Hemmal Kothary
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic and visionary healthcare executive with a proven track record of leadership and strategic acumen in the healthcare industry. Experienced Market Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health, dedicated to driving innovation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care in the Central Valley market. Skilled in building collaborative relationships, driving organizational growth, physician relations and enhancing healthcare services to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Medical Officer
Mercy Hospitals
Bakersfield
01.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between internal departments, external partners, and government agencies when dealing with medical matters.
- Managed the recruitment, training, and supervision of medical staff.
- Cultivated relationships with external stakeholders, such as healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
- Engaged in risk management activities to minimize potential liability exposure due to inadequate delivery of care or negligence.
- Advised leadership on public health concerns and proposed appropriate actions plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Interim President/CEO
Mercy Hospitals
Bakersfield
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Helped navigate different departments including surgery during the Pandemic
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
Chief Physician Executive- Central Valley
Dignity Health
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Contributed to the improvement of patient safety across seven Central California hospitals.
- Synchronized the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of multiple hospitals
- Helped maintain improved Quality metrics within all of our sites
- Helped share best practices within our hospitals on topics such as PEX
Chief Medical Officer
Mercy Southwest Hospital
Bakersfield
02.2014 - 01.2022
- helped with statergic growth in both OB and Orthopedic service lines
- Oversaw both Patient Experience and Quality goals
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date with current regulations and best practices.
- Engaged in risk management activities to minimize potential liability exposure due to inadequate delivery of care or negligence.
- Ensured that all medical personnel adhere to ethical standards of practice.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
President
Premier Family Practice Associates
Bakersfield
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Enhanced patient throughput efficiency
- Initiated practices to enhance patient experience
- Assessed patients' conditions, diagnoses, and treatments.
Medical Director
Sleep Laboratories
Fresno, Bakersfield, CA
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Contributed to the identification and treatment of individuals suspected of having Sleep Apnea.
- Developed protocols and policies to ensure quality patient care.
Chair, Quality Improvement Committee
San Joaquin Community Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Helped in identifying barriers that impeded the quality of care delivered to patients
- Prepared reports summarizing key action items discussed at board meetings.
- Facilitated collaborative discussion among Board members during meetings to promote consensus-based decision making.
Chair, Utilization Review Committee
San Joaquin Community Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2014
- Implemented MDRs for timely patient discharge.
- Established performance metrics to monitor progress towards organizational goals.
- Facilitated discharges through partnership with Medical Staff and Case Managers.
Medical Director, San Joaquin Community Hospital
Sound Hospitalist Medical Group
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Implemented daily huddles with hospitalists, facilitating efficient patient handoffs.
- Managed staffing levels to maximize patient evaluations while maintaining safety and efficiency.
Medical Director
Adventist Health Physician’s Network
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Facilitated communication between practitioners and administrators regarding changes in regulations or guidelines.
- Supported the process of onboarding solo practitioners into the Medical foundation
- Contributed to the development of outpatient metrics aimed at enhancing patient care quality
- Scheduled and attended weekly meetings with hospital leadership to establish strong communication and alignment
- Implemented processes to enhance provider satisfaction.
Chairman, Computerized Physician Order Entry Project
San Joaquin Community Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Conducted site visits to identify challenges in implementing an EMR
- Contributed to the achievement of a successful Cerner launch
- Played a role in cultivating superusers
- Assisted Cerner troubleshooting when issues were detected.
Chief Executive Officer
Highgrove Medical Center
Bakersfield
04.2005 - 01.2014
- Headed operations for Bakersfield's largest primary care group
- Collaborated in developing a provider incentive plan to enhance patient accessibility.
- Represented the company at conferences networking events.
- Played a key role in building a recognized brand image
- Assisted in the recruitment of new providers to join the group.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations in order to make personnel decisions.
- Developed creative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
- Identified potential opportunities for mergers or acquisitions.
Education
MD -
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica01.1999
BS -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California01.1994
Skills
- Business Growth
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Care
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Practice Management
- Healthcare management
- Strategic Planning
- Patient relationship management
- Case Management
- Clinical Instruction
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Medical Board of California, A76603
- Drug Enforcement Administration, BK 7701293
- NPI, 1134217813
Studies
- A 6 month, Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Controlled, Multi-Center Study, To evaluate the incidence of gastric ulcers following administration of either study medication or Naproxen in subjects who are at risk for developing NSAID-associated ulcers.
- A multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Trial, To evaluate efficacy and safety of study medication as a monotherapy with titration in subjects with Type II Diabetes who have inadequate glycemic control with diet and exercise.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Study, To evaluate the efficacy and safety of medication in subjects requiring NSAID treatment.
- A Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-group, real world pragmatic trial, To assess the clinical and health outcomes of Toujeo compared to commercially available basal insulins for initiation of therapy in insulin naïve patients with uncontrolled type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Electronicmedicalrecordsystems
- Cerner Ambulatory Electronic Health Record
- Allscripts Electronic Health Record
- Pascal and SOL
Fax
661-654-8340
Research
- Effects of prolactin on liver regeneration, Wrote and submitted grant to perform research on the effects of prolactin on liver regeneration. Designed protocol, consisting of anesthetic and surgical procedures. Conducted study on population of male and female rates. Published results in Journal of Endocrinology.
- The Role of Thiazolidinediones in Inflammatory Dermatitis, Ongoing, 2001-07-01
Volunteer Experience
- Cal State Bakersfield, Team Physician, 2015-01-01, present
- Bakersfield Jam, Team Physician, 2011-01-01, 2016-12-31
- Jesus Shack, Staff Physician, 2011-01-01, present
- Doctors Care Project, 1998-12-01, 1998-12-31
- Bakersfield Health Fair, 1998-06-01, 1998-06-30
- Dominican Health Fair, 1997-05-01, 1997-05-31
- Dominican Health Fair, 1997-09-01, 1997-09-30
- Irvine Medical Center, Department of Oncology, 1994-08-01, 1995-06-30
- S.O.S Clinic (Save Ourselves), Irvine, 1994-03-01, 1995-07-31
- Feed the Hungry-Riverside, California, 1991-11-01, 1994-06-30
- UC Riverside, Senior Peer Counselor, 1991-08-01, 1994-06-30
Affiliations
- Team Physician, Cal State Bakersfield 2015
- Team Physician, Bakersfield Jam 2011–2016
- Staff Physician, Jesus Shack
Timeline
Chief Medical Officer
Mercy Hospitals
01.2022 - Current
Interim President/CEO
Mercy Hospitals
01.2022 - 07.2022
Chief Physician Executive- Central Valley
Dignity Health
10.2016 - 01.2022
Chief Medical Officer
Mercy Southwest Hospital
02.2014 - 01.2022
President
Premier Family Practice Associates
02.2014 - 12.2015
Medical Director, San Joaquin Community Hospital
Sound Hospitalist Medical Group
11.2013 - 02.2014
Chair, Quality Improvement Committee
San Joaquin Community Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2014
Medical Director
Sleep Laboratories
02.2011 - 01.2015
Medical Director
Adventist Health Physician’s Network
02.2011 - 02.2014
Chairman, Computerized Physician Order Entry Project
San Joaquin Community Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2014
Chair, Utilization Review Committee
San Joaquin Community Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2014
Chief Executive Officer
Highgrove Medical Center
04.2005 - 01.2014
MD -
Ross University School of Medicine
BS -
University of California, Riverside
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