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Andrew A. Lasser, Dr.P.H., FACHE, is the Chairman of American University Health Care, Inc., and has worked as a healthcare executive and hospital Chief Executive Officer for over 35 years. American University Health Care, Inc. is a diversified consulting practice that matches each client’s needs to a uniquely defined team of professionals, each with both practical work experience as well as consulting expertise. Dr. Lasser’s specific areas of expertise include:|
EDUCATION Dr. P.H. - Doctor of Public Health, 1982 LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS AwardsAmerican College of Healthcare Executives, 1992 Senior Level Healthcare Executive Award Professional Associations Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives WORK HISTORY Chaiman and CEO 1998 -Present American University Health Care Chairman and CEO, American University Health Care Responsible for all operations of this health care management and consulting firm founded in 1997. Executive Vice President 2006 - 2009 University Healthcare System PRESIDENT/CEO 2000 - 2006 Responsible for the daily operations and management of 236 bed acute care Catholic hospital. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Medical College of Virginia Hospitals of Virginia Commonwealth University. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT The Hunter Group
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The University Hospitals The Chief Executive Officer provides management direction to these facilities licensed for 804 beds and 66 bassinets.
ADMINISTRATOR Children's Hospital of Oklahoma is part of the Oklahoma Medical Center, and this position reports to the Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Medical Center. The Administrator provides management direction to this 330 bed, full service children's hospital.
VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATOR Children's Hospital, West Virginia University Hospitals. Reported to the President of West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Responsible for the development of a new Children's Hospital as part of a total hospital replacement program. Provides management direction to Department of Pediatrics and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Additional responsibilities included management of Emergency Department and Trauma Program and Hospital Auxiliary. ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Courses taught encompass the areas of management and organization behavior, organization theory and design, and planning. In charge of externship and residency placement and admissions and marketing, and other administrative responsibilities with Program.
Chief Executive Officer 1974 - 1978 Planned and implemented the first merger between a private and public hospital in the state of California |
Ronald C. M. Bergstrom, MBA, President, Senior Living
Ronald C. M. Bergstrom, MBA, President Senior Living,
Older Adult Residences, Lifestyle Enrichment, and Care Continuum Specialist
Ronald C. M. Bergstrom has a diverse, successful professional history of recognizing, and actualizing organization’s unrealized potential with regard to market position, operations and finances, programs and services, people and relationships, and facilities. Bergstrom’s experience includes advancing to new levels of excellence and success Continuing Care Retirement Communities, living assistance and care residences; and older adult social support, care, and health care services providers.
Bergstrom has developed and executed strategic plans, leadership development plans, repositioning plans, site evaluation and optimization plans, and operations and financial performance improvement plans; as well as innovative facility construction, renovation, and renewal plans. He has also led pre-design focus groups; and prepared values statements, functional and operational programs, and desired architectural program elements for building construction, renovation, and renewal projects.
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EDUCATION Masters of Business Administration in Hospital and Health Service Administration LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, Washington State WORK HISTORY Lakeview Village (Continuing Care Retirement Community) Lenexa, Kansas President and Chief Executive Officer Selected Accomplishments:
Presbyterian Village North (Continuing Care Retirement Community), Dallas, Texas President Selected Accomplishments:
Hillcrest Village (Continuing Care Retirement Community), Bartlesville, Oklahoma Operating Manager Selected Accomplishments:
Timber Springs ( Care Continuum) Nacogdoches, Texas Operating Manager Selected Accomplishments:
Central American Retirement Community, Confidential Entity and Location Contact Manager Selected Accomplishments
Small Retirement Community Provider, Kansas City, Missouri (confidential) Consultant Selected Accomplishments
Cristwood Nursing and Rehab Center Shoreline, Washington Consultant Selected Accomplishments
Christian Health Care Center Lynden, Washington Consultant Selected Accomplishments:
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Regional Continuing Care Services, Providence Health System Anchorage, Alaska Chief Operating Officer Selected Accomplishments:
Providence Extended Care Center Anchorage, Alaska Administrator Selected Accomplishments:
Covenant Shores (Continuing Care Retirement Community), Mercer Island, Washington Executive Director Selected Accomplishments:
Saint Cabrini Hospital and Center on Aging Seattle, Washington Chief Executive Officer Selected Accomplishments:
Covenant Shores Health Center, Mercer Island, Washington Executive Director Selected Accomplishments:
Columbia Lutheran Home Seattle, Washington Consultant Selected Accomplishments:
University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia Consultant Selected Accomplishments:
Saint Cabrini Hospital Seattle, Washington Chief Executive Officer Selected Accomplishments:
Cabrini Cares Senior Clinic Network Chief Executive Officer Selected Accomplishments:
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Gen. David G. Young
DAVID G. YOUNG III MD FACP
Physician executive with more than 30 years experience in clinics, hospitals, tertiary care centers and major command leadership positions, as well as clinical practice in internal medicine and aerospace medicine. Strong record of achievement in building regional and international health care delivery systems, support of graduate medical education and clinical research, and in multi-agency health care team building. Areas of special interest include strategic planning, health care leader development, quality improvement, patient safety, budgetary compliance and customer-focused patient care.
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| EDUCATION BA Univ. of Pennsylvania, Biology, 1971 MD Univ. of Southern California, 1977 Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1980 LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS Medicine and Surgery, Wisconsin since 1980 Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine 1980 (no expiration) Fellowship, American College of Physicians, 1993 Chief Flight Surgeon Rating WORK HISTORY 2005-2007 CEO/Wing Commander Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX Assistant Surgeon General for the USAF Medical Corps Senior Market Manager, TRICARE San Antonio |
2002-2005 CEO/Group Commander Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS Assistant Surgeon General for the USAF Medical Corps Lead Agent, TRICARE GulfSouth, 5 state region Federal Chief, Gulf Coast National Disaster Medical System 1998-2002 Command Surgeon for the Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB, HI TRICARE Lead Agent for the Pacific Attending staff, Internal Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center 1995-1998 CEO/Group Commander Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada Joint Venture hospital with the Veterans Administration CONTACT INFORMATION 15903 Ponderosa Pass, Helotes, TX 78023 210 464 1189 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Deborah S. Hopps
Deborah Hopps, MPS, RN, FACHE
President, American University Health Care, Inc. former hospital Chief Executive Officer, Chief Nursing Officer and Financial Consultant
Experienced senior executive with leadership skills in operations, physician relations, finances and business development. Results focused with proven ability to build high performance teams in attainment of strategic initiatives, financial targets, increased market share, and patient focused care. Consistent record of implementing process redesign, improving customer satisfaction and utilizing change methodology to improve quality, productivity, profitability, and physician relationships.
Demonstrated leadership in the following areas:
- Market Share Gains
- Strategic Planning
- Profit Margin Increase Initiatives
- Effective Communications
- Fostering Positive Culture
- Physician Recruitment/Relations
| EDUCATION NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, New York, NY STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Utica, NY ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF NURSING, Utica, NY LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS Fellow – American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
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CORNERSTONE HEALTHCARE
META ASSOCIATES Louisville, Kentucky Vice President Corporate Accounts Identified sources of capital for major renovations for new and replacement hospitals; collaborated with CEO and boards.
Cleveland, Texas CEO/COO A 115 - bed hospital with an operating budget of $30M in turn around. Developed an alliance with physicians to support the hospital and increase volume of surgeries and admissions.
Austin, Texas Vice President of Operations/Administrator Day-to-day operations and strategic development of a 354 bed teaching hospital, level one trauma center with a $110M operating budget and 1,600 FTE’s. First Administrator to operate under a 30-year lease agreement with the city of Austin. Represented Brackenridge on the City Oversight Committee to ensure the Network upheld all aspects of the management contract with the City.
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Steven Gularte, M.B.A., M.T. (ASCP)
Steven Gularte, M.B.A., M.T.(ASCP), Senior Vice President,
former hospital Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Hospital Consultant.
Thirty-four years of diversified, progressive experience as a senior executive in adult, pediatric, acute long term, urban and rural facilities ranging from 18 to 1,200 beds has enhanced his ability to offer a more comprehensive administrative, operational, clinical and financial perspective. Leadership skills in operational/financial management, financial modeling, medical staff relations, physician recruiting and relations, quality improvement, business development, program development, operational, planning, strategic planning, contract negotiations, turnaround situations and Board/corporate systems relations.
Mr. Gularte began his healthcare carrier as an American Society of Clinic Pathologist certified Medical Technologist specializing in Hematology and Blood Banking. After receiving a M.B.A. with undergraduate work in Finance and graduate work in Administrative Management, he transitioned into financial, operational and administrative positions.
While working with TORCH Management Services, Inc., he was responsible for supervising the CEO’s and CFO’s working in the contracted hospitals and supplying them with financial analysis, accounts receivable analysis, budget development, financial modeling and special projects.
In the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, he was able to facilitate a major turnaround at two rural hospitals and develop his skills in Board and physician relationships, physician recruiting and hospital management.
Mr. Gularte also serves his community through Rotary, various non-profit board positions, city committees and most recently was the Board Chairperson for the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals.
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EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, June, 1982
WORK HISTORY El Campo Memorial Hospital is a 49 bed rural hospital located 60 miles southwest of Houston, Texas near the Texas Gulf Coast. Although in continuous operation since 1979 in its current location, the hospital became a hospital district (West Wharton County Hospital District d.b.a. El Campo Memorial Hospital) in February 1996 with the assistance and under the management of TMSI. In December 1997, the previous CEO became ill and I assumed the duties of Interim CEO in January 1998. During the next three months the Board of Directors instituted a recruitment effort. With the approval of the President of TMSI (and my family), I accepted the position of CEO on the first day of the 1999 fiscal year, April 1, 1998. On April 1, 2000, the management contract with TMSI ended and I became a direct employee of the hospital. Chief Executive Officer and Administrator-El Campo Memorial Hospital -April, 1998 to Present
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TORCH Management Services, Inc., TORCH is the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, which represents and is composed of over 150 member rural hospitals. TORCH Management Services, Inc. (TMSI) a for-profit subsidy formed to offer management services to hospitals and health care facilities in Texas. TMSI manages four hospitals, assists with the formation of rural health clinics, board orientation, financial analysis, operational analysis, CEO/CFO recruitment, physician recruitment, business development and other assorted activities. For 1998 to 2000, I was CEO at El Campo Memorial Hospital. Vice President-April, 1996 to April, 1998
Medina Community Hospital, Medina Community Hospital (MCH) is a 34-bed rural, sole county provider hospital. In addition, the hospital has seven Rural Health Clinics (RHC) in two counties; and contracts with the Texas Department of Corrections for managing the health care of inmates in four different prisons. Assistant Administrator-Operations and Finance Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation,San Antonio, Texas Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation (SRHCC) represents a seven-hospital system with both urban and rural facilities, $280 million in gross revenues, 1100+ licensed beds and 3700+ employees. Left due to a downsizing where 8 of the 11 corporate administrator positions and 205 management and staff positions were eliminated. Assistant Vice President-Operations August, 1991 to September, 1993 United HealthCare Corporation, the parent company of PHP, was the nation's second largest HMO management company with over two million covered lives. Physicians Health Plan of Greater St. Louis was a 32,000 member HMO started in 1986 and 80% owned by United HealthCare Corporation and offers traditional HMO, open access HMO, out of area product and other managed care options. Director of Finance January, 1990 to February, 1991Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri Barnes Hospital is a 1,200 bed teaching facility associated with the Washington University School of Medicine. During the six years at Barnes Hospital was promoted from Laboratory Supervisor into different financial management positions: one in Laboratory Administration and the other in the Department of Finance. Both positions allowed for the development of strong analytical and negotiation skills.
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Marc E. Leediker, AIA, CHE
Marc E. Leediker, AIA, CHE
Project Director and Senior Healthcare Architect
Marc E. Leediker, AIA is a licensed Senior Healthcare Architect with a proven track record of creative problem solving and expansive knowledge of facilities design and operations. Leediker has extensive experience as a hospital administrator with over $250m in projects completed under his direction. Ubiquitous ICRA issues were addressed early through design and consistently through the construction process on every project with extraordinary outcomes.
Leediker has also successfully led the development of a physician-directed specialty surgery hospital expansion from conception to commissioning. His key leadership attributes are based on a team approach to project delivery where communications are clear and measurable performance is delivered.
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Eric J. Kutche, MHA, AIA, CHE
Eric J. Kutche, MHA, AIA, CHE
Senior Medical Planner
Eric Kutche’s capabilities include strategic, operational and capital improvement planning, project design, project management and business development. Since 1992, he has been involved professionally with all types of medical facilities planning and design. He has the ability to achieve creative, broad scope analysis as well as tactical implementation. He is a visionary leader adept at conceptualizing and communicating vision aligned with strategy.
Eric has developed long-range plans, master facility and site development plans, functional and space programs, certificate of need applications, and schematic designs for projects in both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors of the health care industry.
| EDUCATION Masters of Business Administration (High Honors) Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (High Honors) University of Phoenix Bachelor of Architecture (Cum Laude) Ball State University Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design (Cum Laude) Ball State University LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS American Institute of Architects American College of Healthcare Executives The Advisory Board Company - Industry Member The Center for Health Design - Affiliate Member The Academy of Architects for Health (AAH) National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) - Certified MemberArchitect Indiana (10300071) Texas (Pending NCARB Documentation) NCARB WORK HISTORY Richards Memorial Hospital / Blackhawk Healthcare Rockdale, Texas • 2008 FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN ® • 2009 Hospital Additions and Renovations (70,000 s.f.) Electra Memorial Hospital Electra, Texas • 2008-2009 FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN ® • 2009 Hospital Additions and Renovations (40,000 s.f.) |
Central Indiana Health Systems* Indiana • 1992 Master Facility Plan Update: St. Vincent Carmel Hospital • 1995 Master Facility Plan Update: St. Vincent Carmel Hospital • 1995 Satellite Facilities - Space Planning • 1996 Long Term Acute Care Hospital Planning • 1997 Conference Center Study - Indianapolis • 1997 Functional Zoning Study • 1999 Master Facility Plan: St. Vincent Carmel Hospital • 2001 St. Vincent Randolph - New Critical Access Hospital • 2002 Enterprise Master Facility Plan: Central Indiana Health System- 15 Statewide Facilities • 2003 Master Facility Plan Update - Indianapolis * BSA Lifestructures (architect-of-record) Methodist Hospital System * Houston, Texas • 2007 Willow Brook Oncology center planning and design • 2007 San Jacinto hospital emergency department renovation * HOK (architect-of-record) University of Kentucky* Lexington, Kentucky • 2003 Clinical Enterprise Strategic Plan • 2003 Chandler medical Center - First Floor Utilization Study * Fusion Intelligence Solutions (Kutche consulting firm) |
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