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Laurie Melanson

Laurie Melanson


Finance Director



Professional Overview
Laurie Melanson is an accomplished Finance Director with extensive expertise in healthcare financial management. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Frisbie Memorial Hospital, ensuring the organization's financial stability and strategic growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Finance Director at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Laurie is responsible for managing the hospital's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes. She has successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives that have resulted in over $2 million in annual savings, while also spearheading the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to streamline financial operations. Laurie's strong leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in helping the hospital navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape and maintain its financial health.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Laurie held various finance positions within the healthcare industry, including Senior Financial Analyst at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Financial Manager at Concord Hospital. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for financial optimization and process improvement, contributing to the success of the organizations she has served.

Academic Background
Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional training in healthcare financial management, further strengthening her expertise in the industry.

Areas of Expertise
  • Financial planning and budgeting

  • Cost management and optimization

  • Financial reporting and analysis

  • Healthcare financial regulations and compliance

  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation

  • Strategic financial decision-making

  • Team leadership and collaboration


Professional Impact
Laurie's financial acumen and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving the financial success of Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Her leadership in implementing cost-saving initiatives and streamlining financial operations has contributed to the hospital's improved financial performance, positioning it for long-term sustainability and growth. Laurie is also an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), where she shares her expertise and insights with her peers, further enhancing her industry impact.

Conclusion
With a proven track record of success in healthcare finance, Laurie Melanson is a respected finance professional who is dedicated to driving organizational excellence and financial stability. Her strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision make her a valuable asset to Frisbie Memorial Hospital and the healthcare industry as a whole.