"Obviously, I am rooting for the Cavs. Transcription Tom Mihaljevic 0:02 I believe it is always challenging. He used to have a residence in Cleveland and plans to re-establish himself here. Dr. Mihaljevic took some time to discuss family culture, global expansion, technology in medicine, and Cleveland Clinic's five-year plan. So "Cleveland" is becoming synonymous with the highest possible quality care. Following in his footsteps would be challenging for anybody, but Dr. Mihaljevic has the background, skills and vision to move Cleveland Clinic forward to even greater heights.. As of Jan. 1, 2018, Dr. Mihaljevic will assume the full duties of president and CEO, while Dr. Cosgrove will move to an advisory role to be determined by the Board of Directors and Dr. Mihaljevic. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. Taking the Job No One Wants: Lessons in Leadership. But there are two notable exceptions to this: We've never been able to export America's excellence in health care or higher education. I understand that a PA was walking with you through Cleveland Clinic's Skyway to visit Toby, and on the way, he spotted a patient who was clearly lost. By GMA Team. Read our interview with Kelby. He oversaw the facilitys opening and established its reputation for clinical excellence, research, education and patient experience. Mihaljevic: After I graduated from med school in 1989, I did some research at the Department of Anatomy, which actually led to me spending a summer doing research in Washington, D.C. Cleveland Clinics Board of Governors and Board of Directors unanimously selected Dr. Mihaljevic based on the unanimous recommendation of a nomination committee chaired by Mr. Rich that conducted an extensive review of potential successors. It's the first truly American hospital outside the U.S. Ask our experts a question on any topic in health care by visiting our member portal, AskAdvisory. Dr. In London, our clinical leaders will be predominantly British physicians who've embraced the Cleveland Clinic model of care, which is patient-centered, mission-driven, and based on almost 100 years of rich heritage. Q: What was it like to come to a new country and establish a new facility of this scale and scope? Dr. Mihaljevic, 53, joined Cleveland Clinic in 2004 as a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotically assisted cardiac surgeries. The Big Take is the very best of Bloomberg's in-depth, original reporting from around the globe every day. He led recruitment, hiring and training of the new hospitals workforce. Twain, 57, noted that she and Lange, 74 to whom she was married for 14 years before their split now only keep in touch in reference to their 21-year-old son, Eja. Mihaljevic: Yeah, but you know, they speak a different German in Zurich than they speak in GermanySwitzerdeutch, which I had to learn later. We learned a lot in the process of establishing Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Dr. Tom Mihaljevics professional journey has taken him from Cleveland, Ohio to Abu Dhabi and back again. And our experiences with some of the newer ventures have been very positive. We had to rely on one another to figure out how to live with COVID. It was striking to me that when you recently gave the annual "state of the union" for the Clinic, you articulated patient safety and outcomes first, and then immediately talked about the state of the Clinic caregivers. Let me explain: Nowadays, you can travel the world without ever leaving the United States; you can fly in an American plane, stay in American hotels, eat American food, use American gadgets. How is the project coming along? 2011 he was appointed Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Heart & Vascular Institute at CCAD. So he moved to Vienna and got to work. All Rights Reserved. So we were in frequent contact. Q: What was the shift like, when you moved from CEO at Abu Dhabi to Cleveland Clinic CEO? Now, for obvious reasons, we've invested in AI and ML. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. It's something that I learned over time. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page. I could not imagine thinking four days in advance about where am I going to have dinner or get a ticket to a concert. So I said, "Okay, I'll do it in three months." And I said, "What do you mean? I'm 6-foot-4. But for our physicians, it's a lack of flexibility in their schedule, figuring out how to balance work and family. Cleveland Clinic has selected Tomislav "Tom" Mihaljevic, M.D., as the hospital system's next CEO and president, succeeding Toby Cosgrove, M.D., effective Jan. 1, 2018. We didn't want to put a name on the building; we wanted to create a true Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date on UAE-US relations and UAE Embassy activities. We have a full transplant program and robotic services that never really were provided in other parts of the world. We're going to teach the future caregivers to work as a team. For the first time, people actually fly to Abu Dhabi for health carein fact, we have the same number of foreign patients traveling to Abu Dhabi for care as we have coming to Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. We have to continue to change and improve to serve our patients better. Although the annual speech (held . We just signed up Union Hospital in Dover, our 11th regional hospital. For instance, you recently acquired four hospitals in Florida, after Cleveland Clinic's Weston facility there was at 120% capacityso that's geographic and horizontal growth. So we are in conversations with large companies, all of the household names in the IT space, to find partners to help us create new platforms for digital health. It's as big as about a third of our main campus here. And I think my experiences sets a pretty healthy baseline; it makes me grateful for whatever gifts I may receive. He directs a $12.4 billion globally integrated healthcare system with a main campus, 22 hospitals and 226 outpatient locations, including facilities in Florida, Nevada, Toronto, Abu Dhabi and London. When did you leave? Shania Twain confirmed . "Th https://t.co/EPEXQKm6fF. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Though healthcare is in the midst of a major transformation, Cleveland Clinic is very well positioned for the future, Dr. Mihaljevic said. This translates into an obligation to extend the type of care we provide to as many people as possible. That fosters teamwork and innovation. He was also the CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he lived for six years. And he asked, "How much time do you need to learn German?". Toby Cosgrove, M.D., on Linked In:Introducing the Next Cleveland Clinic President, CEO Tomislav Mihaljevic, M.D.. I've renewed my contract 16 times. While it's "too early to tell" where he will live, he said it won't be "too far from the Clinic.". I was born and raised during Communist times in Zagreb, Croatia, in a country that was Yugoslavia at that time. Q: You've been transparent about your profound appreciation for all the extraordinary opportunities in your life, and I'm curious: As you think back on your journey here, what are you most grateful for? Mihaljevic: People often ask me that. I hope to do it a 17th time. I know I got a new job, but my parents decided on my name a long time ago." Read an article by Dr. Mihaljevic regarding his visit. He was also the CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he lived for six years. Tomislav Mihaljevic: Eric, I don't mind either way, quite frankly. Mihaljevic: It is a very interesting phenomenon. I'm at the games frequently. And like I said, I had a loving family; I'm still very close to my sister, and I call my mom, who's still in Zagreb, every day. And all of us are learning that the overall cost of care is what really matters for individuals, their families, and society. For me, taking care of the patient is the primary focus and transitioning from surgeon to executive allows me to accomplish that at a broader level. The purpose of Cleveland Clinic is to be not just the best place to receive health care, but also the best place to work in health careyou cannot have one without another. It's a five-minute effort, no excuse. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Tom Mihaljevic, MD, is Chief Executive Officer and President of Cleveland Clinic, leading an $8 billion healthcare system that includes a main campus in Cleveland, Ohio, 10 regional hospitals, 18 family health centers, and facilities in Florida, Nevada, Toronto, Abu Dhabi, and London. As the weather warms, I plan to enjoy the many parks around the city, including the Metroparks. Tom: I was born in Zagreb and raised there until I was 27. Read the reflection article by Writing Fellow Sohini Mukherjee. Cleveland Clinic 1995-2023. The actor suffered an aneurysm at his Los Angeles home on Feb. 18. How are you deconstructing your growth goals in terms of virtual access versus physical presence? Cleveland Clinic has 72,500 caregivers worldwide, including 5,050 physicians and scientists. He earned his medical degree from the University of Zagreb's medical school in Croatia and completed his residency in cardiovascular surgery at the Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery of theUniversity of Zurich in Switzerland before coming to the United States. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 2 in the nation this year by U.S. News & World Report, as well as No. No place else functions quite like Cleveland Clinic, with its physician-driven, patient-centered ethos that encourages clinical excellence, medical education, research and innovation. Mihaljevic: My German actually was way better than my English is currently. MA USA Dr. Tom Mihaljevic and wife, Anya are out reppin' VeloSano today. Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. You're describing growth for the Clinic as almost an ethical obligation. I was amazed they'd even want to talk to a simple boy from Croatia. He has led the Cleveland Clinic Health System since January 2018. Mihaljevic (pronounced something like mih-HILE-uh-vich) oversees about 57,000 workers, more than 7 million patient visits a year and more than $8 billion in yearly revenue. We're going to offer things that didn't exist five, 10 years ago like healthcare information technology, healthcare finance, healthcare management. Tom: I love to go to the orchestra. By Anthony Elder, @wolfpack_chorus brings something new to the @CLElittleitaly neighborhood, while still honoring its building https://t.co/ayeT1DSdfD, Even before the ballad of Danny Greene and villainy of Shondor Birns, Cleveland was a destination for organized cri https://t.co/h7xpEzD8PI, Happy fish fry Friday, Cleveland! Q: Let's go a bit deeper into digital and virtual. How are these initial collaborations working? Just pick up your phone and call. Previously he was director of the Cardiac Surgery Research Laboratory and an associate surgeon in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at Bostons Brigham and Womens Hospital. Now, we're going to have a part of the organization to take care only of that information and information data.