HowardABakerIIIMD

Summary

• Experienced senior interventional cardiologist; board certified in Medicine, Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology.
  Extensive leadership experience, including a University Satellite Office and ACO governance. 30 years uninterrupted Cardiology practice in multiple settings. Managing owner of a successful private practice 2007-2019.
  
  Leadership Accomplishments: beyond the usual duties of the office.
  2019 DOAC initiative transitioning veterans from VKA to DOAC, saving Pharmacy Clinic Hours, Pharm D FTEs, and parking spaces.
  2017 as Physicians' IT member saved the hospital in excess of $150,000.00/year by modifying cardiac profile orders.
  2016, 2015 as Physician Coordinator achieved Leapfrog Certification.
  2013 Promoted Cardiology from a Division of Medicine to a Department with its own seat at the MEC,
  including appropriate supporting bylaws changes.
  2013 as Chief of Cardiology drafted and defended the operating rules for the new Intensivist Program at Flagler Hospital.
  2013 as Chief of Cardiology established and staffed the ER Chest Pain Call.
  2007 as Chair of the Cardiology Division: Startup of prehospital EKG transmission from County Rescue for STEMI care.
  Successful defense of Flagler Hospital against Blue Cross take back of diabetic monitoring charges.
  
  Accountable Care Organization Experience:
  Founding member First Coast Health Alliance.
  Governance Committee First Coast Health Alliance.