Chris Lindner

Chris Lindner Email and Phone Number

Colonel, US Army (Retired) - Experienced nurse and healthcare executive committed to decreasing health disparities, barriers to access, providing compassionate care for all, and improving quality in our communities. @ Koniag Government Services
Chris Lindner's Location
El Paso, Texas, United States, United States
Chris Lindner's Contact Details
About Chris Lindner

MHA, MSS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, TS-SCI- Talented Servant Leader and Healthcare Executive with more than 30 years of verifiable operational and strategic leadership experience in the largest healthcare network in the United States- Strong and extensive background in executive leadership and Talent Management- Passionate about leading organizations, but especially its people, to a High-Reliability status and the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award- Masters of Strategic Studies focused in National Security and Strategic Leadership from U.S. Army War College-Masters of Healthcare Administration from Baylor University-Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lander University- Leads current organization with an annual budget of more than $340 million - Responsible for more than 4,000 employees (over 2000 bargaining unit employees) - Identified unrealized revenue stream in the total of $13 million from third-party payors and current year revenue of more than $20 million- Leads the team to new efficiencies in order to decrease human resource expenditures, while maintaining high functioning product lines and residency program (Orthopedic Residency is in the top 95th percentile nationally)- As interim president, oversaw successful Joint Commission Accreditation under new SAFER matrix measures- Inpatient Satisfaction improved by more than 20% in Medicine, Surgery, and Maternal-Child Services during the current tenure- Oversaw the construction of a new hospital project in excess of $1.4 billion Expert Skills:Nursing ManagementHealthcare Operations Planning and ExecutionEmergency ManagementTRICAREHealth Plan ManagementInformation ManagementStrategic PlanningPatient Services and Patient Satisfaction Quality and SafetyOperational PlanningPhysician Recruitment and RetentionTalent ManagementMentoring and CoachingJoint Commission Accreditation StandardsBed ManagementInpatient and Outpatient Workload AnalysisUnion NegotiationsTop Secret Clearance

Chris Lindner's Current Company Details
Koniag Government Services

Koniag Government Services

View
Colonel, US Army (Retired) - Experienced nurse and healthcare executive committed to decreasing health disparities, barriers to access, providing compassionate care for all, and improving quality in our communities.
Chris Lindner Work Experience Details
  • Koniag Government Services
    Director, Health Informatics
    Koniag Government Services May 2023 - Present
    Chantilly, Virginia, Us
  • El Paso Zoological Society
    Member Board Of Directors
    El Paso Zoological Society Jan 2022 - Present
    El Paso, Texas, Us
  • Readyone Industries
    Member Board Of Directors
    Readyone Industries Jul 2021 - Present
    El Paso, Us
  • Optum
    Senior Director, Strategic Solution Advisors
    Optum Mar 2022 - May 2023
    Eden Prairie , Mn, Us
    My team of strategic solution advisors provide consultation to more than 500 hospitals, nationwide as they attempt to improve systems and processes surrounding middle revenue cycle operations and clinical data improvement. Managing a post-deployment portfolio of enterprise Computer Assisted Coding, Clinical Data Improvement, Audit and Compliance, Outpatient Charge Capture, and Payment Integrity, with total contract value of more than $50 million. Our team ties tactical and operational efficiencies to strategic organizational objectives to ensure clients realize sustained value in productivity, case mix index, lengths of stay, quality, and payment integrity.
  • Medical Center Of The Americas Foundation
    Senior Director Of Healthcare Programs
    Medical Center Of The Americas Foundation Feb 2020 - Jan 2022
    El Paso, Texas, Us
    Improving quality of life and economic development in the El Paso Region. The mission of our healthcare programs are to improve access to high quality, integrated, and patient-centric healthcare. We foster collaboration, synchronization, and innovation from the military-public-private enterprises in the region. We will create a value based system for service members, their families, veterans, and local residents in the region. We are also committed to creating a medical research ecosystem in the Paso del Norte Region.
  • Hca Central West Texas (St. David'S Healthcare And Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare)
    Administrative Fellow
    Hca Central West Texas (St. David'S Healthcare And Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare) Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
    Austin, Texas, Us
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    Deputy Commanding Officer (Chief Of Staff/Executive Vp/Coo)
    William Beaumont Army Medical Center Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
    Fort Bliss, Texas, Us
    Serves as the deputy to the Commanding Officer/CEO. Chief of Staff/Vice President/COO of one of the five largest Medical Centers in the Army serving a beneficiary population over 100,000 with an annual budget of more than $340 million. Oversees on behalf of the medical center, construction of a new facility with a project cost of more than $1.4 billion. The organization consists of more than 4,000 Soldiers, civilians, and contract employees. As the Chief of Staff coordinates the activities of seven subordinate deputy commanders of service lines (medicine, administration, surgery, quality and safety, inpatient services, health and readiness, and ancillary patient services) along with a Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer.
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    Deputy Commander For Inpatient Services (Cno/Sr Vp For Inpatient Service Line)
    William Beaumont Army Medical Center Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
    Fort Bliss, Texas, Us
    Serves as the deputy commander for inpatient services at one of the five largest medical centers in the Army. Manages more than 109 inpatient beds for medicine, surgery, telemetry, intensive care, labor and delivery, post-natal care, special care nursery, and inpatient psychiatry. Supervises more than 400 nurses, technicians, and administrative staff and a budget of more than $100 million. Responsible for the quality and safety of patient care, bed utilization, staffing ratios, workload analysis, implementation and monitoring of the nursing care model, inpatient satisfaction scores, and all matters of good order and discipline for the service line.
  • U.S. Army War College - Basic Strategic Art Program
    Graduate School
    U.S. Army War College - Basic Strategic Art Program Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
  • U.S. Army Recruiting Command (Usarec)
    Commander (Ceo)
    U.S. Army Recruiting Command (Usarec) Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
    Fort Knox, Ky, Us
    Responsible for over 100 recruiters positioned throughout the Midwestern US, recruiting physicians, nurses, dentists, and all medical specialties. Managed the region's health professions scholarship programs for the Army Medical Department providing over 60 full scholarships to medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, physician assistants, physical therapy, and optometry students. Also oversaw the recruitment of Army Chaplaincy candidates in the region.The first CEO, President, Commander of the Battalion in the history of Army healthcare recruiting to achieve 100% of its recruiting mission. Within two years took performance from 52% to 100% by establishing a feasible and acceptable strategy to penetrate precision markets. Furthermore, incorporated Arbinger, Inc. principles of leadership and team collaboration in order to create highly autonomous and functioning teams.
  • United States Army Human Resources Command
    Assignment Officer, Education/Training/Strength Manager (Senior Vp Of Hr)
    United States Army Human Resources Command Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
    Fort Knox, Ky, Us
    Serves as the director of human resources for education, training, and strength management for the Army Nurse Corps, consisting of more than 4,000 nursing professionals. Advises officers on education opportunities, competency building, and assignment opportunities to match their unique skills, knowledge, and behaviors. Works with senior strategists to project the human resource needs for the Army Nurse Corps in support of all Army missions. Advises the Chief of the Army Nurse Corps on various gaps in capabilities and courses of action to correct any gaps.
  • Dunham Army Health Clinic
    Deputy Commander For Allied Services (Cno)
    Dunham Army Health Clinic Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
    Serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for an organization that supports more than 10,000 enrolled beneficiaries. Among the beneficiaries are students from more than 70 countries and their family members attending the Army War College. Responsible for the operations of pharmacy, lab, radiology, occupational health, environmental health, wellness, HEDIS, quality and safety, Joint Commission readiness and preparation, and primary care nursing assets as they transition to a Patient-Centered Medical Home. Supervises a staff of approximately 200 employees.
  • Tf 31 Medical, Iraq
    Officer In Charge Healthcare Operations (Coo And Cno)
    Tf 31 Medical, Iraq Mar 2007 - Jun 2008
  • Evans Army Community Hospital
    Chief, Medical Management (Senior Director Of Referral/Case/Utilization/Health Plan Management)
    Evans Army Community Hospital Jun 2005 - Mar 2007
    Serves as the Director of Medical Management for a large inpatient Army hospital. Oversees utilization management and review, case management, population health and disease management clinics, HEDIS compliance, referral management, and managed care support contractor compliance.
  • Baylor University Graduate School
    Student
    Baylor University Graduate School 2003 - 2005
    Waco, Texas, Us

Chris Lindner Skills

Health Policy Data Analysis Nursing Administration Healthcare Management Military Government Emergency Management Army Command Force Protection Nursing Security Clearance National Security Dod Military Operations Operational Planning Policy Military Experience Nursing Management Intelligence Top Secret Strategic Planning Utilization Management Healthcare Effectiveness Data And Information Set Physician Recruitment Talent Management Union Agreements Disease Management Bed Management Managed Care Negotiation Strategic Leadership Coaching Tricare Healthcare Staffing Patient Safety Electronic Medical Record Team Building Leadership Continuous Process Improvement Strategy Project Management Public Policy Program Management U.s. Department Of Defense Population Health Healthcare Quality Management Hospital Operations

Chris Lindner Education Details

  • Baylor University
    Baylor University
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • The United States Army War College
    The United States Army War College
    National Security And Strategic Leadership
  • Lander University
    Lander University
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Lindner

What company does Chris Lindner work for?

Chris Lindner works for Koniag Government Services

What is Chris Lindner's role at the current company?

Chris Lindner's current role is Colonel, US Army (Retired) - Experienced nurse and healthcare executive committed to decreasing health disparities, barriers to access, providing compassionate care for all, and improving quality in our communities..

What is Chris Lindner's email address?

Chris Lindner's email address is db****@****ail.com

What schools did Chris Lindner attend?

Chris Lindner attended Baylor University, The United States Army War College, Lander University.

What skills is Chris Lindner known for?

Chris Lindner has skills like Health Policy, Data Analysis, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Management, Military, Government, Emergency Management, Army, Command, Force Protection, Nursing, Security Clearance.

Free Chrome Extension

Find emails, phones & company data instantly

Find verified emails from LinkedIn profiles
Get direct phone numbers & mobile contacts
Access company data & employee information
Works directly on LinkedIn - no copy/paste needed
Get Chrome Extension - Free

Aero Online

Your AI prospecting assistant

Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers

Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.