Gastroenterologist Mark McPhee, MD, has been appointed senior vice president of clinical coordination for Truman Medical Centers in Kansas City, Mo., according to a news release (pdf).
In this position, Dr. McPhee is responsible for oversight of nursing, behavioral health services, practice management and professional services. He will also provide leadership in the coordination of discharge planning, inpatient-outpatient handoffs, chronic disease management support, physician alignment and care coordination across a continuum of service.
Dr. McPhee received his MD from University Kansas School of Medicine. He then completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Prior to joining Truman Medical Centers, Dr. McPhee was a founding partner of Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants, GI Diagnostics and Plaza Gastroenterology Associates. He has also served as chief academic officer, chief medical officer/vice president for medical affairs and as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, Mo.
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