Healthcare executive experienced in providing leadership and support to individuals and organizations that are passionate about the health of their patients. I have worked in healthcare for over 25 years. My prior positions include President of a chain of hospitals, home health agencies, durable medical equipment, home infusion, complex rehab technology, orthotics and prosthetics. I started as a Medicare and Ernst & Young Auditor. My satisfaction is derived from helping patients live at home and providing a quality work environment for dedicated care givers. I particularly enjoy providing access to high tech care in remote, rural areas through creative delivery systems.
I have acquired and subsequently owned over 10 healthcare companies. I am always looking for opportunities to grow my companies and or partner with other organizations. I specialize in turn around or troubled healthcare companies. I am active representing the HME and CRT industries at the Tennessee state level with ATHOMES.
Specialties: home healthcare, mobility, orthotics , prosthetics, complex rehab technology, home infusion therapy, home medical equipment, third party reimbursement, home health agencies, complex rehab technology, accounting and finance, SBA lending, and 501c3 financing.
Chief Executive Officer and Owner @ Complex Rehab Technology provider covering several Southeastern States. All major brands of wheelchairs are provided including, Quantum, Pride, Sunrise, Permobil, Invacare, Ki Mobility, Drive, and Golden Technology. From 2011 to Present (4 years) Chattanooga, Tennessee AreaChief Executive Officer and Owner @ PPS Orthotic & Prosthetic Services provides effective products enabling patients to enjoy life to the fullest. Services include artificial limbs, orthotic bracing, and orthopedic shoes and inserts. Products are custom fabricated at Innovative Fabrications,(IFAB), our in-house central fabrication facility. PPS also offers prosthetic services in the patients home utilizing a specially outfitted van. From 2006 to Present (9 years) Chattanooga, Tennessee AreaChairman of the Board @ CardsOne manufactures and repackages collectors cards and comic books for sale in various large retailers. In addition CardsOne sells collectibles and memorabilia on its website. CardsOne is one of the largest companies of its kind in the world. From 1999 to Present (16 years) Chairman of Complex Rehab Committee and Member of Board of Directors @ As the Founder and Chairman of the Complex Rehab Committee, I assist ATHOMES in its Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) initiatives including legislation, regulatory and education activities. From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Owner and CEO @ Phoenix Health Partners is a healthcare management and ownership company designed to provide state of the art administrative support to exceptional patient care providers. From 1999 to Present (16 years) Chattanooga, Tennessee AreaChief Executive Officer @ Computer infrastructure support for businesses. From 2010 to Present (5 years) Chattanooga, Tennessee AreaCEO @ Leadership in all activities. From 1999 to Present (16 years) Chief Executive Officer and Owner @ Originally acquired the company prior to bankruptcy. Over several years PPS became the leading provider of home infusion therapy in Chattanooga area. PPS was sold to Amerita in 2007. From January 1999 to April 2007 (8 years 4 months) Chattanooga, Tennessee AreaPresident @ Joined company originally as its Chief Financial Officer. Founded the Home Health Management, Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Divisions. Ultimately promoted to President and owner. At its largest points HealthCorp owned 6 hospitals and managed 13 Home Health Agencies. North Park Hospital in Chattanooga was owned by HealthCorp. Catholic Health Initiatives, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were prominent clients. From 1989 to 2000 (11 years) Chattanooga, Tennessee AreaChief Financial Officer and Shareholder Representative @ Regional chain of home medical equipment and home infusion therapy providers. I was the very first employee of the company. Revenues grew from $0 to $20,000,000 during my tenure. Company executed a roll up strategy of local Mom & Pop providers in the Southeast. I was also responsible for the due diligence on acquisitions. From February 1991 to March 1993 (2 years 2 months) Orlando, Florida AreaSenior Manager Audit and Consulting Staff @ Auditor and reimbursement consultant for healthcare organizations in the Southeastern US. Clients included hospital chains, hospitals, home health agency chains, hospital associations, nursing home chains, complex outpatient rehabilitation facilities (CORF). Clients included Hospital Corporation of America, Amerihealth, Voluntary Hospitals of America, Candler General Hospital, Cobb General Hospital, Hutcheson Medical Center, Tampa General Hospital, and many rural county hospitals in Georgia. From 1986 to 1989 (3 years) Greater Atlanta AreaSenior Medicare Field Auditor @ Lead Medicare field audits of hospitals, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, renal dialysis facilities and home offices based in the Southeast. From 1985 to 1986 (1 year) Greater Atlanta Area
Streetwise MBA, Business Administration and Management, General @ Boston University's Entrepreneurial Management Institute From 2015 to 2015 Bachelor of Science, Accounting @ Kennesaw State University From 1977 to 1981 High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program @ F. T. Wills High School From 1973 to 1977 James Rogers is skilled in: Prosthetics, Home Care, Orthotics, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Healthcare Management, Orthopedics, Medicare, Pediatrics, Orthopedic, complex rehab, Wheelchairs, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting