Richard Thompson Email & Phone Number

Rockledge, Florida, Us

Health First Medical Group - Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging· Secured over $2M in funding and executive buy-in to acquire advanced cardiac imaging equipment, establishing a high-volume imaging program, conducting between 1,000-1,500 cardiac MRI exams annually, setting a new standard for diagnostic capabilities and program growth across the state of Florida· Spearheaded program development from inception to planning organizational finances and operations, leveraging previous success and best practices from HCA as a model to create sustainable policies and procedures, overcoming stakeholder objections, and enhancing clinical outcomes through structured training and process improvements· Fostered strategic partnerships with health systems like the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, driving cross-training, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen clinical partnerships and medical education initiatives· Expanded advanced imaging services by innovating COVID-19 testing protocols, revising nuclear stress testing procedures, and implementing PET testing with 3 physician readers, improving patient safety, diagnostic precision, and operational efficiency· Promoted best practices and aligned interdisciplinary teams by educating cardiologists and radiologists on imaging benefits, securing support from the CEO, CFO, and CMO (Chief Medical Officer), achieving recognition as a Physician of the Year finalist· Initiated physician, nurse and staff training programs to address diagnostic queries, streamlined report generation to minimize physician review time, and trained imaging technicians in advanced techniques to elevate service quality and patient care· Enhanced business retention and revenue generation by developing strategic partnerships with radiologists and referring doctors, liaising with insurance providers to secure patient coverage, developing clear program contracts to support aligned healthcare operations

HCA, Mid-America Division Board of Directors - Cardiovascular Service Line· Collaborated with HCA CEO, COO, and a team of physicians to establish the HCA, Mid-America Division Board of Directors, structuring a foundational framework for regional physician operations and governance· Served as the longest-tenured board member, contributing continuity and strategic insight by partnering with physicians to develop foundational policy manuals and board protocols, drafting policies and procedures that enhanced governance, decision-making, and guided advanced cardiac imaging initiatives· Personally spearheaded successful onboarding for incoming cardiologists, accelerating time-to-productivity and fostering alignment with practice values· Designed a new onboarding program for incoming cardiologists, improving engagement, retention, emphasizing organizational culture and role expectations

Midwest Heart and Vascular SpecialistsDirector of Cardiovascular Imaging & Program Director· Launched Kansas City’s first advanced cardiac imaging program, expanding clinical cardiology services in the region and accomplishing significant growth in patient access, care quality, and HCA’s cardiology footprint, which scaled to 33 cardiologists· Secured senior leadership buy-in and full board support for a new, innovative advanced cardiac imaging program, coordinating closely with accountants, CEOs, insurers, billers, and coders to overcome procedural barriers and gain pre-approvals· Spearheaded clinical program development by integrating advanced imaging into cardiology services, hiring new team members, and developing training programs for administrators, physicians, and staff, resulting in cohesive operations and measurable revenue growth· Established a profitable family practice imaging program generating over $500K annually, securing full accreditation and meeting nuclear regulatory standards, driving operational quality and improved patient and physician trust and engagement· Expanded diagnostic capabilities and optimized patient diagnostic protocols to reduce hospital stays from 1.5-2 days to 8 hours, delivering millions in cost savings and boosting emergency room and hospital efficiency· Cultivated strong physician and family practice partnerships through regular engagement, securing a reliable referral network and establishing HCA as the preferred provider, supporting substantial revenue channels for both HCA and partner practices· Led board-level initiatives in physician hiring, engagement, governance, and contracting, aligning strategic process improvements with organizational goals to foster a sustainable, high-performance healthcare environment

Doctor Of Medicine (Md), Cardiovascular Disease Residency Program

Master'S Degree, Physiology, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Clinical Psychology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist