Theresa Mouton, CFO - Hospital Enterprise

Professional Overview

Theresa Mouton is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the CFO for the Hospital Enterprise at Steward Health Care, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic planning for the organization's hospital network. Theresa's expertise spans financial management, operations optimization, and data-driven decision-making, with a proven track record of driving organizational growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Theresa has been the CFO for the Hospital Enterprise at Steward Health Care since January 2023. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing the financial strategy for the organization's hospital network, which includes 36 facilities across 10 states. Theresa's key achievements include:

Implemented a comprehensive financial planning and analysis program, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency and a 10% reduction in overall costs.

Spearheaded the integration of advanced data analytics tools, enabling the hospital enterprise to make more informed, data-driven decisions that have led to a 12% improvement in revenue cycle management.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute a strategic growth plan, which has led to the successful acquisition of two regional hospital systems, expanding Steward Health Care's footprint and market share.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Theresa held various finance leadership positions within the healthcare industry, including:

Southwestern Region CFO at Steward Health Care (2023-05-01 to 2023-01-01)

Western Region CFO at Steward Health Care (2020-03-01 to 2023-05-01)

Market CFO and Arizona Group CFO at Tenet Healthcare (2017-10-01 to 2018-01-01)

CFO at Tenet Healthcare (2015-01-01 to 2017-10-01)

Enterprise CFO at Tenet Healthcare (2015-01-01 to 2015-11-01)

Chief Financial Officer at Health Management Associates, Inc. (2013-05-01 to 2014-10-01)

Throughout her career, Theresa has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive financial performance, optimize operations, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. Her deep understanding of the healthcare industry and expertise in financial management have been instrumental in her success.

Academic Background

Theresa holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Arizona and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

Areas of Expertise

Financial management and strategic planning

Healthcare operations optimization

Data analytics and performance management

Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

Risk management and compliance

Leadership and team development

Professional Impact

Theresa's contributions have had a significant impact on the healthcare organizations she has served. She has been recognized for her strategic vision, financial acumen, and ability to drive operational excellence. Theresa's achievements include:

Oversaw the successful integration of two acquired hospital systems, resulting in a 20% increase in cost savings and a 12% improvement in patient satisfaction scores.

Spearheaded the implementation of a value-based care model, which led to a 15% reduction in readmission rates and a 9% improvement in quality metrics.

Served as a subject matter expert and speaker at various industry conferences, sharing her insights and best practices in financial management, healthcare operations, and strategic planning.

Conclusion

Theresa Mouton is a respected finance leader with a proven track record of driving operational and financial performance in the healthcare industry. Her combination of strategic vision, financial expertise, and data-driven decision-making has consistently enabled her to deliver tangible results for the organizations she has served. As the CFO for the Hospital Enterprise at Steward Health Care, Theresa is poised to continue her success and make a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape.