Patricia L. Brewster, MHA, FACMPE

Patricia L. Brewster is the Chief Executive Officer of OrthoAtlanta. She has over twenty-five years of progressive experience in executive health-care management. Her expertise in strategic management, team-building, and creative problem-solving, combined with her strong communication skills, has resulted in visionary leadership and consistent financial performance.

“Dedication to service creates environments of excellence.” - Patricia L. Brewster

Ms. Brewster´s executive management experience, including her previous position as Chief Administrative Officer of the Hughston Clinic, highlights her ability to balance administrative responsibilities and regulatory compliance with the development of proactive and creative business plans, such as her implementation of a Comprehensive Program for Musculoskeletal Care. Ms. Brewster´s philosophy of healthcare emphasizes service as the centerpiece of the organization, with a reliance on servant leadership. Her article on the subject, published in the MGM Journal, was chosen as the 2002 MGMA/ACMPE Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year. Ms. Brewster´s commitment to service translates to enhanced operational efficiencies, superior patient outcomes, and vastly improved financial performance.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Science Degree in Health Administration - May 2002
Fellow
American College of Medical Practice Executives - 1985
Distinguished Fellow
American College of Medical Practice Executives - 2001

HONORS
Recipient 2008 MGMA/ACMPE Harry J. Harwick Lifetime Achievement Award, October 2008.
Recipient 2002 MGMA/ACMPE Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award “Servant Leadership: Returning to our Origin,” MGM Journal, Connexion September 2001
Recipient, 1990 ACMPE Meritorious Service Award American College of Medical Practice Executives
Fall 2007, Guest Lecturer, Georgia State University, MHA/MBA Program “Introduction to the Healthcare System, HA 8160/ PH 7160, “Describe the Organization & Management of Multi-site Physician Group, Identifying major challenges and their implications for cost, quality and access.”
Nominee 2003 MGMA/ACMPE Medical Executive of the Year Award, June 2003.

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
“Value-Based Leadership, an Interview with ACMPE President,” MGM Journal, March/April 1998
“Servant Leadership: Returning to our Origin,” MGM Journal, Connexion September 2001

Presenter, Medical Group Management Association 2005 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Organizational Change and Culture Development
Presenter, Medical Group Management Association, Eastern-Southern Section Annual Conference, Savannah, GA. July 2005
Creating a Service Culture

Meritorious Service Award
American College of Medical Practice Executives - 1990

Strategic Orthopaedics Journal
Co-Executive Editor - 1999 to 2003

MGM Journal
Value-Based Leadership, an Interview with ACMPE President, March/April 1998

Servant Leadership: Returning to Our Origin
MGM Journal, Connexion, September 2001

2002 MGMA/ACMPE
Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award

Professional Memberships
American College of Medical Practice Executives, 1978 to present

Medical Group Management Association
1978 to present

American College of Healthcare Executives
2001 to present