Tricare Heartland Regional OfficeDeputy Director - Director of Operations
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2003Dayton, Ohio AreaDirected planning, development and operation of the military integrated healthcare system covering seven states. Ensured policy deployment to optimize care for 650K covered lives, in such areas as QA, network development and referral/access procedures. Oversaw all field activities related to $6.4B, TRICARE managed care support contract and implementation of Medicare Demonstration Programs. Collaborated with tri-service facility executives, via Board of Directors, on joint disaster preparedness and clinical processes improvement. Directed and integrated activities of 35-person staff.