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Irvine, Ca, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

Curai Health helps our clients enable and execute their Virtual Care strategy.Our AI-Assisted Primary Care Model drives higher-quality service, better patient outcomes, greater team productivity, and lower operational costs. As a text-first Virtual Clinic, powered by the most advanced AI, Curai's Care Team + Software embedded into our client's care delivery services expands access to cost-optimized Primary and Urgent Care, by combining the efficiencies of artificial intelligence with the expertise and empathy of medical professionals. Our Comprehensive Virtual Care Solutions include: Personalized PCP and Urgent Care Care Programs and Condition Management Clinical Workflow Integrations Augmented Prescription and Lab Ordering Referral Management and Network Navigation White-Label Care ServicesAI isn't just a buzzword to Curai, it's part of our DNA.

Portland, Oregon, Us

As a seasoned professional based in Orange County, CA, I assumed the pivotal role of leading a nationwide sales strategy for 6 Degrees Health’s comprehensive suite of Healthcare Cost Containment Solutions. My primary focus was cultivating strategic distribution channels that encompassed TPAs, brokers, health plans and stop-loss carriers. Central to my role was the sale of 6 Degrees Health’s suite of Solutions including:  Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) Out-of-Network Solutions Payment Integrity Program Transplant & Specialty Solutions

Elgin, Illinois, Us

A member of the Global Excel Family. Hines is a leading provider of US-based healthcare management services, and was established in 1987. Following Global Excel’s acquisition of Hines & Associates, Inc. (Hines) in July of 2021, my position of President, Opus MedStrategies underwent a transformational expansion, leading to my appointment as Chief Revenue Officer for Hines. In this elevated capacity, I assumed the leadership of Hines’ Sales Team in addition to the continued oversight of Opus MedStrategies’ Sales and Account Management Teams. Recognizing my impact, I advanced to President, Strategic Partnerships for Hines in July of 2022. Operating from Orange County, CA, I strategically drove revenue growth for Hines and Opus MedStrategies nationwide, collaborating with our parent company Global Excel Management, Inc. (Sherbrooke, Canada).Integral to Hines’ Executive Leadership Team, my influence extended beyond revenue generation, encompassing strategic liaisons between Hines’ product development initiatives and strategic partners. My contributions spanned the spectrum of business development, ensuring that Hines sustained growth and profitability.Hines’ suite of Solutions included: Healthcare Cost Containment Solutions: Primary Network Access Out-of-Network Solutions Negotiations Complex Claims Management Bill Review  Directional Care Consultation & Analytics OpusOne - Comprehensive PPO or Reference-Based Pricing AlternativeMedical Management Solutions: Utilization Management (URAC Accredited) Case Management (URAC Accredited) Maternity Management Behavioral/Mental Health Management Medical Second Surgical Opinion Wellness and Chronic Condition Management Predictive Modeling Concierge Services Reference-Based Pricing

Elgin, Illinois, Us

A member of the Global Excel Family. Global Excel merged Opus MedStrategies with Hines & Associates, Inc. in July of 2021.

Richardson, Texas, Us

Senior Management Team and Sales/Account Management Team Leadership:Responsible for the leadership of HealthSmart’s Network Solutions National Sales and Client Service Executive Teams, and HealthSmart’s Casualty Claims Solutions National Sales Team, with established sales/upsell revenue goals and client retention goals through the sale of the following solutions to new and existing clients: Core Solutions:  Group Health Primary PPO Networks Workers’ Compensation Networks Auto Medical Networks Ancillary Networks Secondary Networks Out-of-Network Negotiations Reference-Based Pricing TPA Solution Additional Solutions: Medical Management Services - Utilization, Case, and Disease Management Dental Networks Pharmacy Benefit Management  Workers’ Compensation TPA Services General & Auto Liability TPA Services Federal Black Lung Program TPA Services Throughout my tenure, I enjoyed my Senior Vice President role as an active member of HealthSmart’s Senior Management Team and strategic leader in the organization. In response to HealthSmart’s 17 acquisitions, along with the 2019 acquisition of HealthSmart by Centene Corp, combined with numerous changes in the Executive Leadership Team over that same time period, my specific leadership roles and responsibilities evolved and changed several times. As a result, with a strong focus on maximizing revenue growth and client retention, I successfully led a variety of national sales and account management teams, including teams focused on Network Solutions as well as teams focused on TPA Solutions, all of which met or exceeded their established goals.

Naperville, Il, Us

Viant acquired Beech Street in 2005 and ppoNEXT in 2007. Beech Street merged with CAPP CARE in 1998.CAPP CARE acquired Pacific Review Services (PRS) in 1993.My 20 year tenure started with Pacific Review Services (A PacifiCare Health Systems Company) in 1988.In total, I was a 20 year employee of Viant - ppoNEXT - Beech Street - CAPP CARE - PRS, when I left Viant in 2008. Viant was later acquired by MultiPlan in 2010.Serving as the Vice President of Sales for Viant Health Payment Solutions, an entity that acquired Beech Street in October of 2005, I leveraged my extensive expertise developed over a successful 17-year sales and sales leadership career at Beech Street. Following this acquisition, Viant proceeded to acquire ppoNEXT where I continued to excel for more than a year subsequent to my departure from Beech Street in December 2005. The strategic acquisition of Beech Street and ppoNEXT allowed me to apply my well-developed skills as an esteemed 19-year veteran with Viant, where I was entrusted with the pivotal role of orchestrating the seamless integration of ppoNEXT’s clientele into Viant’s extensive portfolio of products and services. This encompassed a comprehensive range of offerings, notably including PPO Networks, Network Management, and Pre-Payment and Post-Payment Services tailored for out-of-network claims.

Naperville, Il, Us

ppoNEXT was acquired by Viant in 2007.As the Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at ppoNEXT, a national PPO Network and Medical Management Company, I led the national sales and marketing strategy for a range of offerings, including Group Health PPO Networks, Secondary Networks, Consumer Care Networks, Workers’ Compensation Networks, Utilization Management, Case Management and Disease Management. When I was brought on board in early 2006, ppoNEXT’s strategy was to position the company for an acquisition. Through my sales and sales leadership, ppoNEXT was successful at growing its top line revenue for the first time in several years. The accomplishment of growing the top line revenue by over 10%, while concurrently reducing overall expenses by over 10%, translated into ppoNEXT’s valuation increasing by over 60% when compared with its 2005 market value. This financial achievement, when combined with the expansion of our market visibility through my industry relationships, positioned ppoNEXT to be successfully acquired by Viant Health Payment Solutions in June of 2007.

Naperville, Il, Us

Vice President, National Sales 2002 - 2005Led the comprehensive national sales and marketing strategy for Beech Street’s diverse array of solutions. This encompassed a wide spectrum of products and services including Group Health PPO Networks, Utilization Management, Case Management, Disease Management, National Transplant Network, and Fee Negotiation. My duties encompassed both immediate and long-term strategic planning. A key aspect of my mandate was to lead the National Sales Executive Team where I employed a consultative sales approach coupled with strategic and conceptual selling techniques. This collaborative strategy facilitated the closure of significant sales bolstering Beech Street’s market presence and competitive positioning. Regional Vice President 2000 - 2002Elevated to the esteemed position of Regional Vice President, I held a direct reporting line to the President and CEO, while assuming full profit and loss responsibility for Beech Street’s thriving Southern Region. This dynamic territory encompassed 16 states throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, generating revenue exceeding $25M.Within this capacity, I oversaw the comprehensive training, recruitment, and leadership of a talented team of over 35 professionals spread across the Atlanta and Tampa offices. My responsibilities spanned a wide range of functions, including sales, marketing, account management, client service, provider network development, and provider relations, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations to drive business growth and client satisfaction. Regional Director, Sales & Account Management 1999 - 2000Provided strategic guidance and leadership for the Southern Region Sales and Account Management Team, which consisted of over 20 professionals, collectively managing over 300 client relationships.