Cynthia G. Dishongh, MHS, RHIA
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Doc of Health Admin Prog
Email:
cdishongh@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6304
Biography
Forward-thinking and enterprising healthcare executive with extensive experience in hospital and clinic operations, including business development, physician relations, quality management, staffing and recruitment, health information management, delivery of clinical services, fiscal responsibility, resource management, education and team-building. Possesses a proven track record in improving performance, building consensus and ensuring service excellence.
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Ms. Dishongh earned the master of health science degree from Mississippi College and her undergraduate degree from UMMC. She is a registered health information administrator (RHIA).
Dishongh has over 40 years of health care experience and currently serves as Program Director for the Mississippi Center for Quality & Workforce at the Mississippi Hospital Association Health, Research and Educational Foundation. She was previously chief quality officer for Merit Health's Hospital Market, and had served as chief operating officer for Health Management Associates at River Oaks, Rankin and Woman's Hospitals, as well as chief executive officer for MH-Rankin. In addition, she has experience as an executive VP of business development and physician recruitment for hospitals and clinics.
Education
| Mississippi College, MHS, Health Administration | 1995 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Health Information Management | 1981 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, RHIA | 10/1981 - 03/2018 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Doctor of Health Administration | 2014 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Health Information Management | 2005 - 05/2005 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| President, Mississippi Health Information Management Association | 1991 |
| 2006 Leadership Class, Rankin County Chamber of Commerce | |
| National Delegate-1991, American Health Information Management Association | |
| Distinguished Member Award 1993, Mississippi Health Information Management Association | |
| 2016 MHA Alumnus of the Year, Mississippi College | |
| Top 10 Leading Business Women for 2007, Mississippi Business Journal |
Committee Service
| Rowland Medical Library Executive Board Member and Officer | |
| SHRP Alumni Board | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS |
Community Service
| Central MS Medical Society Alliiance, Board Member & Advisor to UMMC Medical Students' Wives Auxiliary | |
| Junior League of Jackson, Health Focus Teams CH, Leadership Planning Co-Chair and Advisory Planning Council |