The Director of Health Practice Analytics at Texas A&M University will lead the administration of operational elements and strategic initiatives across multiple service lines. Key responsibilities include:• Developing and managing an integrated dashboard platform to educate and support leadership.• Performing data integrity audits and analyzing clinic data to drive informed decision-making.• Providing strategic direction for the business management of practices, including multi-year planning and goal setting.• Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other business systems.• Leading technical design sessions, proposing key performance indicators, and ensuring system alignment with business needs.• Offering global end-user support and maintaining system configuration and data integrity.This role focuses on leveraging healthcare data and analytics to drive impactful insights and innovations, contributing to the advancement of healthcare through data-driven solutions.

healthEteam is an organization with a goal to assist healthcare facilities/practices in determining how to optimize worklows and improve performance in both financial and clinical areas. The team has decades of experience in Health System, Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Multi-Specialty Medical Group Management. Our consultants have a love of technology and using data to find trends that can be corrected and then monitored through the establishment of Key Performance Indicators.

Responsible for the operational oversight and administrative functions for the Predoctoral Program with collaboration/influence of all clinical operations by setting objectives, planning, staffing and coordinating patient care activities and processes. In coordination with the practice management team, this position is responsible for human resource management, operations impacting patient experience and clinical operations initiatives, and business process activities supporting operations. Coordinates financial operations and collaborates with Department Administrators to develop and manage budgets. Manages the clinical operational budget for the Predoctoral Clinic and communicates with the departments to collaborate with Departments to align operational budgets, such as salaries of similar staff positions, costs of supplies, etc. Oversees central supply and materials as well as physical asset management property within Dental Clinic.

Picis Envision aims to transform client’s data into information that is both meaningful and actionable. This is accomplished through business intelligence/analytics solutions deployed in the form of up-to-date dashboards that highlight trends in key performance indicators correlated with operating a successful department/facility/system.As Vice President, I am responsible for all aspects of the product life cycle. This includes research and development, client interaction/relationships, sales, and ongoing maintenance.Primary focus has been on perioperative performance including areas of operations, financial, anesthesia and quality. Product is installed in multiple hospitals and pipeline is strong. Examples of Key Performance Indicators we have modeled:• Volume Trending                   • Post Op Nausea Trends• First Case On Time Start                • Hypothermia Trends• Cancellations                    • Medication Usage• Delays                        • Antibiotic Timing • Case Costing                     • Sentinel EventsWe have also built models based on KPIs for: Emergency Departments, Public Health Divisions (Population Metrics) and Healthcare Revenue Cycle (including 835 Remit information parsing)Microsoft Cloud Service Partner – US, Canada and EuropeHealthcare Analytics

Co-Founded EnvisionHealth, which was started with the vision of bridging the gap between big healthcare data and end user action. In order to accomplish this we have developed tools that help users make sense of the big data that is increasing at a furious pace in the healthcare environment. In addition to our analytics focus we also provide consulting services from Health Systems to Physician Practices. EnvisionHealth was accepted into Microsoft’s startup incubator program, “BizSpark”, and continues to evolve with the rapidly changing technology in this arena.EnvisionHealth was acquired by Picis High Acuity Solutions in September of 2016.

Arise Healthcare owns, manages, and develops healthcare facilities and healthcare-related businesses. With decades of experience in clinical environments, operations management, and business development, our executive team provides vital ground-up knowledge to a variety of clients seeking industry-specific expertise.The Vice President of Ambulatory Services has responsibility for all off-campus departments of Arise Austin Medical Center. This currently includes:• 4 Diagnostic Imaging Centers• 4 Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics• A Sports Medicine Outreach Program• A Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center• A Neurology Clinic that is operated as a Provider-Based Department• An Ambulatory Surgery Center in process of conversion to a Hospital Outpatient DepartmentThis position works hand in hand with both the CEO of the Hospital and Arise Management in development and execution of strategic initiatives for the health system. This has involved the:• Development and implementation of Productivity-based Physician Compensation Plan for 501a entity• Compliance with all CMS rules and regulations with regards to provider-based status• Compliance with all JCAHO (hospital) and AAAHC (surgery center) standardsThrough these management activities there has been much interaction with various systems including:• Researched, planned and entered into an alpha-site (1 of 3 in the country) agreement with AthenaHealth to assist in development of the Athena Coordinator Enterprise product.• AthenaOne Implementation in our Neurology Clinic• NextGen Inpatient Hospital Product• HST Pathways ASC Product• IOS Envi Materials Management System

Oversight of Infrahealth Group of Companies management in growth, development and day to day operations.Infrahealth Group of Companies is one of the country’s leading Health Care software and services providers. Infrahealth creates value for physicians and hospitals through scalable solutions that help facilities improve patient care and maximize reimbursement. From our medical billing and coding services to our proprietary transcription and practice management software, Infrahealth is a valuable resource to any healthcare organization.

Operations role over day to day management of physician practices associated with the Baptist Physicians Network and Baptist Specialty Network.• Oversight of 12 Practice Managers• 12 Specialties• 48 Locations• 103 Physicians and 4 Mid Levels• Over $45 million in annual net revenue• Over 600,000 annual physician wRVUs• Over 350,000 annual patient visitsTransitions role managing the transition process of practices from stand-alone to network-integrated model.• Oversight of 7 Transition Team Members responsible for several areas integration - Culture - Human Resource/Benefits - Payroll - Staffing - Information Technology Infrastructure Assessment/Conversion/Maintenance - Practice Management Software Conversion - EMR Implementation/Conversion• Experience in development, monitoring, and realignment of Physician Compensation plans• Oversight of rollout and maintenance of Physician Practice Information Systems - Athena Collector, Clinicals, and Communicator - Medimobile - Anodyne Analytics - Multiple Interface development projects

Manage day to day operations of profitable ambulatory surgery center. Duties include day to day operational decision making demonstrating strong skills in planning and organization, financial management, business relationships, leadership, and staff development & utilization.• $7 million of Net Revenue per year• Establishment of regular distributions to physician partners• Analysis and renegotiation of vendor contracts to maximize return on orthopedic and other implant heavy specialties• Employee Benefits RenegotiationsAdditional responsibility for Information Technology specialist for Regent Surgical HealthPrepared Center for and Completed AAAHC Accreditation Survey (Oct 31st, 2008)Presented "Using Technology in Materials Management" at ASC Association National Conference (San Antonio - 2008)Named one of "50 Great Administrators to Know" by Becker's ASC Review (April 30, 2010)Experienced in the use of HST and Surgisource

Manage day to day operations of profitable ambulatory surgery center. Duties include day to day operational decision making demonstrating strong skills in planning and organization, financial management, business relationships, leadership, and staff development & utilization. Prepared and Maintained JCAHO Accreditation Standards for Region of 3 CentersRecipient of Symbion’s Administrator of the Year Award for 2005

Manage two profitable $4 million/year (combined) diagnostic centers in Austin, Tx. Duties include day to day operational decision making demonstrating strong skills in planning and organization, financial management, business relationships, leadership, and staff development & utilization. Prepared Both Centers for and Successfully Achieved JCAHO AccreditationPrepared Both Centers for and Successfully Achieved ACR Accreditation (MRI)One of Eight administrators chosen to the Diagnostics Advisory Board for the corporation.

Co-Managed 17 Outpatient Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centers in the Austin and Surrounding Area. Duties included overseeing key indicators, clinical, business, and compliance issues within the group of facilities. Maintained role of Sports Medicine Outreach Coordinator during this time frame.

Worked out of Corporate Office in Birmingham, Alabama and traveled to outpatient rehabilitation centers that had been recently acquired by Healthsouth. Led a team responsible for the education of new Healthsouth staff in operations and the culture of the corporation. Personally responsible for training new facility administrator in management within the Healthsouth outpatient setting. Facilitated all AR issues through corporate and various outsourcing companies. All risk mgmt, hr, and regulatory issues were settled before team left facility.

Responsible for the direction and coordination of the Sports Medicine Outreach program for the Austin Healthsouth Market. This included 17 Outpatient Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centers and a number of Athletic Trainers (direct reports) whom covered sports medicine contracts in the Austin community. Also continued role at St. Stephen's School during this time frame. Built and maintained relationships with sports-minded orthopedic surgeons.

Spent 1/2 day in clinic assisting Physical Therapists treating patients in outpatient rehabilitation center and 1/2 day serving as Athletic Trainer (ATC, LAT) for St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas.

Role of preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries of high school athletes.

Completed an internship in athletic training with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club.