Meredith F. Hirsh

Meredith F. Hirsh, MBA, FACMPE is a transformational healthcare executive, educator, and strategic leader who has built one of South Florida’s most recognized independent medical centers. As CEO of The Hirsh Center, I scaled operations from a solo practice to a 10,000 sq. Ft., multi-specialty facility with six providers and over 35 staff. I also host the Working Healthcare podcast, speak nationally on healthcare leadership, and founded Barb Knows Insurance, an advocacy platform that reaches thousands. I'm passionate about transforming complex healthcare issues into practical strategies for growth, access, and reform.

• Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) – Policy Advisory Network Member (2024–Present)
• American College of Rheumatology – Communications and Marketing Committee Member (2024–Present)
• BarrelSense – Board of Directors (2023–Present)
• Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) – Advocacy Council Member (2023–Present)
• National Organization of Rheumatology Managers (NORM) – Legislative Committee Member (2021–Present)
• National Infusion Center Association – Infusion Advocacy Steering Committee Member (2021–2022)
• Florida Society of Rheumatology – Practice Managers’ Planning Committee (2012–2019)
• Medical Arts Building Board – President (2011–2021)

• South Florida Top Workplace, Sun Sentinel (2023, 2024)
• Distinguished Layman’s Award, Florida Medical Association (2023)
• Hero in Medicine Finalist, Palm Beach County Medical Society (2023)
• Signal Awards Nominee – Thought Leadership in Digital Media (2025)
• Extraordinary Leader Certificate, Medical Group Management Association (2022)
• Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE) (2022)
• Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) (2020)
• Member Spotlight and Appreciation, National Organization of Rheumatology Managers (January 2023)

• ASCENT 2025 – Keynote Speaker: Cultivating Transformative Leadership to Inspire Healthcare Excellence
• Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) – Panelist: The Future of Medicare Advantage
• National Organization of Rheumatology Managers (NORM) 2025 – Speaker: Inspiring Leadership: What Every Manager Must Know
• Rheumatology Access Network (RAN) 2025 Conference – Panelist
• Rheumatology Private Practice Alliance (RPPA) Growth Summit – Panelist: Medically Integrated Dispensing
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) – Judge: Future Healthcare Leaders Business Strategy Competition

• Host of Working Healthcare, a nationally recognized podcast offering expert interviews and timely insights into the evolving healthcare landscape.
• Creator of Barb Knows Insurance, a social media advocacy platform educating the public on insurance literacy through engaging and relatable content.
• Featured in The Boca Raton Observer and University of Florida Newsroom for leadership in healthcare and entrepreneurship.
• Guest on the MGMA Insights podcast, sharing personal and professional stories on leadership, work ethic, and resilience.
• Published contributor in the Florida Society of Rheumatology (FSR) newsletter, spotlighting crisis management and advocacy.
• Signal Awards nominee for excellence in thought leadership in digital media.
• Invited panelist for CSRO’s national discussions on Medicare Advantage and Part D reform, and featured in FSR’s promotions of policy-focused webinars and events.

· Be an Impactful Healthcare Advocate

· Customer Service Training: Be an Inspirational Communicator

· Hiring and Managing Millennials in a Multigenerational Workplace

· Leadership, Crisis Management, and Strategic Growth in Healthcare

· Performance Evaluation, Discipline, and Effective Staffing Practices

· Risk & Crisis Management: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

· Utilizing Non-Physician Providers to Maximize Practice Efficiency