RESUME Jon D. Gilwee, FACHE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Dates Attended: September 1972 - March 1976 Major: Political Science, Specialization in Public Law Minor Subjects Studied: Psychology, Philosophy, Economics Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA Dates Attended: September 1970 - June 1972 Major: Government Minor Subjects Studied: Psychology, Philosophy, Advertising PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) IRVINE, ORANGE, CA January 2005 – Present Position: Senior Director, Government Healthcare Programs University of California Irvine Healthcare Reporting to the UC Irvine Medical Center Chief Executive Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Medical Center Affairs, and the Dean, UC Irvine School of Medicine, responsibilities of this position include strategic planning and tactical coordination for the provision of healthcare to lowincome populations served by the University of California (UC) Irvine Medical Center, UC Irvine School of Medicine, UC Family Health Centers (a Federally Qualified Health Center) and other components of the UC Irvine clinical enterprise. Part of the duties include researching, collecting and analyzing data relevant to the provision of indigent care in Orange County, and formulating recommendations to be considered by UC Irvine Healthcare leadership. In this position, I am responsible for the representation of UC Irvine Healthcare to agencies and entities in Orange County which fund or direct government funded healthcare and supplemental funding, and the monitoring these organizations. Participation in the development of key UC Irvine Healthcare policies to respond to Orange County’s changing healthcare environment also comprises part of the duties. Responsibilities of this position also include oversight of UC Irvine Healthcare government relations activities related to government funded healthcare, and participation in the development and advocacy of health policies as determined by the University of California. Jon D. Gilwee Page 2 of 6 HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (HASC), Los Angeles, CA March 1995 – January, 2005 Position: Vice President, Orange County Office Duties of this position included management of county level public policy development and execution of professional advocacy necessary to achieve goals of Orange County HASC member hospitals. HASC, formerly the Hospital Council of Southern California, represents a membership in Orange County comprised of 29 hospitals. I served as the primary liaison for HASC with the Orange County Board of Supervisors and county agencies, plus various professional, community, and civic organizations. Responsibilities included serving on various local committees and task forces. Significant challenging activities included representation of HASC member interests in the operation of CalOPTIMA (Orange County’s County Organized Healthcare System Medicaid managed care demonstration project) which serves approximately 300,000 Medicaid beneficiaries, negotiation of medical services agreements between hospitals and county government for indigent health care, and coordination of hospital participation in the Orange County Emergency Medical System including disaster/terrorism preparedness. I acted as a key participant on the executive steering committee that orchestrated the successful Citizens for a Healthy Orange County - Yes on Measure H Campaign (November, 2000) securing allocation of Orange County’s share of the National Tobacco Law Suit to health related purposes. I served as HASC’s staff liaison to the California Hospital Association (CHA) Political Action Committee (CHPAC). CHPAC is the principle vehicle through which hospitals financially participate in campaigns of elected officials. I also served as HASC representative on the CHA EMS/Trauma Committee. Through interaction with HASC staff and CHA staff, I had input into policy development and advocacy on federal and state matters. Involvement in HASC strategic planning and department budget accountability were ongoing responsibilities. HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (HCSC), Los Angeles, CA May 1989 - March 1995 Position: Vice President, Government Relations Responsibilities of this position included management of all HCSC Government Relations Department activities and their coordination with the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS, currently the California Hospital Association). These included public policy development, mobilization of local grassroots advocacy efforts, and managing HCSC fundraising and distribution efforts on behalf of CHPAC. In fulfilling these responsibilities, I served as HCSC’s representative on the CAHHS Constituency Group and Public Policy Advocacy Group. I also served as HCSC’s liaison to the American Hospital Association with respect to federal policy and advocacy matters. Jon D. Gilwee Page 3 of 6 The Hospital Constituency Group is comprised of chief executive officers and senior government relations staff from California associations representing major sectors of the hospital community. The Public Policy Advocacy Group is comprised of senior government relations staff of CAHHS and California’s regional hospital associations. Through participation in these groups, I ensured that the opinions and positions of HCSC were reflected in CAHHS positions adopted on state and federal issues. Under my direction, the HCSC Government Relations Department concentrated on generating member consensus and advocating positions related to California’s transition to managed care for Medi-Cal (Medicaid) patients, threats to the tax-exempt status of not-for-profit hospitals, protection for safety net hospitals, and healthcare reform. Significant involvement in ballot initiative campaigns was also conducted, including opposition to Proposition 186, the single payer initiative, and opposition to Proposition 187, the elimination of public aid for undocumented persons. Contributions to HCSC strategic planning, responsibility for the department budget, and staff supervision comprised part of the duties of this position. HOSPITAL COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (HCSC), Los Angeles, CA October 1984 - May 1989 Position: Director, Orange County Regional Office As Director of the HCSC Orange County Regional Office, my primary responsibilities included assisting Chief Executive Officers of HCSC’s 38 member hospitals in the identification and resolution of local issues, plus continuous assessment of hospital needs based on the changing economic and regulatory environment. I developed and implemented programs to meet these identified needs. Areas of emphasis included Medi-Cal (Medicaid) local capitation pilot project assessment, emergency medical care services, health planning, and indigent care matters. I led and managed the negotiating team that represented Orange County hospitals in the design and implementation of the Orange County Indigent Medical Services program (now known as the Orange County Medical Services Initiative). Currently, the hospital services component of the Medical Services for Indigents program is a $39 million public/private partnership between Orange County hospitals and Orange County government. In fulfilling my role as an advocate for collective hospitals’ interests, I prepared written documentation for and provided public testimony to public planning agencies, community service groups, regulatory agencies, legislators, associated health related groups, and local government officials. Staff supervision and budget preparation were also responsibilities of this position. Jon D. Gilwee Page 4 of 6 ORANGE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (OCMA), Orange, CA September 1979 - October 1984 Position: Assistant Executive Director Representation of Orange County physicians, implementing policies of the OCMA Board of Directors, and assisting other OCMA committees in achieving their goals were all important responsibilities of this position. Specific areas of responsibility included legislation, emergency medical care, health planning, peer review, and indigent care. I developed and maintained effective relationships with government agencies and other organizations concerned with these aspects of our health care delivery system. To augment OCMA’s local advocacy efforts, I established the Orange County Medical Association Political Action Committee (also known as “DOCPAC”), aimed at building productive relationships with members and potential members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Management of the administrative staff and budgetary responsibility for the described areas of activity were responsibilities of this position. JOHNSON & HIGGINS OF CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA October 1976 - September 1979 Position: Account Executive In this position, I was responsible for developing market strategies to assure the growth and development of Southern California medical malpractice programs sponsored by the Southern California Physicians Council (SOCAP). I was also directly involved with acquisition of new accounts and the servicing of existing accounts. Duties also included speaking at various meetings on the topic of medical malpractice insurance and serving as liaison to county medical associations. WINNER/WAGNER & ASSOCIATES, Los Angeles, CA April 1976 - October 1976 Position: Campaign Coordinator Duties of this position included assisting supporting corporations and organizations in initiating programs to inform employees, members, and/or stockholders about campaign issues. I coordinated activities of other supporting groups and was in charge of all literature distribution (Proposition 15, the Nuclear Initiative, and other campaigns). I also participated in campaign strategy and literature design discussions. PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Awards: Jon D. Gilwee Page 5 of 6 Meritorious Service Award, Orange County Health Care Agency Emergency Medical Services, 2005 Orange County Health Planning Council (HSA) Leadership Award, 1984/1985 Board of Directors: Orange Chamber of Commerce, 2010 - Present Orange County Health Needs Assessment Project, 2004 – Present Orange County Partnership Regional Health Information Organization, 2007 - Present Knights of Columbus, Fullerton Council, Officers and Directors Committee, 2000 – Present Hospital Association of Southern California, Orange County Executive Board, 2005 - Present Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, 1999 - 2006 Health Care Council of Orange County, 1995- Present California Health Decisions, Inc., 1989 - 1995 Advisory Board of the Health Care Program for the Uninsured of Orange County, 1988 - 1989 United Way of Orange County, 1987 - 1990 Orange County Poison Prevention Foundation, 1985 - 1992 California Health Decisions, Orange County Project, 1985 - 1989 Orange County Perinatal Council, 1984 - 1985 Committees/Task Forces Orange County Coalition for Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Executive Board, 2003 – Present Orange County Business Council Legislative Committee, 2003 - 2006 National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Steering Committee – Orange County, 2002 – 2005 Orange County Health and Emergency Preparedness Planning Council, 2002 – Present Joint Emergency Department Bypass/Diversion Task Force, 2002 - Present Orange County Private Sector Terrorism Response Group, 2002 - 2006 Children’s Healthcare Access Initiative Executive Committee, 2001 - 2006 Orange County Operational Area Terrorism Working Group, Executive Board, 2000 - 2005 Orange County HCA Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee, 2001 - 2005 Orange County Board of Supervisors Healthy Families Task Force, 1998 - 2005 Orange County Health Needs Assessment Steering Committee, 1997 - Present Health Care Council of Orange County Executive Committee, 1995 - 1998 Orange County Human Immunodeficiency Virus Advisory Committee, 1987 - 1989, 1995 - 1998 UCLA Alumni Association Government Relations Steering Committee, 1995 - 1999 Orange County Creditors Committee Vendor Subcommittee, 1995 - 1996 California Health Decisions Fund Development Committee, 1989 - 1995 California Health Decisions Executive Committee, 1994 - 1995 Los Angeles Alzheimer’s Association Advisory Board, 1994 - 1995 Orange County Human Services Legislative Advisory Task Force, 1988 - 1989 United Way of Orange County Health Task Force, 1986 - 1990 American Red Cross, Orange County Health & Safety Committee, 1986 - 1989 Chair, United Way of Orange County Health Task Force Legislative Review Subcomm., 1987 - 1989 Jon D. Gilwee Page 6 of 6 Emergency Medical Services Agency Public Information and Education Task Force, 1986 - 1988 Orange County Medi-Cal (Medicaid) Project, Technical Advisory Committee, 1984 - 1986 Orange County Comprehensive Health Plan Task Force, 1981 - 1982 Memberships/Other Activities American College of Healthcare Executives, Fellow Healthcare Executives of Southern California Orange County Public Affairs Association Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, Fullerton Council Saint Juliana Falconieri Church, former Parish Pastoral Council member; Stewardship Team member UCLA Alumni Association Friends of UCLA Rowing (FOUR) Delta Sigma Phi, Alumni Member REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST