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Jenifer Montesino Appointed Vice Palm Beach Atlantic University
President of Revenue and Quality at Appoints King as Interim

Genuine Health Group Nursing Dean

Jenifer Montesino has been appointed vice president of rev- Provost and Chief Academic Officer E. Randolph Richards
enue and quality at Genuine Health Group, a Miami-based, has appointed Dr. Phyllis King, professor of nursing, as interim
technology-enabled healthcare company focused on the tran- dean of the School of Nursing.
sition to value-based care. She will oversee all programs that Dr. King joined PBA in 2011, having taught in the nursing
relate to revenue, including Medicare risk adjustment and program at Milligan College and established her career in Dr. Phyllis King
quality. Montesino will also implement key activities to Jenifer Montesino adult, pediatric and maternal/child health. She earned her
improve reimbursement accuracy in relation to patient care Master of Science degree in nursing and Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee at
and quality ratings. She was previously Director of Medicare Risk Adjustment and STARS Knoxville. She is also a graduate of East Tennessee State University with her B.S.N.
Network Performance at UnitedHealth Group. degree.

Lee Health’s Dave Cato Joins Special Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, Inc.

Olympics Florida Board of Directors Announces Four New Board Members

Special Olympics Florida announced Dave Cato, Chief Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, Inc. announces the announces the
Administrative Officer of Outpatient Services for Lee Health, appointment of four new members of its Board of Directors, Bob Broadway, Madelyn
will join its Board of Directors. Cato not only brings his highly Christopher, Barbara James and Ben Starling III. PBCMS Services board members
respected leadership skills and strategic business knowledge, embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table.
but also his extensive background as a health care professional. The officers for 2019-2020 are Michael Dennis, M.D., President, Ivy Faske, M.D., Vice
He has shared this knowledge through extensive community President, Don Chester, Treasurer, and Matt Gracey, Secretary.
involvement, including as a volunteer Clinical Director with
Special Olympics Florida. Dave Cato
In 2018, Cato was awarded the Golisano Health Leadership
Award, Special Olympics' highest honor for health partners and health care professionals.
He was recognized for his extraordinary efforts and dedication to improving the health E-mail Your Editorial Submissions to
of people with intellectual disabilities and advancing Special Olympics' movement and
vision towards inclusive health. For the past six years, Cato has served as a Clinical editorial@southfloridahospitalnews.com
Director for Special Olympics Florida overseeing "Fun Fitness" which provides physical
therapy examinations for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at
local, regional and state Special Olympics Florida events.

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