T. Brian Callister Explained

T. Brian Callister
Alma Mater:Stanford University
Occupation:Physician and Healthcare Quality Expert
Employer:University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Known For:Outspoken Critic of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

T. Brian Callister is an American physician who works on care transitions.[1] [2] He is a critic of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Callister was the National Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Physician Executive at The LifeCare Family of Hospitals (now known as "LifeCare Health Partners"), a system of specialty care hospitals,[3] from 2004  - 2016.[4] He was an academic hospitalist and associate professor of internal medicine in Reno, Nevada. and is the governor-elect of Nevada for the American College of Physicians. Much of his work is focused on healthcare policy, quality improvement, and end-of-life issues.[5] [6]

Education and career

Callister graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics, and received his M.D. from the University of Utah School Of Medicine.[7] After finishing his residency at UCLA, he went to the Nye Regional Medical Center, where he also worked as a rural doctor in Tonopah.[8] In 1995, he moved to Reno, where he co-founded the Sierra Hospitalists medical group.[9] He also served as the Chief of the Medical Staff and as a Board Member for Catholic Healthcare West's St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.[10]

In 2004, Callister was named the National Medical Director and Senior Physician Executive for LifeCare Hospitals, a position he held until 2016.[11] [12] [13] Callister is an outspoken opponent of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia.[14] [15] [16] Callister serves in a full-time academic role at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and is also an author[17] and speaker.[18]

Offices and expert positions

As the Chairman of the Clinical Committee for the Acute Long Term Hospital Association (ALTHA), Callister led the effort to develop the first nationwide LTAC quality outcomes benchmark study, and he served on the association board.[19] [20] He has held office in the Nevada State Medical Association, first as treasurer and later as president.[21] [22] He was also president of the northern Nevada district of the American College of Physicians.[23] He has served on the Technical Expert Panels for quality measure development at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and for the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).[24] [25] He was the Nevada State Chairman for the American Medical Association's (AMA) Organized Medical Staff Section and the Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) antibiotic stewardship program.[26] In 2018, Callister was elected as the next Governor of Nevada for the American College of Physicians and was named a Senior Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine.[27] [28] [29]

Awards and honors

In 2011, Callister was awarded the Volunteerism and Community Service Award by the American College of Physicians.[30] [31] In 2012, he was nominated by Modern Healthcare as one of "50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare".[32] He was also selected to speak at the American Hospital Association's 2012 Leadership Summit.[33] Callister received the 2018 "Hero for Life" award at the 12th Annual Friends for Life Dinner for his work against physician assisted suicide.[34]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: T. Brian Callister M.D.: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com. 2017-08-17.
  2. Web site: T. Brian Callister. University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. en-us. 2017-08-17.
  3. Web site: LifeCare Health Partners. LifeCare Health Partners. en. 2017-08-18.
  4. Web site: Form 10-K. www.sec.gov. 2017-08-19.
  5. Web site: CMS Technical Expert Panel Composition.
  6. News: Compelling reasons to oppose Delaware assisted suicide legislation. USA TODAY. 2017-08-17. en.
  7. Web site: ALTHA 2010 National Clinical Conference - Past Conferences . Altha.org . 2013-03-22.
  8. Web site: - TOM GARDNER - ASSOCIATED PRESS . 'Cowboy Medicine' Shapes the Frontier in Rural Nevada : Health care: Dr. Brian Callister is called upon to do just about everything, even sew on a dog's ear. But 90-hour workweeks take a toll on family life; he plans to move to Reno. - Los Angeles Times . Articles.latimes.com . 1995-07-09 . 2013-03-22.
  9. Web site: Form 10-K . Sec.gov . 2013-03-22.
  10. Web site: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Inc.: CEO and Executives - Businessweek . https://archive.today/20130616064146/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/people.asp?privcapId=4717238 . dead . June 16, 2013 . Investing.businessweek.com . 2013-04-04.
  11. Web site: Our Leadership . LifeCare Hospitals . 2013-03-22.
  12. Web site: About . LifeCare Hospitals . 2013-03-22.
  13. Web site: I Need To Know About Long Term Acute Care Hospitals - LTACH . Dibbern.com . 2013-03-22.
  14. News: Euthanasia: toxic messages feeding fear The Spectator Australia. 2017-06-10. The Spectator Australia. 2017-08-17. en-US.
  15. Web site: Medical treatment or assisted suicide? Its about cost say insurers. 2017-06-26. CathNews NZ and Asia Pacific. 2017-08-17.
  16. News: A doctor prescribed a procedure, but insurance offered death. Catholic News Agency. 2017-08-19. en.
  17. The Hospital Course of a Successfully Treated Patient with Respiratory Failure. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly. 40. 1. 29–35. en-US. 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000138. 27893506. 2017. Callister. T. Brian. 749335 .
  18. Web site: Dr. Brian Callister "Respect for Life" Silver Rose Presentation. www.facebook.com. en. 2017-08-17.
  19. Web site: Layout 1 . 2013-04-04.
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  21. Web site: Letter to Chief of Bureau of Family Services . Nevada State Medical Association . 2013-03-22.
  22. Web site: T. Brian Callister, MD, FACP, FHM, nominated for Modern Healthcare Magazine's 2012 50 Most Influential Physician Executives Award . Peopleonthemove.rgj.com . 2013-03-22.
  23. Web site: Northern Nevada Business Weekly . 63.134.235.245 . 2012-01-16 . 2013-03-22 . dead . http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20130322040151/http://63.134.235.245/ArticlePrint.aspx?storyID=18681 . 2013-03-22 .
  24. Web site: Sparks Tribune - Local doctor to speak at hospital summit . Dailysparkstribune.com . 2013-03-22 . dead . https://archive.today/20130616064105/http://dailysparkstribune.com/view/full_story/18219019/article-Local-doctor-to-speak-at--hospital-summit?instance=news_business_page . 2013-06-16 .
  25. Allen-Bridson. Katherine. Pollock. Daniel. Gould. Carolyn V.. 2015-10-01. Promoting prevention through meaningful measures: Improving the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance Definitions. American Journal of Infection Control. 43. 10. 1096–1098. 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.06.006. 0196-6553. 4603550. 26190383.
  26. News: Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada on March 15, 2009 · Page 10. Newspapers.com. 2017-08-19. en.
  27. News: Meet Our New Governor -elect, T. Brian Callister, MD. American College of Physicians.
  28. News: Current Fellows - Society of Hospital Medicine. Society of Hospital Medicine.
  29. News: Nevada Governor's Newsletter - American College of Physicians. Klass. Evan. May 2018. American College of Physicians. July 26, 2018.
  30. Web site: Dr. Brian Callister, ALTHA Clinical Committee Chair, Receives Award - Home Page . Altha.org . 2013-03-22.
  31. Web site: ACP: Awards & Masterships - Oscar E. Edwards Memorial Award . Acponline.org . 2013-03-22.
  32. Web site: 50 Most Influential Physician Executives - titles and organizations . Modern Healthcare . 2011-12-30. 2013-03-22.
  33. Web site: T. Brian Callister, MD, selected as speaker for American Hospital Association. Leadership Summit . Peopleonthemove.rgj.com . 2012-04-11 . 2013-03-22.
  34. News: 12th Annual Friends for Life Dinner honoring Dr. Brian Callister - 2018 Hero for Life. Pro-Life League of Nevada.

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