Medical Cost Management Corp.

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Michael J. O’Connor, President and Founder A graduate of Loyola University, Mike has over thirty years experience in the delivery, evaluation, and financing of healthcare. Prior to founding MCM, he was the Executive Director of one of the country’s largest physician peer review organizations. He also served as the Chief of Medicare Contractor Budgets for the CMS Administration’s largest regional office. Mike was involved in the development and management of Medicare’s initial utilization management and peer review programs. He has provided consultant services to a variety of health care providers and payers in both the public and private sectors as a member of the US Public Health Service. Lawrence J. Kerns, M.D, Medical Director A graduate of Yale University and the University of Chicago, Dr. Kerns completed advanced psychiatric studies at Northwestern University, the Institute of Psychiatry and the University of Illinois. He is a board-certified psychiatrist who has extensive experience in the utilization of mental health and nervous benefits. Dr. Kerns has published and lectured on a variety of utilization issues in adult and adolescent psychiatry. In addition to his private practice, he serves as an Assistant Professor for Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Illinois Medical School. Dr. Kerns also serves on the Board of MCM. Eugene B. Loftin, M.D., Associate Medical Director A graduate of Illinois State University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Dr. Loftin completed postgraduate work at the University of Illinois and the Veterans Hospital of Chicago. He is a board certified internist and clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Midwestern University with many clinical and socio-economic publications. Dr. Loftin has over twenty years experience in UR/QA/QI/PCC and over thirty years experience in direct patient care. Dr. Loftin has served as Chief Medical Officer of a federally qualified healthcare center for over five years. Kathleen Kalber, RN, CPUM, CCM, Senior Vice President Clinical Operations A graduate of Joliet College of Nursing, Kathy is a certified case manager, certified in utilization management and a Certified Oncology nurse who brings over thirty-five years of clinical experience with twenty-five years of managed care experience to MCM. Kathy is responsible for the management of all clinical services at MCM. Kathy began her nursing career in a medical oncology unit before transitioning to the managed care arena. She has managed a home care agency, held management positions in areas of medical case management, utilization management and quality improvement. Prior to joining MCM, Kathy served as the national Director of clinical services for a large managed care organization. Amy Gasbarro, BHA, MHA, Vice President, Operations A graduate of Governors State University, Amy has undergraduate and graduate degrees in healthcare management. Amy is responsible for the day-to-day non-clinical operations of MCM including financial management.

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