Greater Chicago Area
Highly respected and talented healthcare professional familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of multiple disease states and health concerns. Able to establish strong rapport and long-lasting relationships with patients. Extensive background in managed care and population health management. Superior clinic and program management skills. A visionary who can advance goals and grow within the dynamic needs of the healthcare system.
Developed and launched a new and innovative center for the care of elderly patients with poly-chronic conditions. Supervise the growth of the center, assuring better care and outcomes for the population served. Lead multi-disciplinary team conferences at multiple clinical sites that review the care of the sickest patients and develop ongoing care strategies for these individuals. These teams have shown remarkable savings and enhanced medical outcomes.
Responsible for a team of doctors that provide family medical care and enhanced treatment strategies. Team includes 4 family practice physicians, 6 medical assistants and other support staff.
Oversaw the development of the corporation from a contracting body for non-risk preferred provider contracts to a risk bearing managed care entity with over 60,000 lives and more than 300 physician members. Led the corporation from independent PHO to an integrated member of Advocate Physician Partners. Administrative Positions Held: Board of Directors, Chair Board of Directors, Member Investment Committee, Member Contract and Finance Committee, Member Contract and Finance Committee, Chair Audit Committee, Chair Clinical Management Committee, Member Administrative Positions Held at Advocate South Suburban Hospital: Governing Council, Member at Large Vice Chair of Family Medicine Committee on Managed Care, Chair
Responsible for interfacing inpatient and outpatient clinical activity between the primary care doctors and the inpatient hospitalists.
Served as CEO of a private physician practice. Negotiated merger with Advocate Medical Group and expanded group to four physicians.
Served as the CEO of a private physician practice with two offices and a staff of twelve.