RAE BROWN

3528 Co Rd 531
Alvin, TX 77511 (S. metro Houston)
(281) 824-0340 Home
(314) 378-6950 Cellular
rb4e23fe@westpost.net
Objective: To obtain a position utilizing my Executive Fellowship in Practice Ma
nagement and years of experience in accounting, financial planning, human resour
ces, billing and compliance in the healthcare profession while ensuring a profes
sional and consumer focus to the organization.
Education: Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois
John Wood Community College, Quincy, Illinois
Studies: Business Administration and Accounting
Work Experience:
4/01/09 - Present CareFirst Medical Associates and Pain Rehabilitation, PA
Whitehouse, Tyler and Fort Worth, TX
Interim COO
Duties: Contracting, credentialing, provider productivity, oversight of
billing month-end ,
Human Resources, practice operations improvement, assisting with physici
an-owned consulting business
1/03/08 - 04/01/09 Physician Practice Consulting as Independent Contractor w
ith previous PainCare practices and former physicians, providing credentialing s
ervices, productivity analysis, contracting, services-contract review and suppo
rt, HR advice, compliance guidance, etc.
4/26/08 - 12/1/ PainCare Holdings, Inc/ Integrated Pain Solutions
Orlando, FL
Director of Network Development - nationwide
Duties: Development of IPS Network of Pain Management Specialist
Physician Practices
- AND-
7/6/05 - 12/1/08 Pain Care Holdings, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Regional Director of Practice Operations and Integration - TX, GA, CO,
VA, FL, CA
Duties: (traveling 70-80% nationwide)
*Newly acquired practice integration/implementation/turnaround processes
*Ensure assigned Practices' operational and financial improvement
*Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Process Development/Trainer in 17 Practices
nationwide resulting in 97% compliance tested by independent audit firm
*Monitor EBITDA target ensuring Corporate target/goals
*Physician & Corporate Liaison
*Serve as Primary Director for assigned Practices (some with ASC), providing
support and determining practice needs for staffing, proce
sses, equipment, space, etc.
*Provide direction to Practices to enhance clinic operations meeting benchmark t
argets, staffing criteria, productivity standards, patient flow/scheduling, sele
ction of cost-savings supplies and Vendors, and establishing corrective action
as necessary.
*General oversight of compliance (HIPAA, Corporate Compliance Plan, Sarbanes-Oxl
ey)
*Capital expenditures needs, oversight of asset documentation and tracking
*Oversight of credentialing, recruiting, and contracting
*Analyze Revenue Cycle, Financial Statements, Billing Data, and Office Processes
. Report corrective action and progress routinely to Sr. VP of Operations and VP
of Finance.
*Proforma/ROI preparation for new services, addition of satellite facility withi
n Practices
*Work with clinic Providers and Administrators to develop individual clinic stra
tegic plans
*Prepare Practice Budgets and collaborate with VP of Finance in preparation of C
orporate Annual Budget
*Approve personnel action forms including pay increases, promotions, disciplinar
y actions and new hires according to policies and procedures ensuring clinic nee
ds are met. Counsel and/or terminate employees as necessary.
3/03 - 1/04 Texas Pain Consultants, LLP
Houston, TX
Operations Project Manager - 6 anesthesia/pain management Physicians
Duties:
* Special Projects for 6 physicians providing services for 15 hospitals and surg
ery centers in Houston area.
*Development of HIPAA program, training staff and serving as Compliance Officer
*Oversee Administration of 3 main clinics
*Review and analyze billing, collections procedures, payer contact compliance, e
valuate reimbursements per contracted fee schedules at physician-owned billing c
ompany and make recommendations
*Prepare monthly benchmarking analysis reports
*Maintain Human Resources procedures and compliance within clinics
*Facilitate Monthly Partnership Meetings
7/01 - 7/02 Medical Management Professionals, Inc
Anesthesia Group Associates
Baton Rouge, LA
Business Office Manager -30+ Physician & CRNA
Duties:
* General Office Manager duties, including but not limited to:
*Human Resources, Supervise and direct revenue cycle functions, budget complianc
e, compliance training, and preparation for Monthly Executive Meetings between M
anagement Company and Physician Board
4/94 - 7/01 Midwest Orthopedic Specialists, Inc.
Hannibal, MO 63401
Office Manager - facilities in Missouri and Illinois - 3 Orthopedic Surgeons
Duties:
* All accounting functions (except year end tax reporting), including Payroll, A
/P, ensure cost effective Vendor and products selection, oversight of Cash Recei
pts, Bank Reconciliation, monitor all supply orders, A/R and collections trend t
racking and analysis
Personnel administration, employee performance evaluations, overtime oversight,
new-hire and terminations, corrective actions.
*Monitor scheduling, patient flow, registration process, x-ray service utilizati
on, medical records, recommend purchase of new equipment/services, receivable/co
llection guidelines
*Regulatory Compliance
*Develop, implement and monitor annual Practice Budget
*Preparation of monthly Physician productivity-based bonuses
*Developed Employee Policy and Procedure Manual and Job Descriptions
*Marketing and development of community project involvement
*Worked as liaison for physician-owners during land development and construction
of new facility
*Worked with attorney and local hospital for hospital lease of space for out-pat
ient Physical therapy/rehabilitation group
*Worked with architect in building design
*Worked with general contractor and sub-contractors during building construction
*Maintain managed care contracts and compliance
*Insurance procurement (employee health, malpractice, property)
Prior Experience (non-healthcare, but in accounting):
Worked 3 years as West Pike School District (Kinderhook, IL) bookkeeper/accounta
nt
Worked 1 year as para-professional accountant with Arnold, Behrens, Deters and G
ray CPA firm
Worked 3 years as bookkeeper/asst Treasurer with Sny Island Drainage District, N
ew Canton, IL

Experience/Skills:
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, high level of person ownership of
responsibilities
Building strong relationships, earning trust and respect from Corp. Management,
Physicians and Staff
Microsoft XP, Excel, Word, VISIO
Sarbanes Oxley and GAAP
Budget Preparation and Tracking - Strong Practice financial and reimbursement ex
perience
Compliance
Contracting and Credentialing (CAQH, TDI, CMS, NPI for all Practice Providers pe
rsonally)
Benchmarking
Human Resources
Extensive experience in Practice Operations, Work Flow Improvement, Patient Sche
duling....Results Oriented
Experience in multi-specialty- Family Practice, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
, Pain Management, Anesthesia, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chiropracti
c, Therapy and Rehabilitation
References and letters of recommendation available upon request