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About Sue Brissette
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Expertise
I can answer questions about types of healthcare, healthcare institutions, healthcare delivery systems, insurance types, national healthcare issues. I can't answer questions about specific medical billing issues or medical problems.

Experience
I spent 12 years as a hospital administrator, including roles as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer during my 30 year career as a healthcare executive. I spent 9 years as an executive in a national healthcare management company and now run a healthcare consulting business.

Publications
Group Practice Management Journal Health Information Management Journal Southern California Physician www.healthworldnet.com

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA M.S. Health Policy & Management, Harvard School of Public Health

Past/Present Clients
Cardiovascular Associates of the Virgin Islands MedQuest Ultimate Transition Fitness Emeryville Medical Groups Occupational Medical centers PeopleCARE Intivia Healthworldnet ESources AussieMed MedCARE Nereus Medical International Hayes Consulting Sohnar ConceptShare

   

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Job hunt etiquette11/21/2009Adam Paige
  Q: My boyfriend and I moved to another province in Canada recently. I am at the point when I'm ready ...
  A: it never hurts to ask... try www.indeed.com as well....check off each optricians office...as you ...
selling the idea of a free bipolar clinic11/15/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: i was just wondering how or what i would need to start this process? i have a place in mind but i ...
  A: I think you need to start with what you mean by a bipolar clinic. Do you mean therapeuitic services? ...
Medical Transcriptionist License11/11/2009Kasey Ruiz
  Q: I have been home-based and there was no real need for a license. I am a candidate for a teaching ...
  A: What they are looking for is probably a certification or CMT. You can obtain this certification by ...
Masters in Interntional Healthcare Management, Economics, and Policy11/8/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I am an undergraduate student studying Medicine, Health, and Society with a minor in Economics at a ...
  A: I'm a little confused. It sounds as though you are trying to decide whether to get a healthcare mgt ...
MHSA/MPH options11/4/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I have spent four (fairly unhappy) years in the field of sales/recruiting services. I am making the ...
  A: It would be best to try to get involved with an area that provides an overview of the hospital. ...
Career path11/4/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I'm currently working on my degree in Business Admin and Healthcare administration and will continue ...
  A: Chambers are usually much more local. If you live in a city, that city will have a Chamber. If you ...
Career path11/1/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I'm currently working on my degree in Business Admin and Healthcare administration and will continue ...
  A: It's difficult to find a good job with a BS in healthcare administration; the entry card is really ...
MHSA/MPH options10/31/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I have spent four (fairly unhappy) years in the field of sales/recruiting services. I am making the ...
  A: thank you! Your ambition is not cliche, it's terrific! I find it it personally discouraging to ...
Business Administration vs. Health Service Administration10/30/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: Sue, I am currently in college in Ohio, and I am having a hard time trying to figure out what path I ...
  A: Go for the business degree. You can't get a decent job with a BS in healthcare administration - you ...
Health insurance rescission10/29/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I understand that in the U.S., health insurance companies often deny health care when claimed in a ...
  A: I don't know many details but here are two attempts, Cal and Wisconsin. ...
Bachelor's Degree in Health Service Administration10/29/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in health service administration. I wanted to know what the career ...
  A: Unfortunately, a master's is pretty much a requirement for most healthcare admin positions. You ...
Health insurance rescission10/28/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I understand that in the U.S., health insurance companies often deny health care when claimed in a ...
  A: This is an interesting question and one that I did not know the answer to - I would have guessed ...
hospital administration10/16/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I have finished my undergraduate medical course and presently working as a resident in India. I ...
  A: Here is a link to the top rate schools for healthcare management in the U.S. ...
RN to career in Healthcare Management10/16/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I am 27 y.o It was always my intention to get my degree in Business when I didnt complete it. I ...
  A: Well, you will still need to get a bachelor's of some sort before going on to an MHA. Given your ...
MPH vs MHA10/9/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I have completed my dentistry from India. I'm in the US on H4 visa. I'm not interested in pursuing ...
  A: While you would qualify for an MPH, it is not a practical degree for your plans. The MPH is an ...
Primary Care Doctor?10/7/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I'm 19 years old and recently moved to Chicago for college. I'd like to find a doctor here, but I'm ...
  A: Yes, it's always difficult to find a doctor when you are new in the area. First of all, I would ...
Healthcare Administrative job10/2/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I asked you a question earlier Nursing Home AIT programs. I did try everything but no luck. Now I ...
  A: How are you? Catch 22 -how do you "get in" to an AIT program. I would continue following ...
healthcare reform education9/29/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I am a BSN with 3 years of Neurosurgery ICU experience. I have another BS in Spanish. I'd really ...
  A: Hmmm, well this is an interesting question. Yes, you will learn about health insurance as part of an ...
MA in Healthcare Mgt /Health Administration9/16/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: This is a very helpful site and I'm glad you give us the opportunity to asks questions. I received ...
  A: Generally speaking, your options are about the same. The interesting thing about these degrees is ...
MA in Healthcare Mgt /Health Administration9/13/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: This is a very helpful site and I'm glad you give us the opportunity to asks questions. I received ...
  A: Well, you've essentially answered your own question. The difference between the two degrees is one ...
Career path9/1/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I have a BA in Psychology and and MBA in Healthcare Administration. I worked for a major health ...
  A: try www.indeed.com set up a search agent for waht you'd like to do-Medical records and Buisiness ...
Career path8/31/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I have a BA in Psychology and and MBA in Healthcare Administration. I worked for a major health ...
  A: where do you live? Would you consider working in a nursing home? I would call local SNF's and see if ...
Pharmaceutical Profits8/25/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: One often hears it argued that "huge" or "unwarranted" pharm company profits are justified by the ...
  A: Yes, you are absolutely right. Profits are net of research costs so the complaints of huge profits ...
APA relation to WHO8/25/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: Good day, I would like to ask - is American Psychological Association somehow related to World ...
  A: I was going to tell you that I don't know enough about these two organizations to say anything but ...
Healthcare job8/13/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I am a recent graduate 2008 in Bachelors in Health sciences. My undergraduate focused on health ...
  A: I can help you-also www.indeed.com look for AIT jobs (administrator in training) if you don't see ...
SLP Starting Private contracts8/9/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I've been practicing as a SLP for approx. 4 years in the SNF and school setting. I would love to ...
  A: I don't know. My Sister is an SLP. I work with SNF's...I imagine a private duty -special need person ...
Transition to health care from business8/4/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I did my Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration from India and moved to USA a year back. ...
  A: It seems to me that you are on the right path. It's great that you have an MBA but you are right ...
MTMatchmaker.com8/2/2009Kasey Ruiz
  Q: I was reading your answer to Kathy and tried to access MTMatchmaker.com but was not able to find the ...
  A: I may have given the wrong website address, sorry about that. The site is actually ...
re-entry into field.7/29/2009Adam Paige
  Q: Adam. I'm wanting to get back into nursing, but I'm burnt out on the 12 hr. shift, floor work. I'm ...
  A: Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you-I get these on my phone and it was so small I ...
Career Advice7/16/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I am about to start my bachelor's degree program in communication with emphasis in public relations ...
  A: I don't know Ashley-I Imagine (San Diego State might) there are Colleges that teach this: try the ...
Career Advice7/15/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I am about to start my bachelor's degree program in communication with emphasis in public relations ...
  A: If you like PR that is good. All you really need is a BA in Health Care or related field. I will ...
switching careers7/8/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I would like to get into the "Elderly Home Healthcare industry. I'm 40 and have always been in ...
  A: Is there a nursing home near where you live? I would ask the Administrator if he could "make you" ...
BA in healthcare management7/7/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I am looking to get a BA in healthcare management. I am looking at the online program at Florida ...
  A: While distance learning has grown in popularity and acceptance, I'm not sure it has made as much ...
Healthcare Administration experience7/6/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: Good afternoon Sue. I'm currently working on my Bachelor's in Science in Health Administration ...
  A: Well, if I understand your situation, you want to begin a practice management role. Are you ...
Associate's degree in Nursing Admin.7/5/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I will be graduating from University of Phoenix with my Associate's Degree in Nursing Administration ...
  A: Well you could get a job as an Administrative assistant-in a Nursing Home. When/if you do make it ...
Becoming a MT6/25/2009Kasey Ruiz
  Q: I just "retired" 2 years ago from an executive assistant position. I am interested in taking an ...
  A: The program I've heard the best results with is Penn-Foster. They offer courses online. There are ...
Confused about career !!! Follow-Up6/17/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: It was really eye-opening and very insightful. I have few follow up questions and would really ...
  A: I think I've already responded to many of these questions, except the MHA... issue. Honestly, I just ...
CONFUSED ABOUT CAREER !!!6/16/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I would really appreciate if you can give me your expert opinions about careers in health care ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in response - I was on a deadline for most ofthe week. You have a lot of ...
CONFUSED ABOUT CAREER !!!6/16/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I would really appreciate if you can give me your expert opinions about careers in health care ...
  A: Congratulations on your acceptances! You do have big decisions ahead of you. I want to preface my ...
Governning Board6/15/2009Sue Brissette
  Q: I am a student at governors state university, I have an assignment where I have to get in touch with ...
  A: That's a good question. I would start with the public relations department. They are the most ...

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