Laura Sample, Mha, Fache Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

* Lead the development and operations of a statewide cancer care network, backed by the state’s only NCI Designated Cancer Center, by creating partnership with MUSC hospitals, community providers, and affiliate hospitals.* Responsible for strategy, operations, growth, quality, financial performance, and patient experience for oncology clinics at multiple locations throughout South Carolina. FY23-24 volume growth of 21.4% and 130% increase in contribution margin.* Partner with hospital and system leaders to establish an execute oncology strategies, including development of new cancer centers, clinic expansions, and provider recruitment. * Collaborate in design and construction of five cancer centers or clinics across South Carolina, at a capital cost exceeding $80 million. * Establish new cancer programs at multiple hospitals, including implementation of tumor boards.* In collaboration with quality team, oversee quality performance of network hospitals, establish QAPI, standardize policies across sites, and support pursuit of CoC accreditation.* Facilitate development of physician relationships to increase referrals and identify mechanism to enhance coordination of care across institutions.* Partner with Radiology, Pathology, and Pharmacy to improve processes in support of improved quality and financial performance.

Durham, North Carolina

* Spearheaded development of a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan, with focus on clinical and research growth, to support multi-disciplinary, disease-based clinical services across all sites.* Led implementation efforts to support strategic initiatives to advance differentiated programs, improve patient access and experience, and grow services to meet needs within service area.* Collaborated with clinical and academic leaders across Departments, physician practice, and hospital entities to optimize services provided and recruitment efforts.* Led business and operational planning activities to construct and open two new cancer clinics.* Restructured New Patient Access team; established policies and procedures; gained support to establish systemwide scheduling for all new cancer patients; instituted Rapid Access program.* Oversaw professional services agreement to ensure appropriate coverage of clinical services; work with the academic Departments to identify recruitment needs and facilitate health system leadership approvals.* Established APP staffing model to increase patient access, improve patient experience, ensure APPs work at the top of license, and increase revenue.* Collaborated with informatics team to establish innovative dashboards, guiding data-driven strategic and operational decisions.* Direct reports included Administrative Directors with facilitative leadership skills to effectively support and lead disease programs.

* Established the Business Development department, including development of processes and procedures for due diligence and negotiations.* Directed business development and M&A activities for health system, identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities to enhance health system’s market position and service offerings.* Managed multiple, complex projects and negotiations in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership.* Developed and maintained relationships with external partners; served as primary point of contact throughout development and implementation process.* Led multi-disciplinary due diligence teams and negotiations, driving informed decisions on acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, joint operating agreements, and other opportunities.* Oversaw planning and analytics for Network Services to support clinical affiliations and Duke LifePoint Healthcare.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

* Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, analyzing market trends to inform decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and align clinical services with long-term organizational goals. * Led strategic planning for Wake County, collaborating with hospital leadership and physicians to develop strategic plans, business plans, and master facility plans to increase capacity, market share, and revenue within a highly competitive market. * Functioned as the liaison between the health system, hospital, and physician groups in the planning and execution of Wake County strategy.* Contributed to development of Duke’s clinical integrated network and Medicare Shared Savings Program with nearly 50,000 beneficiaries. Performed data analysis to identify opportunities for successful care management programs to augment population health management capabilities. * Directed strategic planning activities for expansion of primary care network by evaluating geographic markets and demographics and projecting future opportunities. * Managed successful competitive Certificate of Need applications, including operating rooms, inpatient rehabilitation beds, and an MRI.* Evaluated potential physician partnership models, including the establishment of a co-management model with community Orthopedic physician practices.* Developed and presented market and strategic analyses for senior leadership concerning business development and strategic planning, providing actionable goals and recommendations.* Established strategic growth recommendations for multiple service lines, including cardiology, orthopedics, neurosciences, radiology, and oncology.* Recruited, mentored, and managed strategic planning analysts and graduate interns.* Managed large databases needed to support strategic and business planning activities. Created and manipulated forecasting growth models using various data sources.

Dha, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Mha, Healthcare Administration

Bs, Biology