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Robert Hoover, MD, Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA

RobertHooverMDMSL-Health Law

Cardiology Pittsburgh, PA

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Medical Director, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Summary

  • Law school educated Cardiac Electrophysiologist with extensive experience in management positions within both provider organizations and highly matrixed Integrated Finance and Delivery Systems (IDFS). My strength is providing crystallized, cogent and actionable solutions to complex problems. This is particularity advantageous in my current role within a vertically oriented IDFS – aligning payer, intellectual capital, facilities and members. Deep fluency in requirements of health care law, clinical practice, facilities, and payer interests. Experienced leader with understanding of their competing viewpoints, agendas and needs within the scope of transformation. Early adopter of Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) and clinical guidelines. Experienced in striking balance between access, quality, and cost. Medical school faculty experience, skilled public speaking, and mentoring. National lecture experience with over fifty (50) presentations. Media experience providing commentary of current topical issues. Career-long leadership skills of understanding the issues – through being a listener and observer – all prior to speaking. I execute via: Informing, Influencing and Inspiring – couched in integrity with equitable and transparent dealings.

Education & Training

  • University of Pittsburgh, School of Law
    University of Pittsburgh, School of LawMSL-Health Law, 2011 - 2012
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1995 - 1996
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1992 - 1995
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1995 - 2012
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease