University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

markdown | Name | Title | Areas of Expertise/Responsibilities | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Robert DiPaola, MD | Co-Executive Vice President for Health Affairs | Oversees strategic planning, health system growth, and advancement of subspecialty care. | | Eric Monday, PhD | Co-Executive Vice President for Health Affairs | Focuses on community health, strategic initiatives, and operational alignment within the academic health system. | | Betsy Mullenix | Senior Search Associate | Leads executive recruitment for key leadership roles. | | Colleen Swartz, DNP | Vice President for Hospital Operations | Responsible for clinical operations, hospital administration, and safety initiatives across facilities. | | Chris DeSimone, MD | Chief Medical Officer, Perioperative Services | Oversees surgical and perioperative quality care, safety, and performance outcomes. | | Seth Himelhoch, MD | Co-Chair, Executive VP Search Committee | Psychiatry and healthcare management leadership. | | Nancy Cox, PhD | Co-Chair, Executive VP Search Committee | Leadership in land-grant engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration. | | Scottie Day, MD | Physician in Chief, Kentucky Children’s Hospital | Pediatric care quality, operational oversight of children´s healthcare services. | | Joy Engblade, MD | Division Chief, Hospital Medicine | Specializes in internal medicine leadership and hospital medicine operations. | | Melissa Frederick | Associate Vice President for UK HealthCare Human Resources | Leads HR initiatives and workforce development strategies. |

Department	Service/Procedure	Average Cost	Cost Variations	Financial Assistance
Cardiology	Consultation	$253 (face-to-face or telehealth with clinic-based provider)	Location of provider (clinic or remote); additional tests may increase cost	Financial Assistance Program, copayment $15 for specialty care
Cardiology	Cardiac Imaging (e.g., echocardiography)	$253+	Complex imaging procedures may incur additional charges	Financial Assistance Program, copayment $5 per radiology appointment
Oncology	Chemotherapy	Variable, based on treatment plan	Depends on drug type, regimen, and number of cycles	Financial Assistance Program available for eligible patients
Oncology	Radiation Therapy	Variable	Cost depends on sessions required and complexity	Financial Assistance Program, copayment $5 per session
Neurology	Consultation	$253 (face-to-face)	Complex conditions may involve additional diagnostic tests	Financial Assistance Program, copayment $15 for specialty care
Orthopedics	Outpatient Surgery (e.g., day operation for joint issues)	$50 copayment for ambulatory surgery	Costs increase with complex surgical procedures	Financial Assistance Program
Orthopedics	Physical Therapy	$5 per appointment	Cost depends on the number of sessions	Financial Assistance Program
Outpatient Services	Primary Care Clinic Visit	$253 per visit	Telehealth cost can vary; may include $66.19 for remote provider	Financial Assistance Program, copayment $5 for primary care
Outpatient Services	Emergency Department Visit	$50 copayment plus additional medical charges	Varies based on urgency and required procedures/tests	Financial Assistance Program

markdown | Program/Service | Details | |----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Financial Assistance | UK HealthCare offers a Financial Assistance Program for uninsured or underinsured patients meeting eligibility criteria. Discounts are based on income levels (up to 700% of the Federal Poverty Level). Copayments range from $5 to $100 based on the type of service. | | In-Home Care Services | Home Health services through UK St. Claire´s Home Health, including medication management, orthopedic rehab, stroke therapy, wound care, cardiac care, and diabetes education in specific counties. Referral from a primary care provider is required. | | Palliative Care (Adult) | Palliative Cancer Care Clinic focuses on symptom relief and improved quality of life for adult cancer patients. Services include pain management, emotional support, and continuity of care. | | Pediatric Palliative Care | Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT) provides symptom relief, pain management, bereavement services, and support for families of children with serious illnesses. Services include transitioning from hospital to home or hospice and emotional and social support. | | Day Care Centers | Not explicitly listed, but transitional support is available for pediatric patients moving between care settings, such as home or hospice, under PACT services. | | Social Support Options | Emotional, social, spiritual, and bereavement services are provided for both adult and pediatric patients. UK HealthCare includes resources such as chaplains, social workers, and child life specialists for support. |

markdown | Payment Plan/Option | Details | |------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Financial Assistance Program | Offers up to 100% adjustment for self-pay balances for eligible patients receiving emergency or medically necessary services. | | Uninsured Discount | Provides discounts for uninsured patients based on income and eligibility. | | Income-Based Discounts | Discounts are available for patients with an annual income up to 700% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Example: 100% discount for 0–300% FPL, 80% for 301–500% FPL. | | Copayments for Financial Assistance Users| Fixed copayments for visits: $5 for primary care visits, $15 for specialty care, $50 for emergency department visits, and $100 for inpatient admissions. | | Installments/Payment Plans | Payment in installments may be arranged by contacting the billing department for specific needs and agreements. | | 0% Interest Financing (Provided by Partners)| 0% interest payment plan for up to 12 months. Longer-term financing with interest may also be available. | | Longer Term Financing Options | Financing over 24–60 months with an annual percentage rate (APR) of 14.9% for eligible private treatments. | | Flexible Payments | Patients may use direct debit arrangements or other flexible payment structures to spread costs. | | Deposit for Uninsured Patients | Uninsured patients must pay a $100 deposit when scheduling appointments unless financial assistance has been pre-approved. | | Student Health Plans | Students may utilize the Student Health Insurance Plan or pay personally for services. Some services may not be covered by other insurance plans. |

| Department/Service | Description | |---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Financial Counseling | Offers assistance with billing questions, payment collection, and screening for financial assistance programs, including federal disability programs. | | Financial Assistance Program | Provides discounts or financial aid to patients receiving emergency or medically necessary services. Assistance is available based on income relative to Federal Poverty Guidelines. | | Uninsured Discount | Discounts available for uninsured patients for emergency or medically necessary services. | | Pre-Treatment Financial Screening | Uninsured patients are screened for eligibility for financial assistance programs prior to treatment and must provide supporting documentation if applicable. | | Patient Advocate Services | Available during business hours to address financial concerns and connect patients to appropriate resources. | | Payment Resources | Assistance provided in navigating payment plans, government programs (like Medicaid), or other financial options. | | Cost Guidance Services | Information on treatment costs and cost estimates are provided to patients prior to care, when possible. |

| Accommodation | Details | |------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Physical Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible parking, doors, restrooms, and shuttle transportation to hospital entrances. | | Assistive Devices | Availability of wheelchairs and other assistive devices. | | Communication Aids | Support for Deaf or hard-of-hearing patients, including services and accommodations during consultations or tests. | | Priority Services | Dedicated patient parking near entrances with shuttle availability for easier access. | | Staff Training for Inclusive Care | Staff receive cultural competency and unconscious bias training, including LGBTQ+ and disability care awareness. | | Inclusive Patient Services | Services tailored for patients with temporary or chronic disabilities, such as physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. |

Department	Digital Health Service	Features	Purpose
Telemedicine Program	UK TeleCare	- Online consultation through video conferencing - HIPAA-compliant platform - First-come, first-serve virtual visits - Expanded primary and specialty services	- Treats acute-onset symptoms - Provides convenient remote care - Reduces unnecessary in-person visits
Remote Patient Monitoring	GetWell Loop	- Virtual health monitoring - Daily messages with medical advice - Remote healthcare team tracking	- Supports monitored home quarantine - Eases anxiety for COVID-19 patients - Ensures continued care and updates
Patient Portal	MyChart	- Online access to medical records - Appointment scheduling - Prescription refills - Communication with healthcare providers	- Encourages patient engagement - Facilitates easy access to care - Supports bilingual access (English/Spanish)
Intensive Care Unit	eICU Remote Monitoring	- Remote communication via cameras - Continuous vitals monitoring - Integrated with nurse call systems	- Provides 24/7 quality ICU care - Enhances quick intervention by staff - Improves outcomes for critical patients
High-Risk Obstetrics	Maternal-Fetal Medicine Telehealth	- Virtual consultations - Care for high-risk pregnancies - Accessible in local clinics	- Offers advanced prenatal care - Reduces travel burdens for mothers - Enhances accessibility to specialists
Research	Remote EMR Access for Monitoring	- Secure remote EMR access - Video conferencing for reviews - HIPAA-compliant tools like Teams	- Supports clinical research - Ensures confidentiality - Streamlines research workflows

Department	Educational Program	Details
AHEC Rotations	Community-Based Clinical Experiences	Rotations in small cities, rural locations, and underserved communities across Kentucky. Includes interdisciplinary opportunities, community service, and support services such as stipends for housing and travel.
Clinical Rotations	Third Year Clinical Clerkships	Includes 12 required clinical clerkships in inpatient, outpatient, and rural settings. Covers specialties such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Women´s Health, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery.
Fourth-Year Acting Internships	Advanced Clinical Rotations	Opportunities in pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and others. Focus on direct patient care and specialized skills.
Simulation Center	Experiential Learning	State-of-the-art facilities offering simulation-based training to improve patient safety, skills development, teamwork, and communication.
Summer Observership	Pre-Medical Student Programs	Shadowing physicians for approximately 30 hours over 8 weeks during the summer. Includes training on clinical safety, professionalism, and privacy.
Visiting Students	Elective Rotations	Electives available to fourth-year students through the AAMC VSLO program in a variety of specialties, tailored to individual educational goals.

Department	Research Focus	Clinical Trials or Projects	Impact
Cardiology	Cardiovascular biology and treatment innovation	- Multicenter trials for patent foramen ovale closure and pressure monitors - Novel device and drug therapies for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), post-stent management, and atrial fibrillation - Stem cell regenerative medicine	Improves patient outcomes and trains healthcare professionals in clinical trial methodologies
Cancer	Innovative cancer treatments and prevention	- Precision medicine clinical trials - Early-phase immunotherapy trials - Post-treatment cancer survivorship research	Provides access to advanced cancer treatments and fosters collaboration among clinicians and researchers
Orthopedics	Spine and back pain treatments	Collaborative research in spinal condition diagnostics and prevention	Advances in chronic pain treatment methodologies, improving quality of life
Intensive Care Medicine	Functional and physical fitness testing	- Validation of Functional-Incremental Stepping-in-place Test (F-IST) - Evaluating test efficiency versus gold-standard methods	Introduces effective field testing tools for ICU applications

Department	Professional Affiliations	Professional Development Programs
Cardiology	American Heart Association	ACLS, PALS, TNCC certifications
Neurology	American Academy of Neurology	Neurology Residency and Fellowship Programs
Oncology	American Society of Clinical Oncology	Markey Cancer Center Educational Programs
Nursing	American Association of Critical Care Nurses	Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO), Nurse Residency Program
Pulmonary Care	American Thoracic Society	Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship
Pediatrics	American Academy of Pediatrics	Residency programs, Kentucky Children´s Hospital Training
General Medicine	Association of American Medical Colleges	Leadership Academy, Continuing Medical Education
Orthopaedics	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons	Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and Research Opportunities
Rehabilitation	American Physical Therapy Association	Physical & Occupational Therapy Training
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Nurses Association	ACLS, PALS, Emergency Nurse Training Programs
Genetics	American Society of Human Genetics	Clinical Genetics Fellowship Training
Endocrinology	American Diabetes Association	Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Educational Program
Anesthesiology	American Society of Anesthesiologists	Anesthesiology Residency Program
Surgery	American College of Surgeons	Surgical Residency & Simulation Training
Dentistry	American Dental Association	Residency and Fellowship Programs
Pharmacy	American Pharmacists Association	Clinical Pharmacy Training

Department	Certification	Accreditation Body
Nursing	Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified Ambulatory Women´s Health Certified Cardiac/Vascular Nurse Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Critical Care Nurse, and others	American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Cardiology	Advanced Cardiovascular Care Certifications	Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Standards
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Certifications	University of Kentucky Residency Accreditation
Oncology	Specialized Cancer Certifications	Markey Cancer Center Standards
Neonatology	Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Certification	UK Chandler Hospital Neonatology Standards
General Surgery	Advanced Surgery Certifications	UK HealthCare Standards

markdown | Department | Internship/Observation Opportunities | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Child Life Department | Comprehensive 600-hour child life internship for future child life specialists, offered in summer and fall sessions. | | Dietetics | Post-master´s dietetic internship with a clinical nutrition focus, designed to prepare for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. | | Emergency Nursing | Five-month Emergency Department Nurse Internship with high-acuity training and a one-year work commitment post-internship. | | Health Equity | 1-credit Health Equity internship focusing on LGBTQIA+, BIPOC+, rural, and global health through service learning and advocacy, culminating in a community project. | | Music Therapy | 1020-hour internship program with pediatric or adult focus, offering rotations in areas like NICU, oncology, neurology, and behavioral health. | | Nursing Education | Nursing Research, Practice, and Education Internship opportunities for undergraduate nursing students, with multi-semester commitments and projects recognized at graduation. | | Perioperative Nursing | Six-month Perioperative Nurse Internship covering surgical specialties, with a two-year work commitment required post-internship. | | Trauma/General Medicine | Opportunities to observe Integrative Medicine programs like acupuncture, massage, yoga, aromatherapy, and narrative medicine along with clinical shadowing in trauma and general medicine units. |

Department	Award
Albert B. Chandler Hospital	Ranked 1 hospital in Kentucky for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report
Albert B. Chandler Hospital	Named among the "100 Great Hospitals in America" by Becker´s Hospital Review (2017, 2018)
Markey Cancer Center	Ranked among the top 50 cancer centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
Diabetes and Endocrinology	Ranked 37 nationally by U.S. News & World Report
Neurology and Neurosurgery	Ranked 44 nationally by U.S. News & World Report
Geriatrics	Ranked 43 nationally by U.S. News & World Report
Gastroenterology and GI Surgery	High-performing by U.S. News & World Report
Nephrology	High-performing by U.S. News & World Report
Orthopedics	High-performing by U.S. News & World Report
Pulmonology	High-performing by U.S. News & World Report
Urology	High-performing by U.S. News & World Report
Adult Procedures & Conditions	High-performing in: Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, COPD, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Lung Cancer Surgery by U.S. News & World Report

Department	Residency Programs
Combined Internal Medicine and Nephrology	4-year fast-track residency/fellowship program
Combined Internal Medicine and Psychiatry	5-year combined residency program
General Surgery	5-year residency program with subspecialty rotations
Hospital Medicine	Focused on specialized care for hospitalized patients
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (Med-Peds)	4-year residency program addressing care for all age groups
Internal Medicine	Categorical and Primary Care residency programs
Pathology	4-year AP/CP residency training program
Plastic Surgery	6-year integrated residency program
Cardiothoracic Surgery	6-year integrated residency program

Department	Specialty Training Program
Cardiothoracic Surgery	Integrated 6-year program for thoracic surgeons
Emergency Medicine	1-year postgraduate APP training; 3-year residency for EM physicians
General Surgery	5-year residency including rotations in various subspecialties
Internal Medicine	3-year categorical and primary care residency programs
Med-Peds	4-year residency program preparing for dual board certification
Medicine-Psychiatry	5-year combined residency leading to dual certification
Nephrology	4-year Combined Internal Medicine/Nephrology fast-track program
Plastic Surgery	Integrated 6-year residency program

markdown | Service/Support | Details | |------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Financial Assistance Program | Available for uninsured or underinsured patients based on household income and Federal Poverty Level (up to 300%). Coverage includes emergency or medically necessary services. Application required. | | Uninsured Discount | 60% discount on gross charges for uninsured patients, regardless of income or residency. | | Emergency Care Guarantee | Emergency Department available for urgent needs; treatment provided regardless of ability to pay. | | Payment Plans | Patients can arrange payment plans through the Financial Assistance Program. | | Discounted Services | 100% adjustment for self-pay balances for eligible applicants; discounted co-payments for services like primary care ($5), specialty care ($15), emergency visits ($50), and more. | | Alternative Insurance Guidance | Assistance with Medicaid application is required before financial assistance eligibility; guidance provided for other programs. | | Household Income Consideration | Eligibility assessed using patient/household income and medical expense impact. | | Pediatric Emergency Services | Separate pediatric emergency center for children, including urgent and critical care needs. |

Department	Partner Institutions / Research Centers	Collaborations	Affiliated Universities / Research Centers
Cardiology	Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Clinical Research Organization	Clinical trials for cardiovascular conditions, development of new treatments	University of Kentucky
Cardiovascular Research	Saha Cardiovascular Research Center	Research on cardiovascular biology, contribution to future clinical research	University of Kentucky
Diabetes & Obesity Research	Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center	Advancement of collaborative pilot projects, funding for new research	University of Kentucky
Medical Education	UK St. Claire	Medical training, rural physician development, clinical care delivery	University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Neuroscience	Kentucky Neuroscience Institute	Integration of bench science and clinical care in neuroscience	University of Kentucky
Cancer Research	Markey Cancer Center	Community-driven cancer research, integration of research findings	University of Kentucky, National Cancer Institute Designation