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Katherine Richards Bess

System Director at Lee Health

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Katherine Richards-Bess is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership positions, including System Director at Lee Health and Regional Administrator at Ministry Health Care, with expertise in clinical operations, patient care, and business management.

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Cape Coral, Florida, United States, US

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$150.0

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How This Rate is Calculated

Based on Katherine's extensive experience in healthcare leadership, her education, and location, I estimate her hourly rate to be around $150. This is slightly lower than average for a healthcare executive with her experience and qualifications, but still reflects her value in the industry. Considering her expertise in clinic management, patient care services, and business operations, she is likely in high demand and can command a premium rate. However, her current role and location may not justify the highest possible rate, hence the estimated $150 per hour.

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Katherine Richards-Bess, a seasoned healthcare executive, has spent over two decades shaping the delivery of patient-centered care. As a System Director at Lee Health, she oversees Clinic Service Lines, including OBGYN, Urgent Care, and Behavioral Health. Her tenure at Ascension Health Care, formerly Ministry Health Care, saw her direct eleven Northern Region multi-specialty clinics, drive business growth, and implement Patient Centered Medical Home practices. With a strong educational foundation in Rehabilitation Psychology and Registered Nursing, Katherine brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and leadership acumen to her roles.

Experience

Lee Health
- Fort Myers, Florida, United States
- System Director
  - Oct 2017 - Present
  - Fort Myers, Florida, United States
  Clinic Service Lines: OBGYN, Urgent Care, Occupational Health Services, Behavioral Health/ Addiction Medicine and Employee Health Services
Ascension
- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- Regional Administrator
  - Mar 2002 - Jul 2017
  - Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
  Ascension Health Care, Formerly Ministry Health Care• Direct eleven Northern Region multi-specialty clinics with emphasis on primary care• Collaborate with Regional Vice President MD to lead business and assure clinic access • Promote positive customer service, provider/staff relations, and financial performance • Implemented Patient Centered Medical Home practices in all primary care clinics • Exceeded budget expectations year over year through 2015Associate Administrator – Specialty Care 2007 - 2008 (1 year) Directed Specialty Care Clinics Service Line including: ENT, Audiology, General Surgery, Women’s Health, Radiology, Outreach Services, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology Progressive Leadership Positions 2002 - 2007 (5 years) Ministry Medical Group• Interim Cancer Center Director (2006 – 2007) • Operations Director/MMG Rhinelander (2005 – 2006) • Patient Care Services Director/MMG Rhinelander & Northern Region (2003 – 2005) • Patient Care Services Manager/MMG Woodruff (2002 – 2003)
Ministry Health Care
- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- Regional Administrator
  - Mar 2002 - Jul 2017
  - Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
  Ministry Health was acquired by Ascension Health Care in 2013
Peterson Health Care of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- Progressive Leadership Positions
  - Jun 1983 - Dec 2001
  - Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
  Petersen Health Care of Wisconsin Inc. Various Progressive Leadership Positions 1983 - 2001 (18 years)• Administrator of Taylor Park Health Care and Rehabilitation Center (1999 – 2001) • Senior Vice President (1993 – 1999) • Administrator of Horizons Unlimited (1989 – 1993) • Vice President of Administration (1987 – 1989) • Administrator of Taylor Park Health Care and Rehabilitation Center (1983 – 1986)
The Friendly Village, Inc.
- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- Director Of Special Services
  - Jan 1980 - Jun 1983
  - Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
  The Friendly Village Inc. Director of Special Services 1980 - 1983Directed special care and direct care services for residents in a 248-bed facility for developmentally disabled adults.
Meriter Hosp., Inc.
- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- Registered Nurse
  - Aug 1978 - Dec 1979
  - Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
  Various Registered Nurse 1974 - 1980 (6 years)Held various nursing roles in rehabilitation, hospital, nursing home and group home care.

Education

1978 - 1979

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master's degree, Rehabilitation Psychology

1978 - 1979
1974 - 1978

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

1974 - 1978

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