David G.

Hohl
Franklin, TN 37069-1405
Mobile (615) 406-3053 DavidGHohl@gmail.com

Seasoned and energetic healthcare leader of acute and long term care organizations, medical
practices, and entrepreneurial ventures. Experienced in developing strong teams, streamlining
operations, expanding service offerings, improving patient satisfaction and containing costs.
Strategic thinker who excels at aligning internal stake-holders towards common goals, within
complex organizations. Excellent communicator with strong physician relationship skills.
--Core Competencies-Strategic Planning / Marketing / Budgeting / Business Development / Recruitment and Retention
Team Building & Leadership / Patient Relations / Problem Solving / Performance Improvement
Project Management / Communications / Government Regulations & Compliance / Negotiations

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer

June 2014 to September 2015
Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT), Nashville, TN
Responsible for the day to day operations of this $6 million, 7 provider, full service Ear, Nose
and Throat practice serving Middle Tennessee and Southwest Kentucky, which included three
general ENT offices, two Physician Hearing Aid Centers and three Allergy testing and treatment
centers.
Recruited six additional Providers (3 Physicians and 3 Nurse Practitioners), and two
Audiologists. Negotiated merger with Allergy Care of Cool Springs to double allergy patient
volume and add in excess of $650,000 of new revenue to the practice.
Established 4th Year Clinical site for Doctoral Audiology students.
Initiated multiple expansion plans and renovation projects in five locations, including a new
office in Smyrna, TN opening in October 2015 and a new Physician Hearing Aid Center in
November 2015.
Revamped business operations by restructuring staffing for more efficiency and
responsiveness to patient needs, resulting in improved customer relations and patients seen
within 24 hours of their request.
Expanded Greenway EHR capabilities and added Blueprint software system to facilitate
growth of Physician Hearing Aid Centers.
Negotiated multiple contract revisions resulting in cost savings and improved bottom line.
Developed a Strategic Plan for OAT in order for it to become the ENT practice of choice in
Middle TN.
Redesigned employee benefits programs to improve recruitment and retention.

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Worked with other area providers to leverage managed care contracts and to develop
provider networks.
Explored multiple joint venture and partnership opportunities with local and national
providers.
Worked to enhance referral relationships and build awareness of physician and practice
capabilities.

President
Healthcare Strategies Consulting

January 2000 to Present

Successfully developed an independent consulting practice offering expertise to clients in areas

that included mergers and acquisitions, hostile takeover defenses, rural health issues and legal
consultation.
Assisted clients in the selection of optimal partnerships to ensure long term viability.
Offered assistance to physicians and healthcare organizations with physician recruitment,
development of medical practices and practice management.
Worked with clients to assess, plan and implement solutions that would result in reduced
operating expenses, improved operational efficiencies, enhanced service, superior financial
performance, and improved market position.
Assisted with the development and implementation of business strategies from start-up to the
disposition and sale of healthcare businesses.

Financial Strategist/Advisor
Peachtree Planning of Tennessee, Nashville, TN

June 2007 to June 2014

Securities licensed financial advisor who worked independently and on teams to assist clients
with their financial, insurance and investment needs.
Developed holistic financial plans for HNW individuals and business owners.
Worked with clients to identify goals and objectives, and then refined their strategies to
achieve the desired results.
Utilized cutting edge planning tools to assess and validate financial decisions and help clients
prepare for life events, such as childrens education, retirement goals, protection of their
families and businesses, investment decisions, and how to build wealth.
Assisted business owners with strategic issues, from start up to succession planning.

President
Scan America USA

September 2001 to December 2008

President, Partner and Co-Founder of this independent diagnostic testing facility company,
specializing in the utilization of Electron Beam CT technology, in both mobile and fixed-unit
sites. This company concentrated its efforts on proactively impacting the health of patientconsumers by offering non-invasive diagnostic testing to minimize the threats of the three
largest killers in the United States (heart disease, lung and colon cancer).

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Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including marketing, negotiations
with third-party payors and other providers, development of new office sites, human
resources, strategic planning, and assisting with raising capital.
Coordinated office operations in Bentonville, Arkansas; Tampa, Florida and Springfield,
Illinois sites.

Chief Executive Officer

Richmond Health System, Rockingham, NC

January 1993 to November 1999

Responsible for the organizational oversight and leadership of this evolving, integrated health
system that grew to include Richmond Memorial Hospital, a 159-bed health facility with acute,
skilled nursing, and sub-acute care beds, a large home health division, rural health clinics, a
Medical Services organization (MSO), primary care network and specialty physician practices,
outreach clinics, mobile health services and Hospital Foundation.
Led an organizational turnaround resulting in the health systems most successful years of
financial performance. Expanded service offerings and added 15 new physicians to the
community including multiple medical specialties not previously available.
Grew annual revenues from $33 to $100 million.
Over a six year period initiated and completed negotiations to have Richmond Health System
become part of FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Pinehurst, NC, to guarantee continued growth of
the health care services in Richmond County, protect the physician practices and ensure
continued employment opportunities for the hospital staff.

Chief Executive Officer

Woodford Hospital, Versailles, KY

December 1990 to December 1992

Responsible for assignment of turning around a community healthcare facility that had lost its
JCAHO accreditation and was on the verge of losing its Medicare Certification.
Revamped daily operations, managing expenses, recruiting new physicians and empowering
managers to position their departments to better care for patients.
Rebuilt trust in the community by soliciting input and support for new services and renewed
ties to area businesses.
Worked with larger area healthcare providers to expand scope of services and to build
partnerships in an attempt to ensure long term viability of the hospital.
Cleaned up more than $800,000 of accounts payable and moved the hospital closer to
financial viability.
Implemented a new financial billing system to improve collections.

Assistant Administrator
The Orthopaedic Hospital of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

June 1984 to December 1990

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and service development in this 166 bed Orthopaedic
specialty hospital.
Completed $16 million in construction projects and service expansion.

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Implemented many new lines of business including Emergency Room services, and an
Occupational Rehab program called Work Evaluation & Reactivation Center (WERC.)
Led the transition to Medicare Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) and Prospective Pay
System (PPS), which resulted in a complete reversal of the surgical services from 90%
inpatient to 90% outpatient over a period of several months.
Negotiated marketing relationships to become the official hospital of the Charlotte Hornets
and the Carolina Panthers.
Initiated discussions with multiple potential partners which culminated in the sale of the
facility to Presbyterian Hospital (now Novant Health).

EDUCATION
Master of Health Administration, VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY,
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA, Richmond, VA, 1984
Bachelor of Science, TOWSON UNIVERSITY, Towson, MD, 1981
Business Administration major, concentration in Management
PERSONAL

Served on the Council for the Pubic Interest in Anesthesia, American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists (AANA)

Winner of HCA Excellence in Community Service Awards in three different communities

Served on the Practice Management Committee of the Association of Otolaryngology

Administrators (AOA)

National Eagle Scout Association, Boy Scouts of America

Youth Recreation League Coach (Baseball, Basketball and Soccer) for over 30 years

Served on multiple Board of Trustees, including the United Way, Red Cross, Literacy Council,
Rotary, Arthritis Patient Services and numerous Hospital Association Task Forces.