SFHM Gundersen, MHA
President, Acute Care Services | Miami, FL
Professional Overview
SFHM Gundersen is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience in hospital medicine and acute care services. As the President of Acute Care Services at TeamHealth, he oversees the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organization's acute care divisions, driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As President of Acute Care Services at TeamHealth, SFHM Gundersen is responsible for leading a team of over 4,000 clinicians and administrative staff across the organization's hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and anesthesiology service lines. He is focused on enhancing clinical quality, optimizing operational efficiency, and cultivating strong partnerships with hospital systems to deliver exceptional patient care.
Under his leadership, the Acute Care Services division has achieved significant growth, with a 20% increase in revenue and a 15% improvement in patient satisfaction scores over the past three years.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, SFHM Gundersen held several leadership positions within TeamHealth, including President of Hospital Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for the Hospital Medicine service line. He also served as the Inpatient Clinical Services Chief and Division Chief of Hospital Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where he implemented innovative care models and drove improvements in clinical outcomes.
Throughout his career, SFHM Gundersen has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the field of hospital medicine. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing evidence-based protocols that have resulted in reduced length of stay, decreased readmission rates, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Academic Background
SFHM Gundersen holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Tennessee. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the UMass Medical School, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Areas of Expertise
- Hospital operations and management
- Quality improvement and patient safety
- Physician leadership and team building
- Strategic planning and business development
- Clinical program design and implementation
Professional Impact
SFHM Gundersen is a highly respected figure in the healthcare industry, known for his innovative approach to acute care services and his commitment to driving positive change. He has been recognized for his contributions, including being named a Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SFHM) and serving on the board of directors for the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Conclusion
With his deep expertise in hospital medicine, strong leadership skills, and proven track record of success, SFHM Gundersen is poised to continue driving the growth and transformation of TeamHealth's Acute Care Services division. His unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the healthcare experience makes him a valuable asset to the organization and the broader industry.
