Eric S. Weaver, MHA
6203 Greentree Lane
Austin, TX 78745
FACHE, FACMPE, PMP, CPHIMS, CPC
Cell: (512) 789-5945
eric@weaverhealthcare.com
linkedin.com/in/weaverhealthcare
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Skilled healthcare executive with varied leadership achievements in several types of organizational settings.
Experienced in the areas of medical practice operations, project management, workflow mapping and process re-engineering,
health information systems, revenue cycle, financial management, marketing, and strategic planning.
Well-versed in healthcare IT with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical groups.
Passionate about learning, leading organizations in a change-driven environment, safeguarding physician business interests, and
leveraging health information technology to deliver patient-centered care.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Weaver Healthcare Consulting, LLC (Austin, TX) – Owner, Consultant
01/2014– present
HCA Physician Services (Austin, TX) – Market Practice Manager, St. David’s Cardiology
05/2012– present
Responsible for all St. David's Cardiology practice sites within the Central West Texas Division of HCA Physician Services MSO.
Groups include: Cardio Texas, Texas Heart & Vascular, Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas, and Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia.
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Manage 30 Cardiology and Electrophysiology physician and non-physician providers, 6 Practice Managers, and 100+ FTEs
with overall annual net revenue of $40M in Austin and El Paso markets.
Orchestrated a successful customer service turnaround for all cardiology practices in Austin market. Cardio Texas is
currently HCA’s #1 medical practice in patient satisfaction for 2013 when it had been low performing the prior year.
Executed IT strategic plan for medical practice that included EMR “meaningful use” compliance in 1st year post-acquisition.
Effective revenue cycle management with billing performance metrics that outperformed other specialty practices in regional
HCA physician practice group.
Exceeded budget performance goals for Central & West Texas Division practice portfolio in 2013 by nearly $1M EBITDA.
Cultivated practice/business development opportunities to increase practice(s) market share by opening new outreach clinics
and acquiring new groups in the San Antonio and El Paso markets.
Direct monthly meetings with physicians and hospital/MSO leadership to review financial performance and KPIs such as Net
Revenue, Operating Expenses, A/R Days, wRVU production, CPT Utilization, Quality metrics, and New Patient referrals.
Trend and analyze financial impact of changes in clinical activities and forecasts actual revenue/expenditures versus
approved budget and report monthly goal variances.
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with established federal, state and local policies and procedures.
HCA Physician Services (Austin, TX) – Practice Management Consultant (Independent Contractor)
10/2011– 05/2012
Under contract to serve as Interim Administrator for Cardio Texas, a 4-physician practice in the St. David’s Healthcare system.
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Worked with system leadership to open a hospital-based cardiovascular imaging center that is projected to generate $2M in
provider-based imaging revenue for the hospital. Remained actively involved in day-to-day operations to ensure cardiologist
satisfaction with the new model.
Led a billing reorganization that resulted in the hiring of a certified coder and utilization of Front Office employee for charge
posting (increase from 1.0 to 2.5 FTEs), relocation of billing department to enhance communication and accountability, and
engagement of outside consulting firm to perform massive cleanup of “Return to Practice” queue. During six month
consulting contract, was able to improve on various performance metrics such as office charge lag (30% to now 90%+ of
charges posted within 0-2 days) and A/R days (from 60+ to 45).
Opened two satellite office locations in Kyle, TX and Bastrop, TX in order to expand community presence, improve service
model, and increase practice revenue.
Implemented PQRS and e-Prescribing programs to meet HCAPS goals for Medicare quality reporting.
Served as internal project manager for the practice to implement a practice management system (GE Centricity) and a remote
charge capture solution while also transitioning to a new outsourced accounts receivable management firm.
Provided operational consultancy to identify root causes of inefficiency and patient/employee dissatisfaction. Implemented
workflow and staffing solutions to address phone triage and patient flow issues.
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Concordia University Texas (Austin, TX) – Adjunct Professor, Healthcare Administration
08/2011– present
The Healthcare Administration program at Concordia University concentrates on developing Christian leaders that have the skills
necessary to be qualified, capable, and confident managers in a variety of health care environments. Courses taught by Healthcare
Administration faculty at Concordia University include marketing, healthcare economics, quality improvement, medical practice
management, healthcare ethics, and information technology.
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems (Austin, TX) – EHR Implementation Project Manager
07/2011– 10/2011
Provided overall project management and leadership in the implementation of EHR systems for critical access hospitals. By working
collaboratively with internal interface, software development, systems engineering, support and training resources, and client project
team members, a successful implementation outcome was sought for the hospital.
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Developed, managed and executed medical client software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects and Electronic Health
Records (EHR) development software for hospitals nationwide.
Diligently worked with hospital stakeholders and vendor implementation team to oversee business requirements, scope of
work, resources, budget development, risk mitigation strategy, and project scheduling needs.
Managed overall IT infrastructure implementation needs for hospital clients.
Delegated project assignments, prepared and submitted project timetables, managed and controlled change related to cost,
time, scope and quality baselines, and monitored status of all project milestones and delivery dates.
Worked intimately with hospitals’ medical and nursing staff side using the newly-integrated information system through
mock trial runs and go-live scenarios.
Integrated third party vendor systems such as pharmacy, lab, radiology and registration systems with pricing and billing
systems, ensuring every system was properly interfaced before signing off.
Austin Sports Medicine (Austin, TX) – Practice Administrator
03/2007 – 07/2011
Chief Executive Officer responsible for all aspects of practice management, revenue cycle performance, and IT infrastructure.
Managed 10 multispecialty providers (Sports Medicine/Orthopaedic surgeons, Physiatry/PM&R physician, Joint Replacement
surgeon, and Physical Therapists) with annual net revenue of $7M. Position evolved into a more boundary spanning / change
management role in later years, in light of necessitated changes in the industry and local marketplace.
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Improved total net revenues 11% in first year and sustained revenue cycle performance in subsequent years despite a
declining reimbursement climate.
Effectively managed the re-organization of the practice’s billing department whereby lowering Days in A/R and A/R >120
days to within the 90th percentile of the 2010 MGMA Cost Survey.
As liaison between the majority physician investment group and the operating partner, Symbion, worked intimately with
ASC leadership to improve business and clinical operations at Central Park Surgery Center.
In partnership with D1 Sports Training and Therapy and NFL athletes Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley, played an
instrumental role in developing a de novo athletic training and rehabilitation facility in order to diversify revenue and expand
market share in a new catchment area.
Evaluated with due diligence the capital acquisition of a Digital Radiography (DR) system that led to a Q4 2009 installation.
Supply cost savings, operating efficiencies, discounted pricing, and Section 179 tax planning allowed business to see an
immediate Return on Investment.
Acting as a liaison between the Physician Board of Directors and an associate physician, negotiated a buy/sell agreement that
financially benefited the partnership and maintained collegial physician relations during the new partner assimilation process.
Added Joint Replacement Surgeon to the group (August 2010).
Successfully negotiated provider reimbursement contracts for managed care plans and clinical investigator research services
to infuse additional revenue streams into the practice. Also negotiated a professional liability insurance renewal agreement
that decreased the group’s malpractice expenses 21%.
Rightsized departmental duties, implemented a productivity-based benchmarking system, and upgraded technology that
resulted in higher employee performance, improved employee retention rates, and marked operational efficiencies within the
Front Office.
Launched a focused, results-oriented marketing campaign that culminated in a flagship sponsorship of LIVESTRONG Austin
event and a CME conference for primary care physicians. Specifically tailored the group’s strategic marketing plan by
utilizing internal patient surveying and website analytics.
Implemented a practice management system, patient web portal, and DME inventory management system.
Received executive recognition by the Austin Business Journal in 2008, 2009, and 2010 when Austin Sports Medicine was
named as one of the city’s “Top 10 For-Profit Clinics.”
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Capital Cardiovascular Specialists (Austin, TX) – Director of Operations
03/2006 – 03/2007
Accountable for the daily operations, information management, and human resource development for multi-site 5-physician single
specialty practice. Took a rapidly changing corporation, organized and streamlined their operations, implemented new technologies,
planned new service sites, and controlled costs along the way. This group was the driving force and entrepreneurial spirit behind two
physician-subscribed hospitals in Central Texas.
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Managed cross-functional team of 12 employees at multiple sites.
Navigated the group through a myriad of legal, cultural, and governance issues, following a separation of multiple partners.
Strengthened referral relationships and increased revenues through the implementation of a Stark II-compliant mobile
echocardiography service line.
Managed a second service site in coordination with our physician-owned specialty hospital, whereby increasing total office
visits by 21% in its first year.
Implemented an in-house transcription service; estimated savings at $15,000
Developed strategy to open third service site in Q2, 2007.
Gastroenterology Consultants / Bay Area Endoscopy Center (Houston, TX) – Business Manager
08/2005 – 03/2006
Managed day-to-day operations and supervised all non-clinical staff within a 6-physician single specialty practice comprising five
office locations and an ambulatory surgery center.
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Successfully managed an EMR implementation project from needs assessment, RFI, and RFP through to the final stages of
vendor selection and installation.
Developed strategic objectives to maintain financial profitability through short-/long-range planning and aggressive
benchmarking.
Ensured compliance with organizational mission, federal and state regulations, and JCAHO accreditation standards.
Evaluated, with due diligence, the acquisition of capital, including the purchase of an electronic medical record and the
opening of a new satellite location.
Performed bookkeeping and oversaw accounts receivables whereupon significant improvements were made in cost control
and collections as measured to annual budget.
Scott & White Healthcare (Temple, TX) – Administrative Resident
Summer 2005
Executed key system initiatives for a 500+ physician multispecialty group practice and hospital through research and project-based
work in order to complete residency requirement for MHA degree. Was given unbridled access to system leadership, committees,
Board meetings, and operational data to complete tasks.
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Projects included the development of a competency-based nurse orientation system, implementation of a managed care
contract, a financial and operational impact analysis of a regional change in Medicaid reimbursement methodology,
institutional planning for patient safety rounds and mock tracers, and the design of a new template for medical staff bylaws.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Healthcare Administration, Information Systems and Leadership, 2016 (projected).
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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The “Information Systems and Leadership” track of this professional doctoral program focuses on the development of
Information systems/technology leaders in health policy, strategic management and healthcare information technology. The
central theme of the curriculum is the development of information systems building on the domains of evidence-based
practice, quality improvement, and health informatics.
Advanced Studies in Health Information Management, 2011.
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
 Awarded grant from the Texas higher education consortium PURE-HIT (Professional University Resources and Education
for Health Information Technology) in recognition of potential to meet the growing need for IT leadership in the healthcare
industry. Curriculum for Graduate Certificate program emphasized on Electronic Health Records (EHR) implementation and
utilization, legal aspects of health information, healthcare quality improvement, project management, and data mining.
Master of Healthcare Administration, 2005.
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
 Outstanding Graduate Student, GPA: 3.9 • Upsilon Phi Delta (National Honor Society of Healthcare Administration)
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, 2000.
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
 Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7 (Named to Dean’s List seven times)
 Lyndon Baines Johnson Outstanding Senior – This is the highest honor bestowed by Texas State University to a recent
graduate. Selection committee was comprised of prominent alumni and members of LBJ family.
 Alpha Chi National Honor Society (Chapter President), 1998 – 1999.
 Associated Student Government (Senator for College of Healthcare Professions), 1998 - 2000.
 Alpha Tau Omega (Chapter President & Texas State Greek Man of the Year), 1998-1999.
 Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society (Chapter President), 1998-1999.
CORPORATE AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Member – Leadership Austin (ESSENTIAL Class of 2014).
Each year, 60 people representing the diversity of Central Texas are selected to participate in the Leadership Austin ESSENTIAL
Class. The curriculum focuses on regional issues, leadership skills, and the building of strong networks to encourage innovative,
collaborative solutions to the region's challenges. Since 1979, nearly 1,500 individuals have graduated from the Essential Class people who now serve on the policy boards of many local and national organizations, foundations, chambers of commerce, and
schools. These Alumni have created inventive, award-winning programs to address community needs, and today they continue
their good work as powerful agents for change to make Central Texas better for all who live here.
Board Member - The Fifty (The Seton Fund), 2011-present.
The Fifty is a select group of Austin's most dynamic emerging leaders formed to support the bold vision of helping the Seton
Healthcare Family partner with UT Southwestern Medical School. This will lay the framework for establishing a medical school
at the University of Texas. The attainment of this vision, which would require the development of a new teaching hospital and
health science center, could have an approximate economic impact of 15,000 jobs and inject $2 billion into the local economy.
Board Member /Vice President – Texas Medical Group Management Association (Texas MGMA), 2013 – 2015.
Founded in 1973, the Texas Medical Group Management Association (Texas MGMA) is a professional association of medical
practice administrators. Texas MGMA represents more than 550 practice administrators across the state of Texas.
Board Member /Treasurer – American College of Healthcare Executives (Central Texas Chapter), 2014 – 2015.
This independent chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives serves a 21 county area in Central Texas.
Board Member/President – Pink Santa Charity Organization, 2013 - present.
Pink Santa is a community-based charity based in Austin, TX. The mission of Pink Santa is to give Christmas gifts to children
from single parent families with limited income, who would otherwise not have any presents to open on Christmas morning
Board Member – Austin HIMSS Chapter, 2011-2013.
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is the healthcare industry's membership organization
exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology (IT) and
management systems for the betterment of healthcare.
Chairperson – Texas MGMA Legislative Policy Committee, 2013 – 2015 (83rd Legislative Session).
Committee Member – Digital Steering Committee (American College of Cardiology), 2013 -2015.
Legislative Advocate for Texas Physicians – Texas MGMA Legislative Policy Committee (80th, 81st, and 82nd Legislative Sessions).
President – Capital City Medical Group Administrators (Austin MGMA), 2009 -2012.
Medical Practice Executive of the Year (Nominee) – MGMA-ACMPE, 2011.
Committee Member – Management Engineering and Process Improvement Committee (MEPI - HIMSS), 2012 -2014.
Professional Papers Grader – American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), 2012 -2014.
State Forum Representative for Texas– American College of Medical Practice Executives, 2011-2012.
Healthcare Administration Preceptor – Texas State University, School of Healthcare Administration, 2010-2011.
Finance Committee Member – American Association of Orthopaedic Executives, 2009-2010.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
FACHE
Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
03/2011 - present
FACMPE
Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (MGMA/ACMPE)
10/2009 - present
PMP
Project Management Professional (PMI)
03/2012 - present
CPHIMS
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (HIMSS)
03/2011 - present
CPC
Certified Professional Coder (American Academy of Professional Coders)
11/2006 - present
CSSGB
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Villanova University)
04/2010 - present
MT(ASCP)
Medical Technologist (American Society of Clinical Pathologists)
08/2000 - present
CHTS – IM
Implementation Manager (AHIMA)
12/2011
CHTS – PW
Practice Workflow & Information Management Redesign Specialist (AHIMA)
03/2011
PUBLIC SPEAKING ACTIVITIES
American College of Healthcare Executives
07/2011
Panelist, Regional Conference: The Future of Healthcare: “Patient-Centric Business” – Served on an ACO panel
discussion with several other healthcare leaders including James Rohack, M.D., the former President of the
American Medical Association. This international videoconference for the ACHE “Summer Satellite Series” was
approved for Category I Continuing Education Credit.
10/2011
Panelist, Regional Conference: The Future of Healthcare: “Becoming an Accountable Care Organization” – Due
to overwhelmingly positive response from the ACHE Summer Satellite Series, this served as a Part 2 ACO panel
discussion. This international videoconference was approved for ACHE Category I Continuing Education Credit.
03/2012
Panelist, Central Texas Chapter Meeting: Managing your Career in Healthcare Administration.” – Served on a
panel with other healthcare executives to discuss career management strategies.
American Association of Orthopaedic Executives
04/2008
Presenter, National Conference: “DME Dollars and Sense: Strategies for Generating Ancillary Revenue Through
the Delivery of Orthopaedic Products.”
05/2009
Presenter, National Conference: “What Physicians Want – Outline of a Successful Administrator/Physician Model.”
Health Information Management and Systems Society
06/2011
Panelist, Austin Chapter Meeting: “Accountable Care Integration Challenges between Hospital and Medical Group
Practices.”
02/2013
Moderator, National Web Conference: “Meaningful Use Stage II…and Beyond – Where are we and What’s
Coming?
02/2014
Presenter, National Conference: “Integrating Project Management into your Healthcare Organization” (HIMSS14
Project Management Symposium)
Texas Medical Group Management Association
04/2012
Presenter, Regional Conference: “Your Process Pathway to Obtaining CMPE and FACMPE Certification.”
04/2013
Presenter, Regional Conference: “Frontline Lessons: Risk Reduction Strategies That Work.”
Texas Orthopaedic Association
2009 – 2013
Presenter, Resident Physician Training Course: “Marketing Your Practice and Yourself.” – Presented practice
marketing strategies to 4th & 5th year Orthopaedic Surgery Residents at the Annual TOA Socioeconomic Summit.
02/2011
Panelist, Annual Socioeconomic Summit: “Electronic Health Records: What’s New?”
Texas Public Health Association
03/2013
Panelist, Regional Conference: “The Impact of Meaningful Use and Health Information Exchanges on Public
Health in Texas”
Texas State University
11/2009
Guest Lecturer, Healthcare Leadership Coalition: “The Medical Group Practice Administrator.”
The University of Texas at Austin
02/2012
Guest Lecturer, Health IT Professional Education Program: “The Health Information Technology Workforce.”
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HEALTHCARE PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
American College of Healthcare Executives
10/2011
Author, Non-Refereed Journal Article: “Using Business Intelligence to prepare for the ACO Revolution” (Central
Texas ACHE Newsletter)
10/2011
Co-Author, Non-Refereed Journal Article: “Generation Next: The Evolving Influence of the Millennials on the
Healthcare Industry” (Central Texas ACHE Newsletter).
American College of Medical Practice Executives
10/2009
Author, Peer Reviewed Professional Paper: “Physician Practice and Obesity: Key Elements of Transformational
Change in the Healthcare Industry to Mitigate a National Epidemic” (Accepted for election to Fellow in the
American College of Medical Practice Executives)
American Association of Orthopaedic Executives
03/2009
Author, Non-Refereed Journal Article: “Orthopaedic Marketing during an Economic Downturn” (AAOE
Newsletter).
Medical Group Management Association
08/2011
Author, Refereed Journal Article: “Will the Rush to EHRs Harm Patients?” (MGMA Connexion).
02/2013
Co-Author, Refereed Journal Article: “FASB/IASB Convergence Implications on Capital Lease Decisions”
(MGMA Connexion).
Texas Medical Association
07/2011
Interviewed for Professional Journal Article: Profiled in an article entitled, “High Tech U” about personal
experience with the Health IT Workforce Development Program established by the Office of the National
Coordinator (Texas Medicine).
Texas Medical Group Management Association
07/2013
Author, Non-Refereed Journal Article: “The Changing Political Landscape of Texas and its Effect on Physicians”
(Texas MGMA Newsletter).
INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE RESEARCH
Healthcare Executives Delegation to Cuba
01/2014
Participated in an elite research delegation that traveled to Cuba for the purpose of learning about their healthcare
system. The delegation spent a week meeting with Cuban healthcare professionals to discuss and review prevention
efforts, chronic disease management, assuring safe care, health manpower issues, and management of physician
productivity.
FUNDED EXTERNAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
Association of University Programs in Health Administration
12/2012
Secondary Investigator, Masters Curriculum Development Project: Health Information Management Systems
Technology and Analysis (HIMSTA) Program. Awarded external research grant from AUPHA, in partnership with
HIMSS and CAHME, to develop a curriculum that will be used to teach graduate-level healthcare management
students in up to 118 colleges in the United States.
Peer Reviewed HIMSTA Curriculum (published on the AUPHA Network website by AUPHA and Siemens):
Lieneck, C. & Weaver, E. (2012). Module 1b: Data and information (3 components). Narrated PowerPoint slide set, syllabus,
instructor’s guide, and final exam. Available at: http://network.aupha.org/himsta
Component 1: Introduction to Data and Information and the Sources and Origins of Data and Data Collection.
Component 2: The Patient Medical Record.
Component 3: Data as a Complex Asset, Databases and Data Sharing.
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