Why do you think Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital stands apart from other hospitals?
JL: We are a charitable organization providing care to children with orthopedic problems regardless of the family’s financial status. We also treat certain adult orthopedic patients and are actively involved in orthopedic research and education. Our children’s charitable care program is one of the largest in the nation. Other organizations, such as Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Scottish Rite hospitals in Dallas and Atlanta focus on similar problems — treating children with bone tumors and deformities. However, one major difference is that they do not treat acute trauma or injuries; half of the patients we see are victims of trauma. Q: How have you been able to be successful as a hospital administrator without any prior experience or training? JL: The board that I report to and the people hired to help me have been extremely valuable. I have been very lucky to have a great team of executives to guide me on the day-to-day operations of running a hospital. I am also fortunate to
