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| THE HEARTSOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM |
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Craig R. Smith, MD – Chief Executive Officer
Interim Chairman, Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Dr. Smith directs HeartSource clinical operations and surgeon education, and is responsible for surgeon appointments for HeartSource clients.
In his role as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia he provides leadership to the on-call Columbia cardiac surgeons who provide clinical support to HeartSource clients around the clock. |
Paul Kurlansky, MD – Director, Research, Recruitment, and CQI
An alumnus of the Columbia cardiovascular surgery training program, Dr. Kurlansky has distinguished himself in both clinical and academic heart surgery.
He currently heads the prestigious Miami Heart Research Institute and has extensive experience in all aspects of clinical cardiac surgery, quality improvement, and cutting-edge scientific research.
With his expertise in data management and research, combined with his surgical experience, Dr. Kurlansky is an important link between the HeartSource surgical and service-line management teams and is an invaluable member of the recruitment team. |
Lawrence Beilis, MHA – Executive Director
Working with HeartSource client service-line administrators and hospital CEOs, Mr. Beilis executes and manages all aspects of the HeartSource client MSA, from planning design of new OR facilities to developing the client's service-line, to overseeing the client's QA database protocols and teleconferencing needs.
Mr. Beilis, a management executive with expertise in operations management, business economics, and hospital information systems, is Director of Operations for the Columbia Department of Surgery and has worked with Columbia HeartSource clients/Columbia HeartSource Community affiliates for ten years. |
Judy Tingley RN, BSN – Director Cardiac Quality Improvement, Columbia HeartSource
Ms. Tingley has been a nurse for over 18 years.
Clinically, she has experience in Cardiac Surgery ICU, Transplant ICU, and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in both community and teaching hospitals.
Her Data Management experience includes expertise in the reporting requirements of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, and the New York State Department of Health.
She applies her expansive expertise in cardiology and cardiac surgery data management to support performance improvement initiatives within our affiliate hospitals.
Judy manages the HeartSource Database, utilizing the information to bring evidence based practices and systems improvements to our affiliate community hospitals.
She works collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, and quality improvement/data management personnel throughout the Columbia HeartSource community, providing data supporting quality initiatives such as mortality and morbidity conferences.
Additionally she facilitates nursing peer reviews and grand rounds — supplementing our online nursing education program.
She encourages the networking and support system development among nursing throughout the network. |
Diane Amato – Billing and Compliance Director
Ms. Amato is Administrator for the Columbia University Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.
In addition to providing billing and compliance expertise to HeartSource, Ms. Amato provides guidance for HeartSource client practice operations.
With 30 years of experience administrating cardiac surgery groups, Ms. Amato manages a staff of 28 health care professionals in Columbia's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and oversees the operations of its surgeons' practice.
In addition, she serves as an outreach coordinator for Craig Smith, MD, Chief of the division, providing medical information and practical support for patients and families. |
Jennifer Quill – Recruitment Coordinator
Ms. Quill coordinates surgeon appointments and promotions for HeartSource clients.
At Columbia, she is Operations Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Chief of the Cardiothoracic Division and is Program Coordinator for the Thoracic Surgery Residency Program. |
Michelle Castro – Credentialing and Licensure Coordinator
Ms. Castro coordinates the HeartSource client licensure for state and regulatory agencies and credentialing with insurance carriers.
She is also Credentialing and Licensure Coordinator for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia. |
Deborah Schwarz-McGregor, PA – Director, Marketing and Communications
Ms. Schwarz-McGregor is Executive Director, External Affairs and Chief Communications Officer in the Columbia University Department of Surgery.
She worked at Columbia for 11 years as a physician's assistant in adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery prior to her career in healthcare communications.
She and her team plan and execute continuing medical education and other events, produce printed and web-based marketing and communications collateral, and conduct marketing campaigns for physicians and medical programs. |
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