Richard Thompson

Health First Medical Group - Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging @Health First

Melbourne, FL, US

Health First Medical Group - Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging· Secured over $2M in funding and executive buy-in to acquire advanced cardiac imaging equipment, establishing a high-volume imaging program, conducting between cardiac MRI exams annually, setting a new standard for diagnostic capabilities and program growth across the state of Florida· Spearheaded program development from inception to planning organizational finances and operations, leveraging previous success and best practices from HCA as a model to create sustainable policies and procedures, overcoming stakeholder objections, and enhancing clinical outcomes through structured training and process improvements· Fostered strategic partnerships with health systems like the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, driving cross-training, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen clinical partnerships and medical education initiatives· Expanded advanced imaging services by innovating COVID-19 testing protocols, revising nuclear stress testing procedures, and implementing PET testing with 3 physician readers, improving patient safety, diagnostic precision, and operational efficiency· Promoted best practices and aligned interdisciplinary teams by educating cardiologists and radiologists on imaging benefits, securing support from the CEO, CFO, and CMO (Chief Medical Officer), achieving recognition as a Physician of the Year finalist· Initiated physician, nurse and staff training programs to address diagnostic queries, streamlined report generation to minimize physician review time, and trained imaging technicians in advanced techniques to elevate service quality and patient care· Enhanced business retention and revenue generation by developing strategic partnerships with radiologists and referring doctors, liaising with insurance providers to secure patient coverage, developing clear program contracts to support aligned healthcare operations

Indiana University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Indiana University School of Medicine

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Purdue University

Bachelor's degree

Ball State University

Master's degree