BRADLEY R. Heaton, MHA, CASC

1812 Paseo Penasco ¨ Roseville, CA 95747 ¨ (916) 317-4793 ¨ heaton.brad@gmail.com

Healthcare Administration

Proven Leader in Operational and Financial Excellence

An articulate communicator; able to engage, inspire, and motivate others towards a shared vision.

Well-known for building productive relationships with physicians, internal and external stakeholders, local industry, local government, as well as front-line staff and management team members.

Critical Competencies

• Dashboard Accountability
• Physician Collaboration / Relations
• Strategy and Program Development
• Budget Management / Cost Control
• Accreditation / Regulatory Compliance
• People Development
• Industry / Government Relations
• Board of Directors / Joint Venture  

Education / Professional Development

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Bachelor of Science, Business Management – Finance Emphasis

Licenses / Certifications

Board Certification in Surgery Center Administration (CASC)

Sutter Health Managing Clinical Excellence Certified (MCE)

Administrative Fellowship, Healthcare Administration, Sutter Health

Professional Experience

SUTTER HEALTH                                                                                                                    2009 – Present
Sutter Surgery Center Division (SSCD)– Sacramento, CA

The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Division of Sutter Health, encompassing 36 ASCs (22 are Joint Ventures) and 1 Surgical Hospital, spread across California (San Diego to Redding)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)                                                                                                                  2023 - Present

Responsible for leadership, strategic direction, operational and financial performance for the Sutter Surgery Center Division. 

EXECUTIVE, OPERATIONS, VALLEY AREA                                                                                                       2018 - 2023

Responsible for leadership, strategic direction, operational and financial performance for the Valley Area, with 14 surgery centers and 1 surgical hospital.  Active member of the SSCD Executive Team, contributing leadership for division-wide strategic and operational direction.

Notable Contributions

Board Governance and Compliance

18. 10 years of experience as a Board Member representing Sutter Health interests in multiple joint venture relationships with physician investors and other ownership groups
18. Currently sitting as a Board Member or Board Chair on 9 Joint Venture (JV) Boards, ensuring governance and compliance across 15+ JV ASCs for regulatory, operating agreement and management agreement obligations

Operational and Dashboard Accountability

18. Sutter Health Award for Top Overall Dashboard Performance in 2020 (SSCD)
18. Exceeded EBITDA budget by 21% for the 21 Joint Venture ASCs in 2019, and 19% for the Valley Area (16 facilities) in 2021, and 24% for the entire division (37 facilities) in 2023
18. Launched a Process Improvement framework for safety huddles, daily engagement system, huddle boards, PI steering committees and rapid improvement workshops, which generated $1.6M of reinvested dollars in first year

Physician Collaboration / Relations

18. Coordinated the first research study within SSCD through collaboration with Sutter’s research division and independent physicians, opening the door for additional research opportunities within the ASCs
18. Co-led the implementation of a Physician Advisory Council (PAC) to increase collaboration between Medical Directors, physician leaders and management across the division

Strategy and Program Development

18. Participated in the development and deployment of a 3-5 year strategic plan for the division
18. Achievement of a Center of Excellence (COE) Certification in Total Joints at two ASCs, which were 3^rd and 4^th in the nation to receive this distinction from the accreditation body (AAAHC)
18. Standardized and deployed a management agreement strategy and negotiations across all joint venture ASCs

Industry and Government Relations

18. Developed and participated on a multi-year state-wide coalition for expanding cardiology services for ASCs in California through the legislative process - AB 3083 (2020), AB 370 (2021)
18. Collaborated with industry leaders on a broader coalition to oppose SB 977 (Monning) and SB 275 (Pan)
18. Participated in multiple visits to the California State Capitol and the U.S. Capitol to meet with legislators and promote ASC industry-specific initiatives

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, SACRAMENTO REGION                                                                        2014 - 2018

Responsible for leadership, strategic direction, operational and financial performance for 9 joint venture surgery centers

Notable Contributions

18. Initiated Total Joint, spine and expanded programs in multiple ASCs, creating a cost-effective and efficient setting for increasingly complex patient care
18. Led the development, design, build of a new surgery center and relocation of an existing surgery center
18. Coordinated multiple physician ownership buy/sell transactions and on-boarded multiple ASC acquisitions
18. Completed a 4-year course in Emotional Intelligence, Managing Self and People Development

ADMINISTRATOR, FORT SUTTER SURGERY CENTER                                                                                        2012 - 2014

Responsible for leadership, strategic direction, operational and financial performance for this 10-OR ASC with 90+ staff, 43 physician partners, 70+ active surgeons and 13,000 surgical procedures annually

Notable Contributions

18. Led a multi-million-dollar complete remodel and expansion from 5 ORs to 10 ORs while maintaining operations throughout 4 phases of construction
18. Coordinated a successful physical and organizational merger between Fort Sutter and River City surgery centers

ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW, SACRAMENTO – SIERRA REGION                                                                           2009 - 2010

Post-graduate administration development program with hospital, foundation and health system exposure and experience

Notable Contributions

18. Interim Manager for EVS and Transportation Departments (94 FTEs and $6 million annual budget); implemented two safety programs, reduced budget salary variance by 2.0 FTEs and completed a Joint Commission survey
18. Co-managed the redesign of region’s ED Call program comprised of 72 specialty call panels for 5 hospitals

PREFERRED FAMILY CLINIC                                                                                                                 2004 – 2007

ADMINISTRATOR – PROVO, UT

Responsible for leadership, strategy, operational and financial performance for a 12-therapist psychology practice

Notable Contributions

18. Increased income eight out of the last nine quarters, including improved Accounts Receivable from 84 to 30 days
18. Integrated therapeutic services within local medical groups by placing providers inside of pediatric and primary care clinics to improve quality of care, interdisciplinary coordination, and access for patients

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