Eric has worked in healthcare since 1992. He has served as both permanent and interim CEO of large and medium-sized physician-owned medical practices across multiple specialties, including surgical and primary care. In these roles, he has been pivotal in optimizing organizational performance, financial success, and improved patient care outcomes. Eric has also served as an adjunct professor in the Division of Management at Oregon Health & Sciences University and has made significant contributions to healthcare policy development in Oregon through his work with the Hospital Association of Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority.Eric has extensive experience in physician compensation and governance, strategic planning, and organizational development. He has a passion for developing successful teams and leaders while fostering positive culture within organizations.Eric is a Pacific Northwest native who lives in Portland, OR. He enjoys being outdoors with his wife, adult children, and Labrador retriever.

As a strategic planning consultant, I empower organizations to discover their future and achieve unparalleled success. I believe that successful organizations possess a clear purpose (Mission), a vision of their desired future, and strong core values (Values) that guide their actions.My expertise lies in collaborating with clients to develop, revise, and actualize effective strategies. Together, we can create a roadmap that enables your organization to achieve a successful and sustainable future.Let's work together to shape your organization's path to success and create a lasting impact. #StrategicPlanning #OrganizationalSuccess #SustainableFuture #ConsultingExpert

As CEO of The Children’s Clinic in Portland, Oregon, I am dedicated to ensuring every child receives the highest quality of healthcare, fostering a nurturing and compassionate environment that puts families at ease.Key Responsibilities:Visionary Leadership: Providing strategic direction to drive growth and elevate pediatric healthcare services, always prioritizing the well-being of our young patients.Operational Excellence: Overseeing day-to-day clinic operations, optimizing processes, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.Patient-Centered Care: Ensuring every child and their family receive personalized attention, making their healthcare journey as comfortable and positive as possible.Collaborative Partnerships: Building strong relationships with medical professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders to expand our impact and support the community.Innovation & Technology: Embracing the latest advancements in healthcare technology to enhance diagnostics, treatment, and communication with patients and families.Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensuring strict adherence to all healthcare regulations and industry standards, maintaining our reputation as a trusted healthcare provider.Financial Stewardship: Overseeing budgeting, resource allocation, and revenue generation to sustainably grow and invest in pediatric care excellence.

As the President of Consulting Services at DataDx Consulting, I empowered healthcare organizations with data-driven solutions, ensuring unparalleled success in their respective businesses.I was a working leader who focused on healthcare operations, healthcare policy, cutting-edge data analytics, and top-notch consulting, to foster robust client relationships, actively engaging with clients to develop and execute effective strategies for sustained financial success.**Key Specialties**: Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Centers, Oncology, Infusion Centers, Allergy, Concierge Medicine, Pediatrics, Vascular Surgery**Projects**:1. **Concierge Medical Practice Expansion**: - Orchestrated seamless expansion into a new market, onboarded new staff, and implemented EHR for improved care. - Skillfully negotiated favorable payor contracts, optimizing revenue streams for sustained growth.2. **Independent Surgical Practice Merger**: - Led successful merger with a health system, negotiating hiring, compensation, and facilitating the closure of the existing office.3. **Oncology Practice Expansion**: - Drove expansion into a new market, developed and executed professional service agreements, and optimized operations for financial success.

As the first graduate of the OHSU/PSU Joint MBA in Healthcare Management Program to return as an instructor, I honed my expertise in teaching business strategy to healthcare executives. I taught in both the Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management programs, fostering future leaders in the healthcare industry.After six successful years, I chose to focus my skills on building the DataDx Consulting practice and my clients. This allowed me to leverage my insights and experience to empower healthcare organizations with data-driven solutions and drive positive impact within the industry.#HealthcareManagement #BusinessStrategy #HealthcareConsulting #Leadership

As a Director at Toyon, I excelled in business development and organizational strategy, overseeing key geographic areas of Toyon's Medicare Reimbursement Practice. My focus centered on driving growth in the Pacific Northwest through the expansion of Toyon's Hospital Wage Index and other Medicare Cost Reporting services.I spearheaded and managed transformative projects, forging collaborations among hospitals and health systems in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, the San Francisco Bay area, and Southern California. These initiatives optimized Medicare reimbursement for our clients, resulting in substantial revenue growth. On average, our Wage Index and Medicare Cost Report preparation practices experienced an annual revenue increase of $500,000, ultimately leading to millions of dollars in enhanced Medicare reimbursement for our valued clients.Throughout these endeavors, I showcased continuous communication with clients and utilized high-level project management skills to guide each project to success. My unwavering commitment to delivering impactful results and driving growth was integral to Toyon's success in the healthcare industry.#MedicareReimbursement #BusinessDevelopment #StrategicLeadership #HealthcareConsultant

As a Director at Apprise Health Insights, I played a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategy support solutions, performance & quality improvement tools, and research & analytics tools for Oregon's hospitals and health systems. I harnessed data from proprietary discharge, financial, utilization, and quality databases to drive impactful outcomes.My primary responsibilities encompassed various areas, including:- Spearheading the development of innovative performance improvement and analytics tools- Crafting organizational strategy and conducting market opportunity analyses- Developing comprehensive business plans and pricing strategies- Implementing effective marketing strategies to drive engagement and growthI led Apprise Health Insight's efforts in supporting rural hospitals through OAHHS's Rural Health Reform Initiative (RHRI). Our program facilitated the seamless transformation of rural hospitals during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) period. We created quality benchmarks and assessment tools, preparing them for inclusion in ACA pay-for-quality programs under development.Moreover, I led our work with urban hospitals to measure and reduce readmission rates in preparation for the upcoming CMS Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program. I skillfully managed the program and associated vendors while successfully marketing it to Oregon's urban hospitals and health systems.Throughout my tenure, I exhibited a passion for leveraging data-driven insights to empower healthcare organizations in making informed decisions. I am enthusiastic about connecting with professionals in the healthcare industry and exploring opportunities for collaboration and innovation.#HealthcareLeadership #DataAnalytics #HealthcareConsulting #PerformanceImprovement

Oncology Consultant at The Takeda Oncology Company – A highly specialized sales and marketing group focused on the commercial success of VELCADE, a first in class IV proteasome inhibitor indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma and subtypes or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.Areas of focus included: bone marrow transplant centers, university and private cancer centers, hospital infusion suites, hospital pharmacy, and oncology and hematology clinics/officesKey customers included: hematologists, oncologists, stem cell transplant physicians, oncology nurses, oncology pharmacists, and patient financial counselorsPrimary responsibilities included: territory business forecasting and planning, strategic analysis and strategy recommendations, creation and monitoring of key indicator dashboards, project management, employee training, and operational efficiency within a large geographic businessKey objectives included: ensuring appropriate patient selection and therapy transition, assisting in product purchase and delivery, and billing/reimbursement training and assistance

Senior Executive Sales Specialist in the Pain Therapeutic Marketing Group – A highly specialized sales and marketing group focused on the commercial success of PRIALT, a non-opioid biologic infused by implanted intrathecal pump, indicated for the treatment of severe chronic painAreas of focus included: operating rooms, procedure suites, hospital pharmacies, and pain management clinics/officesKey customers included: anesthesiologists, interventional pain physicians, anesthesiology and interventional pain nurses and PA’s, interventional pain fellows, hospital/ASC/clinic practice and billing managers, and hospital pharmacistsPrimary responsibilities included: clinical research to commercial site transition, provider education, business forecasting and planning, strategic analysis and strategy recommendations, creation and monitoring of key indicator dashboards, project management, employee training, and operational efficiency within a large geographic businessKey objectives included: ensuring appropriate patient selection and therapy transition, assisting in product purchase and delivery from Elan, and billing/reimbursement training and assistanceAwards: Elan National Leadership Award 2006 – Awarded to one sales specialist and two marketing executives in 2006 that made a significant contribution to the operations of the Pain Therapeutic Marketing Group. Awarded for my work with a Portland, OR anesthesiologist to create a new research trial of a novel dosing regimen and route of administration that increased patient access, decreased cost, and increased safety when using Prialt. This trial ultimately informed a new marketing strategy. During this project, I worked across multiple levels of the research & development, operations, regulatory, and legal teams.2006 Elan Region Sales Executive of the Year – Awarded to the sales executive with the greatest combined revenue and revenue growth in 2006

Senior Account Speciality in the Neurology, North America business unit – A specialized sales organization focused on the commercial success of REBIF, self-injectible interferon-beta, indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and NOVANTRONE, an IV chemotherapeutic, indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, prostate cancer, and leukemiaAreas of focus included: neurology clinics, oncology clinics, and infusion suitesKey customers included: university and private multiple sclerosis centers, neurologists, oncologists, infusion nurses/pharmacists, specialty pharmacists, neuroimmunology/neuroradiology fellows, prior authorization/referral specialists, multiple sclerosis societies, and multiple sclerosis patientsPrimary responsibilities included: clinical research to commercial site transition, provider education, business forecasting and planning, strategic analysis and strategy recommendations, creation and monitoring of key indicator dashboards, project management, employee training, and operational efficiency within a large geographic businessKey objectives: development of local thought leaders in both neurology and oncology, assisting in obtaining prior authorization from insurers, assisting in the delivery of products from specialty pharmacies, and billing/reimbursement training and assistanceAwards: 2002 Serono Go for the Gold double winner – Awarded to the individuals with the greatest revenue growth in the first 6 months after product launch. Awarded primarily for the planning and execution that took place as I transitioned clinical research sites from research to commercially available product. This required work across multiple levels of academic hospitals, research sites, IRB and formulary committees, and Serono’s marketing, research, and operations teams.

District Manager in the Neurology Specialty Sales Organization – A specialty sales force focused on the commercial success of TOPAMAX, an atypical anticonvulsant, indicated for the treatment of refractory partial-onset seizure disordersAreas of focus included: Pacific Northwest university and private epilepsy centers, neurologists, and epilepsy societiesKey targets included: 9 territory sales specialists, region and national sales management, marketing directors, compensation managers, key district neurologistsPrimary responsibilities included: hiring and development of sales executives, district business forecasting and planning, district budget planning and implementation, employee coaching and training, employee performance management, employee compensation management, district operational efficiency, strategic analysis and recommendations, staff meeting planning, and contact with key clientsKey objectives: hiring and development of talented sales specialists, development of successful business forecast and plan for the district and each territory, effective administration of district expenses