Anthony Tarvestad

Experience

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  QUINLIVAN AND HUGHES, P.A.,

  Aug 1977 - Jul 1999

  Attorney / Shareholder

  Lead Attorney, Malpractice and Health Care Litigation, 1994 - 1999 Partner, Executive Committee and Board DirectorEstablished strategic relationships with liability insurance companies, earned company confidence and commitment, represented physicians, hospitals, and clinic clients, negotiated out-of-court settlements, successfully defended sophisticated malpractice law suits, and achieved favorable case outcomes. Represented health care professionals, hospitals, and clinics in medical malpractice and board matters, and advocated for local and national insurers and corporations in complex commercial claims. Negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration, and adjudication. General Litigation Management Team Member, 1984 - 1994, Associate, 1977 - 1983 Show less

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  ABPMR

  Jul 1999 - Aug 2015

  Executive Director

  Reported to the Board of Directors, implemented organizational policies and procedures, articulated organizational vision, and developed/optimized certification programs. Served as organizational spokesperson to related national boards, academies, and organizations. established strategic organizational partnerships, provided policy and procedural insights to organizational leaders, with the goal of enhancing physician competency, training, education, and patient care. Provided financial leadership and direction, implemented/streamlined cost controls, and drove asset value from $1 million to $12 million. Managed and directed oral and written communications with the Board of Directors, staff, and related national organizations and physicians, established organizational website and Internet communications, and inspired public awareness, confidence, and engagement. roubleshot/resolved legal conflicts and issues, formulated formal board responses, and managed licensure certification restrictions and revocations. Show less

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  Consultant

  Oct 2015 - now

  Executive Attorney

  Acomplished Executive Director and Attorney with 25+ years of executive, board leadership, and legal advocacy experience. Demonstrated reputation for leading healthcare organizational and program development initiatives, articulating organizational vision, and facilitating achievement of organizational mission objectives and positive healthcare outcomes. Knowledgeable leader, advocate, and spokesperson credited with mediating/arbitrating legal issues, providing senior leadership insight and direction, and advancing organizational community presence and spheres of influence. Results-oriented leader with reputation for managing end-to-end certification program implementation, automating exam and credentialing processes, and optimizing program offerings, physician engagement, and public perception Show less