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36 Scott Allen, National Medical Billing Services (34). Mr. Allen joined National Medical Billing Services, one of the largest ASC revenue cycle management companies in the country in 2008 and is the vice pres- ident of managed care contracting. Curtis H. Bernstein, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA, MBA (39). Mr. Bernstein is the managing director of valu- ation services for Altegra Health. Mr. Bernstein has expertise in providing valuation, transaction advisory and strategic consulting for clients. Clint Borm, Laser Spine Institute (31). Mr. Borm serves as the vice president of business development at Laser Spine Institute managing the employer rela- tions, physician relations, workers' compensation and sports development departments. Dustin L. Briggs, Advanced Surgical Institute (37). Mr. Briggs is director of operations at Huntington Beach, Calif.-based Advanced Surgical Institute, which includes two multispecialty surgery centers. Bethany Bueno, PINNACLE III (30). Ms. Bueno is the director of billing operations for SPECIALTY BILLING SOLUTIONS, a wholly owned subsidiary of PINNACLE III. She joined in 2009 as a cash re- ceipts analyst and was named cash receipts manager in 2012. In July 2015, she was promoted to director. James Card, Laser Spine Institute. As the executive director of Laser Spine Institute's Cincinnati facility, Mr. Card is responsible for leading the team in Cin- cinnati that will help patients find relief from their neck and back pain. Briley Cienkosz, Laser Spine Institute. As chief marketing officer, Ms. Cienkosz is an integral mem- ber of Laser Spine Institute. She aims to ensure that potential, current and past patients receive the most up-to-date information about Laser Spine Institute. Tracie Dalton, MBA, CASC, Northeast Missouri ASC in Hannibal (39). Ms. Dalton began her role as administrator at Northeast Missouri ASC when she was 34 years old. Before assuming her current role at Northeast Missouri ASC, Ms. Dalton served as the controller and then CFO of a small, rural hospital for seven years. Brooke Day, Hastings (Neb.) Surgical Center (34). Ms. Day is the past president of the Nebraska Associa- tion of Independent Ambulatory Centers and admin- istrator of Hastings (Neb.) Surgical Center. Her previ- ous experience includes CEO at Blake Woods Medical Park Surgery Center and director of administration at West Michigan Surgery Center. omas Dixon, Surgical Care Affiliates (35). Mr. Dixon is vice president, development at Surgical Care Affiliates, where he focuses on strategic planning and executing the company's growth initiatives and part- nerships in southeastern United States. Adena Dorsey, National Medical Billing Services (38). Ms. Dorsey's combined experience in healthcare and sales provides her with the perfect mix of knowl- edge to lead the marketing arm of National Medical Billing Services. Jill Dowe, Blue Chip Surgical Partners (38). Ms. Dowe was appointed director of business office opera- tions for Blue Chip Surgical Partners in 2011, joining the company from a position as business office man- ager of Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa). Jessica Edmiston, National Medical Billing Services (39). Ms. Edmiston leads an audit team at National Medical Billing Services, one of the largest ASC revenue cycle management companies in the country. Ryan Fulcher, Laser Spine Institute. As vice presi- dent/executive operating officer, Mr. Fulcher oversees the day-to-day operations of all of Laser Spine Insti- tute's seven facilities. Charlie Gallagher, Montgomery Surgery Center (36). Mr. Gallagher is the administrator at Montgom- ery Surgery Center in Rockville, Md., a Surgical Care Affiliates center. He oversees benchmarking, contract management, data analysis and financial analysis among other responsibilities at the ASC. Nicole Gritton, RN, MSN/MBA-HC, LHRM, La- ser Spine Institute (35). Ms. Gritton serves as Laser Spine Institute's senior vice president of medical op- erations, where she oversees quality, clinical and risk management as well as nursing and operations across the organization's facilities nationwide. Josh Helms, Laser Spine Institute. As the senior vice president of patient care services, Mr. Helms is responsible for supporting Laser Spine Institute's care team. Since joining in 2008, Mr. Helms has been pro- moted multiple times. Steve Henry, CASC, MBA, Surgery Center at Lib- erty (Mo.) Hospital (38). Mr. Henry joined the Sur- gery Center at Liberty Hospital as administrator in February 2012. During his first six months, he had the opportunity to work with talented physicians and a caring and compassionate staff, which led to a 96 percent patient satisfaction rating for 2012. Christine Henry Musa, Regent Surgical Health. Ms. Henry Musa is the director of operations and supply chain and corporate compliance officer at Regent Sur- gical Health. She performs due diligence on Regent's new business opportunities and leads strategic initia- tives for Regent centers. Heather Hilgendorf-Cooley, MBA, Spring Park Surgery Center in Davenport, Iowa (39). Ms. Hil- gendorf-Cooley has served as administrator of the surgery center since May 2013. e surgery center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Am- bulatory Health Care and CMS. Justin Horne, Laser Spine Institute. Mr. Horne serves as senior vice president of administration at Laser Spine Institute. He oversees the development of employees through recruitment, education, ca- reer growth, engagement, benefits and performance evaluation. Rising Stars: 62 ASC Leaders Under 40 By Anuja Vaidya 62 ASC Leaders Under 40

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