Jean Abraham Ph.D.
Wegmiller Professor
University of Minnesota
General Session
IDN Summit Thought Leadership Panel
Jean Marie Abraham is currently the Wegmiller Professor of Healthcare Administration in the Division of Health Policy and Management located within the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining the University of Minnesota faculty, Dr. Abraham completed her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001. Dr. Abraham’s area of expertise is health economics and policy. She has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles investigating issues including access to and cost of employer-based health insurance, the effectiveness of employer wellness programs, competition in insurance and hospital markets, and the impact of federal health reform on individuals, insurers, employers, and providers. During academic year 2008-2009, Jean served as the senior economist on health issues for the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in Washington, D.C. In this non-partisan role, Jean provided technical expertise to White House senior leadership and participated on the Obama Administration’s inter-agency work group to develop policy positions later adopted in the Affordable Care Act. Beginning February 2016, Dr. Abraham assumed the role of Director of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Program, which is currently ranked third nationally by U.S. News and World Report. The Minnesota MHA program has graduated more than 2,500 individuals, many of whom have pursued leadership roles in healthcare delivery and financing organizations. In her position, Jean has responsibility for all aspects of the full-time and executive cohorts (approximately 130 students total), including curriculum, instructional quality, and student performance.
Wegmiller Professor
University of Minnesota
General Session
IDN Summit Thought Leadership Panel
Jean Marie Abraham is currently the Wegmiller Professor of Healthcare Administration in the Division of Health Policy and Management located within the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining the University of Minnesota faculty, Dr. Abraham completed her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001. Dr. Abraham’s area of expertise is health economics and policy. She has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles investigating issues including access to and cost of employer-based health insurance, the effectiveness of employer wellness programs, competition in insurance and hospital markets, and the impact of federal health reform on individuals, insurers, employers, and providers. During academic year 2008-2009, Jean served as the senior economist on health issues for the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in Washington, D.C. In this non-partisan role, Jean provided technical expertise to White House senior leadership and participated on the Obama Administration’s inter-agency work group to develop policy positions later adopted in the Affordable Care Act. Beginning February 2016, Dr. Abraham assumed the role of Director of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Program, which is currently ranked third nationally by U.S. News and World Report. The Minnesota MHA program has graduated more than 2,500 individuals, many of whom have pursued leadership roles in healthcare delivery and financing organizations. In her position, Jean has responsibility for all aspects of the full-time and executive cohorts (approximately 130 students total), including curriculum, instructional quality, and student performance.
Lori Armstrong DNPc, MSN, RN NEA-BC
Chief Nurse Executive
Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Integration Track: Cultivating Change: The Inseparable Link Between Clinical Quality…High Reliability…Change Management
A nurse with a track record of excellence in care and leadership, Lori Armstrong serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. Armstrong previously served in nursing leadership positions for some of the country’s most renowned women’s and children’s hospitals in the country, including: Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Sloane Hospital For Women in New York City. During her time with these hospitals she led system-wide initiatives that increased quality, patient satisfaction, and staff performance and retention. Born in New York, Armstrong started her nursing career caring for some of hospitals’ most-fragile patients: newborns in special Neonatal Intensive Care Units. She was a NICU nurse in Manhasset, New York, then again a few years later at Chicago’s historic Michael Reese Hospital. She became a NICU nurse manager at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital, and later, became Director of Neonatal Services at the Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte, North Carolina. Armstrong is not only a nurse leader, but also an innovator. In the late 1990’s she and a team re-designed a standard the “headwall” of a neonatal intensive care unit. In a modern hospital, the headwall is where oxygen lines, electrical outlets, and monitoring equipment is organized at head of the bed. Armstrong’s design standardized a similar arrangement for the isolettes used in the NICU. Armstrong came to Stanford in 2001, serving seven years in nursing and neonatal intensive care. Armstrong has a 25-year-old son and a Boston terrier named “Joey”. She has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees in Nursing.
Chief Nurse Executive
Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Integration Track: Cultivating Change: The Inseparable Link Between Clinical Quality…High Reliability…Change Management
A nurse with a track record of excellence in care and leadership, Lori Armstrong serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. Armstrong previously served in nursing leadership positions for some of the country’s most renowned women’s and children’s hospitals in the country, including: Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Sloane Hospital For Women in New York City. During her time with these hospitals she led system-wide initiatives that increased quality, patient satisfaction, and staff performance and retention. Born in New York, Armstrong started her nursing career caring for some of hospitals’ most-fragile patients: newborns in special Neonatal Intensive Care Units. She was a NICU nurse in Manhasset, New York, then again a few years later at Chicago’s historic Michael Reese Hospital. She became a NICU nurse manager at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital, and later, became Director of Neonatal Services at the Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte, North Carolina. Armstrong is not only a nurse leader, but also an innovator. In the late 1990’s she and a team re-designed a standard the “headwall” of a neonatal intensive care unit. In a modern hospital, the headwall is where oxygen lines, electrical outlets, and monitoring equipment is organized at head of the bed. Armstrong’s design standardized a similar arrangement for the isolettes used in the NICU. Armstrong came to Stanford in 2001, serving seven years in nursing and neonatal intensive care. Armstrong has a 25-year-old son and a Boston terrier named “Joey”. She has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees in Nursing.
Jeffrey Ashkenase MPA
Executive Vice President
Acurity, Inc.
Financial Operations Track: Disrupting the Supply Chain
Jeff Ashkenase oversees the Value Analysis, Sterile Processing, and Workforce Solutions services at Nexera. He has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years in the nonprofit, managed care, group purchasing, and government settings. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for managing costs, implementing systems, optimizing the supply chain, and improving decision support and the budgeting process through the use of technology. Jeff has a track record of managing change effectively and improving the financial performance of both his clients and his company. Jeff also serves as Executive Vice President of Acurity, Nexera’s sister group purchasing organization, where he oversees the Business Solutions, Strategic Contracting Services, Project Management, Technology, and Analytics divisions. Jeff is a seasoned speaker and educator. He has given presentations at national healthcare conferences, such as the Becker’s Hospital Review Annual Meeting, the Premier Annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition, AHRMM Conference and Exhibition, IDN Summit and Reverse Exposition, PeopleSoft’s HEUG Conference, and the Puerto Rico Hospital Association Annual Meeting. He has served on Premier’s Strategic Advisory Committee, the Global Healthcare Exchange Product Council, the Coalition of Healthcare eStandards, the Federation of American Hospitals Exposition Advisory Committee, and the Healthcare Supply Chain Association Exposition Steering Committee in addition to various Premier technology committees. He has also served as an adjunct professor for Long Island University’s Master of Public Administration program. Before joining the Greater New York Hospital Association family of businesses, he was Associate Vice President of Finance at Maimonides Medical Center, where his responsibilities included overseeing the budget, decision support department and materials management, and business information systems. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Albany and his Master of Public Administration from NYU Wagner.
Executive Vice President
Acurity, Inc.
Financial Operations Track: Disrupting the Supply Chain
Jeff Ashkenase oversees the Value Analysis, Sterile Processing, and Workforce Solutions services at Nexera. He has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years in the nonprofit, managed care, group purchasing, and government settings. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for managing costs, implementing systems, optimizing the supply chain, and improving decision support and the budgeting process through the use of technology. Jeff has a track record of managing change effectively and improving the financial performance of both his clients and his company. Jeff also serves as Executive Vice President of Acurity, Nexera’s sister group purchasing organization, where he oversees the Business Solutions, Strategic Contracting Services, Project Management, Technology, and Analytics divisions. Jeff is a seasoned speaker and educator. He has given presentations at national healthcare conferences, such as the Becker’s Hospital Review Annual Meeting, the Premier Annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition, AHRMM Conference and Exhibition, IDN Summit and Reverse Exposition, PeopleSoft’s HEUG Conference, and the Puerto Rico Hospital Association Annual Meeting. He has served on Premier’s Strategic Advisory Committee, the Global Healthcare Exchange Product Council, the Coalition of Healthcare eStandards, the Federation of American Hospitals Exposition Advisory Committee, and the Healthcare Supply Chain Association Exposition Steering Committee in addition to various Premier technology committees. He has also served as an adjunct professor for Long Island University’s Master of Public Administration program. Before joining the Greater New York Hospital Association family of businesses, he was Associate Vice President of Finance at Maimonides Medical Center, where his responsibilities included overseeing the budget, decision support department and materials management, and business information systems. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Albany and his Master of Public Administration from NYU Wagner.
Rob Austin
Director
Navigant Consulting
Financial Operations Track: Reimbursement and Value-based Purchasing
As part of Navigant’s Healthcare performance excellence practice, Rob Austin works with health systems on rapid improvement of the supply chain, focusing on reducing cost and improving quality. Prior to Navigant, Rob worked at Allegheny Health Network, a seven-hospital system based in Pittsburgh. At Allegheny Health Network, he held various leadership roles including director of supply chain and director of business development. Rob also helped grow Provider Supply Chain Partners, a regionally- focused group purchasing organization, from 12 hospital members to 74 members during a three year period. This regional GPO managed over $1.3 billion in clinical and nonclinical spend. Previously, Rob worked for the supply chain consulting firm, The Denali Group. Rob also served in various supply chain delivery, sales, and leadership roles at SAP Ariba. Rob received his BA from Stanford University and his MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
Director
Navigant Consulting
Financial Operations Track: Reimbursement and Value-based Purchasing
As part of Navigant’s Healthcare performance excellence practice, Rob Austin works with health systems on rapid improvement of the supply chain, focusing on reducing cost and improving quality. Prior to Navigant, Rob worked at Allegheny Health Network, a seven-hospital system based in Pittsburgh. At Allegheny Health Network, he held various leadership roles including director of supply chain and director of business development. Rob also helped grow Provider Supply Chain Partners, a regionally- focused group purchasing organization, from 12 hospital members to 74 members during a three year period. This regional GPO managed over $1.3 billion in clinical and nonclinical spend. Previously, Rob worked for the supply chain consulting firm, The Denali Group. Rob also served in various supply chain delivery, sales, and leadership roles at SAP Ariba. Rob received his BA from Stanford University and his MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
John Bass
Founder & CEO
Hashed Health
Transformations Track: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain – What Do They Mean for the Healthcare Supply Chain?
John Bass is the Founder and CEO of Hashed Health, a healthcare blockchain innovation firm focused on building new digital infrastructure for healthcare. John has over 23 years of experience in healthcare technology with expertise in shared operating systems that build trust, transparency, and incentives across health value chains. Since 2015 John has been a leading voice in the development of the global healthcare blockchain market. At Hashed Health, John’s team focuses on community development, enterprise services, and blockchain solutions development. John is an internationally recognized speaker on value-based care, blockchain and decentralized healthcare technology. Prior to Hashed Health, John was CEO at InVivoLink, a care management start-up which sold to HCA in 2015. John’s experience also includes healthcare B2B startup empactHealth.com which was acquired by Medibuy/Global Healthcare Exchange. John is a native of Nashville and has a Chemistry degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Founder & CEO
Hashed Health
Transformations Track: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain – What Do They Mean for the Healthcare Supply Chain?
John Bass is the Founder and CEO of Hashed Health, a healthcare blockchain innovation firm focused on building new digital infrastructure for healthcare. John has over 23 years of experience in healthcare technology with expertise in shared operating systems that build trust, transparency, and incentives across health value chains. Since 2015 John has been a leading voice in the development of the global healthcare blockchain market. At Hashed Health, John’s team focuses on community development, enterprise services, and blockchain solutions development. John is an internationally recognized speaker on value-based care, blockchain and decentralized healthcare technology. Prior to Hashed Health, John was CEO at InVivoLink, a care management start-up which sold to HCA in 2015. John’s experience also includes healthcare B2B startup empactHealth.com which was acquired by Medibuy/Global Healthcare Exchange. John is a native of Nashville and has a Chemistry degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Ali Birjandi MBA, MHA, CPHIMS, SSBB
Regional VP of Performance Improvement
CHRISTUS Health
Financial Operations Track: Strategies for Practical Cost Reductions
Ali Birjandi has over 25 years of experience in healthcare performance optimization, and implementation of turn-around plans. Ali is nationally recognized as an expert in the design and deployment of system-wide Performance Improvement (PI) functions in major healthcare systems. He is an expert at developing corporate PI strategies, Six Sigma training programs, PMO development, and CQI expense reduction programs. Prior to joining CHRISTUS Health, Ali worked for Tenet Health System and ProMedica Health System as the VP of operational efficiency. Ali earned his BS degree in Operations Management along with MBA and MHA degrees from the University of Florida. Ali is certified as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt through ASQ and is a Certified Professional in Health Information Management Systems through HIMSS. Ali has been published numerous articles in national journals. Ali also co-authored the Discharge Planning Handbook for Healthcare, Productivity Press, New York 2008.
Regional VP of Performance Improvement
CHRISTUS Health
Financial Operations Track: Strategies for Practical Cost Reductions
Ali Birjandi has over 25 years of experience in healthcare performance optimization, and implementation of turn-around plans. Ali is nationally recognized as an expert in the design and deployment of system-wide Performance Improvement (PI) functions in major healthcare systems. He is an expert at developing corporate PI strategies, Six Sigma training programs, PMO development, and CQI expense reduction programs. Prior to joining CHRISTUS Health, Ali worked for Tenet Health System and ProMedica Health System as the VP of operational efficiency. Ali earned his BS degree in Operations Management along with MBA and MHA degrees from the University of Florida. Ali is certified as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt through ASQ and is a Certified Professional in Health Information Management Systems through HIMSS. Ali has been published numerous articles in national journals. Ali also co-authored the Discharge Planning Handbook for Healthcare, Productivity Press, New York 2008.
Jesse Bland
Principal
Heritage Group
Transformations Track: Panel: Transformation Lessons Learned for the Supply Chain
Jesse Bland is a Principal of Heritage Group, where he is responsible for multiple aspects of the healthcare-focused growth equity firm’s operations. Prior to joining Heritage Group, Jesse was an associate at Nashville Capital Network, where he focused on early-stage investments in healthcare and technology-driven businesses. Prior to that, he worked for Governor Sonny Perdue at the Commission for a New Georgia (CNG), a non-profit, non-partisan council created to engage Georgia’s top-level business and professional executives in helping bring innovation to state government. Among other CNG initiatives, Jesse worked alongside leaders from the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship in developing a model for commercializing intellectual property within the university system into the marketplace.
Jesse graduated summa cum laude with a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. He resides in Nashville with his wife and daughter.
Principal
Heritage Group
Transformations Track: Panel: Transformation Lessons Learned for the Supply Chain
Jesse Bland is a Principal of Heritage Group, where he is responsible for multiple aspects of the healthcare-focused growth equity firm’s operations. Prior to joining Heritage Group, Jesse was an associate at Nashville Capital Network, where he focused on early-stage investments in healthcare and technology-driven businesses. Prior to that, he worked for Governor Sonny Perdue at the Commission for a New Georgia (CNG), a non-profit, non-partisan council created to engage Georgia’s top-level business and professional executives in helping bring innovation to state government. Among other CNG initiatives, Jesse worked alongside leaders from the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship in developing a model for commercializing intellectual property within the university system into the marketplace.
Jesse graduated summa cum laude with a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. He resides in Nashville with his wife and daughter.
Major General (Ret.) Vincent Boles
Major General (Retired)
United States Army
IDN Summit Thought Leadership Panel
Gen. Vincent Boles is a career Army officer with over 35 years of experience. Highlights include managing the nation's $27 billion ammunition account, assuming command of the Army's War Reserve equipment six weeks before the attacks of 9-11, and flexing into operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and other locations, as well as deployment to Kuwait in preparation for the invasion of Iraq with 142 personnel, growing to a force of 8,000 soldiers, civilians and contractors in 90 days. From Kuwait, the General was forward deployed into Iraq where he assumed command of the 16,000 personnel responsible for providing all logistical support and services to the 150,000 members of the coalition. Following redeployment from combat operations, Gen. Boles led the training of 120,000 soldiers before his final Army assignment, serving as the Army's Chief Operating Officer for Logistics Operations, overseeing the logistics strategy for the 1.1 million soldier Army. Today, Gen. Boles is president of Vincent E. Boles Inc., a leadership and logistics consulting service.
Major General (Retired)
United States Army
IDN Summit Thought Leadership Panel
Gen. Vincent Boles is a career Army officer with over 35 years of experience. Highlights include managing the nation's $27 billion ammunition account, assuming command of the Army's War Reserve equipment six weeks before the attacks of 9-11, and flexing into operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and other locations, as well as deployment to Kuwait in preparation for the invasion of Iraq with 142 personnel, growing to a force of 8,000 soldiers, civilians and contractors in 90 days. From Kuwait, the General was forward deployed into Iraq where he assumed command of the 16,000 personnel responsible for providing all logistical support and services to the 150,000 members of the coalition. Following redeployment from combat operations, Gen. Boles led the training of 120,000 soldiers before his final Army assignment, serving as the Army's Chief Operating Officer for Logistics Operations, overseeing the logistics strategy for the 1.1 million soldier Army. Today, Gen. Boles is president of Vincent E. Boles Inc., a leadership and logistics consulting service.
Deborah Brown RN, BSN, MBA
Consultant
Navigant Consulting
Financial Operations Track: Reimbursement and Value-based Purchasing
Deborah Brown is an Associate Director in the Healthcare practice of Navigant Consulting. She is an experienced strategic healthcare executive in hospital operations, clinical practice and supply chain. Most recently, she supported a large supply network with their activities towards Clinical to Supply Integration and their efforts to transform to value-based healthcare. Prior to her supply chain leadership experience, she was a Chief Nursing Officer for a top 100 hospital, where she was able to lead with “Quality as a Business Strategy.” She has been noted for innovation, adaptability and resilience. Deborah’s successful healthcare career has delivered large multimillion dollar savings and strong operational efficiencies. Deborah has a unique skill that allows for cross functional integration that is essential in reducing the cost of healthcare.
Consultant
Navigant Consulting
Financial Operations Track: Reimbursement and Value-based Purchasing
Deborah Brown is an Associate Director in the Healthcare practice of Navigant Consulting. She is an experienced strategic healthcare executive in hospital operations, clinical practice and supply chain. Most recently, she supported a large supply network with their activities towards Clinical to Supply Integration and their efforts to transform to value-based healthcare. Prior to her supply chain leadership experience, she was a Chief Nursing Officer for a top 100 hospital, where she was able to lead with “Quality as a Business Strategy.” She has been noted for innovation, adaptability and resilience. Deborah’s successful healthcare career has delivered large multimillion dollar savings and strong operational efficiencies. Deborah has a unique skill that allows for cross functional integration that is essential in reducing the cost of healthcare.
Bruce Carlson
Principle
R B Carlson and Associates, LLC
Moderator
Bruce provides interim staffing to health care providers in the area of supply chain and materials management. Interim staffing assignments include seeking opportunities to identify substantial, long term savings and efficiencies for the health care provider. Bruce has over 30 years of progressively complex healthcare supply chain management experience in materials management, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, self-warehousing, performance improvement and performance measurement areas. These experiences have been earned by serving health care systems including: Tenant Healthcare Corporation, University of Indiana Medical Center, Ascension Health, and Valley Health System. Bruce earned his Master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University and his Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Methodist University.
Principle
R B Carlson and Associates, LLC
Moderator
Bruce provides interim staffing to health care providers in the area of supply chain and materials management. Interim staffing assignments include seeking opportunities to identify substantial, long term savings and efficiencies for the health care provider. Bruce has over 30 years of progressively complex healthcare supply chain management experience in materials management, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, self-warehousing, performance improvement and performance measurement areas. These experiences have been earned by serving health care systems including: Tenant Healthcare Corporation, University of Indiana Medical Center, Ascension Health, and Valley Health System. Bruce earned his Master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University and his Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Methodist University.
Frank J Cirillo
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Acurity Inc.
Moderator
Frank Cirillo has over 40 years of experience in all facets of hospital operations and management, including 15 years as Chief Operating Officer of his 30 year management tenure at one of the largest public health systems in the nation. Since joining GNYHA Ventures (and Acurity and Nexera, wholly owned, for-profit subsidiaries of the Greater New York Hospital Association) in 2011 as Vice President of Business Strategy, Mr. Cirillo has led the company's state, county, and municipal healthcare system group purchasing program initiative, provided counsel and advice to numerous members with Nexera, and developed and implemented GNYHA Ventures/Acurity's Supplier Diversity Program.
Mr. Cirillo's first-hand knowledge of labor-management relations enables him to advise and mentor staff across various GNYHA Ventures business units. He helps public healthcare organizations optimize supply chain operations through their membership in the Acurity/Premier group purchasing program and by supply chain, hospital, and health-system improvement engagements with Nexera, GNYHA Ventures consulting company. Adept at policy development, implementation, health provider engagement, and compliance, he has created a unique public provider group purchasing program offering.
In 2016 Mr. Cirillo's portfolio was expanded. He leads the GNYHA Ventures/Acurity's supplier diversity program and is a member of Premier's Supplier Diversity Committee. Currently in this capacity, Mr. Cirillo is heading our cutting-edge and mission driven Small and Diverse (minority and women owned) Business Economic Development HUB Project. When fully implemented the Project will: create 1,000 jobs in Brooklyn, New York; deliver added value to our member hospitals; assist Acurity members achieve internal and external diversity goals; and create wealth and health within the communities our members serve. The HUB will also serve as a New York City central physical location for participating suppliers to: be co-located; consolidate back-office functions; scale their businesses; sharpen their business plans and models; create joint-ventures inside and outside the HUB; and, attract and encourage mission-driven investment in diverse supplier networks.
Prior to joining GNYHA Ventures/Acurity, Mr. Cirillo was a C-Suite leader at New York City Health & Hospitals (NYCH&H) for almost 30 years, serving as Deputy Director then Executive Director and Chief Internal Auditor, rising to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and finally Senior Vice President, Chief Restructuring Officer. At NYCH&H, he led the corporation's then highest priority clinical and non-clinical operations restructuring project, "The Road Ahead", in partnership with Deloitte Healthcare Consulting. The project yielded unparalleled quality care improvements and a $304 million cost-reduction and revenue-generating road-map. Starting during his tenure and continuing after his retirement from NYCH&H, the plan has been fully implemented generating additional revenue and reducing expenses well beyond the $300 million annual target goal.
Mr. Cirillo has applied his expertise to several associations and boards, including the Healthcare Financial Managers Association, the Americas Essential Hospitals Association, the Board of NYS Industries for the Blind; and the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management. He currently serves on the boards of the Integrated Delivery Network Summit Board of Educational Advisors and the Architecture, Construction, and Equipment Summit Board of Educational Advisors.
Prior to launching his career at the New York City and New York State Comptrollers? Offices, Mr. Cirillo attended St. John's University graduate program and received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the City University of New York-Brooklyn College. While a leader at NYCH&H, he completed a renowned year-long government management certificate program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government; was honored as a "Top 40" Leader in Government; and, received multiple awards and honors from numerous industry associations, labor unions, suppliers, hospitals and health systems.
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Acurity Inc.
Moderator
Frank Cirillo has over 40 years of experience in all facets of hospital operations and management, including 15 years as Chief Operating Officer of his 30 year management tenure at one of the largest public health systems in the nation. Since joining GNYHA Ventures (and Acurity and Nexera, wholly owned, for-profit subsidiaries of the Greater New York Hospital Association) in 2011 as Vice President of Business Strategy, Mr. Cirillo has led the company's state, county, and municipal healthcare system group purchasing program initiative, provided counsel and advice to numerous members with Nexera, and developed and implemented GNYHA Ventures/Acurity's Supplier Diversity Program.
Mr. Cirillo's first-hand knowledge of labor-management relations enables him to advise and mentor staff across various GNYHA Ventures business units. He helps public healthcare organizations optimize supply chain operations through their membership in the Acurity/Premier group purchasing program and by supply chain, hospital, and health-system improvement engagements with Nexera, GNYHA Ventures consulting company. Adept at policy development, implementation, health provider engagement, and compliance, he has created a unique public provider group purchasing program offering.
In 2016 Mr. Cirillo's portfolio was expanded. He leads the GNYHA Ventures/Acurity's supplier diversity program and is a member of Premier's Supplier Diversity Committee. Currently in this capacity, Mr. Cirillo is heading our cutting-edge and mission driven Small and Diverse (minority and women owned) Business Economic Development HUB Project. When fully implemented the Project will: create 1,000 jobs in Brooklyn, New York; deliver added value to our member hospitals; assist Acurity members achieve internal and external diversity goals; and create wealth and health within the communities our members serve. The HUB will also serve as a New York City central physical location for participating suppliers to: be co-located; consolidate back-office functions; scale their businesses; sharpen their business plans and models; create joint-ventures inside and outside the HUB; and, attract and encourage mission-driven investment in diverse supplier networks.
Prior to joining GNYHA Ventures/Acurity, Mr. Cirillo was a C-Suite leader at New York City Health & Hospitals (NYCH&H) for almost 30 years, serving as Deputy Director then Executive Director and Chief Internal Auditor, rising to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and finally Senior Vice President, Chief Restructuring Officer. At NYCH&H, he led the corporation's then highest priority clinical and non-clinical operations restructuring project, "The Road Ahead", in partnership with Deloitte Healthcare Consulting. The project yielded unparalleled quality care improvements and a $304 million cost-reduction and revenue-generating road-map. Starting during his tenure and continuing after his retirement from NYCH&H, the plan has been fully implemented generating additional revenue and reducing expenses well beyond the $300 million annual target goal.
Mr. Cirillo has applied his expertise to several associations and boards, including the Healthcare Financial Managers Association, the Americas Essential Hospitals Association, the Board of NYS Industries for the Blind; and the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management. He currently serves on the boards of the Integrated Delivery Network Summit Board of Educational Advisors and the Architecture, Construction, and Equipment Summit Board of Educational Advisors.
Prior to launching his career at the New York City and New York State Comptrollers? Offices, Mr. Cirillo attended St. John's University graduate program and received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the City University of New York-Brooklyn College. While a leader at NYCH&H, he completed a renowned year-long government management certificate program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government; was honored as a "Top 40" Leader in Government; and, received multiple awards and honors from numerous industry associations, labor unions, suppliers, hospitals and health systems.
Alexandria Combs MSHS
Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer
NGA Healthcare Consulting
Clinical Integration Track: Cultivating Change: The Inseparable Link Between Clinical Quality…High Reliability…Change Management
Alexandria Combs is a healthcare catalyst passionate about defining strategies that create new value by working at the intersection of tough healthcare business challenges with operational limitations in dynamic environments. Leveraging her experience in leadership of academic medical centers, healthcare consulting, and large-scale program growth and development, Alexandria consults on strategy and clinical transformation as well as with start-ups and companies focused on new market segments; Oregon Health & Science University, Stanford Health Care, and Kaiser Permanente are all recent/current clients. She is adept at establishing rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from clinical to technical teams. Alexandria has a history of consistently surpassing organizational performance goals by growing clinical business, maintaining strong financial performance, and enhancing the patient experience and employee engagement. Alexandria also has a strong commitment to improving health and health care systems globally, particularly focusing on countries with lean economies. She actively volunteers in medical missions in Africa and Asia, assisting with strategic planning, fundraising, and operational execution of the missions. Alexandria earned both her Masters of Science degree in Health Systems/Industrial Engineering and bachelor’s degree with honors in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech with a certificate in Organizational Psychology. Alexandria was selected as a fellow in the California Health Leadership College, participating in a year-long program dedicated to the development of “Next Generation CEOs”. She also holds a certificate in LEAN performance improvement training from BMGI and Joan Wellman Associates.
Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer
NGA Healthcare Consulting
Clinical Integration Track: Cultivating Change: The Inseparable Link Between Clinical Quality…High Reliability…Change Management
Alexandria Combs is a healthcare catalyst passionate about defining strategies that create new value by working at the intersection of tough healthcare business challenges with operational limitations in dynamic environments. Leveraging her experience in leadership of academic medical centers, healthcare consulting, and large-scale program growth and development, Alexandria consults on strategy and clinical transformation as well as with start-ups and companies focused on new market segments; Oregon Health & Science University, Stanford Health Care, and Kaiser Permanente are all recent/current clients. She is adept at establishing rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from clinical to technical teams. Alexandria has a history of consistently surpassing organizational performance goals by growing clinical business, maintaining strong financial performance, and enhancing the patient experience and employee engagement. Alexandria also has a strong commitment to improving health and health care systems globally, particularly focusing on countries with lean economies. She actively volunteers in medical missions in Africa and Asia, assisting with strategic planning, fundraising, and operational execution of the missions. Alexandria earned both her Masters of Science degree in Health Systems/Industrial Engineering and bachelor’s degree with honors in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech with a certificate in Organizational Psychology. Alexandria was selected as a fellow in the California Health Leadership College, participating in a year-long program dedicated to the development of “Next Generation CEOs”. She also holds a certificate in LEAN performance improvement training from BMGI and Joan Wellman Associates.
Dennis Daar
Managing Partner
Medical Strategies International
Moderator
Dennis has been in the medical supply and device industry for over 40 years. For the past 22 years he has been the Managing Partner for Medical Strategies International, (MSI). MSI is an outsource corporate accounts firm that helps clients develop their National Accounts strategy, and gaining and implementing agreements with GPO's, IDN's, RPC's, Equipment Planners, and Government Sales. Prior, he held senior management positions at Stryker, SSI/Hill-Rom, Inc., STERIS/Hausted, and Skytron. His diverse responsibilities range from developing and implementing National Accounts, Equipment Planning Relationships, Government Contracts, Sales Management Strategies, and International Operations.
Dennis has been on the Federation of American Hospitals Exposition Advisory Committee for over 32 years. He has been part of Association of National Accounts Advisory Committee (ANAE), and Past Chairperson of HSCA/HISCI/HIDA. Also, an active moderator/speaker with the IDN and ACE Summit meetings.
Dennis has been both a speaker and has appeared in print on diverse topics including healthcare, government sales, sales management, national accounts, and international issues.
He is a graduate of Western Michigan University.
Managing Partner
Medical Strategies International
Moderator
Dennis has been in the medical supply and device industry for over 40 years. For the past 22 years he has been the Managing Partner for Medical Strategies International, (MSI). MSI is an outsource corporate accounts firm that helps clients develop their National Accounts strategy, and gaining and implementing agreements with GPO's, IDN's, RPC's, Equipment Planners, and Government Sales. Prior, he held senior management positions at Stryker, SSI/Hill-Rom, Inc., STERIS/Hausted, and Skytron. His diverse responsibilities range from developing and implementing National Accounts, Equipment Planning Relationships, Government Contracts, Sales Management Strategies, and International Operations.
Dennis has been on the Federation of American Hospitals Exposition Advisory Committee for over 32 years. He has been part of Association of National Accounts Advisory Committee (ANAE), and Past Chairperson of HSCA/HISCI/HIDA. Also, an active moderator/speaker with the IDN and ACE Summit meetings.
Dennis has been both a speaker and has appeared in print on diverse topics including healthcare, government sales, sales management, national accounts, and international issues.
He is a graduate of Western Michigan University.
Mark Dixon R.Ph., MHA, FACHE
President
The Mark Dixon Group, LLC
Supplier Strategies Track: Forces Impacting Healthcare Suppliers in the U.S. Today
Mark D. Dixon, R.Ph, M.H.A., FACHE, leads the Mark Dixon Group, LLC which provides medical suppliers and integrated delivery networks (IDNs) consultative assistance in successfully navigating the changes in healthcare. He specializes in providing C-Suite level services to:
| Increase medical supplier relevancy/performance in an era of health reform and value creation.
| Provide Healthcare Industry Market Intelligence, Education, and Advisory Services to medical suppliers and IDNs to improve strategy, effectiveness, and health system partnerships.
| Consult with Life Sciences companies to conduct key account management strategy development and training with an emphasis on C-suite and supply chain perspectives.
Medical suppliers and IDNs include a focus on key issues which health systems face in economics and strategy, specialty physician and hospital dynamics, Accountable Care Organization (ACO) implementation, and achieving triple aim results (Cost, quality, experience).
He speaks regularly at national meetings to bring the voice of the IDN C-Suite to a wide variety of organizations and professional associations.
President
The Mark Dixon Group, LLC
Supplier Strategies Track: Forces Impacting Healthcare Suppliers in the U.S. Today
Mark D. Dixon, R.Ph, M.H.A., FACHE, leads the Mark Dixon Group, LLC which provides medical suppliers and integrated delivery networks (IDNs) consultative assistance in successfully navigating the changes in healthcare. He specializes in providing C-Suite level services to:
| Increase medical supplier relevancy/performance in an era of health reform and value creation.
| Provide Healthcare Industry Market Intelligence, Education, and Advisory Services to medical suppliers and IDNs to improve strategy, effectiveness, and health system partnerships.
| Consult with Life Sciences companies to conduct key account management strategy development and training with an emphasis on C-suite and supply chain perspectives.
Medical suppliers and IDNs include a focus on key issues which health systems face in economics and strategy, specialty physician and hospital dynamics, Accountable Care Organization (ACO) implementation, and achieving triple aim results (Cost, quality, experience).
He speaks regularly at national meetings to bring the voice of the IDN C-Suite to a wide variety of organizations and professional associations.
Dee Donatelli
Principal
Dee Donatelli Consulting, LLC
Moderator
Dee Donatelli, is an experienced healthcare professional and nationally recognized speaker with nearly 40 years in the industry. Donatelli has advised some of the country’s leading healthcare organizations on cost reduction based upon a clinically integrated value analysis process. With a background as a nurse and over 25 years of healthcare consulting experience focused on large scale supply chain operations improvement, she specializes in providing and executing on plans for supply chain to collaborate with physicians, while focusing on clinical evidence and protocols to reduce variation in practice and products. Dee has held a number of leadership roles at high profile organizations including, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young, Owens & Minor, VHA, Hayes, Inc. and Navigant Consulting. She is a former president of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) where she helped to facilitate the creation of Value Analysis Certification. Dee has been involved with the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management (AHRMM), serving at the state-level for Kansas and on the national board. She holds certifications with both national organizations as well as Fellow Status. In October of 2015 Dee was inducted in to the Bellwether League and currently serves on the Bellwether League Board of Directors. This is in recognition of exemplary contributions to Healthcare Supply Chain Management; recognizing individuals for their development, growth, innovation and leadership. Dee has established her own LLC and is exploring independent consulting opportunities. Most recently Dee served as the President and CEO of Mid-America Service Solutions, a Vizient Member Business Ventures network representing over 250 acute care and 1200 non-acute care facilities in a ten-state region.
Principal
Dee Donatelli Consulting, LLC
Moderator
Dee Donatelli, is an experienced healthcare professional and nationally recognized speaker with nearly 40 years in the industry. Donatelli has advised some of the country’s leading healthcare organizations on cost reduction based upon a clinically integrated value analysis process. With a background as a nurse and over 25 years of healthcare consulting experience focused on large scale supply chain operations improvement, she specializes in providing and executing on plans for supply chain to collaborate with physicians, while focusing on clinical evidence and protocols to reduce variation in practice and products. Dee has held a number of leadership roles at high profile organizations including, Cap Gemini Ernst and Young, Owens & Minor, VHA, Hayes, Inc. and Navigant Consulting. She is a former president of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) where she helped to facilitate the creation of Value Analysis Certification. Dee has been involved with the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management (AHRMM), serving at the state-level for Kansas and on the national board. She holds certifications with both national organizations as well as Fellow Status. In October of 2015 Dee was inducted in to the Bellwether League and currently serves on the Bellwether League Board of Directors. This is in recognition of exemplary contributions to Healthcare Supply Chain Management; recognizing individuals for their development, growth, innovation and leadership. Dee has established her own LLC and is exploring independent consulting opportunities. Most recently Dee served as the President and CEO of Mid-America Service Solutions, a Vizient Member Business Ventures network representing over 250 acute care and 1200 non-acute care facilities in a ten-state region.
Jessica Farrell PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist/Associate Professor
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences & The Center for Rheumatology
Pharmacy Track: Biosimilar Drug Landscape
Dr. Farrell is currently employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her practice site is The Center for Rheumatology in Albany, NY where she provides a variety of clinical pharmacy services including pharmacotherapy consult services, self-injection counseling visits, off-label insurance approval service, and adverse event monitoring and reporting. She also serves as an associate medical officer for the Steffens Scleroderma Center. Dr. Farrell presents nationally and internationally on numerous rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma, pregnancy and lactation in rheumatic disease. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and previously held officer positions for the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (NYSCHP)-Northeastern Chapter. Dr. Farrell received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, NY.
Clinical Pharmacist/Associate Professor
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences & The Center for Rheumatology
Pharmacy Track: Biosimilar Drug Landscape
Dr. Farrell is currently employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her practice site is The Center for Rheumatology in Albany, NY where she provides a variety of clinical pharmacy services including pharmacotherapy consult services, self-injection counseling visits, off-label insurance approval service, and adverse event monitoring and reporting. She also serves as an associate medical officer for the Steffens Scleroderma Center. Dr. Farrell presents nationally and internationally on numerous rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma, pregnancy and lactation in rheumatic disease. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and previously held officer positions for the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (NYSCHP)-Northeastern Chapter. Dr. Farrell received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, NY.
Jay Scott Fligstein
Senior Vice President
Acurity, Inc.
Financial Operations Track: Disrupting the Supply Chain
Jay Fligstein joined Acurity in 2005 and now serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions. Throughout the years, Mr. Fligstein has worked with member hospitals to review the Acurity contract portfolio and outline and develop supply chain projects and savings plans. He has also assisted with projects that join GNYHA Services/Premier technologies with materials management information systems, to bring full automation and integration to the contracting and ordering processes to help members manage and reduce supply costs. Prior to joining Acurity, Mr. Fligstein worked as a materials executive where he had operations responsibility for supply chain management. He led an enterprise-wide MMIS deployment, point-of-use technology implementation, and supply chain automation as well as multi-million dollar cost savings plans. Mr. Fligstein earned his BS in Health Care Administration from SUNY at Old Westbury.
Senior Vice President
Acurity, Inc.
Financial Operations Track: Disrupting the Supply Chain
Jay Fligstein joined Acurity in 2005 and now serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions. Throughout the years, Mr. Fligstein has worked with member hospitals to review the Acurity contract portfolio and outline and develop supply chain projects and savings plans. He has also assisted with projects that join GNYHA Services/Premier technologies with materials management information systems, to bring full automation and integration to the contracting and ordering processes to help members manage and reduce supply costs. Prior to joining Acurity, Mr. Fligstein worked as a materials executive where he had operations responsibility for supply chain management. He led an enterprise-wide MMIS deployment, point-of-use technology implementation, and supply chain automation as well as multi-million dollar cost savings plans. Mr. Fligstein earned his BS in Health Care Administration from SUNY at Old Westbury.
Nick A Gaich BBA
CEO
Nick Gaich and Associates
Nick is the founder and CEO of Nick Gaich and Associates, a firm dedicated to providing executive coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, and operational performance. Nick has more than 46 years of experience. His expertise ranges from executive coaching, organizational development, change management, supply chain management, customer service, service line economics, and clinical research administration.
Nick also serves as the CEO/President of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce a 501(c) 6 organization serving over 500+ members and their 3,000 employees.
Nick and his family also own and operate the first 100% plant-based restaurant in his hometown of Morgan Hill, California. Craft Roots was created on an idea to give his community a new concept that embodies artisan ideologies. Craft Roots believes food is love and the best way to share our passion is with healthy whole foods.
CEO
Nick Gaich and Associates
Nick is the founder and CEO of Nick Gaich and Associates, a firm dedicated to providing executive coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, and operational performance. Nick has more than 46 years of experience. His expertise ranges from executive coaching, organizational development, change management, supply chain management, customer service, service line economics, and clinical research administration.
Nick also serves as the CEO/President of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce a 501(c) 6 organization serving over 500+ members and their 3,000 employees.
Nick and his family also own and operate the first 100% plant-based restaurant in his hometown of Morgan Hill, California. Craft Roots was created on an idea to give his community a new concept that embodies artisan ideologies. Craft Roots believes food is love and the best way to share our passion is with healthy whole foods.
Scott Gasiorek
Director of Supply Chain Informatics
Trinity Health
Financial Operations Track: Reimbursement and Value-based Purchasing
Scott Gasiorek is the director of supply chain informatics at Trinity Health. His current role includes reference data management, supply chain systems administration and business intelligence. He has over 15 years of experience in healthcare systems management with large IDN's and as a consultant. Scott graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Miami and a Master's of Accountancy from Arizona State University.
Director of Supply Chain Informatics
Trinity Health
Financial Operations Track: Reimbursement and Value-based Purchasing
Scott Gasiorek is the director of supply chain informatics at Trinity Health. His current role includes reference data management, supply chain systems administration and business intelligence. He has over 15 years of experience in healthcare systems management with large IDN's and as a consultant. Scott graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Miami and a Master's of Accountancy from Arizona State University.
Trisha Gillum MBA, FACHE
Network Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing
Kettering Health Network
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: Making An Impact Today
Trisha Gillum is Director of Supply Chain Management & Purchasing within the Kettering Health Network in southwest Ohio. She has extensive experience in health care finance and operations, having worked in a variety of roles from general accounting, decision support, third party contract management, revenue cycle management and perioperative operations management. Trisha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance from Wright State University, and an MBA in Health Care Management and Management Information Systems from Wright State University. She is a fellow in ACHE and actively involved in their local leadership.
Network Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing
Kettering Health Network
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: Making An Impact Today
Trisha Gillum is Director of Supply Chain Management & Purchasing within the Kettering Health Network in southwest Ohio. She has extensive experience in health care finance and operations, having worked in a variety of roles from general accounting, decision support, third party contract management, revenue cycle management and perioperative operations management. Trisha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance from Wright State University, and an MBA in Health Care Management and Management Information Systems from Wright State University. She is a fellow in ACHE and actively involved in their local leadership.
Thomas L. Grace RN, PhD
Vice President Emergency Preparedness
Hospital and Healthsystem Association of PA
Clinical Integration Track: We Need It and We Need It Now
Tom Grace has been the VP Emergency Preparedness of the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) since 2012. His current responsibilities include leadership for the HAP/PADOH HPP partnership. He serves as: Team Leader/Founder of Southeastern Pennsylvania - Surge Medical Assistance Response Team, and Team Commander, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Disaster Medical System, and Disaster Medical Assistance Team PA-4. In his career, Tom has served as a Volunteer Fire/EMS Paramedic; Emergency/flight nurse (Pittsburgh Life Flight in 1981 -85; then flight programs in Fairfax, VA and Philadelphia, PA (85-93); PA Health System Administrator for Support Services (Facilities, Utilities, Construction; Safety, Security, Emergency Mgmt, Med Equipment, Food Services, Housekeeping 1994-2006); HAP VP for Preparedness, Philadelphia Region 2006-2012 and is a US ARMY Veteran (1973-76) with "The Old Guard" Washington, DC. He has his Nursing Diploma from Sewickley Valley Hospital, his BSN from LaRoche College, a Master’s in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Administration from Cambridge State University.
Vice President Emergency Preparedness
Hospital and Healthsystem Association of PA
Clinical Integration Track: We Need It and We Need It Now
Tom Grace has been the VP Emergency Preparedness of the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) since 2012. His current responsibilities include leadership for the HAP/PADOH HPP partnership. He serves as: Team Leader/Founder of Southeastern Pennsylvania - Surge Medical Assistance Response Team, and Team Commander, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Disaster Medical System, and Disaster Medical Assistance Team PA-4. In his career, Tom has served as a Volunteer Fire/EMS Paramedic; Emergency/flight nurse (Pittsburgh Life Flight in 1981 -85; then flight programs in Fairfax, VA and Philadelphia, PA (85-93); PA Health System Administrator for Support Services (Facilities, Utilities, Construction; Safety, Security, Emergency Mgmt, Med Equipment, Food Services, Housekeeping 1994-2006); HAP VP for Preparedness, Philadelphia Region 2006-2012 and is a US ARMY Veteran (1973-76) with "The Old Guard" Washington, DC. He has his Nursing Diploma from Sewickley Valley Hospital, his BSN from LaRoche College, a Master’s in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Administration from Cambridge State University.
Mohamed Guiro M.S., M.P.H
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Solutions
Intermountain Healthcare
Pharmacy Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
Mohamed H. Guiro is the Senior Manager for Supply Chain Solutions at Intermountain Healthcare. His main category is pharmacy. Some of his responsibilities include: developing key relationships with Intermountain’s Pharmacy leadership team, and providing progressive strategies for managing Intermountain’s largest category spend portfolio. As a seasoned supply chain leader, Mohamed possesses a myriad of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry including: auditing, inventory management, sourcing, and standardization. Mohamed joined Intermountain in July of 2017 from Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) where he managed the pharmacy supply chain for all of CTCA’s five regional hospitals. Prior to CTCA, Mohamed worked at CVS Pharmacy Headquarters’ in pharmacy auditing and merchandizing. Mohamed earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also has a Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration and a Master of Public Health, which he earned from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Solutions
Intermountain Healthcare
Pharmacy Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
Mohamed H. Guiro is the Senior Manager for Supply Chain Solutions at Intermountain Healthcare. His main category is pharmacy. Some of his responsibilities include: developing key relationships with Intermountain’s Pharmacy leadership team, and providing progressive strategies for managing Intermountain’s largest category spend portfolio. As a seasoned supply chain leader, Mohamed possesses a myriad of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry including: auditing, inventory management, sourcing, and standardization. Mohamed joined Intermountain in July of 2017 from Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) where he managed the pharmacy supply chain for all of CTCA’s five regional hospitals. Prior to CTCA, Mohamed worked at CVS Pharmacy Headquarters’ in pharmacy auditing and merchandizing. Mohamed earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also has a Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration and a Master of Public Health, which he earned from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
Maria Hames
Partner
HealthCare Links
Moderator
Maria Hames joined HealthCare Links in March 1991. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare market. Her background includes working with companies in senior management roles in the arena of healthcare corporate development and national sales management. Ms. Hames has been involved in start-up and acquisition, operational/sales management, strategic planning, accreditation, practice management, managed care contracting and risk contracting. As a partner in HealthCare Links, her responsibilities include IDN sales and contract implementation on behalf of HealthCare Links’ clients. She simplifies very complex sales processes at some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. More importantly, her relationships are built on trust with a sincere desire to see all parties benefit. Her educational experience includes a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master’s Degree in business management from Pepperdine University.
Partner
HealthCare Links
Moderator
Maria Hames joined HealthCare Links in March 1991. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare market. Her background includes working with companies in senior management roles in the arena of healthcare corporate development and national sales management. Ms. Hames has been involved in start-up and acquisition, operational/sales management, strategic planning, accreditation, practice management, managed care contracting and risk contracting. As a partner in HealthCare Links, her responsibilities include IDN sales and contract implementation on behalf of HealthCare Links’ clients. She simplifies very complex sales processes at some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. More importantly, her relationships are built on trust with a sincere desire to see all parties benefit. Her educational experience includes a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master’s Degree in business management from Pepperdine University.
Nancy P Hanrahan PHD, RN, FAAN
Executive Director and Associate Dean of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Bouve' Health Science College
Northeastern University
General Session
IDN Summit Thought Leadership Panel
Dr. Nancy Hanrahan assumed the position of Executive Director and Associate Dean of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Bouvé College of Health Sciences effective March 2018. She is the former dean of Northeastern University School of Nursing and known for her research documenting innovative models of care. Dr. Hanrahan leads the Innovation, Entrepreneurship Program at Northeastern University Bouve’ College of Health Sciences. This program empowers nurses and other health providers to lead innovation that transforms health systems using big data, device inventions, robotics, and innovation of the experience of healthcare by patients and families. She’s received national and international awards for development of innovative inventions.
Executive Director and Associate Dean of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Bouve' Health Science College
Northeastern University
General Session
IDN Summit Thought Leadership Panel
Dr. Nancy Hanrahan assumed the position of Executive Director and Associate Dean of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Bouvé College of Health Sciences effective March 2018. She is the former dean of Northeastern University School of Nursing and known for her research documenting innovative models of care. Dr. Hanrahan leads the Innovation, Entrepreneurship Program at Northeastern University Bouve’ College of Health Sciences. This program empowers nurses and other health providers to lead innovation that transforms health systems using big data, device inventions, robotics, and innovation of the experience of healthcare by patients and families. She’s received national and international awards for development of innovative inventions.
Ed Hardin
Senior Vice President Supply Chain Management
Beaumont Health
Financial Operations Track: Strategies for Practical Cost Reductions
Ed Hardin is the former senior vice president Supply Chain Management at Beaumont Health. Michigan’s largest health care system. Prior to joining Beaumont in 2016, he served as system vice president Supply Chain Management for CHRISTUS Health, a multi‐national health care provider with locations in the United States and Latin America. His nearly 25‐year career in supply chain performance and management solutions also includes consulting positions at some of the nation’s larger firms. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Materials & Resource Professional for the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management. He is on the national board of AHRMM and serves on several other industry boards, including Amazon Business Health Care Advisory Board and the IDN Summit Education Advisory Board. He earned his master’s degree in health care administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and his bachelor’s degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.
Senior Vice President Supply Chain Management
Beaumont Health
Financial Operations Track: Strategies for Practical Cost Reductions
Ed Hardin is the former senior vice president Supply Chain Management at Beaumont Health. Michigan’s largest health care system. Prior to joining Beaumont in 2016, he served as system vice president Supply Chain Management for CHRISTUS Health, a multi‐national health care provider with locations in the United States and Latin America. His nearly 25‐year career in supply chain performance and management solutions also includes consulting positions at some of the nation’s larger firms. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Materials & Resource Professional for the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management. He is on the national board of AHRMM and serves on several other industry boards, including Amazon Business Health Care Advisory Board and the IDN Summit Education Advisory Board. He earned his master’s degree in health care administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and his bachelor’s degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.
David Hargraves
Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Premier, Inc.
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: A GPO Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: In Three Years
As senior vice president of supply chain, David A. Hargraves leads Premier’s core supply chain business, including sourcing, contract management, operations and business analytics. Hargraves joined Premier in 2015 to lead the negotiation teams responsible for developing contracts within Premier’s $50 billion portfolio. He was promoted to group vice president of strategic sourcing in 2016 assuming responsibility for all of Premier’s strategic sourcing initiatives. Hargraves has over 25 years of leadership experience, including more than 15 years in supply chain. Before joining Premier, Hargraves worked at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for nine years as vice president of clinical supply chain. Hargraves served as adjunct professor of sustainable supply chain management at Chatham University and held supply chain leadership roles with Alcoa and Ariba. He was also a hospital corpsman and biomedical equipment technician for the U.S. Navy. Hargraves received his MBA with a concentration in healthcare finance from Waynesburg University and his BS from Duquesne University. He also has an AS in biomedical engineering technology from Penn State University.
Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Premier, Inc.
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: A GPO Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: In Three Years
As senior vice president of supply chain, David A. Hargraves leads Premier’s core supply chain business, including sourcing, contract management, operations and business analytics. Hargraves joined Premier in 2015 to lead the negotiation teams responsible for developing contracts within Premier’s $50 billion portfolio. He was promoted to group vice president of strategic sourcing in 2016 assuming responsibility for all of Premier’s strategic sourcing initiatives. Hargraves has over 25 years of leadership experience, including more than 15 years in supply chain. Before joining Premier, Hargraves worked at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for nine years as vice president of clinical supply chain. Hargraves served as adjunct professor of sustainable supply chain management at Chatham University and held supply chain leadership roles with Alcoa and Ariba. He was also a hospital corpsman and biomedical equipment technician for the U.S. Navy. Hargraves received his MBA with a concentration in healthcare finance from Waynesburg University and his BS from Duquesne University. He also has an AS in biomedical engineering technology from Penn State University.
Dave Harlow BS, Pharm D.
Assistant VP, Pharmacy, Lab, Chronic Care
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: Creating Profitable Partnerships with IDNs by Maximizing Change
Dr. Harlow received his BS Pharm in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his Doctoral work at the University of Florida
Professionally, Dr Harlow is the Assistant Vice President for Professional Services at Cleveland Clinic – Martin Health System in Stuart Florida with responsibility for Pharmacy, Laboratory and Chronic Care Management. Dr. Harlow joined the Martin Health System as the Chief Pharmacy Officer coming from Carilion Clinic’s ACO as the Regional Director of Pharmacy Operations for Southwestern Virginia. Additionally, Dr. Harlow was previously the executive officer of PharmaDym PA, a clinical pharmacy consulting firm. His experience has also included Retail Pharmacy ownership, Home Infusion as well as Pharmacy Benefit Management.
Currently, Dr. Harlow serves as the Chair of the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists Legislative and Regulatory Committee and has been a legislative resource for ASHP and has either been quoted or contributed to a variety of publications.
Recent accomplishments include:
Guest Speaker for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals National Sales Meeting 2019 on Drug Shortages
Featured in Forbes Magazine May 2018 – commentary on Drug Shortages
Janssen Pharmaceuticals - Health Systems Advisory Board - 2016
Project Designer of Martin Health Systems Comprehensive Health Management Program – ChaMPs 2014 – Research Publication Pending
CoAuthor of (IHARP) Improving Health of At Risk Rural Patient – A CMS Innovations center granted project ($4.6 million).- 2012
Contributor to: Supporting Health Care Reform through Advanced Pharmacy Practice – A Report the Surgeon General 2012
Currently, Dr. Harlow serves as the Chair of the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists and has been a legislative resource for ASHP and has either been quoted or contributed to a variety of publications
Assistant VP, Pharmacy, Lab, Chronic Care
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: Creating Profitable Partnerships with IDNs by Maximizing Change
Dr. Harlow received his BS Pharm in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his Doctoral work at the University of Florida
Professionally, Dr Harlow is the Assistant Vice President for Professional Services at Cleveland Clinic – Martin Health System in Stuart Florida with responsibility for Pharmacy, Laboratory and Chronic Care Management. Dr. Harlow joined the Martin Health System as the Chief Pharmacy Officer coming from Carilion Clinic’s ACO as the Regional Director of Pharmacy Operations for Southwestern Virginia. Additionally, Dr. Harlow was previously the executive officer of PharmaDym PA, a clinical pharmacy consulting firm. His experience has also included Retail Pharmacy ownership, Home Infusion as well as Pharmacy Benefit Management.
Currently, Dr. Harlow serves as the Chair of the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists Legislative and Regulatory Committee and has been a legislative resource for ASHP and has either been quoted or contributed to a variety of publications.
Recent accomplishments include:
Guest Speaker for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals National Sales Meeting 2019 on Drug Shortages
Featured in Forbes Magazine May 2018 – commentary on Drug Shortages
Janssen Pharmaceuticals - Health Systems Advisory Board - 2016
Project Designer of Martin Health Systems Comprehensive Health Management Program – ChaMPs 2014 – Research Publication Pending
CoAuthor of (IHARP) Improving Health of At Risk Rural Patient – A CMS Innovations center granted project ($4.6 million).- 2012
Contributor to: Supporting Health Care Reform through Advanced Pharmacy Practice – A Report the Surgeon General 2012
Currently, Dr. Harlow serves as the Chair of the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists and has been a legislative resource for ASHP and has either been quoted or contributed to a variety of publications
Ed Hisscock
SVP, Supply Chain Management
Trinity Health
Clinical Integration Track: Cultivating Change: The Inseparable Link Between Clinical Quality…High Reliability…Change Management
Transformations Track: Panel: Transformation Lessons Learned for the Supply Chain
Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. Ed has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. Ed is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master's degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.
SVP, Supply Chain Management
Trinity Health
Clinical Integration Track: Cultivating Change: The Inseparable Link Between Clinical Quality…High Reliability…Change Management
Transformations Track: Panel: Transformation Lessons Learned for the Supply Chain
Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. Ed has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. Ed is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master's degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.
Chris Holt
Leader, Global Healthcare
Amazon Business
Transformations Track: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain – What Do They Mean for the Healthcare Supply Chain?
Chris Holt is the Leader, Global Healthcare for Amazon Business. Amazon Business is innovating how healthcare organizations source and purchase products to improve supply chain efficiency, simplify contract administration, and make comparison shopping easy. Healthcare organizations have access to hundreds of millions of products – everything from IT products and medical equipment to janitorial/sanitation and food service supplies. Chris Holt brings more than 25 years of global healthcare supply chain innovation to the Amazon team. He began his career in supply chain strategy consulting with Ernst & Young. He then joined UPS where he helped establish the company’s healthcare vertical. Chris has extensive international experience in healthcare having led the China business for Cardinal Health and subsequently served as CEO of Chinese medical product supplier Tiger Medical. Most recently, he led Business Ventures for Vizient, the US' largest healthcare group purchasing organization. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in Logistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Chris and his wife and their three children reside in Seattle, WA.
Leader, Global Healthcare
Amazon Business
Transformations Track: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain – What Do They Mean for the Healthcare Supply Chain?
Chris Holt is the Leader, Global Healthcare for Amazon Business. Amazon Business is innovating how healthcare organizations source and purchase products to improve supply chain efficiency, simplify contract administration, and make comparison shopping easy. Healthcare organizations have access to hundreds of millions of products – everything from IT products and medical equipment to janitorial/sanitation and food service supplies. Chris Holt brings more than 25 years of global healthcare supply chain innovation to the Amazon team. He began his career in supply chain strategy consulting with Ernst & Young. He then joined UPS where he helped establish the company’s healthcare vertical. Chris has extensive international experience in healthcare having led the China business for Cardinal Health and subsequently served as CEO of Chinese medical product supplier Tiger Medical. Most recently, he led Business Ventures for Vizient, the US' largest healthcare group purchasing organization. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in Logistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Chris and his wife and their three children reside in Seattle, WA.
Valerie Jensen, R.Ph.
Associate Director, CDER Drug Shortage Staff
FDA
Pharmacy Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
CAPT Valerie Jensen is Associate Director of the Drug Shortage Program at the Food and Drug Administration. She received a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 1990. She completed an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Specialized Residency in Ambulatory Care at the White River Indian Health Service hospital in White River, Arizona in 1991. She worked as a clinical pharmacist for Indian Health Service hospitals in Arizona and New Mexico for nine years before joining FDA. She has been with the Drug Shortage Program at FDA for the past seventeen years.
Associate Director, CDER Drug Shortage Staff
FDA
Pharmacy Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
CAPT Valerie Jensen is Associate Director of the Drug Shortage Program at the Food and Drug Administration. She received a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 1990. She completed an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Specialized Residency in Ambulatory Care at the White River Indian Health Service hospital in White River, Arizona in 1991. She worked as a clinical pharmacist for Indian Health Service hospitals in Arizona and New Mexico for nine years before joining FDA. She has been with the Drug Shortage Program at FDA for the past seventeen years.
John K. Kautzer
System Director, Contracting
Hospital Sisters Health System
Table Exchange - Table 3 - Purchased Services
John is a supply chain veteran with over 40 years of experience. His provider experience includes health systems in WI and TX. John’s GPO background includes Diversified Health Services, Consorta, and Med Assets. Most recently, John was the Executive Director of Support Services and Distribution for Resource Optimization and Innovation (ROi) in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition, he spent time working with Healthcare Links providing national accounts support to a number of their clients. In his current role at HSHS, John oversees system and local contracting activity and is the system’s representative on the HealthTrust Supply Chain Board.
System Director, Contracting
Hospital Sisters Health System
Table Exchange - Table 3 - Purchased Services
John is a supply chain veteran with over 40 years of experience. His provider experience includes health systems in WI and TX. John’s GPO background includes Diversified Health Services, Consorta, and Med Assets. Most recently, John was the Executive Director of Support Services and Distribution for Resource Optimization and Innovation (ROi) in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition, he spent time working with Healthcare Links providing national accounts support to a number of their clients. In his current role at HSHS, John oversees system and local contracting activity and is the system’s representative on the HealthTrust Supply Chain Board.
Jay M. Kirkpatrick
CEO, Western Region
HealthTrust
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: A GPO Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions
Jay Kirkpatrick has 29 years of healthcare supply chain experience and currently is the Western Region CEO for HealthTrust. In his role, Jay has account management leadership responsibility for HealthTrust Purchasing Group members and sales leadership responsibilities for HealthTrust GPO and service line offerings. Jay served on the AHRMM Board of Directors from 2005-2010 and was the President of AHRMM in 2009. Jay was awarded the George R. Gossett Leadership Award in 2013 by AHRMM and in 2014 he received the Supply Chain Leadership Award from GHX.
CEO, Western Region
HealthTrust
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: A GPO Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions
Jay Kirkpatrick has 29 years of healthcare supply chain experience and currently is the Western Region CEO for HealthTrust. In his role, Jay has account management leadership responsibility for HealthTrust Purchasing Group members and sales leadership responsibilities for HealthTrust GPO and service line offerings. Jay served on the AHRMM Board of Directors from 2005-2010 and was the President of AHRMM in 2009. Jay was awarded the George R. Gossett Leadership Award in 2013 by AHRMM and in 2014 he received the Supply Chain Leadership Award from GHX.
Bonnie Kirschenbaum BScPharm, MS, FASHP, FCSHP
Independent Pharmacy Consultant & Columnist
Self-Employed
Pharmacy Track: 2018 OPPS Final Rule Effective January 1, 2018 + 340B Under Trump
With her strong leadership skills and breadth of experience, Bonnie is a recognized industry leader in forging effective alliances between hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical companies and distributors and has spoken extensively in these areas as well as written columns on finance and reimbursement in pharmacy that have had a positive influence on pharmacy practice nationally.
Additionally, she consults in this area of practice, has presented the Reimbursement Update session at the ASHP Midyear for several years as well as working on Reimbursement issues with the ASHP Leadership Conference, ACCC, ACE, ASCO, Cancernet-US, IDN, state and local societies and multihospital groups. Bonnie authors 16 columns/year and has published an online multi-module self-teaching reimbursement course. Bonnie is the 2015 OSU Latiolias Leadership Award recipient.
She lives in Boulder and Breckenridge, CO where she’s the Past President of the National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees and served on the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Board of Directors.
Independent Pharmacy Consultant & Columnist
Self-Employed
Pharmacy Track: 2018 OPPS Final Rule Effective January 1, 2018 + 340B Under Trump
With her strong leadership skills and breadth of experience, Bonnie is a recognized industry leader in forging effective alliances between hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical companies and distributors and has spoken extensively in these areas as well as written columns on finance and reimbursement in pharmacy that have had a positive influence on pharmacy practice nationally.
Additionally, she consults in this area of practice, has presented the Reimbursement Update session at the ASHP Midyear for several years as well as working on Reimbursement issues with the ASHP Leadership Conference, ACCC, ACE, ASCO, Cancernet-US, IDN, state and local societies and multihospital groups. Bonnie authors 16 columns/year and has published an online multi-module self-teaching reimbursement course. Bonnie is the 2015 OSU Latiolias Leadership Award recipient.
She lives in Boulder and Breckenridge, CO where she’s the Past President of the National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees and served on the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Board of Directors.
Kreg M. Koford MBA, CPSM
AVP, Strategic Sourcing and Solutions
Intermountain Healthcare
Table Exchange - Table 4 - Product Standardization
Kreg Koford serves as the AVP, Strategic Sourcing & Solutions of Supply Chain for Intermountain Healthcare. His responsibilities include category management, contracting, strategic sourcing, program development, and supplier relationship management and development. The Intermountain system consists of three operating groups: Intermountain Health Services, consisting of 22 hospitals in Utah and Idaho, home health agencies, women’s health centers, an integrated network for laboratory services, and behavioral health services; Intermountain Medical Group, with about 900 employed primary care and secondary care physicians and more than 185 clinics; and SelectHealth, which provides health insurance plans that cover more than 500,000 people. Before joining Intermountain in 2003, Kreg worked in the high-tech sector doing consultation, implementation, and management of key customer relationships. Kreg has both Bachelors of Science, and MBA degrees from Brigham Young University. Kreg is originally from Southern California but now resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and 4 children. Intermountain Healthcare is an integrated, nonprofit healthcare system serving communities in Utah and southern Idaho.
AVP, Strategic Sourcing and Solutions
Intermountain Healthcare
Table Exchange - Table 4 - Product Standardization
Kreg Koford serves as the AVP, Strategic Sourcing & Solutions of Supply Chain for Intermountain Healthcare. His responsibilities include category management, contracting, strategic sourcing, program development, and supplier relationship management and development. The Intermountain system consists of three operating groups: Intermountain Health Services, consisting of 22 hospitals in Utah and Idaho, home health agencies, women’s health centers, an integrated network for laboratory services, and behavioral health services; Intermountain Medical Group, with about 900 employed primary care and secondary care physicians and more than 185 clinics; and SelectHealth, which provides health insurance plans that cover more than 500,000 people. Before joining Intermountain in 2003, Kreg worked in the high-tech sector doing consultation, implementation, and management of key customer relationships. Kreg has both Bachelors of Science, and MBA degrees from Brigham Young University. Kreg is originally from Southern California but now resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and 4 children. Intermountain Healthcare is an integrated, nonprofit healthcare system serving communities in Utah and southern Idaho.
Ed Kuklenski
Co-Founder
Insurance Point
Moderator
Ed Kuklenski has over 33 years of experience in the health care industry. In 1980, he began his career with American Hospital Supply, subsequently Baxter, Inc., where he served in various sales, operations and sales management positions. In 1989, he joined Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA)where he served as the Senior Vice President of Shareholder Services. During his tenure with CHCA, he was responsible for overseeing CHCA’s group purchasing, business development and insurance operations. In 2006, Ed joined Suture Express where he served as President, CEO and Executive Chairman until July, 2013. Currently, Ed is a Principal and Board Member of Insurance Point. Ed also serves on the Board of Directors of Accuhealth, BloxR, Medspeed, PT-Solutions and StatLab.
Co-Founder
Insurance Point
Moderator
Ed Kuklenski has over 33 years of experience in the health care industry. In 1980, he began his career with American Hospital Supply, subsequently Baxter, Inc., where he served in various sales, operations and sales management positions. In 1989, he joined Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA)where he served as the Senior Vice President of Shareholder Services. During his tenure with CHCA, he was responsible for overseeing CHCA’s group purchasing, business development and insurance operations. In 2006, Ed joined Suture Express where he served as President, CEO and Executive Chairman until July, 2013. Currently, Ed is a Principal and Board Member of Insurance Point. Ed also serves on the Board of Directors of Accuhealth, BloxR, Medspeed, PT-Solutions and StatLab.
David A Kvancz MS, RPh FASHP
Senior Vice President, Strategic Client Relationships
Visante, Inc.
Pharmacy Track: Financial Advocacy in the Pharmacy
David A. Kvancz is Senior Vice President, Strategic Client Relationships at Visante, an established healthcare consulting firm with a focus on medication use and system optimization. Prior to joining Visante, David served as Vice President, National Pharmacy Programs and Services, for Kaiser Permanente. Previously, David served as Director of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Tucson Medical Center. David has served in multiple leadership positions, delivered numerous presentations and published several articles for local, state and national health system pharmacy organizations. He has also held adjunct and associate faculty positions and served on the Dean’s Advisory Councils at several colleges of pharmacy. He earned his B.S. degree from the Albany College of Pharmacy in Albany, New York, and a master's degree in clinical hospital pharmacy from the Ohio State University. He completed his ASHP-accredited residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Senior Vice President, Strategic Client Relationships
Visante, Inc.
Pharmacy Track: Financial Advocacy in the Pharmacy
David A. Kvancz is Senior Vice President, Strategic Client Relationships at Visante, an established healthcare consulting firm with a focus on medication use and system optimization. Prior to joining Visante, David served as Vice President, National Pharmacy Programs and Services, for Kaiser Permanente. Previously, David served as Director of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Tucson Medical Center. David has served in multiple leadership positions, delivered numerous presentations and published several articles for local, state and national health system pharmacy organizations. He has also held adjunct and associate faculty positions and served on the Dean’s Advisory Councils at several colleges of pharmacy. He earned his B.S. degree from the Albany College of Pharmacy in Albany, New York, and a master's degree in clinical hospital pharmacy from the Ohio State University. He completed his ASHP-accredited residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Robin L. Lane MBA, BSN, RN, CVAHP
Director, Value Management and Analysis & AHVAP Marketing Chair and Past President
UPMC
Table Exchange - Table 2 - Physician Preference Items (PPI)
Robin Lane is the Director of Value Management and Analysis at UPMC in Pittsburgh. She helped develop and launch the systemwide value analysis program; her team focuses on new product and technology reviews, recall management, product quality issue reporting, product substitutions (backorders), cost savings initiatives and standardization projects. She is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience in a number of specialty areas including surgical services and critical care and has extensive supply chain management experience.
Robin is a member of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) and has been certified in Healthcare Value Analysis since 2015. She has served AHVAP as President (2018), Northeast Region Director (2015-2017), Membership Committee Chair, Conference co-chair, and is currently serving as the marketing chair for AHVAP.
She holds a Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Waynesburg University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Pittsburgh. She also has a Certificate from the Data Analytics Program at Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College.
Director, Value Management and Analysis & AHVAP Marketing Chair and Past President
UPMC
Table Exchange - Table 2 - Physician Preference Items (PPI)
Robin Lane is the Director of Value Management and Analysis at UPMC in Pittsburgh. She helped develop and launch the systemwide value analysis program; her team focuses on new product and technology reviews, recall management, product quality issue reporting, product substitutions (backorders), cost savings initiatives and standardization projects. She is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience in a number of specialty areas including surgical services and critical care and has extensive supply chain management experience.
Robin is a member of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) and has been certified in Healthcare Value Analysis since 2015. She has served AHVAP as President (2018), Northeast Region Director (2015-2017), Membership Committee Chair, Conference co-chair, and is currently serving as the marketing chair for AHVAP.
She holds a Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Waynesburg University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Pittsburgh. She also has a Certificate from the Data Analytics Program at Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College.
Michael Langlois
Healthcare Supply Chain Resource
Langlois & Associates LLC
Senior Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
Michael T. Langlois currently serves as a Healthcare Supply Chain Re-source for Langlois & Associates, LLC. He has been under contract as a project manager for AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida since August, 2016. Prior to starting his own consulting LLC in 2016, Mike served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Beaumont Health from January, 2015 – March, 2016. Beaumont was a not-for-profit or-ganization, located in Southeast Michigan, with net revenues of $4.1 billion and consists of eight hospitals with 3,337 beds and 168 outpatient sites. Beaumont is now part of Corewell Health. Prior to his promotion to Senior Vice President of Beaumont Health, Langlois served Beau-mont Health System, at that time, a three-hospital IDN, as its Vice Pres-ident of Supply Chain from November, 2008 through December, 2014.
Mike has also held the positions of Interim Vice President of Material Management at Resurrection Health Care in Chicago (2010), Senior Vice President for Daudlin, DeBeaupre and Company (2008-2009), and Sen-ior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Ascension Health (2001-2008). He began his career at St. John Health, where he was em-ployed for nearly 25 years.
He is a member of the Advisory Boards of the IDN Summit, the Bell-wether League Foundation and Wayne State University’s Healthcare Supply Chain Initiative.
Langlois earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University and a Master of Science degree in health ser-vices administration from Central Michigan University.
Healthcare Supply Chain Resource
Langlois & Associates LLC
Senior Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
Michael T. Langlois currently serves as a Healthcare Supply Chain Re-source for Langlois & Associates, LLC. He has been under contract as a project manager for AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida since August, 2016. Prior to starting his own consulting LLC in 2016, Mike served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Beaumont Health from January, 2015 – March, 2016. Beaumont was a not-for-profit or-ganization, located in Southeast Michigan, with net revenues of $4.1 billion and consists of eight hospitals with 3,337 beds and 168 outpatient sites. Beaumont is now part of Corewell Health. Prior to his promotion to Senior Vice President of Beaumont Health, Langlois served Beau-mont Health System, at that time, a three-hospital IDN, as its Vice Pres-ident of Supply Chain from November, 2008 through December, 2014.
Mike has also held the positions of Interim Vice President of Material Management at Resurrection Health Care in Chicago (2010), Senior Vice President for Daudlin, DeBeaupre and Company (2008-2009), and Sen-ior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Ascension Health (2001-2008). He began his career at St. John Health, where he was em-ployed for nearly 25 years.
He is a member of the Advisory Boards of the IDN Summit, the Bell-wether League Foundation and Wayne State University’s Healthcare Supply Chain Initiative.
Langlois earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University and a Master of Science degree in health ser-vices administration from Central Michigan University.
Todd Larkin
Vice President, Contracting
Intalere
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: A GPO Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions
Todd Larkin provides leadership to the Intalere contracting division in the development and enhancement of the Intalere portfolio of contracts and total cost reduction solutions. With more than 20 years’ experience in contracting, procurement and supply chain management, Larkin brings his expertise to Intalere to ensure members are receiving the best portfolio offerings to enhance operations and reduce costs. Prior to joining Intalere, Larkin was the senior director for Corporate Procurement at Express Scripts and was responsible for leading a 50+ person organization managing $2B in annual indirect spend. Prior to Express Scripts, Larkin spent five years at MasterCard Worldwide, leading a global team focused on improving systems, processes and governance of the procurement function. Prior to MasterCard, Larkin held a number of progressively challenging positions with global responsibilities over 10 years in IBM’s Integrated Supply Chain organization. Larkin received his MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Larkin is also a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Vice President, Contracting
Intalere
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: A GPO Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions
Todd Larkin provides leadership to the Intalere contracting division in the development and enhancement of the Intalere portfolio of contracts and total cost reduction solutions. With more than 20 years’ experience in contracting, procurement and supply chain management, Larkin brings his expertise to Intalere to ensure members are receiving the best portfolio offerings to enhance operations and reduce costs. Prior to joining Intalere, Larkin was the senior director for Corporate Procurement at Express Scripts and was responsible for leading a 50+ person organization managing $2B in annual indirect spend. Prior to Express Scripts, Larkin spent five years at MasterCard Worldwide, leading a global team focused on improving systems, processes and governance of the procurement function. Prior to MasterCard, Larkin held a number of progressively challenging positions with global responsibilities over 10 years in IBM’s Integrated Supply Chain organization. Larkin received his MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Larkin is also a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Robin Lincoln
Chief Contracting Officer
Capstone Health Alliance
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: Making An Impact Today
Robin Lincoln, Senior Vice President, Supplier Relations and Contract Operations of Capstone Health Alliance, has been a member of the Capstone team since 2009. Robin’s responsibilities include the development, implementation, and ongoing process improvement for contracting strategies and operations for Capstone, named the largest regional alliance in the country in 2019. Robin works closely with the Capstone contracting team in contract negotiations, and also leads the development of effective implementation strategies designed to provide timely and relevant information to the Capstone membership and create maximum opportunity for Capstone’s supplier partners. In addition to contract operations responsibilities, Robin works with Capstone’s strategic supplier partners to develop best-in-class programs that result in maximum benefits for the supplier and the Capstone membership. Robin leads the membership council that reviews and approves of all contract strategies, and provides oversight and direction to the contract analyst team that compiles the data and runs analytics for Capstone’s healthcare members.
Robin previously served as the Director of Synergy Health Group, a regional aggregation group based out of Johnson City, TN and owned by Mountain States Health Alliance (now Ballad Health). Prior to joining Synergy, Robin was Vice President and COO of Wilson Pharmacy and PNS Institutional, a regional privately-owned closed-door, retail, and compounding pharmacy chain. Before transitioning in to healthcare, Robin served as Vice President and General Manager of The Faneuil Group, an international research and marketing company based out of Boston, Mass, where she held various leadership, account management, and operations roles over the course of ten years.
Robin holds a BS degree in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University. Robin has served on numerous not-for-profit boards in Johnson City, TN, including United Way, Girls Inc., and Dawn of Hope, a facility dedicated to serving developmentally-disabled adults. Robin is a graduate of the Johnson City Washington County Chamber of Commerce Leadership program, and previously served on the Government Relations Board for the Chamber of Commerce in Johnson City, TN. Robin is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys running, skiing, biking, and hiking with her husband and two daughters.
Chief Contracting Officer
Capstone Health Alliance
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: Making An Impact Today
Robin Lincoln, Senior Vice President, Supplier Relations and Contract Operations of Capstone Health Alliance, has been a member of the Capstone team since 2009. Robin’s responsibilities include the development, implementation, and ongoing process improvement for contracting strategies and operations for Capstone, named the largest regional alliance in the country in 2019. Robin works closely with the Capstone contracting team in contract negotiations, and also leads the development of effective implementation strategies designed to provide timely and relevant information to the Capstone membership and create maximum opportunity for Capstone’s supplier partners. In addition to contract operations responsibilities, Robin works with Capstone’s strategic supplier partners to develop best-in-class programs that result in maximum benefits for the supplier and the Capstone membership. Robin leads the membership council that reviews and approves of all contract strategies, and provides oversight and direction to the contract analyst team that compiles the data and runs analytics for Capstone’s healthcare members.
Robin previously served as the Director of Synergy Health Group, a regional aggregation group based out of Johnson City, TN and owned by Mountain States Health Alliance (now Ballad Health). Prior to joining Synergy, Robin was Vice President and COO of Wilson Pharmacy and PNS Institutional, a regional privately-owned closed-door, retail, and compounding pharmacy chain. Before transitioning in to healthcare, Robin served as Vice President and General Manager of The Faneuil Group, an international research and marketing company based out of Boston, Mass, where she held various leadership, account management, and operations roles over the course of ten years.
Robin holds a BS degree in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University. Robin has served on numerous not-for-profit boards in Johnson City, TN, including United Way, Girls Inc., and Dawn of Hope, a facility dedicated to serving developmentally-disabled adults. Robin is a graduate of the Johnson City Washington County Chamber of Commerce Leadership program, and previously served on the Government Relations Board for the Chamber of Commerce in Johnson City, TN. Robin is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys running, skiing, biking, and hiking with her husband and two daughters.
Jerry Linenger
United States Navy Flight Surgeon and NASA Astronaut (Ret.)
Inspirational Keynote - Jerry Linenger
Captain Jerry Linenger is a retired United States Navy flight surgeon and NASA astronaut. A Naval Academy graduate, he holds doctorates in both medicine and research methodology, as well as dual master's degrees in Policy and Systems Management. He has also been awarded three honorary doctorate degrees in science. Linenger was awarded the 2013 “Trailblazer Award” from WSU School of Medicine for his lifelong contributions to medical research and to the advancement of medicine. During what has been reported to be one of the most dangerous and dramatic missions in space history, Linenger spent nearly five months aboard the Russian space station Mir. He faced numerous life-threatening events, including repeated failure of critical life-support systems, a near-collision between the space station and an incoming re-supply spacecraft and computer failures that sent the space station tumbling uncontrollably through space. As if these problems were not enough, he narrowly survived a raging out-of-control fire that was later described as the most severe fire ever aboard an orbiting spacecraft. In spite of these challenges, Linenger and his two Russian crewmates accomplished all mission goals: shuttle docking, space walking, a Soyuz fly around and all 120 of the science experiments. In completing the mission, he logged 50 million miles, the equivalent distance of over 110 round trips to the moon, traveling at a speed of nearly 18,000 miles per hour. He was the first American ever to undock from a space station in a Russian Soyuz capsule and the first American to do a spacewalk in a Russian spacesuit. At mission completion, Linenger held the endurance record for the longest time in space for an American man. In 2008, NASA awarded Linenger the Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award conferred by NASA, citing his courage and outstanding service to our country. Linenger is author of the books Off the Planet, which chronicles his time in space; and Letters from Mir: An Astronaut's Letters to His Son. He collaborated with National Geographic Explorer on The Angel Effect, a documentary revealing how he was able to endure the solitary conditions of his mission and the science behind the "Third Man Factor." He is a founding board member of the global freshwater think tank Circle of Blue and has been awarded the 2012 Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Gold Medal in recognition of his remarkable achievements in space. He has appeared in numerous documentaries seen on Discovery, Nova, History Channel, PBS and National Geographic Television. As a space analyst, Linenger is seen frequently on NBC's Today, Nightly News, as well as on various CBS, CNN, PBS and FOX news shows. He has also worked behind the scenes as scientific advisor to various futuristic voyages to Mars films. In 2016, Linenger was prominently featured in Discovery’s eight-part series, Secret Space Escapes, and is presently narrating a National Geographic program focusing on Planet Earth. A full-feature movie based on his book and his life is also currently being filmed. In his free time, Linenger enjoys bicycling, ice hockey, swimming, and stand-up paddle-boarding. He now lives back on the planet in northern Michigan with his wife, Kathryn, and their four children.
United States Navy Flight Surgeon and NASA Astronaut (Ret.)
Inspirational Keynote - Jerry Linenger
Captain Jerry Linenger is a retired United States Navy flight surgeon and NASA astronaut. A Naval Academy graduate, he holds doctorates in both medicine and research methodology, as well as dual master's degrees in Policy and Systems Management. He has also been awarded three honorary doctorate degrees in science. Linenger was awarded the 2013 “Trailblazer Award” from WSU School of Medicine for his lifelong contributions to medical research and to the advancement of medicine. During what has been reported to be one of the most dangerous and dramatic missions in space history, Linenger spent nearly five months aboard the Russian space station Mir. He faced numerous life-threatening events, including repeated failure of critical life-support systems, a near-collision between the space station and an incoming re-supply spacecraft and computer failures that sent the space station tumbling uncontrollably through space. As if these problems were not enough, he narrowly survived a raging out-of-control fire that was later described as the most severe fire ever aboard an orbiting spacecraft. In spite of these challenges, Linenger and his two Russian crewmates accomplished all mission goals: shuttle docking, space walking, a Soyuz fly around and all 120 of the science experiments. In completing the mission, he logged 50 million miles, the equivalent distance of over 110 round trips to the moon, traveling at a speed of nearly 18,000 miles per hour. He was the first American ever to undock from a space station in a Russian Soyuz capsule and the first American to do a spacewalk in a Russian spacesuit. At mission completion, Linenger held the endurance record for the longest time in space for an American man. In 2008, NASA awarded Linenger the Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award conferred by NASA, citing his courage and outstanding service to our country. Linenger is author of the books Off the Planet, which chronicles his time in space; and Letters from Mir: An Astronaut's Letters to His Son. He collaborated with National Geographic Explorer on The Angel Effect, a documentary revealing how he was able to endure the solitary conditions of his mission and the science behind the "Third Man Factor." He is a founding board member of the global freshwater think tank Circle of Blue and has been awarded the 2012 Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Gold Medal in recognition of his remarkable achievements in space. He has appeared in numerous documentaries seen on Discovery, Nova, History Channel, PBS and National Geographic Television. As a space analyst, Linenger is seen frequently on NBC's Today, Nightly News, as well as on various CBS, CNN, PBS and FOX news shows. He has also worked behind the scenes as scientific advisor to various futuristic voyages to Mars films. In 2016, Linenger was prominently featured in Discovery’s eight-part series, Secret Space Escapes, and is presently narrating a National Geographic program focusing on Planet Earth. A full-feature movie based on his book and his life is also currently being filmed. In his free time, Linenger enjoys bicycling, ice hockey, swimming, and stand-up paddle-boarding. He now lives back on the planet in northern Michigan with his wife, Kathryn, and their four children.
Michael Lee Louviere MS,MBA, PD
Supply Chain, Internal Consultant
Ochsner Health System
Transformations Track: Artificial Intelligence and Digitizing of the Supply Chain
Michael Louviere is System VP Supply Chain at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael joined Ochsner in April 2012. Michael is a past president of AHRMM and maintains Fellow status. Michael is also a member of the Bellwether League’s Class of 2010 and received the ASHMM Leadership Award in 1995. Michael is a recognized international speaker and author in the field of healthcare supply chain and pharmacy. Past experience includes: Pediatric Pharmacist, Material Manager, COO, and VP Supply Chain. Michael has a BS in Pharmacy, MS in Hospital Pharmacy Administration and an MBA from LSU.
Supply Chain, Internal Consultant
Ochsner Health System
Transformations Track: Artificial Intelligence and Digitizing of the Supply Chain
Michael Louviere is System VP Supply Chain at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael joined Ochsner in April 2012. Michael is a past president of AHRMM and maintains Fellow status. Michael is also a member of the Bellwether League’s Class of 2010 and received the ASHMM Leadership Award in 1995. Michael is a recognized international speaker and author in the field of healthcare supply chain and pharmacy. Past experience includes: Pediatric Pharmacist, Material Manager, COO, and VP Supply Chain. Michael has a BS in Pharmacy, MS in Hospital Pharmacy Administration and an MBA from LSU.
Timothy Marlette
Chief Purchasing Officer
Community Health Systems
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: In Three Years
In the role of Sr. Vice President - Chief Purchasing Officer, Mr. Marlette is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Materials Management and Supply Chain functions within Community Health Systems. Tim has been with Community Health Systems since July 1998. With over 37 years of healthcare experience, Tim's career includes positions at both hospitals and hospital company corporate offices, teaching hospitals, and Group Purchasing Organizations. Prior to joining CHS, Tim was the Vice President of National Contracts for MedEcon Services, Inc. Before that position, Mr. Marlette spent 18 years with Humana and Columbia HCA in various Management roles, including Division Director of Materials Management, Corporate Materials Manager, Director of Support Services, Director of Materials Management, and Accountant. In the past, Mr. Marlette served on the Board of Directors of the Louisville Medical Center Federal Credit Union and was a member of the faculty of Northwood College, where he taught classes in Business, Accounting, and Economics. Tim currently serves on the Advisory Board of Tennessee State University's Supply Chain Management Program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting and Economics, from McKendree College.
Chief Purchasing Officer
Community Health Systems
Supplier Strategies Track: Panel: In Three Years
In the role of Sr. Vice President - Chief Purchasing Officer, Mr. Marlette is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Materials Management and Supply Chain functions within Community Health Systems. Tim has been with Community Health Systems since July 1998. With over 37 years of healthcare experience, Tim's career includes positions at both hospitals and hospital company corporate offices, teaching hospitals, and Group Purchasing Organizations. Prior to joining CHS, Tim was the Vice President of National Contracts for MedEcon Services, Inc. Before that position, Mr. Marlette spent 18 years with Humana and Columbia HCA in various Management roles, including Division Director of Materials Management, Corporate Materials Manager, Director of Support Services, Director of Materials Management, and Accountant. In the past, Mr. Marlette served on the Board of Directors of the Louisville Medical Center Federal Credit Union and was a member of the faculty of Northwood College, where he taught classes in Business, Accounting, and Economics. Tim currently serves on the Advisory Board of Tennessee State University's Supply Chain Management Program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting and Economics, from McKendree College.
William James Martin Pharm.D
Vice President Sourcing, Contracting, & Value Analysis
Beaumont Health
Moderator
Pharmacy Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
For the past several years, Bill has served as the Vice President of Sourcing, Purchasing and Value Analysis for Beaumont Health. Prior to joining Beaumont in late 2008, Bill served as the Vice President of Contracting and Value Analysis for Ascension Health’s Supply Chain program. Bill has served in multiple leadership roles in academic, clinical, and administrative pharmacy practice as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Houston, a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Harper Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and the Director of Pharmacy at St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI, and at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center/Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. He earned both his Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy and Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, and has been licensed as a registered pharmacist in the states of Michigan, Texas, and Nevada. Bill has presented at multiple international, national and state professional symposia, and is a published author in several peer-reviewed medical and pharmacy journals, as well as, NASA periodicals related to his work in support of the International Space Station program.
Vice President Sourcing, Contracting, & Value Analysis
Beaumont Health
Moderator
Pharmacy Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
For the past several years, Bill has served as the Vice President of Sourcing, Purchasing and Value Analysis for Beaumont Health. Prior to joining Beaumont in late 2008, Bill served as the Vice President of Contracting and Value Analysis for Ascension Health’s Supply Chain program. Bill has served in multiple leadership roles in academic, clinical, and administrative pharmacy practice as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Houston, a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Harper Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and the Director of Pharmacy at St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI, and at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center/Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. He earned both his Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy and Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, and has been licensed as a registered pharmacist in the states of Michigan, Texas, and Nevada. Bill has presented at multiple international, national and state professional symposia, and is a published author in several peer-reviewed medical and pharmacy journals, as well as, NASA periodicals related to his work in support of the International Space Station program.
Chris Maslin
Senior Director, Talent & Organizational Development
Biltmore Center for Professional Development
Leadership Keynote - Biltmore's Approach to Cultivating Change
Chris is the Senior Director of Talent & Organizational Development for The Biltmore Company in Asheville, NC, and also serves as the Director of the Biltmore Center for Professional Development. His work includes oversight of recruitment, hiring, training, talent management, and strategic planning. Additionally, he provides overall direction and guidance for the professional development of Biltmore’s 2,400 employees, with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as day-to-day leadership and management. Chris is well suited to successfully position any company in these fast-paced, highly competitive times. Over the past 15+ years, he has created and implemented modern training programs for a variety of age groups and learning styles. Chris excels in both leadership development and strategic/long-term planning. He also provides informative and entertaining facilitation in both individual and group settings with an audience that ranges from front-line staff to CEOs. Chris brings a fresh perspective to each group with whom he works, customizing programs to suit specific outcomes, helping clients drive results. Using a combination of e-learning and traditional methods, he has streamlined Biltmore’s internal education programs as well as its talent management and employee engagement strategies. Chris has delivered programs to numerous Fortune 500 companies, providing actionable take-aways for cultural transformation. Chris holds BS and MBA degrees with Beta Gamma Sigma distinction. He also holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute. Chris is a member of the Association for Talent Development and The Society for Human Resource Management. He has served on the North Carolina Travel Industry Association Education Task Force and was recognized as one of Asheville’s “40 Under 40” emerging business leaders by Mountaineer Publishing. He currently serves on the North Carolina Chamber HR/Employment Committee, Chief Learning Officer Business Intelligence Board, the Western Carolina University Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board, as well as a number of non-profit boards in the Asheville area.
Senior Director, Talent & Organizational Development
Biltmore Center for Professional Development
Leadership Keynote - Biltmore's Approach to Cultivating Change
Chris is the Senior Director of Talent & Organizational Development for The Biltmore Company in Asheville, NC, and also serves as the Director of the Biltmore Center for Professional Development. His work includes oversight of recruitment, hiring, training, talent management, and strategic planning. Additionally, he provides overall direction and guidance for the professional development of Biltmore’s 2,400 employees, with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as day-to-day leadership and management. Chris is well suited to successfully position any company in these fast-paced, highly competitive times. Over the past 15+ years, he has created and implemented modern training programs for a variety of age groups and learning styles. Chris excels in both leadership development and strategic/long-term planning. He also provides informative and entertaining facilitation in both individual and group settings with an audience that ranges from front-line staff to CEOs. Chris brings a fresh perspective to each group with whom he works, customizing programs to suit specific outcomes, helping clients drive results. Using a combination of e-learning and traditional methods, he has streamlined Biltmore’s internal education programs as well as its talent management and employee engagement strategies. Chris has delivered programs to numerous Fortune 500 companies, providing actionable take-aways for cultural transformation. Chris holds BS and MBA degrees with Beta Gamma Sigma distinction. He also holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute. Chris is a member of the Association for Talent Development and The Society for Human Resource Management. He has served on the North Carolina Travel Industry Association Education Task Force and was recognized as one of Asheville’s “40 Under 40” emerging business leaders by Mountaineer Publishing. He currently serves on the North Carolina Chamber HR/Employment Committee, Chief Learning Officer Business Intelligence Board, the Western Carolina University Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board, as well as a number of non-profit boards in the Asheville area.
Sandi Michel MPM, ITIL, CLSSBB
Director of Supply Chain Systems & Quality
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS)
Clinical Integration Track: It's All About the Data
Sandi Michel is the Director of Systems & Quality with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana reporting directly to the Vice President of Materials Management. In her current role, Sandi is the leader of Materials Management Information Systems responsible for the designing, implementing, maintaining, supporting and training of the Materials Management systems and applications, as well as leading the implementation of GS1 US Data Standards and Interoperability, most recently integrating Global Location Numbers (GLN) and Global Trade Identification Numbers (GTIN) into Supply Chain processes and systems, and the “Touchless Order” with seven pilot manufacturers, implementing DSCSA compliance procedures within the System’s pharmacies, implementing Unique Device Identifier capture, track and trace, and Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) implementation. Sandi serves on a number of Healthcare Industry Committees such as the 2015-2016 AHRMM Issues and Legislative Committee, 2015-2016 GS1 Healthcare US Executive Leadership Committee, Co-chairs the 2015-2016 GS1 Technical Advisory Committee (TSC), Tri-Chairs the Global GDSN Pharma Implementation Committee, 2015-2016 GS1 Provider Advisory Group, 2015-2016 HC Industry Sponsor Group, and the 2015-2016 GHX Global Data Standards Users Group. Sandi earned a Master’s Certification in Project Management through Steven’s Institute of Technology and AT&T Bell Laboratories, Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. She held senior level leadership positions as Vice President of Technology and Operations and Director for US Voice & Data Network Services for two of the largest Communications Companies in the US. Sandi also held Sr. Business Consultant positions across multiple industries after bringing 30 years’ experience in operations and technology with AT&T.
Director of Supply Chain Systems & Quality
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS)
Clinical Integration Track: It's All About the Data
Sandi Michel is the Director of Systems & Quality with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana reporting directly to the Vice President of Materials Management. In her current role, Sandi is the leader of Materials Management Information Systems responsible for the designing, implementing, maintaining, supporting and training of the Materials Management systems and applications, as well as leading the implementation of GS1 US Data Standards and Interoperability, most recently integrating Global Location Numbers (GLN) and Global Trade Identification Numbers (GTIN) into Supply Chain processes and systems, and the “Touchless Order” with seven pilot manufacturers, implementing DSCSA compliance procedures within the System’s pharmacies, implementing Unique Device Identifier capture, track and trace, and Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) implementation. Sandi serves on a number of Healthcare Industry Committees such as the 2015-2016 AHRMM Issues and Legislative Committee, 2015-2016 GS1 Healthcare US Executive Leadership Committee, Co-chairs the 2015-2016 GS1 Technical Advisory Committee (TSC), Tri-Chairs the Global GDSN Pharma Implementation Committee, 2015-2016 GS1 Provider Advisory Group, 2015-2016 HC Industry Sponsor Group, and the 2015-2016 GHX Global Data Standards Users Group. Sandi earned a Master’s Certification in Project Management through Steven’s Institute of Technology and AT&T Bell Laboratories, Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. She held senior level leadership positions as Vice President of Technology and Operations and Director for US Voice & Data Network Services for two of the largest Communications Companies in the US. Sandi also held Sr. Business Consultant positions across multiple industries after bringing 30 years’ experience in operations and technology with AT&T.
Kelly Nelson MBA
Officer, Supply Chain Hospitals and Logistics
Avera Health
Clinical Integration Track: It's All About the Data
Kelly Nelson is a Supply Chain Officer for Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD. In this role she leads the hospital operations teams for the system. Additionally, she has accountability for the Avera distribution center as well as courier services. Prior to this role at Fairview Kelly has held many different Supply Chain operations roles in 13 years at Fairview, including building the site operations project team and leading the Value Analysis program that was accountable for annual savings of over $8 million. Additionally, she was responsible for the Premier innovation award winning mobile medical equipment management program for the system as well as leading the patient move portion of the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s hospital’s relocation to a new facility. Prior to joining Fairview she was a materials Manager for PurNet, a purchasing network for clinics and surgery centers across the country. Kelly completed her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Business Management from South Dakota State University, in Brookings, SD, and her MBA from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.
Officer, Supply Chain Hospitals and Logistics
Avera Health
Clinical Integration Track: It's All About the Data
Kelly Nelson is a Supply Chain Officer for Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD. In this role she leads the hospital operations teams for the system. Additionally, she has accountability for the Avera distribution center as well as courier services. Prior to this role at Fairview Kelly has held many different Supply Chain operations roles in 13 years at Fairview, including building the site operations project team and leading the Value Analysis program that was accountable for annual savings of over $8 million. Additionally, she was responsible for the Premier innovation award winning mobile medical equipment management program for the system as well as leading the patient move portion of the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s hospital’s relocation to a new facility. Prior to joining Fairview she was a materials Manager for PurNet, a purchasing network for clinics and surgery centers across the country. Kelly completed her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Business Management from South Dakota State University, in Brookings, SD, and her MBA from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.
Michelle OConnor M.Ed
President & CEO
CMR Institute
Moderator
Michelle O’Connor is President and CEO of CMR Institute. For the last 24 years she has increased the Institute’s ability to provide education needed in a rapidly evolving healthcare market. From new hire, leadership, sales, market access, to managed markets, Michelle ensures that CMR Institute creates resources that improve the performance and effectiveness of commercial sales teams. Michelle has a strong interest in and passion for working with organizations to develop and implement innovative learning and development initiatives that increase ROI. CMR Institute is sought after by life sciences companies to increase sales and market share through our applicable blended learning resources. Over the past 50+ years, the company has provided expert training for more than 150,000 biopharmaceutical, medical device, and other life science professionals worldwide. These training resources are created in partnership with industry experts, assuring the content is relevant and actionable.
President & CEO
CMR Institute
Moderator
Michelle O’Connor is President and CEO of CMR Institute. For the last 24 years she has increased the Institute’s ability to provide education needed in a rapidly evolving healthcare market. From new hire, leadership, sales, market access, to managed markets, Michelle ensures that CMR Institute creates resources that improve the performance and effectiveness of commercial sales teams. Michelle has a strong interest in and passion for working with organizations to develop and implement innovative learning and development initiatives that increase ROI. CMR Institute is sought after by life sciences companies to increase sales and market share through our applicable blended learning resources. Over the past 50+ years, the company has provided expert training for more than 150,000 biopharmaceutical, medical device, and other life science professionals worldwide. These training resources are created in partnership with industry experts, assuring the content is relevant and actionable.
Eric O'Daffer
Research Vice President, Healthcare Supply Chain
Gartner
Senior Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
Eric O'Daffer is a Research VP in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain group. Mr. O'Daffer's focus is on the end-to-end healthcare supply chain, starting at the point of patient care looking back. He focuses most of his time with providers and how they best manage all the components of supply chain. This involves both their internal processes as well as best practices for partnering with their suppliers to optimize patient outcomes at the best delivered cost possible. Eric has written 100 research notes on the healthcare supply chain, delivered 40+ conference presentations and taken over 3000 individual advisory calls with healthcare providers.
Research Vice President, Healthcare Supply Chain
Gartner
Senior Executives Forum (Invitation Only)
Eric O'Daffer is a Research VP in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain group. Mr. O'Daffer's focus is on the end-to-end healthcare supply chain, starting at the point of patient care looking back. He focuses most of his time with providers and how they best manage all the components of supply chain. This involves both their internal processes as well as best practices for partnering with their suppliers to optimize patient outcomes at the best delivered cost possible. Eric has written 100 research notes on the healthcare supply chain, delivered 40+ conference presentations and taken over 3000 individual advisory calls with healthcare providers.
William Matthew Parker PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Manager, Consolidated Pharmacy Services
Greenville Health System
Pharmacy Track: Pharmacy Supply Chain Management Using a Consolidated Services Center
Matt Parker is the Manager of Consolidated Pharmacy Services for Greenville Health System. Matt is an experienced health system pharmacy leader, whose focus is on revolutionizing the pharmacy supply chain (Look out Amazon!) within his growing integrated delivery network. Matt completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Greenville Health System and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Matt holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy -USC Campus and a Master of Health Administration degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Manager, Consolidated Pharmacy Services
Greenville Health System
Pharmacy Track: Pharmacy Supply Chain Management Using a Consolidated Services Center
Matt Parker is the Manager of Consolidated Pharmacy Services for Greenville Health System. Matt is an experienced health system pharmacy leader, whose focus is on revolutionizing the pharmacy supply chain (Look out Amazon!) within his growing integrated delivery network. Matt completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Greenville Health System and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Matt holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy -USC Campus and a Master of Health Administration degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.