Virtual Breakout session 1- 2 p.m. The Cost of Saving Lives: Why Trauma Programs Need to Prioritize Trauma Finance
The Cost of Saving Lives: Why Trauma Programs Need to Prioritize Trauma Finance
This session highlights basic trauma finance concepts and the pressures trauma centers face. Learn how our trauma program partnered with other departments to improve charge capture, strengthen financial oversight, and build a more sustainable trauma finance model that supports both quality care and long-term financial stewardship.
Dr. Andie Young, DMSc, PA-C
Andie Young is a Physician Assistant and Trauma Program Manager at Trinity Health Oakland, where she leads trauma quality initiatives, education, and performance improvement. She brings extensive clinical experience in trauma surgery and critical care and holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Butler University. Her work centers on advancing high-quality, patient-centered trauma care while ensuring program sustainability through financial stewardship and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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