Christopher Pittman, M.D., Favls, Facr, Facp (Hon)

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Ardent Advocate for Millions of Unaware Americans Suffering from Vein Disease l Chief Cultivator of Strategy Eating Health Care Culture l Health Care Opinion Maker l Boundary Spanner @ Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers
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Tampa, Florida, United States, United States
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About Christopher Pittman, M.D., Favls, Facr, Facp (Hon)

•Minimally-invasive surgeon growing strategy-eating health care culture delivering award-winning, world-renowned medical & cosmetic vein care and research•Chairman, Health Performance Specialists - largest vein care practice network in the USA•Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology and Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine•Public health advocate for millions worldwide suffering from superficial venous disease •Executive Producer, Vein911 Reality Show•Unabashed "Foamaholic" •LinkedIn Administrator, Foam Sclerotherapy Experts, 1700+ physicians: Linkedin.com/groups/8508859•President, TransAmerican Sclerotherapy Institute, Inc., 501(c)(3) promoting the patient benefits of vein sclerotherapy and the education of sclerotherapists•Affiliate Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine•30+ years local, state, national, and international medical-political leadership•Thought Leader in Health Care Policy & Health Information Technology (HIT). Selected invitations:-Pioneer ACO HIT lead, CMS Innovation Center-State of the State on HIT, Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration-Telehealth: State of the State, Florida Telehealth Summit-Separating Fact from Fiction: What Every Journalist Needs to Know about Healthcare Policy, Poynter Institute for Media Studies-Chair, Healthcare Policy & Advocacy Symposium; Future of Reimbursement; ABCs of MACRA, American Vein & Lymphatic Society Annual Congresses-Advocacy Role of Physician Societies in a Period of Significant Changes in Health Care Economics, American Venous Forum Annual Meeting-Inside the Trenches: Firsthand Experiences From Successful Physician Entrepreneurs, Representing the Physician Entrepreneur and Innovator: How to Both Practice Medicine and Build an Innovative Business, Florida Bar Health Law Section-Healing the U.S. Health Care System, What Do We Need to Do? NABIP Florida Benefits and Medicare Symposium•Devoted husband•Father of 4•27-year cancer survivor•Artistic outdoor rollerskater

Christopher Pittman, M.D., Favls, Facr, Facp (Hon)'s Current Company Details
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers

Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers

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Ardent Advocate for Millions of Unaware Americans Suffering from Vein Disease l Chief Cultivator of Strategy Eating Health Care Culture l Health Care Opinion Maker l Boundary Spanner
Christopher Pittman, M.D., Favls, Facr, Facp (Hon) Work Experience Details
  • Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers
    Founder And Executive Chairman
    Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers Oct 2023 - Present
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    Vein911 Vein Treatment Centers are an award-winning, world-renowned team of dedicated vein care specialists who provide the best outcomes and a world-class patient experience for those suffering from medical venous and lymphatic disorders or cosmetically disturbing veins.
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  • Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers
    Executive Producer, Vein911 Reality Tv Show
    Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers Feb 2020 - Present
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    Consistent with the Vein911 name call to action, the Vein911 show infotains patients and the public about venous & lymphatic disorders and their profound effect on health and wellness. Millions of Americans suffer needlessly from undiagnosed, unrecognized, or poorly treated venous disease. Venous medical literature is not reaching primary care physicians fast enough and grassroots education and outreach is desperately needed. A reality show is just what the doctor ordered.
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  • Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers
    Chief Executive Officer & Chief Medical Officer
    Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers Nov 2010 - Oct 2023
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    ABOUT: Vein911 is an award-winning, world-renowned team of dedicated vein care specialists who provide world-class results and a world-class patient experience for those suffering from medical venous and lymphatic disorders or cosmetically disturbing veins.NAME & CALL TO ACTION: Vein911 is a call to urgent education about venous and lymphatic disorders and their effect on health and wellness.MISSION: We'll Help You Feel Great Again!®VISION: Ritz-Carlton service, Disney fun, and Amazon delivery -- to be America’s choice for vein care.CORE VALUES:Go Getter: No excuses. Follow through.Team Player: Take ownership. Do whatever it takes.Transparent Communication: Be honest and sincere. Be comfortable with uncomfortable.Unequivocal Excellence: Be consistent. Desire self improvement.Patients Are Our Friends: Do the right thing. Be fun yet compassionate.
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  • Health Performance Specialists
    Chairman
    Health Performance Specialists Oct 2024 - Present
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    • Oversee operations at HPS, focusing on cost control, patient care, and operational efficiency in the vein care industry.• Implementing strategies to help practices save money, off-load non-clinical functions, and remain independent in a consolidating medical marketplace.
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  • Health Performance Specialists
    Managing Director
    Health Performance Specialists Mar 2018 - Sep 2024
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    • Led a team of independent vein practices across 24 states to compete, succeed, and thrive in the medical practice environment.• Aligned with physicians to grow their practices while maintaining 100% independence and providing support through tools, talent, and technology.• Spearheaded initiatives to increase revenue and improve operational efficiency within the network of 40+ practices.
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  • Florida Agency For Health Care Administration
    Member, Florida'S Blood Clot And Pulmonary Embolism Policy Workgroup - Emily Adkins Prevention Act
    Florida Agency For Health Care Administration Jul 2023 - Present
    https://www.stoptheclot.org/news/emily-adkins/May 3, 2023After their 23-year-old daughter Emily died of a blood clot following an ankle fracture, Janet and Doug Adkins channeled their grief into advocacy. The result is the Emily Adkins Prevention Act, a groundbreaking measure passed Wednesday, May 3 by the Florida Legislature. It greenlights the creation of a policy workgroup that will examine how blood clots and pulmonary emboli affect the lives of Floridians. Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose sister died of a blood clot in 2015, is expected to sign it into law. No other such measure exists in the U.S. At a press conference after the bill was passed, Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood Clot Alliance, said that Florida’s action will serve as a model for other states. “This is a momentous and huge step forward to protecting and saving so many lives,” she said. “With this bill as a base, we will now have the tools to stop this national health crisis.”The goals of the workgroup will be to consider recommendations around standards of care guidelines for blood clot patients and determine how many Florida residents are affected by blood clots. It would also identify how data is collected, identify emerging treatments and therapies, and develop a recommendation for risk surveillance systems. Rep. Dean Black, who sponsored the bill in the house, said this bipartisan measure will make a difference in Florida and beyond.“We will save thousands and thousands and thousands of lives and it will echo across the country and across the world,” Rep. Dean Black said. “No one is doing this, and it starts here.” The workgroup will issue its final report on Jan. 4, 2025 – Emily Adkins’ 25th birthday.
  • International Union Of Phlebology
    Advocacy Committee Member, International Union Of Phlebology
    International Union Of Phlebology Jan 2024 - Present
    Chatswood, Nsw, Au
    1. WG Name: Academic Institutional WG (AI-WG)Mission:a) to increase University involvement, positioning UIP as reliable vein-lymphatic counterpart.b) to reach Institutions for phlebo-lymphology recognition._______________________________________________________2. WG Name: Multi-Specialty WG (MS-WG)Mission:a) to stimulate interaction among different Specialties involved in vein-lymphatic topics.b) to develop MOU with different specialties organizations for UIP synergy._______________________________________________________3. WG Name: Awareness & Reach-out-WG (AR-WG)Mission:a) to foster public awareness initiatives.b) to establish synergy with media channels to promote vein-lymphatic awareness._______________________________________________________4. WG Name: Advocacy-WG (AD-WG)Mission:a) to advocate for healthcare and non-healthcare professionals.b) to highlight certification and regulatory aspects for appropriate vein-lymphatic practice.
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  • International Union Of Phlebology
    Education Committee Member, International Union Of Phlebology
    International Union Of Phlebology Apr 2023 - Present
    Chatswood, Nsw, Au
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  • Transamerican Sclerotherapy Institute, Inc.
    President
    Transamerican Sclerotherapy Institute, Inc. Aug 2020 - Present
    Mission: To Promote the Patient Benefits of Sclerotherapy and the Education of Sclerotherapists Vision: To Be The Leading Voice for Sclerotherapy in the Western HemisphereTransAmerican: Members welcome from North, Central, and South America.Sclerotherapy: Medical and Cosmetic SclerotherapyInstitute: Focus on Education and Best PracticesThe Transamerican Sclerotherapy Institute (TSI) is a charitable, not-for-profit 501(3)(c) organization run for the benefit of patients, the public, physicians, and allied health professionals.Over the last 25 years, the value of UGFS for treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is proven by hundreds of scientific articles and has gained worldwide popularity, however, UGFS is still not widely used nor well understood in the USA and in many parts of the world.Dr. John Bergan, a visionary vascular surgeon and pioneer of venous medicine, is quoted in 2008: “The advent of foam sclerotherapy has been one of the most important developments in the field of phlebology. Just as surgery has evolved into more minimal invasion, so has the treatment of varicose veins. Foam sclerotherapy is quick, efficient, easy to use and inexpensive, and is widely believed to become the dominant form of therapy for varicose veins.” However, UGFS is not generally promoted despite being a low cost, highly effective treatment for CVI. Physicians and other stakeholders with interest and expertise in UGFS have emerged as a distinct group, yet there is no "home" for us, until now.There are no accepted standards for professional development or practice for medical or cosmetic sclerotherapy. TSI members have access to continuing professional development through in person, virtual, and hybrid meetings, as well as electronic communications, mentoring, and networking. The role of TSI is to establish consensus on best practices and inform and educate members, patients and the public, the media, and other stakeholders.
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  • Society Of Interventional Radiology
    Division Representative (Private Practice), Venous Disease Council
    Society Of Interventional Radiology Sep 2021 - Present
    Fairfax, Va, Us
    SIR Clinical Specialty Councils shall consist of a councilor, vice chair, disease state experts assigned to serve as representatives to SIR and SIR Foundation divisions and at-large members from SIR membership. Clinical Specialty Councilors and vice chairs will serve a two-year term. Vice chairs will be appointed by the SIR Nominating Committee for a term of two-years and succeed into the councilor position. Clinical Specialty Council members will serve a term of three years with the eligibility to be reappointed for an additional three-year term.Clinical Specialty Council representatives will serve on SIR division committees to ensure collaboration and disease state expertise. Clinical Specialty Council division representatives will enhance the work product of the other SIR divisions by serving as their primary resource for up-to-date, disease-specific knowledge, expertise, and perspective. Tasks may range from providing critical guidance to the other divisions upon request to taking primary responsibility for projects and programs. Representatives shall be appointed in collaboration with SIR division councilors. Clinical Specialty Council representatives will serve in dual roles within the councils and the division structure. Representatives terms on the Clinical Specialty Council will correspond with the term within the division structure.
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  • Society Of Interventional Radiology
    Sir Corporate Ambassador Program (Cap) Delegate
    Society Of Interventional Radiology Aug 2021 - Present
    Fairfax, Va, Us
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  • American Board Of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
    Member, Marketing And Communications Committee
    American Board Of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Mar 2018 - Present
    The Marketing and Communications Committee shall be responsible for the marketing of and communications about the various activities and initiatives of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). Activities and initiatives can include, but are not limited to, the ABVLM certification exam, products created by the ABVLM, educational programs and standards the ABVLM has established, and any other initiatives aimed at achieving the ABVLM goals to: “Improve the standards of medical practitioners and the quality of patient care related to the treatment of venous disorders and all aspects of venous disease”, as well as “Establish educational standards for teaching and training programs in venous and lymphatic medicine”. To accomplish this, the committee’s tasks may include, but are not limited to, reviewing, revising and occasionally creating website content, internal and external communications, display ads in digital and hardcopy media, and messaging for the ABVLM News alert. Additionally, the committee will help establish a marketing program and budget, as well as review and vet marketing materials as appropriate.
  • Sarc Med Iq
    Advisory Board
    Sarc Med Iq Aug 2022 - Present
    Dublin, California, Us
    More than just a PACS system, SARC MedIQ is a complete imaging workflow solution. It is truly global cloud based system (partnered with Amazon AWS) that is accessible from any internet connected devices. Streamlined, customizable, and intuitive, SARC MedIQ provides a single workflow from the exam machine to cloud archive and EMR integration. It allows advanced and affordable health care solutions for the world.
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  • Axiomhealth Management
    Board Of Advisors
    Axiomhealth Management Jul 2021 - Present
    Axiom Rehabilitation (formly Outpatient Homecare Rehab) was established in 1998 by Physical Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist, Deborah Moura to provide outpatient physical therapy services in the home and home health therapy staffing. Over two decades later, Axiom has grown to serve a large market share of the community of people with lymphedema, having developed a strong reputation for successfully managing patients with lymphedema. In that time, Axiom has grown to service the majority of the state of Florida including Tampa, Jacksonville, Central Florida, and parts of South Florida. Axiom is now the preferred Lymphedema partners of Managed Services Organizations (MSOs), Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), large medical groups, health plans, and other healthcare organizations across the state.
  • Athenahealth
    Athenahealth "Physician Maven" & National Showcase Client Practice
    Athenahealth Mar 2019 - Present
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    Physician Mavens are nominated from an Athenahealth customer success manager or sales executive to share experiences using Athenahealth solutions and offer best practice recommendations to peers.National Showcase Client Program are nominated from an Athenahealth customer success manager or sales executive. Organizations and practices have had positive experiences with Athenahealth solutions and share their stories with peers considering Athenahealth.
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  • Apaly Health
    Advisory Board Member
    Apaly Health Jul 2018 - Present
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    Apaly Health enables employers and providers to direct contract at scale.Employers are the largest "health insurer" in the U.S. Self-funded employers operate their own health insurance plans to provide coverage for their employees and families. The employer is the actual insurer. Over 100 MILLION people are covered under these types of plans.Apaly Health was founded by a veteran doctor, technologist, and entrepreneur, who envisioned a healthcare system that is patient centric, driven by higher quality, direct, and enabled by advanced technology. Through the use of blockchain technology, Apaly Health is creating a transparent, cost-effective solution that is more secure, faster, and more efficient.
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  • Florida Medical Association
    Past President And Board Member, Fma Pac
    Florida Medical Association 1998 - Present
    Tallahassee, Florida, Us
    What is the FMA PAC?The Florida Medical Association Political Action Committee was established in 1974 to elect candidates to state office who will help advance the advocacy agenda of the Florida Medical Association.The FMA PAC solicits voluntary contributions from healthcare professionals, their spouses, medical students and residents to research, select and support the election of medicine-friendly candidates.Does the FMA PAC endorse both Democrats, and Republicans?Yes. The FMA PAC is bi-partisan, supporting candidates of all parties who are pro-medicine. We work closely with County Medical Societies and our Physician Board Members from around the state to identify pro-medicine candidates as they seek elected office.Who can donate to the FMA PAC?Anyone can! The FMA PAC is comprised of physicians, their spouses, medical students, residents, and physician assistants. Many large groups and medical staffs around the state have given generous donations as well.Who serves on the FMA PAC Board?The FMA PAC Board & Executive Committee are comprised of physician leaders from around the state. There are up to 65 physician members, one medical student member, one resident member, one medical executive, and one FMA Alliance member.
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  • Florida Medical Association
    Past Vice-Chair & Member, Council On Medical Services/Practice Innovation, Hit Subject Matter Expert
    Florida Medical Association 2012 - Present
    Tallahassee, Florida, Us
    The Council on Medical Services and Health Care Delivery Innovation is responsible for providing recommendations and guidance to the FMA Board of Governors related to the economic aspects of the delivery of medical care. The Council is charged with overseeing and protecting the interests of physicians on Medicare, Medicaid and other government health program issues, and in matters relating to health care finance and relations with private insurance carriers. The Council studies, evaluates and recommends policies to the Board of Governors relating to health care system reform, health information technology, managed care, accountable care organizations, patient safety, and quality improvement. The Council is also responsible for developing tools and resources for practice physicians in all areas of health care delivery with a specific focus on new payment models and health information technology.
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  • Florida Medical Association
    Member, Board Of Governors
    Florida Medical Association 2013 - Aug 2017
    Tallahassee, Florida, Us
    Founded in 1874, the Florida Medical Association is a professional association dedicated to the service and assistance of Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. The FMA represents more than 20,000 physicians on issues of legislation and regulatory affairs, medical economics and education, public health, and ethical and legal issues. We advocate for physicians and their patients to promote the public health, ensure the highest standards of medical practice, and to enhance the quality and availability of health care in the Sunshine State.
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  • Florida Medical Association
    President, Florida Medical Association Political Action Committee
    Florida Medical Association Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
    Tallahassee, Florida, Us
    What is the FMA PAC?The Florida Medical Association Political Action Committee was established in 1974 to elect candidates to state office who will help advance the advocacy agenda of the Florida Medical Association. The FMA PAC solicits voluntary contributions from healthcare professionals, their spouses, medical students and residents to research, select and support the election of medicine-friendly candidates. With the support of healthcare professionals from around the state, the FMA PAC is Florida's No. 1 medical PAC. During the 2015-2016 election cycle, the FMA PAC raised over $2,300,000.Does the FMA PAC endorse both Democrats, and Republicans?Yes. The FMA PAC is bi-partisan, supporting candidates of all parties who are pro-medicine. We work closely with County Medical Societies and our Physician Board Members from around the state to identify pro-medicine candidates as they seek elected office.Who can donate to the FMA PAC?Anyone can! The FMA PAC is comprised of physicians, their spouses, medical students, residents, and physician assistants. Many large groups and medical staffs around the state have given generous donations as well.Who serves on the FMA PAC Board?The FMA PAC Board & Executive Committee are comprised of physician leaders from around the state. There are up to 65 physician members, one medical student member, one resident member, one medical executive, and up to seven FMA Alliance members.
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  • Florida Medical Association
    Chair, Advisory Group On Health Information Technology
    Florida Medical Association Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
    Tallahassee, Florida, Us
    This advisory group reports to the Council on Medical Services and Health Care Delivery Innovation. This group is charged with studying, evaluating and advising the Council on policies involving all areas of health information technology including telemedicine. This group is also charged with assisting in the development of tools and resources to help practicing physicians with health information technology.
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  • Florida Medical Association
    Chair, Committee On Health Care Information Technology
    Florida Medical Association Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
    Tallahassee, Florida, Us
    FMA HIT Committee guides FMA HIT strategy.Physician-driven health information exchange (HIE) development is a high priority for the citizens of Florida and the nation.Maintaining physicians as guardians of our patient’s private health information is of extreme importance to both physicians and patients and a vital part of the sacred physician-patient relationship. Many newly developing HIEs have little or no physician and patient input or involvement.The new age of HIE places our patients’ private, clinical information at risk of being stored, owned and controlled by non-physicians including corporations, hospital systems, insurance companies, and the government that may not be in our patient's best interest.HIE is comparable to the internet where medical records are securely transmitted among authorized physicians. In coming years, individual private health information will be available to physicians with a simple click of a button on the “medical records internet”. Electronic medical records (EMRs) are comparable to personal computers where physicians electronically gather and use patient records in their offices and clinics to provide optimal health care to our patients. EMR and HIE can improve our lives, just as personal computers and the internet have improved our lives. However, confidential health information available over the “medical records internet” raises legitimate security, privacy, and quality health care concerns.HIEs will become health data bureaus analogous to credit bureaus today. Physicians -- not corporations -- are best qualified to analyze data within health data bureaus that can then be used to improve health care quality guidelines that are in the best interest of our patients.Physicians have been trusted with patient's medical records for generations and HIEs and the medical records they contain should remain under the control of patients and physicians.
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  • First Coast Service Options, Inc.
    Florida Medicare Contractor Advisory Committee (Cac), Fma Representative
    First Coast Service Options, Inc. Mar 2017 - Present
    Jacksonville, Us
    The purpose of the Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) is to provide:• A formal mechanism for provider organizations in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to be informed of and participate in the development of local coverage determinations (LCDs) in an advisory capacity• A mechanism to discuss and improve administrative policies that are within the contractor’s discretion• A forum for information exchange between the contractor and provider organizations.The role of CAC members is:• To improve the relations and communication between Medicare and the provider community.• Disseminating proposed LCDs to colleagues in their respective state and specialty societies to solicit comments• Disseminating information about the Medicare program obtained at CAC meetings to their respective state and specialty societies• Disseminating information about the Medicare program and proposed LCDs to interested provider communities without representation on the CAC• Discussing inconsistent or conflicting LCDs• Accurately reflecting the views of their society when discussing LCDs
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  • University Of South Florida
    Affiliate Assistant Professor Of Radiology, Usf Morsani College Of Medicine
    University Of South Florida Jun 2015 - Present
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    Faculty Advisor, AMA/FMA/HCMA Organized Medicine Student GroupFaculty and Mentor, Scholarly Concentration in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business in MedicineLead Faculty Member, Medical Politics Colloquium
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  • University Of South Florida
    Member, Board Of Directors, Usf Health Morsani College Of Medicine Alumni Society
    University Of South Florida Apr 2015 - May 2021
    Tampa, Florida, Us
    The mission of the Society is to support College alumni and students in their roles as advocates, advisors, benefactors and educational partners. The Society’s fundamental objectives include: Engaging and maintaining relationships with College alumni; Promoting personal fellowship and professional relationships among and between Society members; Advocating on behalf of alumni, medical students and physicians enrolled in graduate medical education programs at the College; Assisting and participating in advancement activities for the College; Providing counsel on matters related to the College’s advancement as requested by College leaders; and Promoting and supporting the mission of the USF System Alumni Association.
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  • Automated Clinical Guidelines, Llc
    Physician Advisor
    Automated Clinical Guidelines, Llc Jan 2015 - Present
    Automated Clinical Guidelines, LLC (ACG) organizes the world's medical information to make it useful and valuable at the point of care. ACG provides mobile knowledge, data, analytics, time, date, and location for any disease.• Mission: organize the world’s medical knowledge and data.• Vision: do the right thing for the patient and our partners.• Purpose: solve the same problems for which some of the first medical libraries were established - to enable individuals, families, and communities to take greater responsibility for their health while advancing medical research, teaching, and patient care.ACG has developed an elegant system (H.O.L.M.E.S.) for doing the right thing for the patient and for those who pay, while eliminating many administrative costs for all stakeholders.Our product platform (SaaS):• Organizes the world’s medical knowledge using an ICD-10CM data model, in over 80 languages, with point of care access. • Insures all participants and users are singing from the same sheet of music, streamlining most teaching/training requirements, while standardizing diagnoses, treatment, and documentation.• Seamlessly links clinical documentation to revenue cycle via automated clinical guidelines and embedded clinical decision support. • Automates many health plan functions to include prior authorization, clinical review, and claims adjudication.• Creates clinical and radiology reports that are consistent, comprehensive, easily managed, and "readable" to humans and machines alike.• Provides an education and treatment platform for world-wide delivery of efficient, high-quality care, consistent with current medical knowledge, with cloud-based analytics for both epidemiologic mapping and tracking.
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  • Tampa Bay Integrated Healthcare Network, Llc (Tbih)
    Board Manager
    Tampa Bay Integrated Healthcare Network, Llc (Tbih) Apr 2015 - Present
    TBIH is the first and only physician-led Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) in the Tampa Bay Area. TBIH is also the first and only CIN aligned with Florida Blue that does not include a hospital system. TBIH is also contracted with Cigna, Aetna, and Oscar. Our physician members are committed to the highest quality care, optimal care coordination, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions, and reducing emergency room visits leading to the better health of our patients.
  • University Community Independent Practice Association, Inc.
    Director
    University Community Independent Practice Association, Inc. 2014 - Present
    Mission: UCIPA is a physician network, which provides quality, cost effective medical care. UCIPA markets its network and services to health care third party payors, including, but not limited to employers, insurers and managed care organizations. UCIPA is not affiliated with, and is independent of, all hospitals.
  • Hillsborough County Medical Association Political Action Committee
    Past President & Board Member
    Hillsborough County Medical Association Political Action Committee Jan 2011 - Present
    Hillsborough County Medical Association Political Action Committee (HILLPAC) is the political arm of the Hillsborough County Medical Association. Contributions made to HILLPAC are used to support physician friendly candidates in local races.
  • American Vein & Lymphatic Society
    Past Chair & Member Communications Committee
    American Vein & Lymphatic Society Nov 2019 - Oct 2024
    Chicago, Il, Us
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  • American Vein & Lymphatic Society
    Chair, Healthcare Advocacy Committee
    American Vein & Lymphatic Society Nov 2017 - Oct 2024
    Chicago, Il, Us
    PurposeThe Health Care Advocacy Committee is responsible for the oversight of issues relating to health policy, reimbursement, and insurance industry relations. The committee monitors activities undertaken through the AMA (HOD, CPT and RUC representatives) and directs activities aimed towards relationships with policy makers, CMS, and the Insurance Industry.Responsibilities1. Provide oversight and direction for Health Care policy related activities, including development of AVLS policy positions, reimbursement issues, insurance industry relations, and activities conducted through the American Medical Association.2. Develop advocacy strategies to interact with officials representing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers.3. Represent the AVLS in interactions with policy makers and officials from CMS and other government agencies, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), third party policy makers, and other organizations and attempt to develop working relationships with them on behalf of the organization.4. Facilitate the sharing of information between representatives of the AMA House of Delegates, CPT Editorial Committee, and RUC panel.5. Monitor and analyze the impact of proposed CMS, MAC, and 3rd party insurance policies which affect access to venous and lymphatic care and develop AVLS policy and advocacy actions in response.6. Select, mobilize and direct Rapid Response Team members to address specific CMS or third party payer issues as needed.7. Respond to member inquiries in regard to coding and reimbursement questions.
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  • American Vein & Lymphatic Society
    Member Board Of Directors
    American Vein & Lymphatic Society Nov 2017 - Oct 2024
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Vision & MissionThe AVLS’s mission is simple, but powerful: to advance vein care.Our vision is to be an indispensable resource for our members for education, knowledge exchange, and practice management; a powerful advocate for excellence in vein care; and a leader in basic and clinical research in vein care.The AVLS believes in four core values: Fellowship, Innovation, Integrity, and Science.Fellowship: Demonstrated by professional and personal pride in being part of a collegial community of excellence with a common passion for good thinking, mutual respect, shared experience and collective actionInnovation: Demonstrated by continuing commitment to new methods of producing phlebological education, research, advocacy and leadershipIntegrity: Demonstrated by uncompromising dedication to being a trusted, unbiased and credible source of fact-based information and expertiseScience: Demonstrated by utilization of rigorous scientific methods to refine treatment and improve outcomes
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  • American Vein & Lymphatic Society
    36Th Annual Congress Chair
    American Vein & Lymphatic Society Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
    Chicago, Il, Us
    The AVLS 2022 Annual Congress will be gathering at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The meeting will comply with Local, State and Federal COVID-19 policies including social distancing and masking. In New Orleans, up to four scientific sessions will concurrently throughout the day. Additionally, the Innovation Pavilion will provide dedicated time for attendees to interact with exhibitors. All in-person attendees will also receive access to all online sessions including the livestream and on-demand content.
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  • American Vein & Lymphatic Society
    Delegate To The American Medical Association
    American Vein & Lymphatic Society 2011 - 2022
    Chicago, Il, Us
    About UsThe American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is the premier association for physicians and allied health professionals dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic disease.As the industry’s leading experts, the AVLS seeks to improve the standards of medical practitioners, the quality of patient care and the level of assistance practitioners can access. Health professionals can use the AVLS as a forum to exchange medical knowledge, access one-on-one, group and online training, accredited continuing medical education (CME) or access resources to help with practice and patient management.The AVLS is comprised of 2,000 vein care professionals, setting the pace and direction for the growth of the field of phlebology.The Leading Advocate for the Field of Vein CareSince its inception, the AVLS has been the leading advocate for quality care, standards of practice and recognition of phlebology as a specialty. As a direct result of initiatives undertaken by the ACP, the American Medical Association (AMA) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) now recognize phlebology as a self-designated specialty. As a representative to the AMA House of Delegates since 2008, the AVLS has a direct voice on the floor of the AMA and in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommendations. The AVLS also has a direct influence in appointments to the CPT coding committee, the Residency Review Committee, and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPTF).The AVLS has worked with the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM) to develop standards of care in the field through a certification exam based on ABMS standards, as well as the development of The Fundamental of Phlebology textbook and guideline documents for the treatment of various venous disease conditions.
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  • American Vein & Lymphatic Society
    Executive Committee Member & Board Member, Avls Foundation
    American Vein & Lymphatic Society 2014 - Nov 2017
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Mission StatementIt is the mission of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) to advance the highest standard of care for patients with venous disease through investment in research and education. Vision StatementIt is our vision that the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) will be the world’s leading organization supporting education and research to expand scientific knowledge, understanding, and awareness of venous disease in order to improve patient quality of life.
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  • Tactile Medical
    Scientific Advisory Board Member
    Tactile Medical Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Company OverviewTactile Medical is a leader in treatment options for lymphedema and venous ulcer therapies. Tactile Medical develops advanced home therapy devices to improve health and quality of life for patients with chronic swelling conditions. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we advocate for patient access and serve tens of thousands of patients through a national network of product specialists and trainers, reimbursement experts, patient advocates, and clinical staff. Our products are proven to improve quality of life, increase clinical efficacy, and reduce overall healthcare costs.Clinical FocusTactile Medical’s clinical evidence-based product support leverages the expertise of our Chief Medical Officer, Scientific Advisory Board and on-staff clinical specialists. In addition, we partner with medical centers of excellence, professional organizations and clinical experts to further the study and treatment of chronic diseases. Tactile Medical is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a manufacturer and provider of advanced pneumatic compression therapy devices for the treatment of chronic diseases.Patient Service ModelUnlike device companies that sell through distributors, Tactile Medical works directly with clinicians, patients and health plans to provide outstanding, personalized customer service. Our staff includes specialists who advocate for product coverage, reimbursement experts who navigate the insurance authorization process and product specialists who provide in-clinic demonstrations and training.
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  • Auronexus
    Member, Board Of Advisors
    Auronexus Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
    The market has only started to scratch the surface of recognizing the value and extraordinary quality of care enhancements that can be appreciated through harnessing Big Data in healthcare. As this market develops, the creators of this data (i.e. providers, hospitals, etc.) will either position themselves to benefit from this new endeavor, or be left wondering how their data was used to propel someone else’s success.Auronexus was founded by a group of proven entrepreneurs and seasoned executives. The CEO, Gerald Beinhauer MD, has been a practicing physician for over eight years. He recognized a tremendous issue in the marketplace; providers talk about the need to “own their data,” because they recognize that it has value, but they have no avenue by which to extract this value. Meanwhile, other third parties have exploited providers by contractually seizing ownership and rights of use of the data. Auronexus was created as the providers’ partner in creating, safeguarding, and growing the value of their data.Operating in Tampa, Florida, Auronexus developed its business model and proprietary I.T. infrastructure to serve all providers who generate healthcare data. This includes Physicians, Physician Groups, Hospitals, Health Systems, and Accountable Care Organizations.With the development and completion of its HIPAA certified I.T. platform, Auronexus is empowered with a proprietary technology position that is designed to offload the burden for its partners to ensure that the value of their data is protected, while simplifying the process of interfacing and interconnectivity with other third parties.
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  • Hillsborough County Medical Association
    President
    Hillsborough County Medical Association May 2013 - May 2014
    Since 1895, the Hillsborough County Medical Association has served as the local voice for organized medicine and is dedicated to preserving your profession. We are advocates for the members of our Association and will continue to keep you informed regarding legislative issues, public health concerns, legal requirements, and other information that would affect you and your ability to practice medicine in this ever changing healthcare environment.
  • Florida Accountable Care Services
    Board Member
    Florida Accountable Care Services 2011 - 2012
    The shift in health policy towards better health for people, better health for populations, and reducing over all costs has resulted in the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 and forever altered the landscape of healthcare delivery in the United States. Many individuals and organizations view the changes in healthcare as further impediments by the government and large players in how physicians treat their patients; how patients will receive care; and how people get insurance. Meanwhile others view the changes as opportunities for physicians to wrestle back control of the healthcare system; to increase patient's access to care; increase the quality of care received by patients; and help to reduce overall healthcare spending.Health Information Exchange (HIE) in Florida: State of the State. Presentation to CMS Innovation Center in support of Pioneer ACO application by Florida Accountable Care Services. Baltimore, Maryland. September 20, 2011. Subsequently awarded Medicare Shared Savings ACO in April 2012.
  • Radiology And Imaging Specialists
    Founder & Medical Director Of Vein Care Specialists, Finance Director & Interventional Radiologist
    Radiology And Imaging Specialists Sep 2001 - Dec 2010
    Us
    Created and grew a profitable vein care practice within a women's imaging center. Held leadership position in a diversified radiology group practice of multiple hospitals and outpatient imaging centers with countywide and intrastate PACS network, IT division and data center. Guided the group to most successful profit generation in their 40 year history. Hospital-based vascular and interventional radiologist serving as both medical director and radiology department chairman at several hospitals.
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  • Sheer Ahearn And Associates
    Vascular & Interventional Radiologist And Teleradiologist
    Sheer Ahearn And Associates Oct 1996 - Aug 2001
    Hospital-based vascular and interventional radiology medical director. Grew single hospital IR practice yearly revenues from 1.6 million to 9 million in 2.5 years without additional technical, professional or ancillary staff resources. One of the largest radiology group practices in the United States with the largest for-profit teleradiology practice in the United States at the time -- Teleradiology Associates.
  • Radiology Associates Of Tampa
    Interventional Radiologist & Clinical Assistant Professor Of Radiology, Usf College Of Medicine
    Radiology Associates Of Tampa Mar 1994 - Oct 1996
    Founder & Director, Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fellowship Training Program, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 1996. Created an ACGME accredited program and recruited several fellows for a private radiology group practice with a clinical affiliation with the University of South Florida.

Christopher Pittman, M.D., Favls, Facr, Facp (Hon) Skills

Healthcare Emr Medicine Healthcare Information Technology Physicians Hospitals Clinical Research Informatics Radiology Healthcare Management Health Information Exchange Public Health Phlebology Medical Imaging Managed Care Medical Education Interventional Radiology Patient Safety Vascular Health Policy Medicare Healthcare Industry Leadership Practice Management Electronic Medical Record Ehr Ultrasound Pacs Board Certified Strategic Planning Working With Physicians Health Healthcare Information Technology Endovascular Vascular Surgery Sclerotherapy Healthcare Consulting Vascular Medicine Picture Archiving And Communication System It Strategy Peripheral Vascular Venous And Lymphatic Medicine

Christopher Pittman, M.D., Favls, Facr, Facp (Hon) Education Details

  • Uc San Diego
    Uc San Diego
    Interventional Radiology Followed By Vascular Radiology
  • Saint Louis University
    Saint Louis University
    Diagnostic Radiology
  • University Of South Florida
    University Of South Florida
    Medicine
  • University Of Florida
    University Of Florida
    Interdisciplinary Studies

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