Clayton Foley
Health Care Administration
Hattiesburg
Summary
Dynamic and strategic healthcare executive with 26 years of leadership experience. Specializes in physician practice management and ambulatory care for 15 years. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, driving profitability, and attaining top-tier accreditation. Proficient in strategic planning, fiscal management, compliance, provider recruitment, and disaster preparedness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Hattiesburg GI Associates/Digestive Diseases Center of Hattiesburg
12.2011 - Current
- Spearheaded the adoption of EMR and practice management systems, boosting productivity by 30%
- Grew net profits by $1 million through strategic service expansion and cost reduction initiatives
- Led the organization to initial AAAHC accreditation; added ultrasound, Fibroscan, pathology lab, and weight loss services
- Expanded practice with three new satellite locations, enhancing patient access
- Reduced consumable supply costs by 3% through effective vendor negotiations
- Recruited one Gastroenterologist, enhancing service capabilities
- Guided the merger with GI Alliance, managing transition for an 850+ Management Services Organization
Administrator
Novant Health
06.2006 - 11.2011
- Managed operations for a Dental ASC, overseeing a $13M budget and generating $17M annually
- Recruited three new providers, significantly bolstering team capacity
- Slashed consumable supply costs from 7% to 4% of production within the first year
- Directed a successful marketing campaign, increasing new patient visits by 25%
- Transitioned from an external management agreement to in-house support, saving $130K annually
Chief Operating Officer
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
05.2003 - 05.2006
- Enhanced disaster preparedness by adopting an 'all hazards' approach and implementing HEICS
- Coordinated massive health care professional deployments for military operations, increasing readiness from 47% to 95%
- Successfully managed multiple Joint Commission and Medical Inspector General surveys
Medical Department Administrator
ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)
07.2001 - 04.2003
- Directed medical operations for a shipboard hospital, managing a budget and staff for 5,500 individuals
- Led major renovations of medical facilities, including a new operating room suite
Chief Operating Officer
Naval Hospital Groton
06.1996 - 06.2001
- Orchestrated downsizing to an ASC, reducing staff by 150 positions while maintaining service quality
- Secured a $1.2B managed care contract and led a $14M operating room renovation
Education
Master of Health Administration -
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies
Skills
Strategic planning
Business development
Negotiation
Ethical leadership
Customer relations
Risk management
Project management
Organizational leadership
Business planning
Strategic partnerships
Policy development
Operations management
Human resources management
Financial oversight
Corporate governance
Operating budgets
Revenue generation
Marketing
Certification
Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives
Timeline
Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives
07-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Hattiesburg GI Associates/Digestive Diseases Center of Hattiesburg
12.2011 - Current
Administrator
Novant Health
06.2006 - 11.2011
Chief Operating Officer
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
05.2003 - 05.2006
Medical Department Administrator
ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)
07.2001 - 04.2003
Master of Health Administration -
University of New Hampshire
01.1999 - 01.2001
Chief Operating Officer
Naval Hospital Groton
06.1996 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies
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