Dr. David Edward Marcinko; MBA, CMP™, Editor
Founding editor of the first and second editions, technologist David Edward Marcinko is a management consultant and health economist from Loyola University Maryland. He often writes for professional organizations like the Medical Group Management Association, American College of Medical Practice Executives, American College of Physician Executives, American College of Emergency Room Physicians, Humana Health and PhysiciansPractice.com. After a stint as visiting professor, Dr. Marcinko was appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Institute of Medical Business Advisors, Inc. He is also a social media specialist who publishes the Medical Executive Post, an influential syndicated blog with active following among medical professionals, management experts and financial advisors. Dr. Marcinko is the author of a dozen books who frequently speaks on related topics throughout this country and Europe.
Hope Rachel Hetico, RN, MSHA, CPHQ, CMP, Managing Editor Hope Rachel Hetico has authored and edited a dozen major textbooks and is a nationally known expert in managed care, reimbursement, case management, health insurance, quality and utilization review, and Joint Commission regulations. Previously, she was national corporate Director for Medical Quality Improvement at Apria Healthcare, a public company in Costa Mesa, California. Hetico is a sought after thought-leader, blogger, speaker and devotee of online andragogy. She is responsible for leading the Institute of Medical Business Advisors Inc. to the top of the exploding adult educational marketplace, expanding the online Certified Medical Planner(tm) charter designation program, and nurturing the company's rapidly growing list of private and institutional clients. Currently, Professor Hetico is on assignment for Resurrection Health Care in Chicago, Illinois.