Experience

Kindred Hospital Westminster

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles

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

• Vice President Professional Operations

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2020



Kindred

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2017



Dignity Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, CHWMF Medical Foundation, Southern California

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2012



Cedars Sinai Medical Center

• Health System Director

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2011

  Direct the financial and operational performances of key departments establishing short and long term strategies for operational, academic and research functions for the following departments Direct the financial and operational performances of key departments establishing short and long term strategies for operational, academic and research functions for the following departments



NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Operations

  • May 2001 - Jun 2006



NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COLUMBIA AND CORNELL

• Vice Chairman Administration and Director of Operations

  • May 2001 - May 2006

  Key Achievements Financial / Productivity Saved $800K per year by restructuring staff. Boosted revenue collection by $2M per year by implementing a denial management process. Implemented anesthesia billing system which increased revenue from $0 to $30K per year. Generated $175K in new revenue by implementing food and nutrition initiatives for the Westchester Division. Generated $1 million in revenue for the hospital by negotiating new contracts with… Show more Key Achievements Financial / Productivity Saved $800K per year by restructuring staff. Boosted revenue collection by $2M per year by implementing a denial management process. Implemented anesthesia billing system which increased revenue from $0 to $30K per year. Generated $175K in new revenue by implementing food and nutrition initiatives for the Westchester Division. Generated $1 million in revenue for the hospital by negotiating new contracts with Managed Care companies. Improved efficiency within research grant submission process which boosted grant submission by 10%. Raised department donation and clinical trial revenues by 50%. Eliminated departmental operating deficit from $1.2M to $0 within 2 years. Increased Faculty Group Practice revenue by $3M within 1.5 years. Implemented new food and laundry service contract saving $100K per year. Implemented PAR level systems for supply management that reduced expired material rate 50% and saved $50K per year. Demonstrated LOS for Medical, Surgical and Psychiatric services in key inpatient areas by .5 days within 1 year. Program Development / Strategic Planning Managed academic appointments and faculty affairs of over 600 attending staff and full-time faculty. Added 35,000 new business contacts by developing and executing a new international resource center. Raised annual admissions from 4,900 per year to 5,300 per year through a reduction in Length of Stay and an increase in referral base. Negotiated contract with area facility for closing beds to assume market share from their E.R. Created a Woman's Wellness Program that has become nationally recognized and was featured on the "Today Show" and other nationally recognized media. Formulated business plan for expansion to a $5 million operation within 5 years. . Show less Key Achievements Financial / Productivity Saved $800K per year by restructuring staff. Boosted revenue collection by $2M per year by implementing a denial management process. Implemented anesthesia billing system which increased revenue from $0 to $30K per year. Generated $175K in new revenue by implementing food and nutrition initiatives for the Westchester Division. Generated $1 million in revenue for the hospital by negotiating new contracts with… Show more Key Achievements Financial / Productivity Saved $800K per year by restructuring staff. Boosted revenue collection by $2M per year by implementing a denial management process. Implemented anesthesia billing system which increased revenue from $0 to $30K per year. Generated $175K in new revenue by implementing food and nutrition initiatives for the Westchester Division. Generated $1 million in revenue for the hospital by negotiating new contracts with Managed Care companies. Improved efficiency within research grant submission process which boosted grant submission by 10%. Raised department donation and clinical trial revenues by 50%. Eliminated departmental operating deficit from $1.2M to $0 within 2 years. Increased Faculty Group Practice revenue by $3M within 1.5 years. Implemented new food and laundry service contract saving $100K per year. Implemented PAR level systems for supply management that reduced expired material rate 50% and saved $50K per year. Demonstrated LOS for Medical, Surgical and Psychiatric services in key inpatient areas by .5 days within 1 year. Program Development / Strategic Planning Managed academic appointments and faculty affairs of over 600 attending staff and full-time faculty. Added 35,000 new business contacts by developing and executing a new international resource center. Raised annual admissions from 4,900 per year to 5,300 per year through a reduction in Length of Stay and an increase in referral base. Negotiated contract with area facility for closing beds to assume market share from their E.R. Created a Woman's Wellness Program that has become nationally recognized and was featured on the "Today Show" and other nationally recognized media. Formulated business plan for expansion to a $5 million operation within 5 years. . Show less



NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

• Administrator / Business Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Cardiac Catheterization, Electophysiology and Cardiology Key Achievements Generated a 20% increase in referrals to the Catheterization Lab within 1 year. Increased referral base by 30% by developing alliances with physicians outside the Manhattan borough. Reformulated budget and budget management process to meet strategic financial objectives. Met all budget projections for the first time in the facility's history. Increased staff productivity and efficiency which… Show more Cardiac Catheterization, Electophysiology and Cardiology Key Achievements Generated a 20% increase in referrals to the Catheterization Lab within 1 year. Increased referral base by 30% by developing alliances with physicians outside the Manhattan borough. Reformulated budget and budget management process to meet strategic financial objectives. Met all budget projections for the first time in the facility's history. Increased staff productivity and efficiency which assured $50K per year in operational savings. Outsourced billing functions for the academic practice, saving over $250K per year and added $500K in collections revenue. Spearheaded a Heart Center Plan that included 14 recovery beds and integrated vascular surgery, cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology programs into a single treatment area. Negotiated a $1 million reduction in the purchase and terms of two cardiac catheterization labs. Developed and executed plan resulting for the successful launch of the Brachy Radiation Therapy Program. Implemented an electronic medical record system specific to cardiac catheterization labs that decreased nursing documentation time by 25% and expedited report turnaround from 1 week to 24 hours. Served as weekend Administrator on Call for entire facility, Assured consistent and smooth operations at all times. Responded on behalf of Senior Administration to emergencies, capacity issues, and emergency room and nursing operations. Show less Cardiac Catheterization, Electophysiology and Cardiology Key Achievements Generated a 20% increase in referrals to the Catheterization Lab within 1 year. Increased referral base by 30% by developing alliances with physicians outside the Manhattan borough. Reformulated budget and budget management process to meet strategic financial objectives. Met all budget projections for the first time in the facility's history. Increased staff productivity and efficiency which… Show more Cardiac Catheterization, Electophysiology and Cardiology Key Achievements Generated a 20% increase in referrals to the Catheterization Lab within 1 year. Increased referral base by 30% by developing alliances with physicians outside the Manhattan borough. Reformulated budget and budget management process to meet strategic financial objectives. Met all budget projections for the first time in the facility's history. Increased staff productivity and efficiency which assured $50K per year in operational savings. Outsourced billing functions for the academic practice, saving over $250K per year and added $500K in collections revenue. Spearheaded a Heart Center Plan that included 14 recovery beds and integrated vascular surgery, cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology programs into a single treatment area. Negotiated a $1 million reduction in the purchase and terms of two cardiac catheterization labs. Developed and executed plan resulting for the successful launch of the Brachy Radiation Therapy Program. Implemented an electronic medical record system specific to cardiac catheterization labs that decreased nursing documentation time by 25% and expedited report turnaround from 1 week to 24 hours. Served as weekend Administrator on Call for entire facility, Assured consistent and smooth operations at all times. Responded on behalf of Senior Administration to emergencies, capacity issues, and emergency room and nursing operations. Show less



MEMORIAL SLOAN - KETTERING CANCER CENTER

• Manager / Coordinator

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Key Achievements Reengineered workflow and staffing, which saved $100K per year and boosted physician billing. Led implementation of an electronic medical record system and a new surgical scheduling system to improve efficiencies. Improved facility accreditation standards and received successful JCAHO review. Participated in the establishment of a world renowned Prostate Cancer Program. Renegotiated supplier contracts that resulted in a total savings of more than $1… Show more Key Achievements Reengineered workflow and staffing, which saved $100K per year and boosted physician billing. Led implementation of an electronic medical record system and a new surgical scheduling system to improve efficiencies. Improved facility accreditation standards and received successful JCAHO review. Participated in the establishment of a world renowned Prostate Cancer Program. Renegotiated supplier contracts that resulted in a total savings of more than $1 million. Participated in planning and opening a 200,000 square foot midtown ambulatory center. Renovated over 15 clinic and office sites. Brought projects in $300K under budget. Successfully coordinated with architects, planners, engineers, construction professionals and vendors throughout all project phases. Responsible for Y2K transition for the Departments of Medicine and Surgery. Show less Key Achievements Reengineered workflow and staffing, which saved $100K per year and boosted physician billing. Led implementation of an electronic medical record system and a new surgical scheduling system to improve efficiencies. Improved facility accreditation standards and received successful JCAHO review. Participated in the establishment of a world renowned Prostate Cancer Program. Renegotiated supplier contracts that resulted in a total savings of more than $1… Show more Key Achievements Reengineered workflow and staffing, which saved $100K per year and boosted physician billing. Led implementation of an electronic medical record system and a new surgical scheduling system to improve efficiencies. Improved facility accreditation standards and received successful JCAHO review. Participated in the establishment of a world renowned Prostate Cancer Program. Renegotiated supplier contracts that resulted in a total savings of more than $1 million. Participated in planning and opening a 200,000 square foot midtown ambulatory center. Renovated over 15 clinic and office sites. Brought projects in $300K under budget. Successfully coordinated with architects, planners, engineers, construction professionals and vendors throughout all project phases. Responsible for Y2K transition for the Departments of Medicine and Surgery. Show less



NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Evening/Weekend Administrator

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Provided senior level operational direction and emergency response to a 500-bed community hospital during evenings and weekends. Provided senior level operational direction and emergency response to a 500-bed community hospital during evenings and weekends.