Michael S. Kobernick, MD, MS, CPE

Lecturer

Michael Kobernick

Contact

901 Walnut Street
10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email Michael S Kobernick

215-503-0174
215-923-7583 fax

Michael S. Kobernick, MD, MS, CPE

Lecturer

Research & Practice Interests

Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Population Health
Health Improvement Initiatives
Healthcare Organization and Administration
Health Insurance
Medical Leadership

Education

MD, Michigan State University
MS, Jefferson College of Population Health
MS, University of Detroit

Publications

Residency

Family Practice, Michigan State University

Board Certification

Emergency Medicine
Family Practice
Medical Management

University Appointment

Lecturer, Jefferson College of Population Health

Teaching

Health Economics, Risk & Finance

Biography

Dr. Kobernick is the Medical Director of Clinical Account Management at Blue Cross of Michigan. In this position, he advises large employers on opportunities to improve quality of care and reduce cost.

Previously, Michael Kobernick was the Chief Medical Officer at SmartHealth, where he was responsible for the development of an Ascension national strategy for population healthcare management and new models of physician contracting. In support of this position, he completed a MS in Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health. Upon graduation, he began teaching for the College.

Prior to SmartHealth, Dr. Kobernick worked for several years at St. John Providence Health System. He joined the medical staff at St. John Macomb Center in 1988 as Director of the Emergency Department (ED) and went on to serve in several roles, including Vice President of Medical Affairs. While at St. John Macomb Center, he earned a MS in Health Services Administration from the University of Detroit-Mercy.

Dr. Kobernick was raised in Detroit and completed his undergraduate, medical education and Family Practice Residency at Michigan State University. He served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Parke-Davis Teacher Development Award from the American Academy of Family Practice. After a year in private family practice, Dr. Kobernick spent five years as a staff physician in the ED at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, where he qualified for and achieved Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, as well as published several articles. In 2007 Dr. Kobernick was recognized by the University of Detroit-Mercy as Alumni of the Year. In addition to the above responsibilities, he has been very involved in the St. John Accountable Care Organization, Partners in Care and the Physician Alliance.  

Dr. Kobernick is married and blessed with four children and six grandchildren.