Paul Eckel
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PAUL B. ECKEL
10 Sugarberry Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
864-901-1009
www.eckelhealth.com
CAREER GOAL SUMMARY
I desire to be part of a team committed to advancing excellence in health care and business. My broad range of health care management experience gives me a unique perspective on the current health care system, and has sharpened my skills in complex information analysis, problem identification, strategic critical thinking, generating alternative solutions, and successful implementation.
EXPERIENCE
PAUL ECKEL CONSULTING, Greenville (1987 – Present)
(Management Advisory firm specializing in comprehensive strategic
management services to healthcare professionals and organizations)
Accomplishments:
*Analyzed feasibility for a hospital to develop a medical practice Joint Venture
*Provided leadership and management of clinic operation by developing policies, operational procedures, and conducting monthly management review meetings
*Served as Business Manager of small group practice
*Negotiated managed care contracts for physician clients
*Built and arranged financing for facilities within budget
*Developed a rural physician group practice
*Recruited physicians and other providers
*Restructured a multi-specialty practice with 30 physicians and 7 locations
HEALTHCARE CONCEPTS Inc., Greenville, SC (1979 – 1987)
(Healthcare Consultation firm specializing in Strategic Planning, Facility Planning, and contract management of hospitals)
Partner and Vice President
Accomplishments:
*Authored a PPO Feasibility Study and Implementation plan
*Authored Organizational Studies for several Hospitals
*Authored strategic planning reports with recommendations for Hospitals
*Provided strategic management advice in the areas of marketing, strategy, and competitive analysis
*Assisted in the supervision of Management Contracts for 4 rural hospitals
*Developed and presented a management-training program for Hospital Supervisors
MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, Asheville, NC (1978 –1979)
(A Family Practice Residency Program with 24 residents affiliated with UNC School of Medicine)
Director of Management/Adjunct Assistant Professor School of Medicine
Accomplishments:
*Authored and implemented a practice management curriculum for the Family Practice Residency Program
*Developed credit and collection policies and procedures that resulted in an improvement in the collection rate from 70% to 85% in 9 months
US PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, Philadelphia, PA (1972– 1977)
Health Services Officer (several divisions including National Health Service Corps.)
Accomplishments:
*Recruited over 100 primary care physicians
*Supervised operational grants totaling over $3M
*Assisted in writing federal regulations for CHP legislation
EDUCATION
1972 MHA - Hospital Administration, Duke University, Durham, NC
1969 BBA - Administrative Management, Temple University, Philadelphia
RECOGNITION and TRAINING
Duke University Fuqua School of Business, Healthcare Bootcamp
Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives
Medical Group Management Association member
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Commissioner Greenville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (2002-2009)
Mentor Mill Village Entrepreneurial Training Program. (current)
Elder Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Paul B. Eckel
Client Experience-Partial List
Hillcrest Hospital Market Analysis
Simpsonville, SC
North Greenville Hospital Market Analysis
Travelers Rest, SC
Oconee Memorial Hospital Strategic Plan
Seneca, SC Pharmacy Productivity Analysis
Organizational Analysis
C J Harris Community Hospital Strategic Plan
Sylva, NC
Swain County Community Hospital Strategic Plan
Bryson City, NC
Highlands Cashier Hospital Strategic Plan
Highlands, NC
Dearborn County Hospital Strategic Plan
Lawrenceburg, IN
Fairmount Community Hospital Organizational Study
Fairmount, WV Strategic Plan
Davie County Hospital Strategic Plan
Mocksville, NC Market Analysis
St. Luke Community Hospital Strategic Plan
Tryon, NC
Blue Ridge Hospital System Strategic Plan
Spruce Pine, NC Hospital Consolidation Study
Marion County Healthcare System Strategic Plan
Marion, NC
Anson County Hospital Strategic Plan
Wadesboro, NC Contract Management Analysis
Rutherford Hospital Strategic Plan
Rutherfordton, NC Contract Management Analysis
Baptist Medical Center Easley Supervisory Management Course
Easley, SC Strategic Plan
Greenville Hospital System Eastside Ambulatory Care Study
Greenville, SC
Allen Bennett Community Hospital Long Range Facility Plan
Greer, SC
Cleveland Memorial Hospital Pharmacy/Materials
Shelby, NC Management Study
Nursing Organizational Study
Cannon Memorial Hospital PPO Feasibility Study
Pickens, SC
Hygeia Facilities Foundation Practice Management
Charleston, WV Management Re-organization Study
Marketing Plan
James Wilmot Clinic Business Manager
Woodruff, SC Management Consultant
Oconee Medical Associates Practice Management Study
Walhalla, SC
Woodruff Family Dentistry Practice Management
Woodruff, SC Facility Development
Danville Family Practice Management Consultant
Danville, PA
Hoyle Family Dentistry Management Consultant