Alley: www.lifesciencealley.org
MN Chapter, American College of Healthcare Executives: http://minnesota.ache.org
Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA): www.mnhospitals.org
Minnesota Medical Association (MMA): www.mmaonline.net
Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA): www.mmgma.org
Minnesota Organization for Leaders in Nursing (MOLN): www.moln.org
Minnesota Chapter, Healthcare Financial Management Association: www.mnhfma.org
Minnesota Council of Health Plans: www.mnhealthplans.org
Care Providers of MN (Long-term care trade association): www.careproviders.org
Aging Services of MN (formerly Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance): www.mhha.com
Women’s Health Leadership Trust: www.whltrust.org
National Health Care Management Associations (a partial list)
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE): www.ache.org
American College of Physician Executive (ACPE): www.acpe.org
American Hospital Association (AHA): www.aha.org
American Medical Group Association (AMGA): www.amga.org
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA): www.mgma.com
Strategic Business Associations with Health Care Membership (a partial list)
The Collaborative: www.collaborative.net
Association for Strategic Planning - Minnesota: www.strategyplus.org/chapters/Minnesota.php
MAP for non-profits: Will match you with volunteer management consultant and/or Board service opportunities in local non-profit organizations: www.mapfornonprofits.org
Regional Health Systems (a partial list):
Allina Hospitals and Clinics: www.allina.com
Aurora Health Care (WI): www.aurorahealthcare.org
Avera Health (HQ in Sioux Falls, SD): www.avera.org
CentraCare Health System (HQ in St. Cloud): www.centracare.com
Fairview Health System: www.fairview.org
Gundersen Lutheran (Western WI): www.gundluth.org
HealthEast Care System: www.healtheast.org
HealthPartners: www.healthpartners.com
Mankato Clinic (south-central MN): www.mankato-clinic.com
Marshfield Clinic (WI): www.marshfieldclinic.org
Mayo Health System: www.mayoclinic.org
MeritCare (HQ in Fargo, ND): www.meritcare.com
Olmsted Medical Center (southeast MN): www.olmmed.org
Park Nicollet Health Services: www.parknicollet.com
Sanford Health (HQ in Sioux Falls, SD): www.sanfordhealth.org
SMDC (HQ in Duluth): www.smdc.org
Veterans Health Administration: www.vacareers.va.gov
Monday, May 4, 2009
WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON A BOARD?
United Way helps here.
e-mail: info@mapfornonprofits.org
website: www. mapfornonprofits.org
2314 University Ave W Suite 28
St Paul MN 55114-1863
Phone 651-647-1216
Fax 651-647-1369Nonprofit Board Service through MAP
MAP for Nonprofits
MAP provides management and board recruitment services to meet the needs of large, medium and small nonprofit clients in the Twin Cities Greater Metro Area. Services provided to nonprofits by MAP’s staff, management consultants, and volunteers, include:
Accounting
Leadership Circles
Board Recruitment
Legal Counsel
Board Training & Development
Marketing Planning
Business Planning
Strategic Planning
Financial Operations Assessments
Technology
Fundraising Planning
Nonprofit Board Service through MAP
MAP recruits volunteers to serve on nonprofit Boards of Directors and Committees. Individuals interested in joining the pool of board candidates at MAP are encouraged to visit MAP’s website and complete an online registration form. After your form is submitted, you will be contacted for an initial interview with MAP and then will be added to the Volunteer Database, along with information regarding your skills, interests and more.
Helping Nonprofits Find Board Members
When a nonprofit contracts with MAP for board recruitment services, MAP:
· works with the nonprofit to analyze their board and define the skills and qualifications needed in new board members;
· researches qualified candidates from among our database;
· discusses the potential opportunity and the organization’s expectations of board members with qualified candidates;
· refers qualified and interested candidates to the organization.
To learn more or to sign up to become a volunteer, please visit MAP’s website at www.mapfornonprofits.org or contact Tina Gonzales, Board Recruitment Specialist, tgonzales@mapfornonprofits.org, (651) 632-7233.
e-mail: info@mapfornonprofits.org
website: www. mapfornonprofits.org
2314 University Ave W Suite 28
St Paul MN 55114-1863
Phone 651-647-1216
Fax 651-647-1369Nonprofit Board Service through MAP
MAP for Nonprofits
MAP provides management and board recruitment services to meet the needs of large, medium and small nonprofit clients in the Twin Cities Greater Metro Area. Services provided to nonprofits by MAP’s staff, management consultants, and volunteers, include:
Accounting
Leadership Circles
Board Recruitment
Legal Counsel
Board Training & Development
Marketing Planning
Business Planning
Strategic Planning
Financial Operations Assessments
Technology
Fundraising Planning
Nonprofit Board Service through MAP
MAP recruits volunteers to serve on nonprofit Boards of Directors and Committees. Individuals interested in joining the pool of board candidates at MAP are encouraged to visit MAP’s website and complete an online registration form. After your form is submitted, you will be contacted for an initial interview with MAP and then will be added to the Volunteer Database, along with information regarding your skills, interests and more.
Helping Nonprofits Find Board Members
When a nonprofit contracts with MAP for board recruitment services, MAP:
· works with the nonprofit to analyze their board and define the skills and qualifications needed in new board members;
· researches qualified candidates from among our database;
· discusses the potential opportunity and the organization’s expectations of board members with qualified candidates;
· refers qualified and interested candidates to the organization.
To learn more or to sign up to become a volunteer, please visit MAP’s website at www.mapfornonprofits.org or contact Tina Gonzales, Board Recruitment Specialist, tgonzales@mapfornonprofits.org, (651) 632-7233.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
RED FLAG RULES IN HEALTH CARE
Red Flag Rules Leave Health Care Industry Wondering
The health care industry has been waiting for resolution of the question: Do the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Red Flag Rules apply to health care providers? With the May 1st compliance deadline looming, health care providers need to know. The answer seems to depend on whom you ask. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the American Medical Association (“AMA”) have been in discussions regarding this point for the last several months.* Most recently, in a February 4th letter to the AMA, the FTC reiterated its earlier position stating that the Red Flag Rules apply to health care providers who regularly defer payment for medical services. In a February 23rd letter responding to the FTC, the AMA “strongly objected” to the FTC’s interpretation and alleged that the FTC failed to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”) since it did not explain in advance its rules’ application to health care providers nor provide the public with notice and opportunity to comment. In summary, the AMA asked the FTC to either withdraw its interpretation or conduct a new rulemaking procedure that complies with the APA.
The Identity Theft Red Flag Rules require covered entities to implement a program to detect and respond appropriately to signs of identity theft. For a health care provider, this would mean, as an example, detecting situations in which a patient may be attempting to obtain medical services using another person’s identity and medical insurance policy. Since the FTC’s position on this issue has been firm, unless and until the AMA obtains a stay on enforcement of the rules, medical care providers should gear up for compliance. According to the FTC, for many providers of medical care, compliance may not be too burdensome since their programs need only be scaled to the level of risk of identity theft faced by their patients. So if the risk is low, the identity theft program can be streamlined commensurate with such risk. As examples, a health care provider could implement a program that includes, among other things:
Checking patients’ photo IDs when medical services are sought
Responding appropriately when notified by a consumer or law enforcement agency that the consumer’s identity has been misused
Isolating suspect medical records from the victim’s medical records
Suspending collection efforts against the medical identity theft victim relating to services provided to the unauthorized individual
(Posted from privacy law blog)
The health care industry has been waiting for resolution of the question: Do the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Red Flag Rules apply to health care providers? With the May 1st compliance deadline looming, health care providers need to know. The answer seems to depend on whom you ask. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the American Medical Association (“AMA”) have been in discussions regarding this point for the last several months.* Most recently, in a February 4th letter to the AMA, the FTC reiterated its earlier position stating that the Red Flag Rules apply to health care providers who regularly defer payment for medical services. In a February 23rd letter responding to the FTC, the AMA “strongly objected” to the FTC’s interpretation and alleged that the FTC failed to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”) since it did not explain in advance its rules’ application to health care providers nor provide the public with notice and opportunity to comment. In summary, the AMA asked the FTC to either withdraw its interpretation or conduct a new rulemaking procedure that complies with the APA.
The Identity Theft Red Flag Rules require covered entities to implement a program to detect and respond appropriately to signs of identity theft. For a health care provider, this would mean, as an example, detecting situations in which a patient may be attempting to obtain medical services using another person’s identity and medical insurance policy. Since the FTC’s position on this issue has been firm, unless and until the AMA obtains a stay on enforcement of the rules, medical care providers should gear up for compliance. According to the FTC, for many providers of medical care, compliance may not be too burdensome since their programs need only be scaled to the level of risk of identity theft faced by their patients. So if the risk is low, the identity theft program can be streamlined commensurate with such risk. As examples, a health care provider could implement a program that includes, among other things:
Checking patients’ photo IDs when medical services are sought
Responding appropriately when notified by a consumer or law enforcement agency that the consumer’s identity has been misused
Isolating suspect medical records from the victim’s medical records
Suspending collection efforts against the medical identity theft victim relating to services provided to the unauthorized individual
(Posted from privacy law blog)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
MN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONS
Minnesota Health Care Associations (a partial list)
Life Science Alley: www.lifesciencealley.org
MN Chapter, American College of Healthcare Executives: http://minnesota.ache.org
Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA): www.mnhospitals.org
Minnesota Medical Association (MMA): www.mmaonline.net
Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA): www.mmgma.org
Minnesota Organization for Leaders in Nursing (MOLN): www.moln.org
Minnesota Chapter, Healthcare Financial Management Association: www.mnhfma.org
Minnesota Council of Health Plans: www.mnhealthplans.org
Care Providers of MN (Long-term care trade association): www.careproviders.org
Aging Services of MN (formerly Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance): www.mhha.com
Women’s Health Leadership Trust: www.whltrust.org
National Health Care Management Associations (a partial list)
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE): www.ache.org
American College of Physician Executive (ACPE): www.acpe.org
American Hospital Association (AHA): www.aha.org
American Medical Group Association (AMGA): www.amga.org
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA): www.mgma.com
Strategic Business Associations with Health Care Membership (a partial list)
The Collaborative: www.collaborative.net
Association for Strategic Planning - Minnesota: www.strategyplus.org/chapters/Minnesota.php
MAP for non-profits: Will match you with volunteer management consultant and/or Board service opportunities in local non-profit organizations: www.mapfornonprofits.org
Life Science Alley: www.lifesciencealley.org
MN Chapter, American College of Healthcare Executives: http://minnesota.ache.org
Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA): www.mnhospitals.org
Minnesota Medical Association (MMA): www.mmaonline.net
Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA): www.mmgma.org
Minnesota Organization for Leaders in Nursing (MOLN): www.moln.org
Minnesota Chapter, Healthcare Financial Management Association: www.mnhfma.org
Minnesota Council of Health Plans: www.mnhealthplans.org
Care Providers of MN (Long-term care trade association): www.careproviders.org
Aging Services of MN (formerly Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance): www.mhha.com
Women’s Health Leadership Trust: www.whltrust.org
National Health Care Management Associations (a partial list)
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE): www.ache.org
American College of Physician Executive (ACPE): www.acpe.org
American Hospital Association (AHA): www.aha.org
American Medical Group Association (AMGA): www.amga.org
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA): www.mgma.com
Strategic Business Associations with Health Care Membership (a partial list)
The Collaborative: www.collaborative.net
Association for Strategic Planning - Minnesota: www.strategyplus.org/chapters/Minnesota.php
MAP for non-profits: Will match you with volunteer management consultant and/or Board service opportunities in local non-profit organizations: www.mapfornonprofits.org
HEALTH CARE CONSULTING FIRMS
Consulting organizations with health care practices (a partial list): In addition to career information, these organizations’ websites often have insightful research reports and publications regarding the health care industry.
Accenture: http://www.accenture.com/
Deloitte & Touche: http://www.deloitte.com/
Ernst & Young: http://www.ey.com/
Grant Thornton: http://www.grantthornton.com/
KPMG: http://www.us.kpmg.com/
Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA): http://www.kurtsalmon.com/
LarsonAllen: http://www.larsonallen.com/
McKinsey & Company: http://www.mckinsey.com/
Price Waterhouse Coopers: http://www.pwc.com/
RSM McGladrey: http://www.rsmmcgladrey.com/
Stockamp & Associates: http://www.stockamp.com/
VHA: http://www.vha.com/
Wellspring Healthcare: http://www.wellspring-healthcare.com/
Wipfli: http://www.wipfli.com/
Compirion Healthcare Solutions: www.compirion.com
Accenture: http://www.accenture.com/
Deloitte & Touche: http://www.deloitte.com/
Ernst & Young: http://www.ey.com/
Grant Thornton: http://www.grantthornton.com/
KPMG: http://www.us.kpmg.com/
Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA): http://www.kurtsalmon.com/
LarsonAllen: http://www.larsonallen.com/
McKinsey & Company: http://www.mckinsey.com/
Price Waterhouse Coopers: http://www.pwc.com/
RSM McGladrey: http://www.rsmmcgladrey.com/
Stockamp & Associates: http://www.stockamp.com/
VHA: http://www.vha.com/
Wellspring Healthcare: http://www.wellspring-healthcare.com/
Wipfli: http://www.wipfli.com/
Compirion Healthcare Solutions: www.compirion.com
JOB SEARCH TIPS
Job Search Tips Provided at the University of St. Thomas MBA in Health Care Workshop
April 9, 2009
Networking
Over 80% of jobs are secured utilizing a ‘networking’ process
Set up ‘networking groups’
Best ‘network’ is to know someone within the company – to promote your application
Be careful what you put on social networks such as ‘facebook’ – employers look at these networks
“Informational interviews” are good to expand your network – ask for a 15 minute interview
Be honest why you want the informational interview – must be passionate that you want to spend a lifetime in heath care.
Resumes
Resumes are computer scanned – must have key words in resume that uses words in ‘qualifications’ section of job announcement
Customize cover letter to the organization on job with key words (research the diversity of the company)
NEVER state “I don’t have experience.” Use life skills that allow you to transfer to the position – community service, educational goals, volunteer opportunities. HR spends 30 seconds looking at a ‘story’ you need to tell – you must stand out. HR spends 15 seconds reviewing a resume.
Identify top 3 skills; identify ‘significant results;’ identify you are comfortable with change; you are comfortable with new technologies; and believe in data driven processes. You a leader who can assemble quality teams and motivate teams
Track your progress – follow-up every week; track sending thank you notes (HR does remember thank you notes).
Some people create charts for their resume to identify skill level they possess for job qualifications (that will catch attention!).
Equally important, always have a current resume ready; have others review; and create and identify your significant results and your desire for continuous learning.
Persevere – never give up- work 10 minutes longer than your competitor – and you will be successful. Going after a job is very hard work. Be positive, positive, positive.
April 9, 2009
Networking
Over 80% of jobs are secured utilizing a ‘networking’ process
Set up ‘networking groups’
Best ‘network’ is to know someone within the company – to promote your application
Be careful what you put on social networks such as ‘facebook’ – employers look at these networks
“Informational interviews” are good to expand your network – ask for a 15 minute interview
Be honest why you want the informational interview – must be passionate that you want to spend a lifetime in heath care.
Resumes
Resumes are computer scanned – must have key words in resume that uses words in ‘qualifications’ section of job announcement
Customize cover letter to the organization on job with key words (research the diversity of the company)
NEVER state “I don’t have experience.” Use life skills that allow you to transfer to the position – community service, educational goals, volunteer opportunities. HR spends 30 seconds looking at a ‘story’ you need to tell – you must stand out. HR spends 15 seconds reviewing a resume.
Identify top 3 skills; identify ‘significant results;’ identify you are comfortable with change; you are comfortable with new technologies; and believe in data driven processes. You a leader who can assemble quality teams and motivate teams
Track your progress – follow-up every week; track sending thank you notes (HR does remember thank you notes).
Some people create charts for their resume to identify skill level they possess for job qualifications (that will catch attention!).
Equally important, always have a current resume ready; have others review; and create and identify your significant results and your desire for continuous learning.
Persevere – never give up- work 10 minutes longer than your competitor – and you will be successful. Going after a job is very hard work. Be positive, positive, positive.
Monday, March 30, 2009
APRIL 9TH SYMPOSIUM ON HEALTHCARE CAREERS
Panel presentation on 'Careers in Health Care' to be held April 9
"Careers in Health Care: Industry Trends and Career Fundamentals," a panel presentation, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Room 201, Opus Hall. This free event is part of the Health Care UST MBA Workshop Series.
The health care industry has been labeled the one "recession-proof" sector of the economy. Despite this reputation, many health care organizations are facing large budget shortfalls and even downsizing. A panel of experts from the health care industry will discuss short- and long-term industry trends and the fundamentals of career management that are critical in any economy.
Panelists include:
Brad and Cindy Chandler, the Chandler Group: The Chandler Group, a leader in executive recruitment for the health care industry, conducts senior-level search assignments for health plans, integrated delivery systems, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device OEMs and more.
Liz Swanson, vice president of human resources, HealthPartners: Founded in 1957, HealthPartners is a nonprofit health care organization providing health care services, health plan financing and administration, research and medical education. HealthPartners has about 10,000 physicians, dentists and staff in 70 locations in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Duluth and western Wisconsin.
Linda Sloan, director, UST's Graduate Business Career Services, Opus College of Business: Graduate Business Career Services cultivates industry relationships throughout the region and provides career-skills coaching, networking opportunities and guidance regarding qualifications employers expect and for which they ultimately hire – in any economy.
Dr. Jack Militello, program director of the Health Care UST MBA program: Militello will moderate the panel.
A question-and-answer session will provide an open forum to discuss questions, observations and personal experiences from the audience.
Learn more and register on the Health Care UST MBA Web page. For more information contact the Health Care UST MBA, (651) 962-4135.
"Careers in Health Care: Industry Trends and Career Fundamentals," a panel presentation, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Room 201, Opus Hall. This free event is part of the Health Care UST MBA Workshop Series.
The health care industry has been labeled the one "recession-proof" sector of the economy. Despite this reputation, many health care organizations are facing large budget shortfalls and even downsizing. A panel of experts from the health care industry will discuss short- and long-term industry trends and the fundamentals of career management that are critical in any economy.
Panelists include:
Brad and Cindy Chandler, the Chandler Group: The Chandler Group, a leader in executive recruitment for the health care industry, conducts senior-level search assignments for health plans, integrated delivery systems, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device OEMs and more.
Liz Swanson, vice president of human resources, HealthPartners: Founded in 1957, HealthPartners is a nonprofit health care organization providing health care services, health plan financing and administration, research and medical education. HealthPartners has about 10,000 physicians, dentists and staff in 70 locations in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Duluth and western Wisconsin.
Linda Sloan, director, UST's Graduate Business Career Services, Opus College of Business: Graduate Business Career Services cultivates industry relationships throughout the region and provides career-skills coaching, networking opportunities and guidance regarding qualifications employers expect and for which they ultimately hire – in any economy.
Dr. Jack Militello, program director of the Health Care UST MBA program: Militello will moderate the panel.
A question-and-answer session will provide an open forum to discuss questions, observations and personal experiences from the audience.
Learn more and register on the Health Care UST MBA Web page. For more information contact the Health Care UST MBA, (651) 962-4135.
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