WellStar Medicaid Repayment

Click "Read more>>" to view an Administrative Update from David Anderson, Executive Vice President of Human Resources/OL and Chief Compliance Officer.

WellStar Sleep Program

The development and direction of the WellStar Sleep Program is a collaborative effort between the Service Line Leadership and Operations. Through the Sleep Task Force, a complete process redesign was done to create a comprehensive sleep program at WellStar. As of Sept. 1, scheduling has been centralized. Please direct all referrals, sleep questions and appointments to 770-420-2535 and fax referrals to 678-290-7528.

Patient Satisfaction

We are realizing continuous gains in patient perception of care provided by the physicians. For IP services, the overall system performance has experienced an upward trend for the last three quarters and continues in the first quarter of this fiscal year. For Ambulatory Surgery, performance has remained relatively flat, but it continues to remain above the 85th percentile goal. Lastly, the Emergency Department overall continues to improve each quarter and is currently at the 56th percentile. This is only slightly below the 60th percentile goal.

September and October Department Meetings

To view September and October department meetings, click "Read more>>."

September CME Programs

To view September CME programs, click "Read more>>."

WellStar CVM Announces New Cardiac Screening Program

Know Your Heart, a new cardiac screening program, launched recently at the WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine office in East Cobb. This preventive program is designed to determine patients’ risk of heart disease, stroke, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease and other serious conditions. With three different testing options available, Know Your Heart gives patients and their physicians vital information on their health. 

September and October CME Events

For a complete list of CME events, click "Read more>>."

WellStar Physician Leadership Academy V1.2

Applications are being accepted for version 1.2 of The WellStar Physician Leadership Academy, which will begin in January.  The program, a replicate of the program that was kicked off in May of this year, will bring Leadership essential training and improved business acumen to a new cohort of emerging WellStar leaders.  The program is designed for physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.  Information and application materials are available on eSource under the WellStar Learning Network tab.  Contact Don Campbell, M.D., at don.campbell@wellstar.org for further information.

WellStar Physicians Group Adds Two Surgeons to Paulding Practice

WellStar Douglas Surgical Associates is pleased to announce the addition of two new surgeons to its practice in Paulding County.  Vanchad Ron Memark, M.D. and Kevin Powell, M.D., are now seeing patients at the practice’s office in Hiram, located at 176 Marietta Highway, Building A, and will perform surgery at WellStar Paulding Hospital.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital Designated an Aetna Institutes™ of Quality Orthopedic Care for Spine Surgery and Total Joint Replacement

Hospitals and facilities in the Aetna network achieve Aetna’s Institutes of Quality (IOQ) designation based on measures of clinical performance, access and efficiency. The designation certifies the facility as a comprehensive orthopedic treatment center that provides both inpatient and outpatient procedures.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital’s Spine Surgery and Total Joint Replacement Programs Receive National Recognition

WellStar Health System is pleased to announce that WellStar Kennestone Hospital has been granted accreditation by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.

Clinical Documentation Improvement Program

The Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) have been at WellStar Kennestone Hospital for a year now and we have seen great improvements in the way physicians have been documenting thus far.  With that said, there is always room for improvement to help us accurately capture severity of illness and risk of mortality.

New Career Site Exclusively for WellStar Team Members

At WellStar, we are committed to helping our team members develop rewarding, long-term careers. One way to ensure WellStar team members have priority access to internal job openings and career advancement opportunities is through a new internal mobility website, http://wellstar.hodesiq.com/ims/login.asp.

Preparing for Benefits Open Enrollment

As part of your total compensation plan, WellStar offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet your healthcare and financial needs. During our Benefits Open Enrollment period—Monday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 29, 2010—you may choose the plans and coverage levels that best meet your needs for the next year.

Quantum Radiology Welcomes New Marketing Director

Quantum Radiology recently welcomed Ava Rivers as marketing director. Ava previously worked at Bay Imaging Consultants, a 65-radiologist practice outside of San Francisco.  For the last six years, she directed all marketing activities for the radiology practice and imaging centers including physician outreach, hospital co-marketing, business development, market research, community relations and web presence. Prior to her experience in radiology, Ava completed a seven year leadership management program at General Electric, where she served in various management roles and locations in support of GE's different lines of business. Ava can be reached at arivers@quantumrad.com or 678-626-0755.

Upcoming Health and Benefits Fairs

If you have benefits questions you would like to discuss with a member of the Human Resources Department or WellStar providers, plan to attend one of WellStar's Health & Benefits Fairs. To view upcoming dates and locations of health and benefits fairs, click "Read more>>."

Quantum Radiology – It’s All about Relationships

We all prefer to give our business to people we know and trust. Whether it is an auto mechanic, a home contractor, or a dry cleaner, we like to entrust our affairs to those individuals we know personally and who have done a good job for us before. 

Physician Portal Upgrade

Beginning Sept. 19, there will be improved navigation on the Physician Portal. Please note the tab changes below along with sub-tab additions.

IT Rounding

The Information Technology Department will begin monthly rounding on the second Wednesday of each month at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. The IT Team will begin rounding in the Physician's Lounge from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and then proceeding throughout the facility from 8:30 - 11 a.m. 

Doctor Photography

Some of the Atlanta area’s most skilled and dedicated physicians are also quite accomplished photographers. Jennifer Schwartz Gallery is pleased to present "Doctor Photography: Photographs by John Bonner, Paul H. D’Amato, Alan Gardner, and Murphy Townsend." The exhibition will run through Saturday, Oct. 9. There will be a closing reception on Thursday, Oct. 7 from 6 – 9 p.m. in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography 12 and the First Thursday Buckhead Art Walk.