Fall 2023 Internship with Dr. Keith Thurgood at UT Dallas
In my final senior semester, I am continuing with master’s director Keith Thurgood on his project to find “Which Outpatient Care Hospital System in Texas has the Best Reimbursement and How?” The experience has been collaborative as I contribute to the data analysis, exploring outpatient care reimbursement across 500 Texas hospitals. With a focus on both the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and general Hospital Systems, we aimed to identify and analyze reimbursement practices.
The primary goal has been to determine which hospital system exhibits the best reimbursement practices and uncover the factors contributing to their success, including a deep dive into demographic factors. The aim is to conduct a comprehensive analysis and comparison of hospital reimbursement in Texas, exploring intricate relationships between reimbursement rates and various demographic and social factors.
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Fall 2024 Internship with Southwestern Health Resources
Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) is a patient centered, Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) formed between UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Texas Health Resources (THR) with more than 7,000+ providers caring for over 790,000 patients, 31 hospitals, and over 650+ outpatient facilities and clinics across 14 counties over North Texas. In 2023, SWHR ranked third nationally in total savings among 132 participating ACOs in the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) Model.
Fall 2024 Internship with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
My experience shadowing the CEO of an acute care hospital was lifechanging. I gained insight into the inner workings of a hospital from an administrative perspective. I was able to shadow directors of various departments and learned the key aspects of each sector from a clinical standpoint. I further familiarized myself with hospital terminology and metrics by sitting in on important meetings and discussions.
This spring, I had the opportunity to work at Auro Pharmacy as a marketing/operations intern. Auro Pharmacy is a dedicated service provider delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services and products. They offer healthcare services, from over-the-counter medication to medication therapy treatment and health screenings. Overall, Auro Pharmacy has established solid relationships with its patients, communities, and healthcare providers.
Spring 2024 Internship with Scottish Rite for Children
As an Administration Intern, I was able to work on a variety of different projects across multiple departments such as; financial reporting, volunteer training, and various research assignments. Not only was I able to gain experience in the administrative side of a healthcare facility, I was able to gain insight into the clinical operations of Scottish Rite.
Summer 2023 Internship with ADD/ADHD Treatment & Diagnostic Center
This past summer, I had the privilege of working in the front office at the ADD/ADHD Treatment & Diagnostic Center. I have learned many useful skills and important lessons during my time there so far and hope to continue learning more. The experience has given me great insight into the healthcare industry and how a healthcare facility is managed and run.
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