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Executive Biography:
John Rezen, CAPT USN (Ret), MBA, MHA, FACHE, LSSBB
John Rezen, CAPT USN (Ret), MBA, MHA, FACHE, LSSBB, is a seasoned healthcare executive renowned for his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. With a robust career that spans military service and executive roles in complex healthcare organizations, John has consistently driven financial success, operational excellence, and substantial growth.
A proud alumnus of Cornell University, where he was a varsity wrestler, John has always demonstrated a commitment to excellence. His academic credentials are further bolstered by a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an Executive MBA (Honors) from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. His certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), reflect his commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Publications
“Lean Tools: Utilizing Swim Lanes to Optimize Productivity”, MGMA, March 2017,
“The Building Blocks of a Data-Driven Organization”, MGMA, July 2016,
How to Apply a Value Equation in Setting Compensation for Specialty Providers,” HFMA, November 2020,
“7 Steps Toward Compensating Primary Care Physicians for Their True Value” HFMA, June 2020.
Summary of Achievements
John's tenure as President & CEO at Value Health is a testament to his transformative leadership. He led operational overhauls for an academic health system that improved margins by $9 million and elevated patient satisfaction to the top quartile. Additionally, his application of Lean Six Sigma principles and data analytics in a community hospital led to a 25% increase in provider productivity and a 35% improvement in operating margin.
As Vice President of Population Health at Somatus, John managed medical costs exceeding $1 billion for 70,000 covered lives across 15 states. His strategic initiatives led to a 24% increase in patient engagement and a 27% improvement in patient activation scores, showcasing his analytical prowess and leadership in driving organization-wide adoption of key performance indicators.
Previously, as CEO of Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, John demonstrated his financial turnaround expertise. Under his guidance, the practice achieved a 23% growth in revenue and an 11% decrease in cost-to-revenue. His negotiation skills added over $6.6 million in annual revenue at zero cost, and his leadership fostered a 90% employee retention rate. Additionally, John partnered with a medical group to establish an ACO earning $2.5 million in shared savings in its first year.
John's distinguished military career in the US Navy, where he served as a CAPT in the Medical Service Corps, included command leadership roles and executive positions such as Director of Tricare Operations and Hospital Controller. His service earned him several accolades, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation, and Navy Achievement Medals.
In his role as Service Line Director at the Medical College of Georgia, John significantly boosted financial margins and service volume across multiple services through strategic leadership and performance improvement strategies. His accomplishments include a 20% increase in the Orthopedic operating margin, a 25% increase in physical therapy production, and a 50% decrease in operating room preparation time.
At Wake Forest Baptist Health, as Ambulatory Care Director, he implemented an integrated delivery system structure and a high-performance culture to achieve a 65% revenue increase and a 230% operating margin improvement within a year.
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Summary of Achievements
John's tenure as President & CEO at Value Health is a testament to his transformative leadership. He led operational overhauls for an academic health system that improved margins by $9 million and elevated patient satisfaction to the top quartile. Additionally, his application of Lean Six Sigma principles and data analytics in a community hospital led to a 25% increase in provider productivity and a 35% improvement in operating margin.
As Vice President of Population Health at Somatus, John managed medical costs exceeding $1 billion for 70,000 covered lives across 15 states. His strategic initiatives led to a 24% increase in patient engagement and a 27% improvement in patient activation scores, showcasing his analytical prowess and leadership in driving organization-wide adoption of key performance indicators.
Previously, as CEO of Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, John demonstrated his financial turnaround expertise. Under his guidance, the practice achieved a 23% growth in revenue and an 11% decrease in cost-to-revenue. His negotiation skills added over $6.6 million in annual revenue at zero cost, and his leadership fostered a 90% employee retention rate. Additionally, John partnered with a medical group to establish an ACO earning $2.5 million in shared savings in its first year.
John's distinguished military career in the US Navy, where he served as a CAPT in the Medical Service Corps, included command leadership roles and executive positions such as Director of Tricare Operations and Hospital Controller. His service earned him several accolades, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation, and Navy Achievement Medals.
In his role as Service Line Director at the Medical College of Georgia, John significantly boosted financial margins and service volume across multiple services through strategic leadership and performance improvement strategies. His accomplishments include a 20% increase in the Orthopedic operating margin, a 25% increase in physical therapy production, and a 50% decrease in operating room preparation time.
At Wake Forest Baptist Health, as Ambulatory Care Director, he implemented an integrated delivery system structure and a high-performance culture to achieve a 65% revenue increase and a 230% operating margin improvement within a year.
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