John Jacobsen, M.D., a board-certified family practice physician, will discuss the evolution of physician private practice at the next Omaha Science Cafe at 7 p.m., Aug. 2 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Dr. Jacobsen is vice president of practice and chief medical officer of Think Whole Person Healthcare. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the customer physician clinical experience, as well as provides oversight and guidance to the physicians.
Prior to joining Think, Dr. Jacobsen was in private practice in Geneva, Neb., for more than 10 years. He provided family practice services including pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric medicine. He also was medical director of Fairview Manor Nursing Home in Fairmont and the senior behavioralist program at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva. He and his partners were some of the first independent primary care clinics to purchase an electronic health record system in Nebraska.
Dr. Jacobsen is past president of the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians in addition to having served on the board of directors, scientific affairs and executive committees. He is a member of the finance and insurance commission of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is a member of the American Medical Association and Nebraska Medical Association.
This Science Cafe presentation is being held in partnership with Metro Omaha Medical Society (MOMS) in celebration of the 150th year of the organization. Since 1866, the Metro Omaha Medical Society has been a professional organization of physicians dedicated to helping physicians serve as patient advocates; promoting the ethics and the art and science of the profession of medicine; serving as physician advocates; ensuring access to quality health care; and improving the general health of the community.
Science Cafes involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics. They are open to everyone (21 and older) and take place in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist gives a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer period.
Pizza will be provided for the first 50 people. For more information about Science Cafes, click here.