Christopher Fox, DBA, MHA

Experience

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  Apollos University

  May 2005 - Jan 2024

  VP and Dean, School of Health Management

  •Assisted in gaining accreditation for Apollos University from the Distance and Education Training Council (DETC) in spring of 2012.•Assisted in the reaccreditation of Apollos University from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in January 2015.•Responsible for the development of the School of Health Management, including curriculum, staffing and student progression.•Developed the Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) degree for offering in 2015.•Developed core concentration of classes for MBA specialization in health administration.•Responsible for developing classes in support of the addition of a bachelor’s program to Apollos University. Show less

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  Parrish Medical Center

  Aug 2005 - Feb 2024

  • Responsibility for multiple major and minor projects from initiation to closure which are associated with specific business strategies. • Ownership of expansion and growth projects including the development of pro-formas, scope of work, drawings, projected costs, and projected schedules.• Scope of system wide project responsibilities includes all operational, financial and technological aspects of projects based on defined timelines and work plans.• Develop project success criteria to establish expectations for all key stakeholders during the life cycle of projects.• Chair of the Space Allocations Committee which identifies and approves all requests for space, both internal and external, in order to maximize revenues and develop capital improvement plans.• Responsible for the development of a rolling 10 year master imaging replacement plan system-wide using quantitative and qualitative measures. Show less • Identify, plan and develop new growth opportunities for Parrish Medical Center.• Isolate underserved areas and create opportunities to increase volumes and revenues for Parrish Medical Center.• Develop market insight and strategies into areas beyond Parrish Medical Center’s traditional service areas.• Coordinate and orchestrate all aspects of joint ventures, acquisitions, sales and due diligence for ambulatory growth.• Negotiate contracts, leases, and agreements for ambulatory growth initiatives.• Model and profile financial and operational ambulatory growth strategies. • Develop and implement enterprise wide Virtual Health strategies. Show less •Responsible for the development and construction of an 80,000 square foot outpatient health center.•Developed complete operational and staffing plan for Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John campus.•Developed and operationalized a $1.1M Urgent Care Center in the summer of 2010, an addition of 7,200 square feet.•Developed program to include a complete digital outpatient imaging platform.•First year gross revenues approximately $16.5 (FY2008) million dollars, $18.3M (FY2009), $23.9M(2010) and projected $35.0M (2011).•Cash flow from operations $4.0M (FY2008), $4.7M (FY2009), $5.7M (2010), and projected $6.4M for FY 2011.•Responsible for an annual operating expense budget of $7.2M.•Four Star award from PRC for “Overall Quality of Care” in 2010. Achieved 97th percentile ranking in first 2011 quarter and 100th percentile in second 2011 quarter. •Responsible for the growth and expansion of all new services on the Port St. John Campus.•Grand Mean Gallup score of 4.45 for 2007, 4.59 for 2008, 4.5 for 2009, and 4.5 for 2010. Show less

  • Director, Projects and Real Estate Management

    Apr 2017 - Feb 2024

  • Director, Strategy and Business Development

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Director, Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John

    Aug 2005 - Jan 2014
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  Fox Consulting Partners, LLC

  Jan 2007 - now

  Co-Chief Executive Officer

  • FCPLLC provides in depth, relevant and insightful consulting services based on our combined 50+ years of health care experience. With decades of community service and volunteering, we have numerous connections and knowledge of how to get things done.• Our engagements include health care construction consulting, revenue cycle management, business relationship development and physician practice startups. We have extensive experience in developing strategic plans, pro formas and business plans that are measurable and actionable. Show less