Biographies

Terry L. Schmidt, DrHA

Dr. Schmidt is a dynamic and multi-talented senior Healthcare Executive, who is skilled in the management of complex healthcare organizations. He works cooperatively with a wide range of diverse organizations to build strong working relationships with boards, clients/customers/patients, and the workforce. His experience includes hospital administration, physician practice Management, health care reimbursement, and Government Relations. Terry's strengths in government policy and regulation, revenue flow, reimbursement, and managed care were demonstrated while he was:

• President of Hospital Homeland Security, San Diego, CA
• Assistant Director of Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, Department of Emergency Medicine
• President of Physician Services Group/Healthcare Reimbursement Consultants
• Washington, DC/San Diego, CA
• Government Relations with Washington Representatives in Health, Washington, DC
• Assistant Director, Department of Government Relations American Medical Association, Washington, DC

Terry's holds Doctorate of Health Administration (DrHA), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, Master of Business Administration (MBA), George Washington University, Washington, DC, and a Bachelor of Science (BS), Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. He has published over 31 papers and articles, is an Adjunct Professor of Public Health San Diego State University.

Terry holds certifications as a:

• Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
• Fellow, Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA)
• Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) [American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)/Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)]