BENJAMIN PATIPA, MD

**** ********* ******, ******* *****, Florida 33435 Cell: 561-***-****

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A focused, executive level professional with over 30-year career serving as the CEO, COO and President of organizations in healthcare, brand development, logistics, insurance/financial services, and technology segments.

Corporate Leadership--Private/Public/Non-Profit--Turn-around--M&A--Start-up-- Emerging Growth

Selected Accomplishments

Large business: At Tenet Healthcare Corporation, created and developed the Florida hospital region’s Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”) under the government’s Affordable Care Act. Contracted over 700 primary and specialty care physicians as well as national commercial and government health plans (Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Medicare), to reduce and manage healthcare costs while increasing quality and patient satisfaction. Aligned the ACO with several non-profits and created & operated numerous community outreach initiatives to help families prevent health issues and avoid hunger, homelessness, and hospitalization. Led and managed the operations of the Tenet Florida ACO enabling it to earn the national reputation as a leading commercial ACO and the company’s largest, most profitable and accomplished accountable care organization across the country. Also served on the corporate managed care team in Dallas to develop the national ACO initiative built on the same architecture and operating model as the Florida ACO.

At Allianz of North America, executed an operational restructure of a $100 million plus subsidiary insurance and financial services brokerage agency. Right sized the organization by eliminating 13 positions and by restructuring Sales, Marketing, New Business and Finance/Accounting departments saving over $10 million in annual costs. Managed the financial risks of the business as the acting CFO by eliminating or renegotiating over $2 million in annual costs from underperforming contractual obligations. Created and monitored Performance Measures for the monitoring of performance and consideration of efficiency verses effectiveness.

Medium sized business: At Bravo! Brands Inc., managed and was directly responsible for all aspects of the right sizing of the business, cutting the monthly cash burn from $1.2 million monthly to under

$200,000. Cut staff in excess of 70% while improving response time and accountability. Eliminated unprofitable national distribution agreement and secured a new national distributor, doubling gross margin to 32%. Eliminated onerous supply agreement saving $13 million in annual costs and renegotiated supply agreement with major processor eliminating over $3 million in past due payments while keeping all production flowing. Developed and managed licensing agreements with several non-profits, including the Diabetes Research Institute, American Heart Association and Cancer Federation. Created & operated numerous community outreach initiatives to help families avoid hunger and homelessness.

Small business: At Weight For Me Inc., founded and operated the nation’s first and largest Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Control Center directed to over 12 million affected children nationwide. Led the company to earn a national reputation as the premier program for controlling obesity in children and teenagers. Developed and managed relationships with non-profits, including the Florida Food Bank Network – Feeding South Florida, Diabetes Research Institute, American Heart Association. Created & operated community outreach initiatives including the Camillus House in Miami to help families avoid hunger and homelessness.

Career Summary

Business Management Consulting, FL---2023 – 2024

--- As Sr. Consultant, advises senior executives at public, private and non-profit organizations on growth, operations, marketing, business development, sales, supply chain, digital, technology, regulatory compliance, project design, staffing, budget, funding and finance strategies.

Health Business Solutions, FL---2020 - 2023

--- As COO, served as senior executive of this Revenue Cycle Management company with direct responsibilities for all day-to-day management decisions to ensure superb client experience, including, Operations, Administration, Contracting, Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Business Development, and implementation of HBS’s strategic plans positioning the company for growth. Formulated, implemented, and monitored high quality business strategies to ensure achievement of short-term and long- term objectives.

Tompkins International/MonarchFx, NC---2017 – 2020

--- As Vice President of Healthcare Strategy, led the organization’s plan of action, business development and operations focused on optimizing supply chains; directed to delivering logistics solutions to digitally oriented sellers of medical equipment & supplies and pharma products selling direct-to-consumer, direct-to-hospital and eCommerce; with the aim of enabling better and more efficient access to healthcare products nationwide. Served as chief governance officer of healthcare division, ensuring strict compliance with regulations, licensing, accreditations, and contractual agreements. Collaborated with CFO to develop annual budgets aligned with operating plans and objectives.

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, (NYSE: THC) FL---2010 - 2017

--- As CEO of Advantage Health Network (“AHN”) and Associate Administrator of the Tenet Florida Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”), served as senior executive responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s near and long term strategies, with direct responsibilities for all day-to-day management decisions, network/business development, contract negotiation & management, operations, marketing, finance and implementation of AHN's strategic plans. Chiefly responsible for building the physician network and contracting over 700 South Florida primary and specialty care physicians. Served as the managing director of the ACO and Physician Organization’s (“PO”) Boards of Directors, Tenet hospital senior management, operations, legal and marketing consultants and communicated on behalf of the hospital and AHN to stakeholders, health plans, government authorities and participating physicians. Assisted in leading the development and rollout of the Tenet healthcare corporate ACO/CIO national initiative in Dallas, representing the company at board meetings, in health plan negotiations and in strategic planning sessions. Chiefly responsible for aligning the ACO with several non-profits and creating & operating community outreach initiatives to help families prevent health issues and avoid hunger, homelessness and hospitalization. Fostered relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, including families and community partners.

Allianz of North America, (OTC: ALIZY) FL---2008 - 2010

--- As COO, served as senior executive responsible for leading and overseeing the turn-around of the subsidiary with direct management responsibilities for all day-to-day activities including Operations, Finance, and Human Resources, along with indirect management responsibilities for Sales and Marketing. Served as the architect of the company’s restructuring strategy and plan and was chiefly responsible for its implementation. Lead, motivated, and empowered the executive team to achieve high performance, cultivating a continuous improvement culture.

Bravo! Brands Inc., (OTC: BRVO) FL---2002 - 2008

--- As President, CEO asked by the company’s board to assume the responsibilities of the prior CEO and develop the company’s strategic operating and restructuring plan to promote revenue and profitability growth. Collaborated with the Board, staff, and advisors, redefining mission and formulating growth strategies for multi-year strategic planning and execution. Managed and was directly responsible for all aspects of the right sizing of the business, cutting the monthly cash burn from $1.2 million monthly to under $200,000. Cut staff in excess of 70% while improving response time and accountability. Eliminated under-performing national distribution agreement and secured new national distribution with Coca-Cola Enterprises and Cadbury Schweppes, doubling gross margin to 32%. Reduced product cost by 13% by hiring and managing a supply chain expert, eliminated onerous supply agreement with a major processor saving $13 million in annual costs and renegotiated supply agreement with another major processor, eliminating over $3 million in past due payments, while keeping all production flowing. Significantly improved communications with the Board of Directors, external suppliers, and distributors. Negotiated favorable license agreements with Mars, General Mills and Organic Valley, securing major co-branding properties. Developed and managed licensing agreements with non-profits, including the Diabetes Research Institute, American Heart Association and Cancer Federation. Created & operated community outreach initiatives to help families avoid hunger and homelessness.

MedMark Group, Inc., FL --- 1997 - 2001

--- As Founder, CEO and Chief Financial Officer, developed business and strategic operating plan and launched company to introduce the nation’s first medically owned and operated healthcare marketing and advertising agency. The company grew from a local to national to international concern in less than four years before being acquired.

HEARx/HEARUSA (OTC:EAR) FL --- 1992 - 1997

--- As Assistant President of this publicly traded company, served as a senior member of the executive operating committee that co-engineered the company’s restructuring and M&A strategy, increasing annual revenues from $4 million to $50 million from the sale of audiology products and services. Earlier served as Director of Physician Marketing Division, responsible for all contract negotiations and business development activities with Managed Care organization’s executive management and medical staff. Developed and operated numerous community outreach initiatives with non-profits, including Hearing Charities of America, The National Hearing Aid Project, and Hearing Loss Association of Florida.

Weight For Me, Inc., FL --- 1987 - 1992

--- As Founder, CEO and Chief Financial Officer, developed the business concept and strategic operating and marketing plan and was chiefly responsible for all day-to-day operations and finance for the nation’s first and largest Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Control Center directed to over 12 million affected kids nationwide. Developed and managed relationships with several non-profits, including the Florida Food Bank Network, Feeding South Florida, Diabetes Research Institute and American Heart Association. Created & operated numerous community outreach initiatives including the Camillus House in Miami to help families avoid hunger and homelessness. The company earned a national reputation as the premier program for controlling obesity in children and teenagers, before being acquired.

Education

Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania---Pediatric Internship/Residency 1986 American U.C. School of Medicine, Miami, Florida---Medical Doctor (MD) Degree 1983 University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida--- Pre-Med/Business Administration 1980

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