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RODNEY REIDER, CEO, SAINT ALPHONSUS, 2017 CEO OF INFLUENCE
He didn't become a pro football player, as he once dreamed, but some of those early injuries on the field likely contributed to Rodney Reider's segue into becoming a leader in healthcare.
SAINT ALPHONSUS NAMES NEW NAMPA PRESIDENT
“Travis was selected for his outstanding management skills and experience and he will be a great addition to the community,” Saint Al’s CEO Rodney Reider stated in the press release. “Our physicians and staff in Nampa do great work, and he will make sure that top quality care will continue to be provided to all patients at our Nampa hospital.”
FEATURED: LEADING WITH CALM URGENCY IN TIMES OF CRISIS
By Rodney D. Reider
Whether coming from outside your organization or internally within your own hospital or health system, crisis situations have a lasting mark on the healthcare organizations they impact—and the CEOs who run them.
Disasters—and how executives respond to them—can cost them their jobs and, more significantly, the public’s trust in their organization.
YOUNG JEWISH PROFESSIONALS (YJP) HOSTED CEO HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM IN NEW YORK CITY
Young Jewish Professionals (YJP) hosted one of the largest gatherings of C-level executives in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries during its 2018 CEO Healthcare Symposium. The two-day conference was held on February 12-13, 2018 and took place in Manhattan.
FEATURED: THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE
By Rodney D. Reider
Making regular rounds to talk with hospital staff and patients is a regular practice of mine.
I so enjoy the candid conversations and impressions that this provides, that I’ve continued the practice of making rounds even when I’m interviewing for a position.
When I’m considering a job, I arrive a few days early and round the hospital to get a feel for the culture, to see how friendly the staff are, and gain a sense of the community’s relationship with the hospital.
I am continually inspired and impressed by the people I meet as I make my way through the hospital.
BUSINESS INSIDER: AN IDAHO STATESMAN MAGAZINE
Rodney Reider, far left, is the new guy in charge of Saint Alphonsus Health System. Betsy Hunsicker, middle, moved to Caldwell last spring to run West Valley Medical Center.
FEATURED: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN PROVIDERS AND PAYERS
By Rodney D. Reider
Cheryl, a patient of a large, multi-city health system, received a call from her insurance company. Looking at Cheryl’s medical history, you’ll find her Type 2 diabetes is well-managed with oral medications. She sees her endocrinologist every six months to monitor her blood glucose and lipid profiles.
TOGETHER TREASURE VALLEY
The Treasure Valley is a great place to raise a family and enjoy outdoor activities and the arts, with friendly people. Add in the wonderful four seasons and it is difficult to not want to move here.
SAINT ALPHONSUS PRESIDENT HEADS TO NEW CENTER
In a memo to staff, Rodney Reider, president and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System, thanked Keeler “for his outstanding work at Saint Alphonsus for the past seven years” and wished him continued success in Iowa.
FEATURED: INNOVATION – PEOPLE: THE SEASONS OF LIFE
By Rodney D. Reider
As we know, healthcare leaders have challenging careers.
We are constantly navigating the changing healthcare landscape amidst staffing pressures, quality and safety excellence expectations, financial demands, (pandemics), updates on the latest technology all the while continually attempting to avoid the ever-present political pitfalls. We are not just setting goals for the organization; we are in an evolving and advanced environment of constant re-prioritizing.
IDAHO BUSINESS FOR EDUCATION
Our mission is to be a driving force in the development of an Idaho education system that results in graduates who have post-secondary credentials and who are workforce ready.
FEATURED: A VIEW FROM OVERSEAS – PART 1
By Rodney D. Reider
I have been in multiple clinics, hospitals, and healthcare sites and facilities around the world. I have watched heroic activity by some of the most excellent human beings one can ever come across in this life. Emergency Room colleagues, Cath Lab teams, Operating Room and floor personnel all rising up to meet the immediate challenges and yet still being able to follow up with the care and empathy necessary for the patient and family members following the event. It is incredibly impressive and inspirational.
TECHNOLOGY IS IMPROVING PATIENT EXPERIENCE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL
By Rodney D. Reider
As industry leaders look to the future of healthcare, patient experience continues to gain top priority as a critical pathway to optimizing care and improving patient outcomes.
Healthcare providers are visibly aware that the culture of their organization ultimately determines the perception of the patient.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HEALTHCARE ROUNDTABLE | YOUNG JEWISH
YJP's
Healthcare Round-table is an open discussion with some of New York's leading figures on Value Based Care as well as providing strategies to address the public health needs of low-income communities.
FEATURED: INNOVATION – PEOPLE
By Rodney D. Reider
You know, a true joy as a leader is when everything goes just right.
You receive feedback from the Board supporting your proposal.
A new cardiac surgeon signed the contract, the two-year long vacancy is over, the physician will start in September and the heart team is excited.
10 ACROSS IDAHO CHOSEN BY PEERS AS INFLUENTIAL LEADERS
Over eight years nearly 60 CEOs, company presidents, nonprofit executive directors and government leaders have been honored through Idaho Business Review’s CEO of Influence awards program.
FEATURED: LOOKING FORWARD: HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS MAKING AN IMPACT
By Rodney D. Reider
With challenges such as the rising cost of healthcare, red tape that can create obstacles to providing quality patient care, or adjustments that come with increased transparency requirements, it can be easy to let discouragement color your outlook on the future of the healthcare industry. But
I sincerely believe that this is the best time in history to be part of this field.
We have the ability to impact people’s lives and futures like never before.
There are countless technological innovations that are truly providing better care for patients at lower cost, creating better patient experiences and thriving communities.
IT'S A PINK LEAN LAW ENFORCEMENT MACHINE!
Boise Deputy Chief William Bones and Rodney Reider, President of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center today unveiled the newest addition to the BPD patrol fleet, the Pink Ribbon Patrol Car.
CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
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Rodney Reider
, president of Boise's Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, will serve as interim president and chief executive of Saint Alphonsus Health System.
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