2011 Fall IDN Summit & Expo

Sept. 13 - 15, 2011

Arizona Biltmore

Phoenix, AZ


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CLINICAL INTEGRATION TRACK

This group of sessions will address key issues erupting from the intersection of clinical initiatives and the business side of healthcare. These sessions will explore effective strategies utilized to better engage physicians, clinical staff, pharmacists and others using data to drive clinical buying needs and support the best business decisions for operating your health system more efficiently . This track is designed for executives with responsibility in value analysis, clinical resource management and pharmacy services.

Tuesday, Sept. 13
12:00 pm — 1:15 pm Clinical Integration Track: How to Bridge the Gap Between Clinical Outcomes and Financial Objectives Flagstaff Presenters:  L. David Harlow, Director of Pharmacy, Carilion Clinic; Brian Romig, VP, Pharmacy Services & Supply Chain, Cone Health; Dennis Robb, Senior VP, Supply Chain Management, UC Health L. David Harlow is the regional coordinator of pharmacy operations for Carilion Clinic as well as the director of pharmacy for Carilion Clinic New River Valley Medical Center and Carilion Clinic Tazewell Community Hospital. Mr. Harlow received his Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia and is currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Florida WPPD program. His experience has included retail pharmacy ownership, home infusion, and restaurateur, as well as clinical pharmacy. Recent accomplishments include: implementation of Virginia’s First completely Remote Hospital Pharmacy Service; serving as custodian of the Carilion Clinic Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Project; steward of Carilion Clinic’s closed-loop pharmacy initiative; business plan development for pharmacy integration into Carilion Clinic Medical Home Model; and creation of Carilion Clinic’s system-wide after-hours order management/verification program. He also serves as legislative resource for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Brian Romig earned his B.S. in pharmacy from the Ferris State University in 1983 and his MBA from Central Michigan University in 1992. Brian is currently the vice president of pharmacy services and supply chain for Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina. Prior to coming to Cone Health, Brian was vice president of pharmacy for Broadlane, Inc., corporate director of pharmacy for Tenet Healthcare, corporate director of pharmacy for McLaren Healthcare System and clinical staff pharmacist for MidMichigan Regional Medical Center. Mr. Romig is currently serving on the Apexus Advisory Board, Oncology Pharmacy Education Network of the Association of Community Cancer Centers, the ASHP SAG for Pharmacy Practice Managers, and the Health Connect Advisory Board. He has been a member of ASHP and State Societies for most of his professional career. Dennis Robb currently serves as senior vice president of supply chain management for UC Health. In this role, Mr. Robb is responsible for contracting, distribution, inventory management, coordination of clinical advisory committees, price verification, system-wide standardization and vendor negotiations. Over the past 20 years, he has served in numerous roles with UC Health, including vice president of neuroscience and orthopedic services; executive director of The Neuroscience Institute; clinical director of the neuroscience intensive care and acute care units at University Hospital; and a neuroscience nurse clinician at Christ Hospital. Mr. Robb received a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from Xavier University and a Master of Science in nursing administration from the University of Cincinnati. UC Health is an integrated health care delivery system that includes The Christ Hospital, The University Hospital, The St. Luke Hospitals, The Jewish Hospital, The Fort Hamilton Hospital and the physicians of Alliance Primary Care.
1:30 pm — 2:30 pm Clinical Integration Track: Using Effective Evidence Based Decision Making for Supplies and Equipment Flagstaff Presenter:  Anthony Montagnolo, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, ECRI Institute Since 2001, Anthony Montagnolo has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of ECRI Institute, an internationally recognized technology assessment and patient safety organization. Mr. Montagnolo specifically directs the activities of several ECRI publications, including its popular Health Devices Magazine. In recent years, Mr. Montagnolo has focused on expanding ECRI Institute’s healthcare technology advisory services and consulting services. Mr. Montagnolo also works with ECRI Institute customers and staff on client-specific consulting engagements typically focused on technology forecasting, planning, and assessment. A frequent presenter at seminars and leadership retreats, Mr. Montagnolo speaks on subjects such as the future of healthcare technology, strategic technology planning and patient safety. Prior to 2001, Mr. Montagnolo spent five years on ECRI Institute’s executive team as vice president for technology planning. He holds a Masters Degree in Radiation Science from Rutgers University and a dual-major undergraduate degree in Biology and English from La Salle University.
2:45 pm — 4:00 pm Clinical Integration Track:  Utilization of Data to Engage Physicians Casa Grande Presenter: Susan Widhalm, Senior Contract Portfolio Manager, Mayo Clinic; Gregg Yocum, Executive Director of Materials Management, Saint Francis Health System; Chris Toomes, VP, Professional Services, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Susan Widhalm is the manager of physician preference contracting, sourcing and contracting, supply chain management at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. She joined Mayo Clinic in February 2009. Mayo Clinic is the sourcing and contracting provider for the Upper Midwest Consolidated Services Center, Edina, Minnesota. Ms. Widhalm and the Physician Preference Contracting Team negotiate and manage integrated contracting initiatives in the areas of cardiology, radiology, gastroenterology and all disciplines in surgical services. Prior to Mayo Clinic, she spent 20 years in sales and marketing with Abbott Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson. Ms. Widhalm spent 15 years in the Chicagoland provider setting, holding several positions, including OR staff nurse, OR educator and director of surgical services. Ms. Widhalm received an MBA from Loyola University; a BS Degree in Health Science Administration from College of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill.; and an RN Diploma from St. Catherine’s School of Nursing, Omaha. Gregg A. Yocum is executive director of materials management with Saint Francis Health System, Inc., where his responsibilities include administrative management of the system purchasing supply and distribution, materials administration, biomedical services and postal services departments for the system. Mr. Yocum serves as co-chair of the New Technology Assessment Committee and as chairman of the Supply Chain Utilization Committee. He previously served as corporate director of materials management, Mercy Health System of Kansas, Inc.; director of materials management, Central Kansas Medical Center; and materials manager, Grady Memorial Hospital. Mr. Yocum received an MBA from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from University of Oklahoma  Chris Toomes is corporate director of professional services for Memorial Hermann, the largest IDN in Texas. Mr. Toomes is responsible for the management of system-wide supply chain projects for 11 acute hospitals and 150 clinic locations for Memorial Hermann, the largest IDN in Texas. He is also responsible for vendor management, contracting and program management. During his tenure, Memorial Hermann reached full implementation of its Asset360 program and achieved implementation of the largest supply and pharmacy automation program in the U.S. for Carefussion. Mr. Toomes is responsible for creation, negotiation and implementation of a capped pricing program which reduced cost for implants by over 9 million dollars annually. In addition, he led the creation of a system-wide clinical pharmacy programmer. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, Mr. Toomes was director of business partner, Clinical Technologies and Services, Cardinal Health.