Board of Directors
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Dale Reigle, CPHIT, MS
President
Practice Name: Rocky Mountain Orthopaedics
City/State: Grand Junction, CO
Group Size: 12 Orthopaedic Surgeons/1 Rheumatologist, 1 PM&R, 1 Primary Care Sports Medicine
Undergraduate School-Degree: University of Maryland-BS: Business Management
Post Graduate School-Degree: University of Southern California-MS: Management
Dale has been the CEO of Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates in Grand Junction, Colorado, for 11+ years. The practice consists of 13 general and sub-specialty orthopaedic surgeons, a rheumatologist, an interventional physiatrist, a primary care sports medicine physician, and 7 physician assistants.
Dale has approximately 34 years experience in health care, 27 in management positions. He has been the Director of Administration and Finance of a large city/county health department, CFO of a multi-county mental health center, CFO of a rural hospital, and CEO of Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates. Dale taught Managerial Economics and Business Finance for the University of Southern California and Central State University.
He has been a presenter at national conferences for the Association of Mental Health Administrators and AAOE. Dale was the education chairman for the 2003 national BONES conference, and has been on the Board of Directors since 2005.
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Matthew Bible, CPA, MHA
Treasurer
Practice Name: Orthopaedic Associates
City/State: Oklahoma City, OK
Group Size: 9 Orthopaedic Surgeons
Undergraduate School-Degree: East Central Universtiy OK-BS: Accouting
Post Graduate School-Degree: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center-Master of Health Administration
Matthew is the Administrator of Orthopedic Associates, Inc. in Oklahoma City which currently has 10 surgeons, an MRI, a separate Ambulatory Surgery Center and a real estate company. Matthew is responsible for the overall operations of the clinic and is an administrative liaison to their ASC.
Matthew is a CPA and holds a Master of Health Administration degree from the University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College Of Public Health. Matthew has over 10 years of progressive health management experience and has been in orthopedics since 2000. He, his wife Kami and daughter Reaghan enjoy camping and traveling. Matthew also enjoys cycling and golf.
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Patricia Brewster, MHA, FACMPE
Practice Name: Southern Orthopaedic Specialists
City/State: Atlanta, GA
Group Size: 15 Orthopaedic Surgeons
Undergraduate School-Degree: BS: Administration
Post Graduate School-Degree: Master of Science Health Administration
Patricia L. Brewster is the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Orthopaedic Specialists, LLC. She has over twenty-five years of progressive experience in executive health-care management. Her expertise in strategic management, team-building, and creative problem-solving, combined with her strong communication skills, has resulted in visionary leadership and consistent financial performance.
Ms. Brewster’s executive management experience, including her previous position as Chief Administrative Officer of the Hughston Clinic, highlights her ability to balance administrative responsibilities and regulatory compliance with the development of proactive and creative business plans, such as her implementation of Comprehensive Program for Musculoskeletal Care.
Ms. Brewster’s healthcare philosophy emphasizes service as the centerpiece of the organization, with a reliance on servant leadership. Her article, "Servant Leadership... A Return to Our Origin," was published in the MGM Journal and awarded the 2002 MGMA/ACMPE Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award.
Ms. Brewster's commitment to service translates to enhanced operational efficiencies, focus on superior patient outcomes, and improved financial performance.
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David Demchuk, MBA, CPA
Practice: Front Range Orthopedic Center
City/State: Longmont, CO
Group Size: 8 Orthopaedic Surgeons / 9th joining in August, 2008
Undergraduate School-Degree: Union College- BS: Accounting, BS: Information Systems
Post Graduate School-Degree: University of Phoenix-Executive Management and Strategic Planning
Dave is the Chief Executive Officer for four organizations, including a 8-sub-speciliaty orthopedic physician practice, a 4 operating room ambulatory surgery center, a land holding company, and a musculoskeletal institute. He envisioned and built a new 103,000 square foot medical campus offering a sub-specialist orthopedic group, ambulatory surgery center, rheumatology, physiatry, neurology, pain management, physical therapy, durable medical equipment, and imaging services.
Dave is responsible for the leadership and management of these organizations, including all practice operations, finances, marketing, personnel, information systems, managed care and strategic planning. Dave is a diplomat in the American College of Healthcare Executives, a CPA, holds a masters degree in Executive Management, and has over 30 years of healthcare experience. He and his wife, Marcie, enjoy golf, traveling, grand parenting, and the beauty of Colorado.
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Cynthia Everlith, BSHA, CPC, CMA
Practice Name: Arizona Hand & Wrist Specialists
City/State: Phoenix, AZ
Group Size: 2 Orthopaedic Surgeons
Undergraduate School-Degree: University of Phoenix-BS: Health Administration
Cynthia is the Administrator for Arizona Hand and Wrist Specialists, with two hand and upper extremity surgeons, one physician extender and three locations through out the metro Phoenix area.
She has over twenty years experience in orthopedics, the last 10 years have been with her current practice. Cynthia received her BSHA from the University of Phoenix graduating with honors in 2004 proving you are never too old to learn. She is actively involved in legislation, particularly with respect to worker’s compensation and has worked closely with the Industrial Commission of Arizona in rules affecting physicians. In addition, she serves on several advisory boards, has presented programs with her physicians to the community and is on the Orthopedic Surgeons Network of Arizona Office Manager Executive Committee.
Cynthia and her husband Tony have 4 kids ranging from 5 to 24 years.
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Mary-Ellen Just, RN, MBA, FACMPE
Practice Name: New England Orthopedic Surgeons
City/State: Springfield, MA
Group Size: 15 Orthopaedic Surgeons
Undergraduate School-Degree: Hartford Hospital School of Nursing: RN, College of the Charter Oak: BS Business
Post Graduate School-Degree: University of Hartford: MBA
Mary-Ellen has been the CEO of New England Orthopedic Surgeons for the past eight years.
Mary-Ellen has been in health care for 37 years-first as a neurosurgical intensive care nurse. The past 21 years she has been in helath care administration. She has been the administrator of an eye surgery center, a national consultant and speaker on ambulatory surgery center start ups, a hospital Vice President, and a CEO of New England Orthopedic Surgeons.
She has written and copyrighted surgery center manuals, and presented at various conferences.
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Mary O’Brien, MBA, CMPE
Vice President
Practice Name: Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates
City/State: Genva, IL
Group Size: 12 Orthopaedic Surgeons/1 Rheumatologist
Undergraduate School-Degree: Gonzaga University-BS: Medical Technology
Post Graduate School-Degree: Northwestern Kellogg School of Management-MBA: Finance and Health Care Administration
Mary O’Brien is the Chief Executive Officer for Fox Valley Orthopaedic Institute in Geneva, Il. Mary received her MBA in healthcare and financial management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and has been employed with her current group since 1985. Fox Valley Orthopaedic Institute includes 13 orthopedic surgeons, 8 Physician Assistants, Physical and occupational therapy, two MRI suites, and an Ambulatory surgery center. Additionally real estate holdings include two properties totally 66,000 square feet.
Mary has been a member since 1988 and has served on the education committee and the Phoenix and Chicago task force committees. She is also certified by the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Other volunteer activities include Rotary International and a local social services board. Recreational activities include SCUBA diving, golf, travel and photography.
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Marilyn Orr, MBA, CMPE
Secretary
Practice Name: Beacon Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
City/State: Sharonville, OH
Group Size: 12 Orthopaedic Surgeons/4 Sports, 3 General, 2 Spine
Undergraduate School-Degree: Colege of St. Mary-BS: Medical Technology
Post Graduate School-Degree: Wright State University-MBA focus on Health Care Financing
Marilyn is the Executive Director of Beacon Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, a twelve-physician group (4 sports medicine, 3 general, 2 spine, 1 family practice sports medicine and 2 PM&R) with 4 ASC rooms, 2 MRIs, 2 DEXA and 2 physical therapy departments.
She is also the immediate past chair of the MGMA Government Affairs Committee and coordinates the activities of Ohio Bones. She is a past president of the Orthopaedic Practice Assembly of MGMA and the Ohio State MGMA.
Marilyn has more than 20 years of experience in the management of large and small groups, single specialty as well as multi-specialty.
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Marsha Pinat, CMPE
Practice Name: Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic of Spokane
City/State: Spokane, WA
Group Size: 5 Orthopaedic Surgeons
Undergraduate School-Degree:
Post Graduate School-Degree:
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Barbara Sack, MHSA,CMPE
Practice Name: Midwest Orthopaedics, PA
City/State: Shawnee Mission, KS
Group Size: 4 Orthopaedic Surgeons/ 2 PA's
Undergraduate School-Degree: University of Kansas-BS: Business Administration
Post Graduate School-Degree: University of Kansas-MS: Health Services Administration
Barbara Sack is Executive Director for Midwest Orthopaedics, P.A., a practice over forty years old in suburban Kansas City. The practice has four general orthopaedic surgeons and two PA’s. She has been with the practice for five years, previously having worked in geriatric primary care in a hospital-owned practice and an academic medical center program before coming to Midwest Orthopaedics. She has worked in healthcare for over 25 years; seventeen of that as an administrator. Barbara has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Health Services Administration, as well as being a Certified Medical Practice Executive with the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Medical Manager’s Association. Barbara is a member of MGMA, and has been a presenter at the annual BONES conferences, the AAOS Practice Management Symposium, and the AOFAS Annual Summer Meeting.
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Greg Thompson, MHA, MBA
Practice Name: Southern Illinois Orthopaedic Center
City/State: Herrin, IL
Group Size: 11 Orthopaedic Surgeons
Undergraduate School-Degree: Murray State University-BS Biology, Chemistry, Math
Post Graduate School-Degree: University of Kentucky-Master Health Administration
Greg is the Chief Executive Officer/Partner for three corporations: a 25 provider orthopedic practice (Southern Orthopedic Associates, SC); a capital assets holding company (Southern Orthopedic Associates, LLC) as well as an orthopedic-only ASC (Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center, LLC). The practice has five locations along with a two location, 14 FTE Rehabilitation Center.
Greg has been in medical practice administration since 1992 and in his current position since 2002. Greg’s previous administrative experience was with large multispecialty groups. Greg has been a member since 2000 and has been active with committee participation and serving on the Board since 2002.
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