James A. Polo, MD, MBA

James A. Polo, MD, MBA

Seattle, Washington, United States
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A proven visionary leader who turns challenges into opportunities and then exceeds…

Articles by James A.

  • Is telehealth the future of behavioral health care?
    Jul 10, 2020

    Is telehealth the future of behavioral health care?

    Months of stress, anxiety and uncertainty have felt like the norm since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Changes in…

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  • Talking to kids about COVID-19
    Mar 12, 2020

    Talking to kids about COVID-19

    Anxiety among children is normal in everyday life. When facing a situation like COVID-19, anxiety becomes heightened…

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  • This graph could be the key to COVID-19 response
    Mar 11, 2020

    This graph could be the key to COVID-19 response

    Today, Washington state announced a ban on events of 250 people or more in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties in…

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Experience

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    Elevance Health

    Seattle, WA

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    Portland, Oregon

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    Tacoma, Washington

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    Lakewood, Washington

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    Tacoma, Washington

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    Tacoma, Washington

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    Rockville, Maryland

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    Washington, DC

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    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

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    Mosul, Iraq

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    Colorado Springs, Colorado

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    Soto Cano, Honduras

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    Colorado Springs, Colorado

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    Colorado Springs, Colorado

Education

Licenses & Certifications

  • Fellow

    American College of Healthcare Executives

    Issued

  • Fellow

    American College of Physician Executives

    Issued
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Graphic

    Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

    Issued
    Credential ID 3783
  • General Psychiatry Graphic

    General Psychiatry

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

    Issued
    Credential ID 38952

  • Practitioner

    Drug Enforcement Agency

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID Fxxxxxxx6

  • Physician

    Washington

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 003xxx8

  • Medical Physician

    Colorado

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 3xxx8

  • Medicine & Surgery

    Virginia

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 0xxxxxxxx6

  • Physician & Surgeon

    Maryland

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID Dxxxxxx9

Publications

  • Reform of the Army Disability Evaluation System

    USAWC (Carlisle Barracks)

    Abstract
    The medical disability evaluation process for Army Soldiers has been a source of significant confusion and frustration for many years. Although the United States Army Physical Disability Agency was not established until 1967, the historical roots contributing to this problem can be traced to the post-Civil War era. The increased number of Soldiers requiring disability consideration as a result of injuries sustained during current contingency operations has brought renewed…

    Abstract
    The medical disability evaluation process for Army Soldiers has been a source of significant confusion and frustration for many years. Although the United States Army Physical Disability Agency was not established until 1967, the historical roots contributing to this problem can be traced to the post-Civil War era. The increased number of Soldiers requiring disability consideration as a result of injuries sustained during current contingency operations has brought renewed attention to this long-standing problem. The current process is cobbled together by multiple governing Statutes, Defense Directives, Defense Instructions, and Army Regulations. Reform of the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) that severs disability adjudication from the Army will promote improved process efficiency without decrement in the access or quality of medical care provided to wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers. It will clarify the delineation of responsibilities that allows the Army to focus on medical treatment and fitness for duty. Further, it will present the opportunity to re-evaluate and potentially revise national compensation and benefits policy for retired disabled veterans.

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  • Military Children and Families During Operation Iraqi Freedom

    Psychiatric Quarterly (Volume 76, Number 4)

    Abstract
    The general public has become increasingly interested in the health and well being of the children and families of military service members as the war in Iraq continues. Observers recognize the potential stresses or traumas that this population might undergo as a result of the military deployment or the possible injury or death of military family members. While such concern is welcomed, it is sometimes misplaced. Not infrequently, conclusions that are drawn are fraught with…

    Abstract
    The general public has become increasingly interested in the health and well being of the children and families of military service members as the war in Iraq continues. Observers recognize the potential stresses or traumas that this population might undergo as a result of the military deployment or the possible injury or death of military family members. While such concern is welcomed, it is sometimes misplaced. Not infrequently, conclusions that are drawn are fraught with misunderstanding and bias based upon lack of understanding of the military community or a preconceived notion of the vulnerabilities of the population. This problem is compounded by the paucity of scientific study. In this article the authors review the strengths of military families as well as the unique challenges that they face. The authors also highlight parental deployment, parental injury and parental death as unique stresses to military children and families. Available and pertinent scientific information is reviewed. Clinical observations of children and families during the ongoing war in Iraq are presented.

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Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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  • Elevance Health

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