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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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Questions Answered By Expert  Sue Brissette 
In Category  Health Care Industry

SubjectDate Asked

selling the idea of a free bipolar clinic11/15/2009
  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? ...
Masters in Interntional Healthcare Management, Economics, and Policy11/8/2009
  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 options11/4/2009
  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 path11/4/2009
  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 path11/1/2009
  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 options10/31/2009
  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 Administration10/30/2009
  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 rescission10/29/2009
  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 Administration10/29/2009
  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 rescission10/28/2009
  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 administration10/16/2009
  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 Management10/16/2009
  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 MHA10/9/2009
  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?10/7/2009
  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 reform education9/29/2009
  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 Administration9/16/2009
  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 Administration9/13/2009
  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 ...
Pharmaceutical Profits8/25/2009
  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 WHO8/25/2009
  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 ...
Transition to health care from business8/4/2009
  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 ...
BA in healthcare management7/7/2009
  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 experience7/6/2009
  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 ...
Confused about career !!! Follow-Up6/17/2009
  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 !!!6/16/2009
  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 !!!6/16/2009
  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 Board6/15/2009
  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 ...
Graduate Degree Question6/10/2009
  Q: I have another question. Because I am making a career change, do you think that I should still seek ...
  A: It's always useful to have an internship to gain hands on experience but given your already ...
Graduate Degree Question6/10/2009
  Q: I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Administration.I recently retired ...
  A: which is a bit hard to answer. IN general, the MBA has a much stronger business focus; the MHA ...
mental illness5/28/2009
  Q: I heard and want to know it this is true. That if you take any medicine for a chemical imbalance ...
  A: , Thanks for asking the question. I'm glad to tell you that it's simply not true - there are no ...
help to choose a proper carrer option5/14/2009
  Q: i have completed my graduation in physiotherapy from maharashtra university of health sciences...i ...
  A: I'm delighted that you are thinking about pursuing a master's degree in healthcare management! Your ...
Liability with Personal Development Site5/1/2009
  Q: I am the marketing director for Love Is The Cure a non-profit division of the New Hampshire ...
  A: I need to preface my comments with my own disclaimer that I am not an attorney and should in no way ...

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