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EDUCATION
M.S., University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI
B.S. in Clinical Chemistry, Providence College - Providence, RI
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Applied Management Systems, Inc., Burlington, MA: Vice President
South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA: Director, Laboratory Services
Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI: Director, Diagnostic
and Outpatient Services
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI: Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Dept of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Camara brings over 25 years of progressive healthcare management experience
to AMS. His expertise includes direction of clinical laboratories as
well as diagnostic imaging, cardiology, and radiation oncology departments.
He brings the following attributes to our consulting practice:
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Nineteen years experience in university and community
hospitals providing direction in all clinical diagnostic services.
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Design and implementation of centralized core
laboratories notable for high automation, seamless integration with
clinical information systems, and high-productivity staffing.
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Establishment and growth of profitable clinical
laboratory and diagnostic imaging outreach programs with emphasis
on scientific excellence and exemplar customer service.
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Extensive accreditation and regulatory experience
with the CAP, AABB, Joint Commission, OSHA, CLIA, and other local, state and
federal agencies.
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Design and implementation of several sophisticated
clinical information systems in clinical laboratories and diagnostic
imaging, emphasizing 'information anywhere' access and an optimal
user experience.
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Direction and optimization of multi-million dollar
annual operating budgets, capital equipment acquisition, vendor
negotiations, instrument and selection and workstation optimization.
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In-depth experience in all aspects of billing
and reimbursement for diagnostic services.
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Providing consulting support in laboratory operations,
management, billing & reimbursement
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Extensive and in-depth understanding of the pressures
currently placed on laboratories by managed care and the changing
health care environment.
AFFILIATIONS
Clinical Laboratory Management Association
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
American Association of Blood Banks
A"Optimal use of laboratory testing when screening for pre- and peri-natal
substance abuse", ASCP Tech Sample, Summer,2000.
"Multi-department management", Annual Meeting, NE Conference for Radiologic
Technology, September 1997.
"Special technical considerations in laboratory testing for illicit
drugs", co-author, In: Medical Psychiatric Practice. Vol. 1, American
Psychiatric Press, Washington DC and Atlanta, 1991.
CERTIFICATIONS
College of American Pathologists: Inspector
American Society of Clinical Pathologists: Clinical Chemist, 1980
Clinical Lab Scientist, State of RI: License No. LS00780
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