Experience

Heritage Medical Associates

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer - Retired

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2019

  Nashville, Tennessee The largest independent multispecialty group in Middle Tennessee. System includes 135 plus Physicians and other providers and 103 Shareholders along with 18 non-physician providers with locations in Davidson County, (Nashville), Williamson and Wilson Counties. Responsible for the business enterprise. Services include a complete array of diagnostic services. Currently in a Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network, VHAN, a Clinically Integrated Network and participate in a Medicare… Show more The largest independent multispecialty group in Middle Tennessee. System includes 135 plus Physicians and other providers and 103 Shareholders along with 18 non-physician providers with locations in Davidson County, (Nashville), Williamson and Wilson Counties. Responsible for the business enterprise. Services include a complete array of diagnostic services. Currently in a Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network, VHAN, a Clinically Integrated Network and participate in a Medicare Shared Savings Program ACO through Mission Point Health Partners and are in the Heritage Medical Network IPA and in the Synergy IPA. Show less



West Bend Clinic, Inc

• Administrator

  • Mar 2001 - Nov 2010

  West Bend, Wisconsin A system of 12 clinics including diagnostic centers and two freestanding ambulatory surgical centers. System included 90 physicians and providers with 440,000 visits and 8,000 surgical cases annually. Recruited to lead a new clinic system start up. Full P&L responsibility including HR, Finance and Accounting, Laboratory, Imaging, Rehabilitation, Marketing, Patient Care and IS. Planned and executed the demerger of a multispecialty medical group and creation of a new 26 physician… Show more A system of 12 clinics including diagnostic centers and two freestanding ambulatory surgical centers. System included 90 physicians and providers with 440,000 visits and 8,000 surgical cases annually. Recruited to lead a new clinic system start up. Full P&L responsibility including HR, Finance and Accounting, Laboratory, Imaging, Rehabilitation, Marketing, Patient Care and IS. Planned and executed the demerger of a multispecialty medical group and creation of a new 26 physician multispecialty group practice with a freestanding ambulatory surgery center as an affiliate 501 © 3 within a newly created regional integrated healthcare delivery system. Developed Managed Care strategy and negotiated provider and facility contracts; instrumental in becoming cash flow positive by month two of operation. Recruited 65 physicians and providers to support growth while adding 8 clinics and adding and expanding programs and services. Current system comprised of 12 Clinics, 533 FTEs with 90 plus FTE physicians. Developed growth strategy that built awareness and utilization. Visits increased from 180,000 to 440,000 while increasing patient satisfaction and employee engagement. Partnered with local businesses to provide services directly to employees encouraging preventive services and screening utilization while producing benefits for both parties. Incorporated patient follow up system; this mindset was embraced by the physician team and led to an increase in wellness follow-up. Specialty referral appointment compliance and preventive and Cancer screening improved markedly along with other procedures and visits. Clinic system uses a fully integrated EMR since 2000 and leverages technology to enhance services. Clinics recognized as a Superior Performer by MGMA. Show less



Financial Directions, Inc

• Vice President Co- Founder

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Management consulting and comprehensive fee-only financial planning and investment advisory firm.; Provided services in areas of lifetime planning and financial planning including investments and risk management and estate planning.



Quorum Health Resources, Inc

• CEO / Interim Administrator

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Provider of consultative and management services in the healthcare arena.



Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute

• Administrator

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Responsible for all ambulatory care clinics, surgical and diagnostic services and patient care programs. Planned and directed transition of facility and programs from public to privately owned and operated. Developed plans for multi -specialty group practice to integrate with primary care referrals. Developed systems to ensure competitive service and price.



Various Hospitals

• Administrator

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Served as a CEO for various acute care hospitals and physician clinics for Quorum. Responsible for Strategic Planning, Marketing, and operations for health care providers in highly competitive environments. Speaker on national speaking tour on Total Quality Management. Worked with large diverse Boards and Medical Staffs to establish and accomplish goals.



THC Boston

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Charged with total start up and management responsibility of this full service acute care facility which specialized in treating long term acute care patients.



West Paces Medical Center

• Vice President

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1993

  Worked under internationally recognized CEO Chip Caldwell in a 300 bed, 300 physician for-profit HCA hospital. Responsible for clinical and support areas. Part-time faculty member with JCAHO. Speaker and coach on National programs to guide Governance on using Quality as a Business Strategy.