Great opportunity to join a rapidly growing health system in Montana, close to our grandkids in Billings, MT. Really fine team and simply an outstanding outdoor environment. This was a great experience

Board Member, Palmetto Care Connections - the statewide telehealth network, one of only two state 'Centers of Excellence for Telehealth' in the U.S. (SC and MS). Great team, doing great work -

Privileged to join Palmetto Health as its first Chief Clinical and Academic Officer in mid-2017. Palmetto is a mission oriented not-for-profit system and is the dominant health care system in central South Carolina. 14,000 devoted team members, about 1500 physicians and a commitment to the broader community. Responsible for all clinical activities - all service lines, quality, safety, medical staff affairs, research and clinical trials, graduate medical education (16 residency programs and 16 fellowships), and more. Became even more exciting in late-2017 with formal partnership with Greenville Health System - now a total of 29,000 team members and about 3500 physicians - interesting times ahead

Assist with promoting community support, developing educational programs for board and participating in specific advocacy initiatives

Recruited to become first Chief Physician Executive of Tenet's Birmingham market which corresponded with the acquisition/partnership with the Birmingham Baptist System - five hospitals, 1700 physicians, very broad service area

Long tenure as a question author, oral examiner and auditor with the American Board of Anesthesiology. 23 years as an oral examiner for the ABA

One of several chief medical officers who are working with BCBS leadership to develop meaningful metrics around quality, safety and efficiency for hospitals

Chief Medical Officer for largest rural health system in the U.S. and winner of the 2012 National Malcolm Baldrige Award. Also, national 2006 Malcolm Baldridge Award winner. Also named as one of top ten Leapfrog Hospitals in Dec 2008 for quality and efficiency, many other awards - GREAT People!!

Chair of leadership team responsible for overall management of the North Mississippi Health System - fostering teamwork, quality, growth and patient-centered care

Privileged to be serving as President of the SMA - a very fine organization dedicated to education and leadership

Serving in a role that focuses on value-based purchasing including employee advocacy on health care issues, development of quality and efficiency measures, and improvements in hospital quality and safety primarily via sharing best practices

Member of 12 person committee comprised of individuals representing business, physicians, hospitals and BCBS - objectives are to design meaningful physician quality measures in both ambulatory and hospital settings

Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for the State of Alabama

Rejoined clinical faculty in order to retain clinical skills, participate in medical education and satisfy clinical requirements as they relate to position as senior oral examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology

Worked with selected CMIOs and CMOs representing Ascension ministries and five different IT platforms in developing order sets, implementation plans for EHRs and related activities

Chair of one of Ascension Health's Task Force groups with goal to assess and implement policies regarding disclosure of unanticipated outcome and medical errors

Chief Executive Officer of medium sized (14-17 physicians) medical group covering multiple sites throughout Alabama

Managed the medical staff issues during a transformational time of this 617-bed medical center with a 100 year legacy

Division Chief with sites including Carraway Methodist Medical Center, UAB's Kirklin Clinic (comedical director, surgery) and sites in Cullman, Anniston and Tuscaloosa