Arthur L. Culpepper, PhD, FACHE, CCP

Experience

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  Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2008

  Executive Director

  Managed all of the operations for a licensed home health care agency and infusion pharmacy from market to delivery. Responsible for the overall coordination of the operations for the provision of quality care services. An active member of the three hospital system senior leadership team.

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  Philips

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

  Consultant

  Contributed telemedicine expertise in home health, disease management and other knowledge through a series of scheduled meetings and discussions with staff in Eindhoven, The Netherlands concerning Philips web based Clinical Application. Formulated clinical and financial insights into stakeholder point of view (e.g., patients, providers, and hospitals), to offer sales intelligence increasing the likelihood of purchasing equipment and patient adoption of the technology.

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  Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2013

  Director of Health Services

  Principal executive directing a multi-million, health care delivery system, for a 5,000 citizen, American Indian sovereign nation. Facilitated strategic planning, implementation, day-to-day operations, fiscal management and measurement for medical and behavioral health practices. Interpreted, implemented, and assured government regulatory compliance with Band policies, federal and state regulations, accreditation, and reimbursement standards. Collaborated with the Tribal Council and Health Board, to maintain ongoing health service needs of tribal citizens and other Native Americans. Represented tribe officials at federal, state and local legislative and health care policy meetings. Show less

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  Veterans Administration - Greater Los Angeles Healthcare (VISN 22)

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  Chief Compliance Officer

  In collaboration with the Medical Facility Director, Chief of Staff, Associate Chief of Staff of Research, the CCO establishes standards and implements procedures to ensure that the compliance programs throughout the Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Health Care System are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules, laws and regulations. Directs operations of the Integrated Ethics Program as executive officer. Develops annual compliance work plan and end-of-year report that reflects the institution’s highest risk that will be monitored by the Office of Ethics, Integrity and Compliance (OEIC), as determined by coordinating a mandatory annual risk assessment using an enterprise wide approach. Provides reasonable assurance to the Medical Facility Director and Executive Leadership of the effectiveness and efficiency of the OEIC. Leads the integration of business operations and research compliance. Participates in strategic planning by remaining appraised of changes in the health care delivery patterns, reimbursement, medical technology, and the needs, interests, and activities of the clinical and community. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with system physicians, academic residents, healthcare providers and community based physicians. Maintains positive, interactive and collaborative relationship with nursing and other clinical services, fostering learning, teamwork and cooperation. Supports Research Department as the Research Integrity Officer Show less

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  The University of Texas System

  Feb 2017 - May 2018

  Executive Director/Deputy Compliance & Risk Officer

  Serves as the department head of the Office of Systemwide Compliance. Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for effective and comprehensive Systemwide Compliance for the University of Texas System (UT System) and provide relevant direction and resources to the eight academic and six health institutions as they work to promote a culture of ethical behavior and to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations governing higher education, research, and healthcare.

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  The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

  May 2018 - Jul 2022

  Chief HSC Compliance Officer

  Serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the UNM Health Sciences Center Institutional Compliance Program, which incorporates the compliance function for all academic, clinical, and research components of the academic medical center, as well as the medical faculty practice plan. Directs compliance programs for the entities of the UNM Health System (UNM Hospitals, UNM Medical Group, Sandoval Regional Medical Center) and the Academic Enterprise of the UNM Health Sciences Center (Colleges, Schools, and Research). Show less

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  State of New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department

  Jul 2022 - now

  Health Licensing Bureau Chief

  Serves in senior management for the Division and leads the Health Licensing Bureau. The Bureau is responsible for day-to-day operations of health care licensing of approximately 30,000 individuals qualified to practice in the State of New Mexico. Assist Division Director with strategic planning and operational support researching and preparing policies, rules, statutes guidelines, standardized practices, and trainings associated with the New Mexico Administrative Code. Establish and maintain monitoring and accountability measures to ensure that the licensing process is streamlined and that unnecessary regulatory barriers are reduced. Build collaborative relationships and partnerships with board members, trade associations, educational institutions and programs, and other government agencies that affect health licensing. Manages team managers, licensing specialists, board administrators, and administrative support staff. Show less