State Lead for Florida Contracting & Network Development.Manages complex contract negotiations with hospitals and other providers for Commercial PPO product line (Hospital Systems, Ancillaries, and Large Physician Groups). Proactively builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships to support the local market strategy.Identifies and manages initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality.Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of providers across Florida through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape.

Third successful multi-million dollar business startup in South Florida. The only true Science Based Medical Facility with state of the art Med Spa Attached to it in the US. Recruited by world renowned Neuroscientist / CEO. Start Up. Casa Privée houses some of the most complex and complete set of high-end technologies encompassing molecular genetics, magnetism, pressurized oxygen, lasers, and vibrational technologies, all harmoniously fused into individualized and proprietary treatment programs targeted for affluent patients. The nearest concept to this business model is located in Switzerland. Business Valuation of $15M on day one of opening.►Ensure operational excellence by spearheading the development, communication and implementation of best-in-class strategies and business processes (SOPs) for all key functional areas►Responsible for the administrative direction, evaluation, & coordination of the functions & activities within the organization to ensure operation objectives & results are in accord with overall business needs►Oversee Privée Clinics budget & directly manage business administration, personnel, real estate & technology division’s budget►Used financial & productivity analysis vs. anecdotes to make decisions; continually reviewed cost & productivity reports & directed efforts for improvement in targeted areas of opportunity►Developed and executed the long-term vision of the company

Recruited by the CFO to restructure / stabilize operations for this Billion Dollar Health System. Develop and implement Managed Care Strategy for the Division of Managed Care which includes: Managed Care, Population Health and the ACO. Facilitate continuous improvement of financial performance, operations and compliance related to payer contracts. Advise Sr. Leadership Team of the overall direction of Managed Care and its impact on business development. Evaluate the Managed Care environment nationally, regionally and in local markets for the development of new contracting strategy and tactics. Reinforce / enhance relationships with all market-based Payors to ensure growth and increased revenue opportunities. Negotiate new contracts to ensure maximum revenue and operational efficiency and compliance. Ensure successful compliance with the OIG's Corporate Integrity Agreement as dictated by the OIG.

2nd Successful Business Start Up - Created a Multi-Million dollar Research Company with locations across the United States and also in Manila, Philippines. Working along side world-renowned physicians and scientists such as Dr. Jonathan V. Wright (bio-identical hormones) and Dr. Harold Katcher (brca gene), I successfully created this global anti-aging research company from the ground-up. Seamlessly developed and flawlessly executed a complex strategic plan which safely allows for specific anti-aging research studies such as HPE (Heterochronic Plasma Exchange) to be successfully performed on human subjects.

Recruited by COO & CEO to assist with system wide turn around• Billion dollar Health System comprised of 6 Hospitals, 2 SNF’s and a Multi-Specialty Physician Group of 300+ physicians / mid-level providers • Recruited from Cigna to assist with a massive system-wide financial turn-around / Actively managed a $700M Dollar budget• Successfully restructured the Managed Care Dept., International Services, Physician Services - JMG Specialty Physician Group..etc..• Medical Tourism Development (International)• Contracted JMG Medical Group with over 30+ Health Plans to support system-wide growth initiative • Credentialed over 300 Providers and contracted them with all MC Plans• Strategic Planning / Operations / Worked closely with several other key areas of organization to assist with turn-around efforts and establish best practices / policies & procedures for going forward. • Increased annual net revenue by 50+ Million / Service line and Program growth and development• Increased patient volumes by over 22% • Successfully led the organization through the Health Care Reform

Recruited by Market VP. Responsible for over 50+ hospitals in the Tri-County / West Coast areas of South Florida. • Maintained oversight of contract loads and compliance. / Strategic market planning. • Managed budget of over $400M+ / Margin Improvement• Built provider network for Medicare line of business• Championed Centers of Excellence Teams / Chaired Unit Cost Gap Improvement Team • Hospital Contracting / Hosp. Based Physician Contracting / Ancillary Contracting and Large Physician Group Contracting.

First Successful Business Start Up- Was recruited from Mercy Hospital by a group of physicians to build a Multi-Million Dollar Mega Physician Group known as Florida Foot & Ankle Associates from the ground up. Recruited over 50 physicians with over 75 Care Centers located throughout Miami -Dade County. • Managed $25 million dollar start up budget / Managed business relations group-wide both operationally and financially• Merger and Acquisition Integration• Chaired Executive Board and Executive Management Committee Meetings• Introduced and implemented a business development team consisting of managed care, marketing and public relations, physician recruitment and a project manager. • Created a benefit plan design for group health benefits /retirement plan • Created Medicare, Medicaid and DME provider numbers for group• Physician Enterprise Management• Established / negotiated various managed care contracts

Recruited by CEO. Increased visibility in the local marketplace for the purpose of new business development. Created and implemented strategic plan and increased revenue for the division. Contracted for multiple disciplines including Hospital, Ancillary, Diagnostic, ASC, International, Mental Health, LTAC, Lab, Home Health, Rehab. and more. Initiated Business Development plans for a new Ambulatory Surgery Pavilion owned by the Hospital. • Started as a consultant and was quickly offered a position as Director• Managed budget of over $250M / High Level Contract Negotiations / Budgeting / Forecasting /Trending / Strategic Analysis• Chaired monthly “Managed Care Strategy Meetings” • Restructured Managed Care Dept. & International Services Dept. /Created a Managed Care Dept. for the Ambulatory Surgical Center• Initiated contracts for the new Lap Center / negotiated physician rates