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EDUCATION
M.S. in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, University
of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
B.S. in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, University of Buffalo
- Buffalo, NY
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Applied Management Systems, Inc., Burlington, MA: Partner
University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY: Technical Specialist; Instructor
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Abrami maintains total responsibility
for an operations consulting practice which includes information systems, performance improvement,
and FTE benchmarking. In his 31 years with AMS he has participated in and
managed projects at over 220 clients in 23 states. He served in positions of staff associate, senior staff
associate, manager for the Southeast Massachusetts region, and regional director
of both the Northern New England and Atlantic regions, prior to his becoming a
partner.
Project areas include:
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Information systems needs assessment
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FTE Benchmarking
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Computer conversion support
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Productivity reporting
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Information systems strategic plans
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Productivity studies
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Vendor contract negotiations
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Patient classification
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Systems design
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Materials management
Mr. Abrami has much "grassroots"
knowledge of hospital operations at the departmental level, which clients find
extremely useful.
Prior to AMS, he served as
technical specialist in the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs at
the University of Buffalo, as well as a part-time instructor in Operations
Research in the Department of Industrial Engineering.
PUBLICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Mr. Abrami has participated in and
coordinated workshops and seminars in topic areas including: patient
classification, budgeting, productivity, cost containment, the impact of DRGs,
departmental profiles, information systems, computer conversions, bedside
computer technology, staff reduction without layoffs, and the role of the
management engineer.
Mr. Abrami’s publications appear in:
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International Statistical Review
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Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Conference
of HIMSS
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Proceedings of the Conference on Productivity
Improvements in Respiratory Therapy Departments
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Healthcare Financial Management
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Nursing Management
He is a contributor to the third
edition of Hospital Departmental Profiles, published by AHA.
He is co-editor of Bringing Computers to the Hospital Bedside: Emerging Technology,
Springer Publishing.
Fellow, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
Member,
Institute of Industrial Engineering
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