Melissa Rice
Vice-President of Operations
Her Story
Melissa Rice has over 20 years of Healthcare experience spanning from direct clinical care to executive level roles. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations for Marisa Consulting. In this role, Melissa is responsible for providing operations and business support for ambulatory projects. Her expertise lies with the operational and regulatory aspects of ASCs. She also works with other Marisa Consulting executives to evaluate overall growth strategies and assist with new developmental projects. Melissa is a board member of the Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (IASCA) and is a Mentor for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) Administrator development program. As an experienced and respected healthcare professional she has been asked to speak at multiple Becker's Conference's as well as being featured on their podcast.
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Melissa is currently the Vice-President of Operations for Marisa Consulting. She is one of the six women who make up Marisa Consultings decades of ASC experiences. Her objective is to help your surgery center meet regulatory standards and optimize your business's success through her proficiency in ASC operations.