Michael Weir Email & Phone Number

Leland, Nc, Us

Fishersville Va

Bethpage Ny

Provided classroom instruction to Health Care management students in organization management, finance, six sigma quality programs, project management, health care economics, and leadership

Patchogue, Ny

Responsible for administration of two on-ground and one on-line undergraduate Healthcare Administration program

- Successfully completed engagements in Kansas developing a production based contract and transition group practice acquired by a hospital. -Provided interim leadership in Washington for physician owned group managing vascular, dermatology and cardiology departments. Developed annual budget and instituted Lean restructure of department. Implemented EPIC EHR for physician practices as member of implementation team

-Consultant for hospital based physician group during acquisition. -Stabilized operation by introducing a comprehensive policy and procedures. - Facilitated the introduction of new EMR/Clinic management system that was ready on day of purchase - Provided leadership to allow for the smoothest transition of physicians and staff.

• Responsible for management of 5 existing practices and development of 2 new practices. Practices consist of 13 physicians and 2 PA/NP at 6 practice sites. Practices owned by a hospital based health system. • Prepared practices and successfully completed JACHO inspection in Spring 2008• Evaluated, purchased and implemented Allscripts Vision Practice Management System and Electronic Medical Records in all seven practices.• Developed and executed $ 15 million dollar annual budget for seven locations• Developed new procedures for enrollment with insurance carriers for the hospital.• Completed first year of operation 10% under budget. • Recruited three primary care physicians for the health system

• Executive Director during a start-up of multi-specialty physician owned group practice. MIPA consisted of 23 physicians and 4 PA/NP at 12 different practice sites. • Executive Director of freestanding ambulatory surgery center. Center contains 2 operating rooms and 2 procedure rooms. Center did 5,000 cases annually.• Negotiated contract, directed construction, selected management company, started up ambulatory surgery center. Center profitable within 16 months.• Created complete infrastructure and work processes for newly formed medical group. Implemented a strategic business plan for the Group. • Initiated and developed several new revenue streams for Group that increased profitability. These include development of an independent lab, developed a joint venture a physical therapy center, purchased and set up of nuclear stress testing facility. Generated over $500,000 additional revenue in last two years. Managed a $ 19 million operating budget. • Headed selection team and made purchase and directed implementation of Medical Manager clinic information for 15 site locations.• Recruited six new physicians and 3 Nurse Practitioners for the group.

• Administrator of a 28-physician multi-specialty group practice. Grandel Medical Group consisted of 12 primary care physicians and 16 independent contracted specialists at two practice sites. The practice existed in a highly developed managed care market. Practice acquired by Tenet Healthcare in 1997.• Recruited five physicians that joined practice. Developed proposals and negotiated for renewal of annual contracts for 16 independent physicians. • Developed a total quality improvement program for the staff that resulted in significant improvements in patient care and financial savings for the practice. • Developed a revenue cycle management program that resulted in a 29% decrease in days in AR. • Accountable for development and execution of budget for practice with $7 million patient charges.

• Assistant Administrator for a 35-physician multi-specialty practice. Had direct P&L responsibility for Medical Records, Imaging, Laboratory, Pathology, and Business Office. Managed all Human Resource responsibilities for 187 member staff, which included administration of self-insured medical plan and 401(k) plan. • Acted as team leader for first JCAHO survey for our practice. Kneibert Clinic was awarded a 3-year certification. • Coordinated upgrade and installation of a 5 room in imaging facility. • Negotiated the first managed care contracts for practice. • Developed and chaired total quality improvement management team.

Commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy after attending Pennsylvania State University on a NROTC scholarship. Served on various sea and shore assignments in the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet. Retired after 20 years of service with the rank of Commander.

Msph, Health Care Management

Mba, Management

Bs, Marketing