As an SSM Health system leader, Michael is accountable for the strategic integration and operations of the supply and non-labor spend of all entities of SSM Health. He works across the system with all operating units to develop and implement short and long-term strategies that optimize clinical and non-clinical costs for all supplies and services while maintaining high quality, safety and service to those served. Michael collaborates with physician, hospital, medical group and system leadership in fulfilling these strategic goals.Prior to joining SSM Health, Michael was President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspired Strategies Group, where he leveraged the experiences of his executive career within health systems, shared services organizations, group purchasing organizations and suppliers to develop fingerprinted strategies that reduced the costs negatively impacting revenue while cultivating relationships and reducing the unnecessary variation that hinders quality. Preceding Inspired Strategies Group, Michael was the Chief Operating Officer of The Resource Group within Ascension. In that role Michael had executive oversight and thought leadership responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and management of The Resource Group’s Strategic Direction and User Directed Strategic Sourcing Model. This included responsibility for the optimization of resources, services and supplies through the national leaders of Chief Resource Officers, Field Operations, Contract Design, Strategic Sourcing, Pharmacy Services, Implementation and Project Management. Previously, Michael served for 7 years as President and CEO of Mercy Resource Management Inc., a Catholic-based cooperative with responsibilities for Corporate P&L; Board of Director and senior management relationships; developing organizational vision, forecasts, market trends, and cost effective shared services solutions for 112 hospitals and related facilities.