Pamela J (Wright-Mescher) Wright-Etter MD MHA
Community, Forensic Psychiatry
Deputy Chief Medical Officer- Cardinal Innovations Healthcare-retired
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Cardinal Innovations Healthcare1500 south Caldwell St.Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone+1 980-556-6779
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Summary
- 30 years of diverse experience as a psychiatrist serving individuals and consulting to health care systems and public health entities including national, state, and international government organizations. Previous roles include experience in developing clinical protocols, working to upgrade the level of care and educating physicians on academic and practice matters. Leadership roles have included medical directorships in both for-profit and non-profit systems. Recent roles have included consultations to ministries of health in two developing countries.
As of 2018, full-time employed as Vice-President of Medical Services, Senior Medical Director, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. Working as a part of the executive team on transformation of Medicaid in the state of NC, developing the "tailored plan" where we will be responsible for "whole person" care in 2021.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMHA, Public Policy and Healthcare Administration, with Honors, 2009 - 2012- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMHA, Public Policy and Healthcare Administration, with Honors, 2009 - 2012
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMHA, Public Policy and Healthcare Administration, with Honors, 2009 - 2012
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMHA, Public Policy and Healthcare Administration, Honors, 2009 - 2012
- UNC-Chapel HillMHA, Healthcare Administration, 2009 - 2012
- Harding HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1982 - 1986
The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 1994 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1988 - 2024
GA State Medical License 2018 - 2021
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- American Psychiatric Assoication Distinguished Fellow, 2014
- Barzani Humanitarian Organization Humanitarian Award for Kurdistan Region of Iraq, 2008
- Profiles in Courage Award American Psychiatric Association, 2001
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of formulary restrictions on the cost-effectiveness of antidepressant treatment.David V. Sheehan, Pamela J Wright-Etter
Managed Care Quarterly. 2002-01-01
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Life Fellow
- Member
External Links
- pamela Wright-Etterhttps://www.linkedin.com
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