Annie Medina, Mba, Acnp-Bc, Achpn Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

I am a healthcare and strategy consultant specializing in marrying clinical expertise and deep industry knowledge with process execution. Front-line experience with patients, providers, and C-suite teams allows me to communicate across many stakeholders and a long history of complex environments permits me to fluidly move between internal and external teams. I tend to find myself in VC-backed start-ups and my diverse background lends itself well to the early-stage structure. - Provide… Show more I am a healthcare and strategy consultant specializing in marrying clinical expertise and deep industry knowledge with process execution. Front-line experience with patients, providers, and C-suite teams allows me to communicate across many stakeholders and a long history of complex environments permits me to fluidly move between internal and external teams. I tend to find myself in VC-backed start-ups and my diverse background lends itself well to the early-stage structure. - Provide industry and clinical expertise to health tech start-ups focused on the payer and provider markets (one which closed Series C in Q1 2020 for $100MM) ~ ~ ~ Clinical areas included: behavioral health, whole-person care, SMI, end-of-life, gerontology and geriatrics- Develop and manage internal and external communication strategy and materials to various stakeholders, including payers, partners, providers, and members - Evaluate industry opportunities for market development, partnerships, and growth opportunities- Define, conduct, and present relevant market research and end-user interviews to better define value proposition at all stakeholder levels (payer, provider, patient, and boards)- Manage projects to timely completion while focusing on interdepartmental collaboration and cross-functional support- Coach physicians and executives in leadership and business strategy Show less

Pilot role blending clinical and operational components to introduce a Palliative service line in a start-up organization providing hospice services. An established partnership created a place for an independent nurse practitioner to provide consult services in two of the area's larger community hospitals while also evaluating and building relationships in post-acute settings and the community to support growth.* Doubled in-hospital Palliative referrals from Q1 to Q3- Identify… Show more Pilot role blending clinical and operational components to introduce a Palliative service line in a start-up organization providing hospice services. An established partnership created a place for an independent nurse practitioner to provide consult services in two of the area's larger community hospitals while also evaluating and building relationships in post-acute settings and the community to support growth.* Doubled in-hospital Palliative referrals from Q1 to Q3- Identify and define partnerships with LTC and post-acute facilities to provide specialty medical services- Build partnerships with in-hospital programs (advanced heart failure, LVAD, cancer committee) to embed Palliative in their model of care and align with their accreditation bodies- Develop metrics and tracking for inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute patient care- Data collection and analysis for Palliative consults focusing on referral sources, indications, and barriers to services- Onboard and train new providers in process and documentation to ensure compliance, quality, and medical standard of care- Educate on end-of-life processes, policies, and current issues and trends Show less

Virginia, United States

My clinical practice has included academic medical settings, community hospitals, behavioral health/physical health integration, house calls, and post-acute settings (LTACH, LTC, SNF). I get called to train on hospice documentation, how providers complete home visits, and having difficult conversations. While I see all adults, I specialize in acute care, older adults, and end-of-life. - Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2022 - present)- Emergency Medicine at a Level I… Show more My clinical practice has included academic medical settings, community hospitals, behavioral health/physical health integration, house calls, and post-acute settings (LTACH, LTC, SNF). I get called to train on hospice documentation, how providers complete home visits, and having difficult conversations. While I see all adults, I specialize in acute care, older adults, and end-of-life. - Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2022 - present)- Emergency Medicine at a Level I Trauma Center (2010-2013)- Internal Medicine in a community hospital with a focus in providing care for inpatient behavioral health patients (2013-2016)- Hospice Medicine, conducting home visits and CMS recertification for a community hospice organization (2014 - present)- Palliative Medicine, conducting home visits to provide symptom management recommendations (2021- present)- Nocturnist in a long-term acute care hospital -- trach/vented patients, wound care, long-term antibiotics, etc. (2020) Show less

A Series A start-up that was at the intersection of artificial intelligence, health tech, and medical device. Our target clients were hospitals, payers, and continuing care retirement communities, with an initial use case structured around preventing falls. Placement of the devices required developing a clinical protocol, IRB submission/revisions, and physical installation on-site. Implementation manager was my direct report.- Chief of Staff to the CRO and Head of Client… Show more A Series A start-up that was at the intersection of artificial intelligence, health tech, and medical device. Our target clients were hospitals, payers, and continuing care retirement communities, with an initial use case structured around preventing falls. Placement of the devices required developing a clinical protocol, IRB submission/revisions, and physical installation on-site. Implementation manager was my direct report.- Chief of Staff to the CRO and Head of Client Success- Executive sponsor for all client and co-developer partner engagements- Structured early-adopter partnerships for use case evaluation and deployment of ambient intelligence in the hospital and home - Manage portfolio of health plan and provider clients to foster strategic, long-term business relationships- Curate and oversee the Clinical Advisory Board for tailoring solutions and reaching various stakeholders- Develop engagement model for both client pilots and commercial projects- Develop and implement all underlying processes, templates, and structures to ensure client success- Planned strategic communications to provider and payer executives around value proposition and market research supporting both inpatient and home health strategy- Initiated definition of company values and worked with executive team to promote company culture while managing day-to-day work and growth opportunities for both direct and indirect reports- Negotiated a precedent-setting waiver of a state statute to introduce bleeding-edge AI technology to senior care organizations, allowing previously prohibited technologies to be placed in resident rooms. Similar waivers would allow for the expansion of the market across 41 total states, opening a TAM of $125,490,000. Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Workpath enabled the inevitable delivery of the supportive services necessary to provide complex medical care in the home -- the only dispatch platform for mobile healthcare services. I wrote thought pieces and served as an SME. The company was acquired by Ro.Articles:- Why Consumerism is Healthcare's Future, Parts 1 & 2- COVID as Catalyst- Beyond Telehealth: Bringing Care to Patients' Homes

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

A boutique healthcare consulting firm focused on behavioral health/physical health integration, value-based care, and executive development. I was hired to manage business strategy and medical and scientific communications/strategies for select clients, and serve as the account representative and liaison for influencing leaders, decision makers, and interdepartmental representatives.I oversaw and grew existing client accounts by securing, retaining, training, and implementing highly competent… Show more A boutique healthcare consulting firm focused on behavioral health/physical health integration, value-based care, and executive development. I was hired to manage business strategy and medical and scientific communications/strategies for select clients, and serve as the account representative and liaison for influencing leaders, decision makers, and interdepartmental representatives.I oversaw and grew existing client accounts by securing, retaining, training, and implementing highly competent management systems for health technology vendors, pharmaceutical companies, and integrated healthcare delivery networks. - Grew and managed accounts to comprise 30% of company’s total annual revenue ($3 million-dollar clients) by delivering executive presentations and building client relationships- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders- Introduction of new business and strategic development of existing business (consultative business development)- Trained cross-functional teams and managed projects to meet harsh deadlines- Co-authored and edited pharmaceutical published trend reports on behavioral health, use of data analytics, and the latest updates in healthcare policies and procedures Show less

I accepted an internal consulting role to evaluate the position of Executive Vice President of Consulting Services. The role had experienced significant turnover, and functioning as the EVP allowed for better understanding of what may have contributed to that. - Oversaw all of the consulting practice, including hiring, firing, assigning teams, allocating resources, and meeting both hourly and financial budget goals- Responsible for keeping teams on time and on budget with… Show more I accepted an internal consulting role to evaluate the position of Executive Vice President of Consulting Services. The role had experienced significant turnover, and functioning as the EVP allowed for better understanding of what may have contributed to that. - Oversaw all of the consulting practice, including hiring, firing, assigning teams, allocating resources, and meeting both hourly and financial budget goals- Responsible for keeping teams on time and on budget with engagements- Grew consulting practice to 102% of budget in a single quarter, outperforming the four previous quarters Show less

200 bed behavioral health hospital with acute services for adults and adolescents, and residential services for adolescents. Service lines also include a Partial Hospitalization Program (both on and off site) and a dedicated Military Unit for service members, their families, and Veterans. -Responsible for strategy and implementation of preparation plans for The Joint Commission survey (both Hospital and Behavioral Health standards apply)-Oversaw compliance and regulatory… Show more 200 bed behavioral health hospital with acute services for adults and adolescents, and residential services for adolescents. Service lines also include a Partial Hospitalization Program (both on and off site) and a dedicated Military Unit for service members, their families, and Veterans. -Responsible for strategy and implementation of preparation plans for The Joint Commission survey (both Hospital and Behavioral Health standards apply)-Oversaw compliance and regulatory adherence -Developed a curriculum and execution plan for regulatory survey (TJC and CMS)-Oversaw and implemented staff and leadership education-Led policy/procedure creation and review-Supported performance improvement initiatives Show less

Poplar Springs Hospital

Served as an MBA intern between years 1 and 2 to the CEO of a psychiatric hospital. My special project was to evaluate the newly established partial hospitalization program and improve process while supporting growth. - Grew enrollment in Partial Hospitalization Program by 25% through internal and external marketing, process improvement, and program evaluation- Designed physician and staff training tools- Designed business development, process improvement, and evaluation… Show more Served as an MBA intern between years 1 and 2 to the CEO of a psychiatric hospital. My special project was to evaluate the newly established partial hospitalization program and improve process while supporting growth. - Grew enrollment in Partial Hospitalization Program by 25% through internal and external marketing, process improvement, and program evaluation- Designed physician and staff training tools- Designed business development, process improvement, and evaluation plans for a newly offered outpatient program- Gained buy-in from clinical and nursing staff to increase internal referrals Show less

Dr. Alison Montpetit and Dr. Angela Starkweather

School Of Nursing

‐ Supervised the clinical faculty and students‐ Evaluated and shaped curriculum plans and changes for masters program‐ Coordinated communications for all students in the program, and for all of their clinical preceptors throughout the state

‐ Coached and mentored clinical faculty for students in their advanced rotations ‐ Delivered simulation experiences to medical students ‐ Provided instruction to nursing and medical students in assessment and examination skills

In the spirit of enjoying things that start from scratch, this was a brand new program for Bryant and Stratton, and I was one of the first nursing instructors. The first cohort included 5 students, and I had the opportunity to teach both them and the established MA students. ‐ Authored didactic courses in Family Health Nursing (women’s health and pediatrics), Geriatric/Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Medical-Surgical Nursing II‐ Provided instruction for inpatient… Show more In the spirit of enjoying things that start from scratch, this was a brand new program for Bryant and Stratton, and I was one of the first nursing instructors. The first cohort included 5 students, and I had the opportunity to teach both them and the established MA students. ‐ Authored didactic courses in Family Health Nursing (women’s health and pediatrics), Geriatric/Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Medical-Surgical Nursing II‐ Provided instruction for inpatient clinical rotations in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Family Health Nursing and Geriatric/Psychiatric Nursing- Developed first simulation lab for nursing and medical assisting students‐ Simulation lab coordinator Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health Sector Management

Activities and Societies: Vice President -- Healthcare Club 1st Year Representative --- Alumni Relations Committee

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Gerontology

Msn, Nursing

Activities and Societies: Temple Memorial Award recipient focus on Adult Acute Care

Bsn, Nursing

Bs, Psychology

Phd Coursework, Biobehavioral Research

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies