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Grateful for an insightful discussion with Dr. Neil Sheth, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital. His talk with PEL on healthcare finance and financial literacy's role in medicine was eye-opening. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Thank you to everyone who made Spring 2023 a success! We were extremely privileged to learn from all of the gust speakers listed below. PEL will continue to have outstanding guest speakers again in the Fall. Stay tuned for updates!
Andy, Co-Director of Research, attended Johns Hopkins University and worked in healthcare consulting at ClearView Healthcare Partners prior to attending SKMC. He is interested in healthcare entrepreneurship and finance.
Physician leadership takes many forms. We sat down with former Jefferson President and CEO @sklasko to discuss our role in fighting science disinformation and broader implications for healthcare quality
@yashah01 @Nick_Kieran
https://t.co/vwEvSrWn3s
Alisha, Director of Research, attended University of Pennsylvania as a bioengineer where she found her passion in the intersection between innovation and healthcare. In her free time, you can find her exploring a new restaurant in Philly or going on a jog along the Schuylkill!
Meet the Board!
@yashah01, PEL President, went to Penn State and is interested in health policy and science communication. In his free time, Yash enjoys playing tennis and rooting for the @Eagles.
Meet the Board!
@e_fei4, Director of PEL Plus, attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate education and has a strong interest for innovation and product design in the healthcare space. In his free time, Eric enjoys perusing Facebook Marketplace for any hidden gems.
Meet the Board!
Elizabeth, Director of Curriculum, went to The University of Delaware and is interested in healthcare finance and quality of care. In her free time, you can find Elizabeth at Solidcore or trying new restaurants in the city.
We hosted @DrPaulOffit, who co-invented the rotavirus vaccine and quickly became a national media figure during the pandemic. Read our thoughts on how physicians can lead science communication @MedscapeStudent@ChildrensPhila @yashah01 @Nick_Kieran
https://t.co/gNKrCqU6ae
PEL aims to develop future physician leaders and innovators through didactics and real-world project-based learning @JeffersonUniv
Read about our 2018-2020 PEL Plus outcomes:
https://t.co/ZB8f0YskBt
Last year, PEL hosted @JuddHollander, who led the industry-leading adoption of telemedicine @TJUHospital. Our board discusses the future of telemedicine and its implications for patients in this article @PhillyInquirer
@yashah01 @Nick_Kieran
https://t.co/XZ9Zbt1Q4e
We're excited to announce the return of PEL Plus! PEL Plus is an integrated leadership and management program for those interested in healthcare innovation, care design and policy. MS1 and MS2s are invited to apply. Message us for the application, due August 22, 2021 at 11:59pm!
While it's been 100 years since insulin was first discovered to treat diabetes, issues with pricing and coverage still persist. Despite strong advocacy, state-level attempts at improving access remain fragmented and need federal assistance.
https://t.co/R85tuup1zI
Fascinating episode about the two largest players in the center-based dialysis marketplace. Takeaways: lack of competition and poor payor negotiations are driving insurance premiums up for everyone. Have a listen and share your perspective on for-profit dialysis centers!
Is the American dialysis market a duopoly? The two biggest firms collectively own more than 5,000 of the 7,500 dialysis clinics in the U.S. Listen to this weekโs episode now: https://t.co/sViJoKdYtQ
"Now my oxygen level is 50, and the guard at the Balrampur hospital is not letting me enter.โ
Such a disturbing picture of COVID overwhelming Indian hospitals. This journalist, finding no help, live tweeted his declining oxygen levels until he died. https://t.co/qdV7qBY2Bc
Happy Sunday! Hereโs a short read on the rapid adoption of #Telehealth, and concerns regarding reimbursement and regulation as it's integrated into medical care:
Virtual Care Spreads in Missouri Health System, Home to โHospital Without Bedsโ https://t.co/D6jviZfFCD via @khnews
Ronak Ahir, Finance Director & Internship Coordinator
"I'm a first-year medical student from San Jose, CA. PEL has provided me the opportunity to further explore the intersection of clinical medicine and technological innovation."
Jacqueline Sinnott, Research Director
"Iโm an MS1 from Wilmington, DE interested in maternal and child health advocacy. I joined PEL because learning about healthcare from a systems level standpoint is key to increasing access to high quality care for all patients."