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Chad Bare, RN, MBA
Seasoned healthcare executive with three decades of leadership in surgical services, gastroenterology, anesthesia, perioperative operations, and specialty hospital management. Known for directing large-scale clinical operations, including oversight of 43 operating rooms across three facilities performing over 38,000 procedures annually. Proven ability to improve performance, scale programs, and drive strategic initiatives in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
Core Competencies & Notable Achievements
Specialty Hospital Development – Led the design and operational launch of a 260,000 sq. ft. orthopedic and gastroenterology-focused facility featuring 50 inpatient beds, 8 ORs, 6 endoscopy suites, 2 IR/endoscopy hybrid rooms, a central sterile processing department, and a dedicated reprocessing area for endoscopy.
GI/Endoscopy Expansion – Directed the buildout and throughput design of a standalone Gastroenterology and Endoscopy center, encompassing 10 procedure suites, 2 hybrid ORs, a full-service reprocessing center, and a clinic for 24 GI providers.
Surgical Space Redesign – Specialized in remodeling and redesigning surgical areas to enhance clinical flow, staff efficiency, and patient care experience.
Operational Performance & Throughput Optimization – Strong track record of improving workflow, reducing bottlenecks, and increasing case volumes through strategic staffing and process redesign.
GI Program Growth – Successfully doubled annual GI procedures from 8,000 to 16,000 over eight years through strategic alignment, operational innovation, and provider engagement.
Specialty Hospital Operations – Deep background in launching and managing high-performance specialty hospitals with a strong focus on safety, quality metrics, and financial sustainability.
Facility Design (ASC, Surgery, GI) – Skilled in planning and building high-functioning ambulatory surgery centers, hospital-based OR suites, and GI units that prioritize patient flow, safety, and staff collaboration.
Leadership & Team Development – Builds collaborative, accountable teams with a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and clinical excellence.
Perioperative Systems Knowledge – Comprehensive understanding of the full perioperative continuum, including OR, Pre/Post-Op/PACU, Scheduling, Anesthesia, and Endoscopy. Integrates systems to ensure cohesive, high-quality surgical care.
Clinic & Hospital Alignment – Proficient in aligning ambulatory and hospital-based services to create seamless care transitions, operational harmony, and better patient outcomes.
Proven Results in Complex Systems – Consistently improves throughput, efficiency, and value across diverse care settings by aligning teams and systems with strategic priorities.