Fred Salzinger has been appointed director of health planning, policy and finance in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Business and Finance office.
Salzinger will report to Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. He will focus on special projects and will be involved in strategic planning as well as assisting UNMC Physicians, the UNMC physician practice plan, with its compensation package.
"Fred has a wealth of experience in academic medicine and in the Omaha community," said Don Leuenberger, vice chancellor for business and finance. "We look forward to his contributions to the continued success of UNMC."
Salzinger most recently worked at Creighton University Health Sciences Office as associate vice president for health science, where he concentrated on planning, finance, administration and government relations. He also served as associate dean for finance and administration in the Creighton University School of Medicine.
Before his time at Creighton, Salzinger spent seven years as the chief financial officer of the faculty practice plan at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College.
"I am pleased Fred has joined our team, and I know he and his expertise will prove invaluable to us as the college moves forward," Dr. Britigan said.
Salzinger earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
He has been involved with several community organizations including the Charles Drew Health Center, Head Start and Girls, Inc. He is active in several professional organizations including the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Association of Academic Health Centers.
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