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About Sue Brissette
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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Health Care Industry - Career path

Expert: Sue Brissette - 11/1/2009

Question
Hi,

I'm currently working on my degree in Business Admin and Healthcare administration and will continue to obtain my Master's in both. I want to know what kind of jobs are available now and if volunteering is the better option until I finish the Bachelors? Thanks

Answer
Hi,

It's difficult to find a good job with a BS in healthcare administration; the entry card is really the master's. You might be able to get into a medical practice and that would be good experience.

Volunteering is great but it needs to be targeted correctly. Volunteer to sit on a Board Committe or work on a substantive project at the adminstrative level. If you don't know how to get to that place, call the local Chamber and ask for an introduction to some of the hospital administrators. They will be more likely to make time to talk with you that way. There's always something that needs help in a hospital - you just need to get to the people who can clear the way.

Best of luck,

Sue

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