Peter LoPresti
Summary
Results-focused Medical Director specializing in Population Health, ACO, CTO, Clinically Integrated Care Networks backed by 30+ years of clinical experience. Successful in building robust administrative and healthcare delivery systems and driving clinical quality improvement and reduced cost to both the patient and health care organization.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director
University of Maryland PHSO
01.2022 - Current
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
- Implemented innovative technologies to streamline workflows and improve overall patient experience.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop comprehensive medical programs addressing community needs.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery across departments.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the medical field.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Focused on preventive care and proactive identification in care management of high-risk patients to lower costs.
- Monitored industry trends and advances in evidence-based medicine to purchase and utilize innovative equipment while maintaining operating budgets and expenditures.
Acting Medical Director
University of Maryland PHSO
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the medical field.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
Assistant Medical Director for Population Health
University of Maryland PHSO
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw regulatory compliance efforts within the department, successfully passing all inspections without incident.
- Developed targeted quality improvement initiatives, reducing hospital readmission rates and enhancing patient satisfaction levels.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Optimized workflows within the department by implementing efficient scheduling systems that maximized productivity while remaining cognizant of staff workload balance.
Medical Director
Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2007 - 03.2022
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the medical field.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
Medical Director
Upper Chesapeake Medical Services
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
- Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
- Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
- Reviewed material used by medical team as part of Medical Review Board standards.
General Internal Medicine
Harford Primary Care/ UM Upper Chesapeake
01.1992 - 01.2022
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures among patients through regular health screenings and lifestyle counseling.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
- Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and clinical efficiency.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues by providing clinical guidance and sharing expertise in internal medicine.
- Established strong rapport with patients and families through excellent communication skills and empathetic bedside manner.
Medical Director
Harford Hospice (Upper Chesapeake/St. Joseph’s)
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop comprehensive medical programs addressing community needs.
President, Medical Staff
Upper Chesapeake Health System
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Influenced key stakeholders through effective communication strategies that garnered support for critical projects.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Chairman of the Board
Harford Primary Care
01.2007
Chairman, Medical Executive Committee
Upper Chesapeake Health System
01.2006 - 01.2009
Affiliate Staff
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Member of the Board
Upper Chesapeake Health
01.2006 - 01.2009
Member of the Board
Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2009
Member of the Board
Harford Primary Care
01.1998 - 01.2007
Member of the Board
Doctors Health Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Education
Internal Medicine Residency -
Franklin Square Hospital Center
Rotating Internship -
Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
01.1988
BS, Biology -
Siena College
01.1984
Skills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Healthcare management
- Health Information Systems
- Drug utilization review
- Profitability Strategies
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Performance Metrics
- Clinical Leadership
- Business Growth
Certification
- Internal Medicine – ABIM, 1992, 2002, 2012
- Certified Medical Director – AMDA, 2008, 2013, 2020
- Maryland, 1989 - Current
Academic Activity
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Adjunct Assistant Professor Dept. of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- AMDA(PALTC)
Clinical Positions
General Internal Medicine, 01/01/1992, 01/01/2022, Harford Primary Care/ UM Upper Chesapeake, Affiliate Staff: Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Affiliate Staff: Harford Memorial Hospital
Publications
Case Report: Severe microcytosis associated with anemia of chronic disease, MMJ, 1996, 762-64
Timeline
Medical Director
University of Maryland PHSO
01.2022 - Current
Acting Medical Director
University of Maryland PHSO
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Medical Director for Population Health
University of Maryland PHSO
01.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Director
Upper Chesapeake Medical Services
01.2010 - 01.2020
Medical Director
Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2007 - 03.2022
Chairman of the Board
Harford Primary Care
01.2007
President, Medical Staff
Upper Chesapeake Health System
01.2006 - 01.2009
Chairman, Medical Executive Committee
Upper Chesapeake Health System
01.2006 - 01.2009
Member of the Board
Upper Chesapeake Health
01.2006 - 01.2009
Member of the Board
Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2009
Medical Director
Harford Hospice (Upper Chesapeake/St. Joseph’s)
01.1999 - 01.2010
Member of the Board
Harford Primary Care
01.1998 - 01.2007
Member of the Board
Doctors Health Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
General Internal Medicine
Harford Primary Care/ UM Upper Chesapeake
01.1992 - 01.2022
Affiliate Staff
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency -
Franklin Square Hospital Center
Rotating Internship -
Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
BS, Biology -
Siena College
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