Samuel Ross
Bellevue,Ohio
Summary
Results-driven physician specializing in quality improvement and healthcare management. Drove significant reductions in hospital readmissions through effective protocol development and AI integration, enhancing billing processes and physician satisfaction. Committed to advancing patient care standards and training healthcare teams in best practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Medical Director
MedCap Health
Bellevue , OH
07.2025 - Current
- Provided clinical oversight for the region's medical staff and facilities.
- Managed staffing and resource allocation across multiple facilities in the region.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to uphold high standards of care across the region, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to enhance healthcare protocols and practices, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated processes between operations, operators and providers to bring the best care to skilled nursing facilities.
- Evaluated new technologies as they become available to determine their potential benefit or impact on healthcare delivery in the region.
- Engaged with stakeholders to establish partnerships to strengthe regional healthcare access.
- Trained physicians on proper coding, process, and workflows to improve billing while adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Medical Director
Southern Care Hospice
Milan, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
- Directed clinical operations for hospice services in a compassionate care environment.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols aligned with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement healthcare plans that addressed patient needs.
- Conducted regular reviews of medical records to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient and family support services.
Medical Director
Legends Recovery Centers of Ohio
Green Springs, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Led clinical practice and ensured high-quality patient care at facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective healthcare plans for patients.
- Provided guidance on medical ethics and risk management issues.
- Oversaw employee health and safety practices at the facility. and fostered a culture of health, safety, and welfare.
Ambulatory Physician, Chair of Family Medicine
Fisher Titus Hospital
Norwalk, Ohio
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Enhanced quality metrics, resulting in reduced hospital readmissions.
- Optimized resource utilization to decrease overall cost of care.
- Evaluated physician credentials to support staff privilege elections
- Assessed patient cases to ensure compliance with standards
- Performed medical reviews to uphold quality assurance protocols
Medical Director of Informatics
Fisher Titus Hospital
Norwalk, Ohio
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Implemented two AI products that increased physician satisfaction and improved professional billing.
- Facilitated quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows for capturing ACO metrics.
- Assessed physician performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw medical staff training and performance evaluations, implementing targeted plans for improvement.
- Assisted healthcare facility in identifying and mitigating potential risks through targeted quality-focused care initiatives.
- Evaluated new technologies and treatment options for potential implementation.
- Monitored emerging trends in healthcare delivery and adapted strategies accordingly.
Hospitalist
Fisher Titus
Norwalk, Ohio
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed patient care in hospital, overseeing admissions, discharges, and daily rounding to ensure seamless patient flow.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in developing hospital protocols and guidelines for evidence-based practice, enhancing care standards.
- Educated patients and their families on diagnoses, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Engaged in peer review processes by evaluating performance of other hospitalists periodically.
Executive Council Member
The Bellevue Hospital and Great Lakes Physicians
Bellevue, Ohio
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Physician executive responsible for quality improvement and education.
- Participated in peer review committee meetings to assess and enhance clinical performance standards.
- Contributed to utilization committee discussions to refine resource allocation strategies.
- Ambulatory physician doing hospitalist work
Physician
Emerald Family Practice
Harrison Township, Michigan
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in ambulatory setting, ensuring quality and continuity of services.
- Led implementation of CPC+ ACO initiative, enhancing care coordination and patient outcomes.
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions in a family practice setting.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient care delivery.
Education
Family Medicine Residency -
Providence Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Michigan06-2017
Family Medicine Residency -
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, Florida05-2015
Medical School -
St. Georges School of Medicine
04-2013
B.S. -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida05-2008
B.S. -
Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida05-2006
Skills
- Healthcare management
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Clinical quality enhancement
- Quality assurance oversight
- Population health management
- ACO workflow optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic leadership
- Business Development
- Substance use treatment
Affiliations
- American Academy of Family Physicians, 2013, Current
- Michigan Association of Family Physicians, 2015, Current
- Ohio Association of Family Physicians, 2019, Current
Certification
- State of Michigan Medical License, Active
- State of Ohio Medical License, Active
- Federal DEA, Active
- Board Certified Addiction Medicine
- American Board Of Family Medicine.
Research
- Interpersonal Barriers to Evaluations, 07/16, 02/17
- Population Health: Addressing Unintended Pregnancies in Office Settings, 08/16, 05/17
Timeline
Regional Medical Director
MedCap Health
07.2025 - Current
Medical Director
Southern Care Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Medical Director
Legends Recovery Centers of Ohio
08.2023 - Current
Ambulatory Physician, Chair of Family Medicine
Fisher Titus Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2025
Medical Director of Informatics
Fisher Titus Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2025
Hospitalist
Fisher Titus
02.2022 - 06.2025
Executive Council Member
The Bellevue Hospital and Great Lakes Physicians
11.2019 - 01.2022
Physician
Emerald Family Practice
07.2017 - 12.2019
Family Medicine Residency -
Providence Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine Residency -
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Medical School -
St. Georges School of Medicine
B.S. -
University of South Florida
B.S. -
Southeastern University