Ben Teske Email and Phone Number
Committed, capable healthcare executive with deep experience in diverse medical care delivery environments, especially primary care operations. Known for comprehensive business management and organizational skills, especially related to process development, process improvement, and defining or redefining organizational structures. Skilled at talent development and utilizing the “right” people for the “right” tasks. Comfortable with and adept at change management. Understands complex concepts; inspires or creates workable solutions.Skills and expertise-Financial leadershipBudgetingP&L managementStrategic growthCapital planningMarket analysisOperationsMulti-site managementProject and program managementScorecard and metric developmentBusiness developmentRelationship managementCross-functional collaborationTeam leadershipCoaching and mentoringSelect representative key projects and accomplishments- Initiated and oversaw Patient Centered Medical Home program rollout to 40 primary care locations (from 16) better positioning primary care as the medical home for 200K+ patients.Catalyst in developing both the Quick Care immediate care programs located in the primary care department and Quick Care Online telehealth program.Restructured the organizational chart to include the development of regions, regional managers, regional medical directors, lead physician and regional clinical coordinators to gain operational efficiencies and to streamline operations for 40+ practice locations.Developed practice scorecard to include organizational OKRs and practice KPIs to increase operational accountability, practice efficiencies, and operational focus to positively impact practice enterprise value.In conjunction with hospital leadership, developed primary care strategy that led to acquisition, denovo and same store growth over a 10 year period.Ben Teske330-388-1939benteske2917@aol.com
Westbrook Health Services, Inc.
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Sr Director Medical And Behavioral Health ServicesWestbrook Health Services, Inc.Cleveland, Oh, Us
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Director Of Primary Care OperationsAkron Children'S Hospital 2009 - Sep 2024Akron, Ohio, UsDirected the operations of the primary care network consisting of 250+ providers spanning 40+ locations in 16 counties in Northeast Ohio. Served in current role since 2022. Prior to that, served as Director of Operations, Primary Care Cluster.Over a 10 year period, oversaw Primary Care Network growth to 650+ providers and staff with a significant budget. Assisted hospital with care transformation via work in access, referral tracking, wellness initiatives, Ohio CPC, and PCMH. Assisted in hospital regional site development planning to integrate primary and specialty care. Led initiative to launch Quick Care, extended office hours, Quick Care Online and various access-related improvement projects. As past Director, held oversight of multiple specialty programs including Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Palliative Care, Global Health, Adoptive Medicine, Child Abuse, and Healthy Weight. Held leadership role with Primary Care Strategy for health system. Collaborated with System in integration of Behavioral Health therapy into all primary care locations. Implemented use of scorecard and metrics to analyze, report, and action plan on key initiatives. -
Regional Director Of OperationsDavita 2004 - 2008Denver, Co, UsLed a business unit consisting of 15 outpatient clinics across the state for the organization that is a national dialysis provider with 2,800 locations and 40K teammates, and $12B in revenues.Managed daily operations, business development, P&L, and bottom-line responsibility, including physician relations, clinical outcomes, process improvement, and financial analysis.Ensured that multiple procedures were conducted in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures, including admission interviews with clients, emergency services and situation protocols, and infection prevention and boundaries with clients. Assisted with employee relations issues and plans of correction, licensing issues, and that complaint reports were addressed as required by the State’s Licensing Agency in a timely manner.Developed 8 joint ventures; led quarterly JV meetings with partners.Started Home Hemodialysis program in region; achieved regional growth of 65%.Recognized for Top 3rd of company in overall regional performance. -
Practice Manager Of Primary Care ServicesCorewell Health 1999 - 2003Directed the operations of 16 hospital-owned primary care practices with 70 providers and 350 staff members, embedded within this integrated, 13 hospital health system with 43K employees and $9B in revenues.Oversaw practice human resource management, budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning. Developed management team to manage growth and provide infrastructure to network. Part of Hospital executive oversight committee for Physician Network.Worked with E&Y to streamline to one revenue cycle process and business system.Established physician leadership committees for Pediatrics, Family, and Internal Medicine practicesMerged Primary Care Practices from two competing hospital systems.Opened 4 new office locations. -
Medical Practice Regional ManagerBlue Cross And Blue Shield And Blue Care Network Of Michigan 1997 - 1999Supervised a large, multispecialty practice with 2 locations; held P&L responsibilities; oversaw human resources, strategic planning, budgeting, financial analysis; held MOB responsibilities for dental, lab, radiology, pharmacy.Managed 7 Internal, Family and Pediatric practices within the HMO network. Participated on HMO practice executive team.Expanded practices to include non-BCBS patients.Participated on team that successfully negotiated labor agreement with UAW.
Ben Teske Education Details
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Akron Children'S HospitalExecutive Leadership Development Program -
Akron Children'S Hospital Center For Operations ExcellenceLean And Green Belt Training
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Akron Children'S Hospital Leadership Academy
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Butler University - Lacy School Of BusinessManagement
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Grace CollegeBusiness Administration
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Teske
What company does Ben Teske work for?
Ben Teske works for Westbrook Health Services, Inc.
What is Ben Teske's role at the current company?
Ben Teske's current role is Sr Director Medical and Behavioral Health Services.
What schools did Ben Teske attend?
Ben Teske attended Akron Children's Hospital, Akron Children's Hospital Center For Operations Excellence, Akron Children's Hospital Leadership Academy, Butler University - Lacy School Of Business, Grace College.
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