Ben Hessing
Experienced Provider Compensation Professional
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dynamic Business and Operations Leader with over 10 years of experience driving strategic and tactical initiatives that enhance organizational performance. Proven success in implementing large-scale compensation model changes and effectively managing transitions to exceed company objectives. Recognized for exceptional communication, team-building, and coaching abilities, along with a strong commitment to cultivating a professional culture grounded in trust and mutual respect while aligning with the company's vision. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Compensation Senior Manager
ESSENTIA HEALTH
06.2021 - Current
- Provide system-wide direction and management to physician and advanced practice provider compensation and payroll functions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, medical directors, executives, and physicians to ensure alignment of physician compensation and contracts with goals while maintaining strict regulatory compliance
- Lead compensation redesign project to ensure competitive, simple, and transparent compensation model that supports best possible patient care
- Peruse market data to drive decisions regarding compensation, effectively explaining complex topics to vastly different audiences in their own terms
- Oversee the annual market review and operating budget process for physician and advanced practice provider compensation and benefits.
Business Partner Physician Services
ST. LUKE’S HEALTH SYSTEM
BOISE , ID
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Work with Service Line leadership for physician compensation and contract for multiple service lines across the Health System
- Partnered with Medical Directors, Executive Officers, and legal team to define and align contracts and compensation details.
- Assist leadership in working with regional and enterprise finance teams on standardizing financial tracking and reporting.
- Lead the development and implementation of advanced practice provider incentive plans.
Manager of Surgical Oncology
ST. LUKE’S CANCER INSTITUTE
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Provide administration leadership for the surgical oncology service line of the Cancer Institute, part of the St. Luke’s Health System
- Responsible for strategic planning, operating results, budget development and business plan development
- Interface with multiple hospital campuses and communities to offer specialized care.
Senior Project Manager Department of Surgery
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Lead and empowered a team of project managers
- Spearheaded the Development of multiple multidisciplinary centers
- Lead large projects including overhaul and development of new OR processes, capital project builds and facility changes, acquisition of 8 private practice offices, and the roll out of new EHR technology and EPIC platforms for the department
- Interim Administrator for Transplant Surgery and Trauma, Burn and Critical Care
Project Manager/Contractor
ST. LUKE’S HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Managed EHR and meaningful use project roll out
- Managed budget, cost, and accusation of equipment and software
- Developed specialist communication system for rural hospitals
Northeast Idaho Area Manager/ Project Manager
VARSITY CONTRACTORS INC.
12.2007 - 06.2011
- Accountable for 17 commercial accounts encompassing 87 sites
- Directly involved with clients and selling new contracts
- Responsible for hiring, training and performing reviews for 127 employees
- Balancing budget for the area, and completing all necessary payroll
Education
M.P.H. - Health Policy and Management
Boston University
Boston, MA04.2014
B.S. - Healthcare Administration
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID04.2012
Skills
Strategic planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Data analytics
Documentation and reporting
Data-driven decision making
Market analysis
Corporate communications
Affiliations
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals
Other Work Experiences
EDITH NOURSE ROGERS MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HOSPITAL BEDFORD, MA Jan. 2013 - Sep. 2014
- Capital Project Coordinator/Fellowship
- Developed business plan for the expansion of specialty care through telehealth
- Worked with VA national telehealth office to run pilot programs and test feasibility of long-term care
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA Sep. 2012 – May 2013
- Quality Assurance Intern
- Worked directly on quality improvement projects focused on improving patient care
- Worked to identify processes to help the transmission of diabetic patients results and test information to low-income populations
- Partnered with Boston University School of Medicine Students to identify access and quality issues that could be improved
Timeline
Physician Compensation Senior Manager
ESSENTIA HEALTH
06.2021 - Current
Business Partner Physician Services
ST. LUKE’S HEALTH SYSTEM
11.2019 - 06.2021
Manager of Surgical Oncology
ST. LUKE’S CANCER INSTITUTE
12.2014 - 11.2019
Senior Project Manager Department of Surgery
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
04.2013 - 11.2014
Project Manager/Contractor
ST. LUKE’S HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 08.2012
Northeast Idaho Area Manager/ Project Manager
VARSITY CONTRACTORS INC.
12.2007 - 06.2011
M.P.H. - Health Policy and Management
Boston University
B.S. - Healthcare Administration
Brigham Young University
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