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describes the Center as a “timely resource for today
and for future generations.”
The Center is expected to engage the industry with
innovative research and student resources. “We’re in the
heart of the market in Orange County,” she says. “No
Richard Afable
AS PRESIDENT AND CEO of Orange County’s largest independent hospital, Dr. Afable
leads a team of more than 4000 employees and 1000 medical staff. Under his leadership,
the National Research Corporation has endorsed the 511-bed facility as Orange
County's most preferred hospital based on overall quality of health care services and
places Hoag in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide.
Dr. Afable has also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at
Catholic Health East, an east coast health system comprising 31 acute care hospitals
and 47 long-term care facilities. Early in his career, Dr. Afable spent ten years in private
practice in Chicago, specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University in Chicago and an
MD from the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. He obtained his MPH degree from the
University of Illinois School of Public Health and a certificate in business administration
from Villanova University.
Jane Buchan
JANE BUCHAN IS THE CEO and one of the four original founders of Pacific Alternative
Asset Management Company (PAAMCO), a leading independent hedge funds investment
firm dedicated to offering strategic alternative investment solutions for
sophisticated investors. Clients include large public and private pension plans, foundations,
endowments and financial institutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with
an office in London, the firm currently manages in excess of $7 billion.
Ms. Buchan’s 18 years of experience in investment management and portfolio construction
includes positions ranging from Director of Quantitative Analysis to CIO of
non-directional strategies at Collin Associates. She received her undergraduate degree
in Economics from Yale University and her Masters and PhD in Business Economics
(Finance) from Harvard University. Ms. Buchan is the author of numerous professional
publications.
Jeff Margolis
WITH NEARLY TWO DECADES of experience in health care technology, Jeff Margolis is
the founder and CEO of The TriZetto Group, Inc. Recently named an “up and comer”
by Modern Healthcare magazine, he is the former chairman of the Managed Care
Executive Group. In 2002, he was named Ernst & Young's Technology Entrepreneur of
the Year for Orange County, California.
The TriZetto Group, Inc. focuses on the business of healthcare and offers a broad
portfolio of technology products and services, including Facets ® ,QicLink , ClaimFacts ®
and GroupFacts ® systems. TriZetto's customers serve more than 100 million health
plan members, or approximately 40 percent of the insured population of the United
States.
A certified public accountant, Margolis holds certificates in Colorado and Illinois. He
received his Bachelor’s Degree with high honors in business administration/management
information systems from the University of Illinois.
COLLABORATION
matter how many years of experience you have, no matter
how many accolades you’ve received, it’s still exciting
to be at the ground floor of an opportunity to do something
positive for the community. We’re looking forward
to the future of the Center and all that it can offer.”
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Merage | 2008 – 2009