Edward Kotalo:  

ational management consulting firm that provides resources and advisory services to executives, boards and other decision makers in the hospital and healthcare industry. Our organization is focused on the provider side of healthcare representing corporate healthcare service companies, physician group practices, hospitals, and integrated delivery systems. Prior to joining the firm in 1997, he was a Hospital & Health System Practice Director for a national executive search firm. Additionally, we work with today’s executive on how to become tomorrow’s healthcare entrepreneur. We are experienced in conducting entrepreneurial-based feasibility and business plans that avoid problems common with new venture start-ups. I have co-developed a regional multi-tract conference focused on “Total Quality Management,” written articles for healthcare publications, conducted various career seminars, and was a guest speaker at The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society of the AHA’s National Conference (1998 Orlando, FL; 1991 San Francisco, CA; 1989 Anaheim, CA). A Certified Personnel Consultant by the National Association of Personnel Consultants, Washington DC, Previously, I worked as a National Account Executive with Motorola Communications, Inc.