Harvard Club of Southern California

In a New Light: How a Savvy CEO and a World Renowned Cardiac Physician are Changing the Face of Pediatric Healthcare

EVENT SUMMARY

In a world of constant change, some watch, some react, and a precious few create. On Nov. 4th, come hear the story of how CHOC is acting as a catalyst for change and advancement in pediatric healthcare. Learn how CEO Kimberly Cripe managed CHOC out of financial crisis and into a culture of innovation. Learn what Physician Anthony Chang is doing with his passion for technology and artificial intelligence to help spark invention in an industry that affects us all.

If you live or work in Orange County, you have doubtless heard of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). You’ve seen its buildings, received its mailings, and watched its commercials. You may never have had to avail yourself of its services, but if so, you know that CHOC Children's is so much more than just another medical care facility; it is the premiere health system for children in the nation. What makes CHOC even more special is the people who provide care for children and lead its teams.

CHOC is a complex business, deeply rooted in its values and its mission to nurture, advance and protect the health and well-being of children. Every CHOC team member understands that a sick or injured child can launch an entire family into crisis. With CHOC, no family is alone and no family is without hope.

But what happens when the viability of the organization, itself, is threatened? How does one take this unique culture, preserve it, ensure excellence and the highest quality of service, while breathing life into its finances? Learn from visionary CHOC president and CEO Kimberly Cripe how she led a turnaround early in her CEO tenure, and how she continues to innovate and dramatically evolve the pediatric health system while never losing sight of vulnerable children and their families whom CHOC is privileged to serve.

CHOC’s Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer and acclaimed pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Anthony Chang, will address what CHOC is doing to lead global innovation in pediatric medical care. Through the International Society for Pediatric Innovation (ISPI), a group of more than 50 children’s hospitals worldwide, CHOC extends its influence far beyond our sunny shores. Learn what CHOC is doing in conjunction with ISPI to push the envelope, to ensure that advanced medical care allows children in Orange County and beyond to have the brightest futures possible

Join the HBSAOC for a special inside look at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, including a rare opportunity to tour the hospital with world-class physicians and clinical leaders. Learn why CHOC is one of the nation’s most respected organizations and a true Orange County jewel. We guarantee you a night of true inspiration!!!
 

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ABOUT CHOC

Named one of the best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2015-2016) and a 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital for the highest quality of care, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's) is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach, education and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, CHOC's regional health care network includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, many primary and specialty care clinics, a pediatric residency program, and four clinical centers of excellence - the CHOC Children's Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopedic and Hyundai Cancer Institutes.

CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children's hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards, CHOC's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is the first in the United States to earn the Beacon Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Kimberly Cripe - CHOC Children’s President and CEO
In her capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of CHOC Children’s, Ms. Cripe leads one of the top pediatric health care systems in the nation. Ms. Cripe joined CHOC as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1991, and she was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 1998, when the hospital was struggling financially. Her efforts not only eliminated losses but helped CHOC become the innovative and profitable hospital it is today. Prior to joining CHOC, she was with Humana Inc. (now HCA), where she held a series of progressively responsible hospital, regional and corporate positions in areas including strategic planning, business development, physician alignment, marketing, public affairs, and hospital and health plan operations.

She was recently named a winner of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of The Year® 2015 Award in the “Community Contribution” category for Orange County and Inland Empire. Ms. Cripe has served as a commissioner on the Children and Families Commission of Orange County since its inception in 1999, and was recently appointed on the board of directors of the national Children’s Hospital Association. She also serves on the board of the California Children’s Hospital Association.

Ms. Cripe completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and the University of South Florida. She received her Master’s degree in Public Administration, Health Services Management, from Golden Gate University.


Dr. Anthony Chang – CHOC Children’s Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer
Internationally-recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric cardiology, Dr. Chang leads pediatric heart teams all over the world. He was one of the founding members of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society (APPCS) and will be initiating the foundation arm of the society at the bequest of the board. Dr. Chang has been voted Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association and also selected as one of America’s Top Doctors, Top Pediatricians, and Best Cardiologists by several organizations.

A world-renown leader in pediatric cardiology innovation, Dr. Chang is a member of the grant review committee for pediatric research at the National Institutes of Health. Respected in his field, he is a member the board of directors for the American Heart Association. Providing leadership in education, he has served with the faculty of UCLA School of Public Health (eMPH program) and has taught global health for UCLA’s eMPH. He also teaches pediatric cardiology to cardiology fellows and holds a volunteer faculty appointment at the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Chang taught at the Harvard School of Medicine as an assistant professor while he served as the attending cardiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Chang attended medical school at Georgetown University Medical School, and he conducted his pediatric residency at Children's Hospital National Medical Center in Washington, DC . Dr. Chang also holds an M.B.A. in healthcare administration from University of Miami School of Business, an M.P.H. from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Public Health. He is currently pursuing an M.S. in biomedical informatics at Stanford School of Medicine as he has an interest in artificial intelligence and a passion for innovation.

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