Craig Bakalich has over 15 years of experience managing healthcare IT projects ranging from $500k to $50M at organizations such as VCUHS, Baptist Health, Sutter Health, and GE Healthcare. He has deep expertise in clinical systems from vendors like Cerner, Epic, McKesson, and Siemens, as well as experience leading ICD-10 and other regulatory compliance initiatives. Bakalich holds an MBA and certifications in project management, electronic health records, and health information technology.

1. Craig Bakalich, MBA, BS, PMP
craig.bakalich@healthmgmt.net | Cell:(708) 250-4127 | 459 Northgate Ct.,Riverside,IL60546
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW (SENIOR PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER)
A seniorprofessionalwith over 15 years in the healthcare industry. Havemanagedprojects andprograms throughouttheUnited States (healthcare)
and internationally (chemicalengineering). Havedevelopedanddirected programs such as ICD-10in addition to other clinical and financeprojects
(EMR, Scheduling andImaging)
Works closely withtheproject sponsor(s) and organizationleadershipin developing strategy andoverall project/program directionand
understanding of“big picture” ofhowproject and/or program aligns with organization’s portfolio.
Very process drivenas depictedby PMP, sixsigma and engineering degrees and certifications. “Fits” processes and methodologies to
project/programs toprovide the greatest value tocustomer’s direction &needs.
A dependableleader with past success delivering $500K-$50MM+projects inGE, Cerner, Epic, Siemens, McKessonandchemicalengineering
programs.Acollaborative team member whofunctions both as a strategic C-level partner andhands-oncontributor whileleading by example.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
 Cerner
 PACS
 EPIC
 GEIDX
 Siemens
 McKesson
 HL7
 Project & ProgramPortfolioManagement
 Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
Radiology Picture Archiving andCommunicationSystem(PACS)
 Revenue Cycleincluding Registration,Scheduling,Coding,Reimbursement
(CPT/ICD-10)
Six Sigma Black Belt
WORK EXPERIENCE
HealthManagement LLC
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) – Contract – Richmond, VA
January 2014 – February 2016
Cerner Radiology Scheduling ProjectManager –Project SponsorsExecutive VP ofClinical Operations, Director ofRadiology
 Managed allaspects ofproject (Workflow, Data Collection, Build, Radiology Review,Testing, Training, Reporting, Interfaces, Back-load and Go-
Live)
 Managed multi-disciplinedbuild team(Vendor, Clinical Applications,Patient Accounting, IntegrationServices, Contractors)
 Maintained projectscope, schedule andbudgetary requirements
 Managed implementation ofprotocoling andRadiologist Desktop Integration, ABN/MedicalNecessity and Anesthesia Solutions for project
 Facilitated and delivered monthlystatus to project Steering Committee
ICD-10 ITRemediation & Testing Manager -ProjectSponsorsCFOand Assistant CFO
 Managed ICD-impactassessments
 Managed the remediation for all ICD-impactedapplications (Cerner, GE-IDX, 3M,Departmental)
 Developed andmanaged unit testing for allICD-impacted applications
 Monitored payor/provider testing and Go-Livepreparation activities for VCUHS entities: CHoR, CMH andVirginia Premier
 Provided Go-Live Support
 Provided monthly remediation status toICD-10 Steering Committee
Cerner ICU PAD (Pain, Agitation & Delirium)Project Manager –Project Sponsor Director ofNursing
 Developed Project Plan and Charter
 Met with project sponsors and key stakeholders to develop projectrequirements
 Assisted in developing project strategyofPAD rollout
Baptist Health System – Contract - Jacksonville, FL
September 2013 – December 2013
ICD-10 Program Manager –Project Sponsor CFO
 Developed andmanaged overallICD-10programplanand strategy for Baptist Health
 Developed andmanaged remediation projectplans andworkefforts for ICD-10workgroups:
o Revenue CycleManagement andCoding (3M& Siemens)
o Clinical Documentation Improvement (3M)
o ED Process Improvement (Cerner)
o ICD-10 Specialty Rollouts
o Cerner Remediation, UpgradeandFeatures/Functionalities Paths
 Developed shortened PMP methodology for IS remediation (APET-Assess/Plan/Execute/Test)
 Developed training strategy and planning
 Developed andmanaged for Acute/ED/Physician Enterprises

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PCG Consulting Group – Chicago, IL
October 2012 – November 2013
Director ofHealthcareServices
 Developed marketing and thought leadership for allhealthcareservices
 Developed andmanaged projectandprogram management service offerings for consulting group
Sutter Health – Contract - Sutter, CA
May 2012 – September 2012
Epic ICD-10 Project Manager
 Directed and managedICD-10strategy,remediation and readiness activities for all Epicmodules
 Managed ICD-10direction for clinical andrevenuecyclenon-Epic applications, projectmanagers ad associated staff
 Developed andmanaged EpicICD-10 budget,staffing and projectplans
 Developed strategy and managed ICD-10training, testing and coding adoption activities across SutterHealthorganization
 Integrated allnon-Epicapplications/staffto Epicapplication/staffthroughworkflow analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder meetings
 Managed selection, implementationand adoptionof3rd-party applications
o Intelligent MedicalObjects/Diagnosis Calculator
o Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)
o CrosswalkSolution
o Dual Coding
 Managed ICD-10testing andcoordinationwith non-Epicapplications and payers
Crowe Horwath – Oak Brook, IL
November 2011 – April 2012
Senior Manager
Developed marketing, thought leadership anddeliveredto clients following service offerings:
o ICD-10
o Meaningful Use
o HIPAA
o EMR Optimization
o Fraud for Risk Practice
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) – Chicago, IL
February 2011 –November 2011
Senior Manager
 Managed IThealthcareprovider practicewithemphasis on ICD-10and RevenueCycle initiatives
 Developed,managed, anddeliveredICD-10 IT clientassessments
 Developed ICD-10ITremediation budgetmodels and projectplans for national ICD-10practice
 Developed client proposals
Healthcare Solutions Institute Global (HSI-Global) – Chicago, IL
June 2009 – January 2011
Co-Founder/DirectorofProduct Development
 Developed radiationdosage tracking productRADOSETM
 Developed business case,executivesummary and sales andmarketing materials
 Managed relationships with healthcare organizations (UCSF and Vanderbilt University) and government agencies (Oak Ridge National
Laboratories)
IEBSC (Integrated Engineering and Business Solutions)
September 2005 – December 2009
Owner/Consultant/Project Manager
Project Manager - University ofKentucky Healthcare (UKH)–Contract–Lexington, KY
July 2008 –July 2009
 Managed $15MM enterpriseMcKessonPACS (PictureArchiving and CommunicationSystem) and Nuancevoice recognition implementations
across University ofKentucky Healthcareenterprise(EHR-Electronic Health Record/HIE-HealthInformation Exchange)
 Coordinated and conducted change management andprocess improvement activities
 Managed UKHsponsorand stakeholder meetings
 Managed physician adoptionofnew systems
 Lead data migration process across healthcareenterprise
Project Manager - Stanford University –Contract –Palo Alto, CA
December 2006 -May 2008
 Managed Epicapplications integrationand testing across allmodules

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 Managed IDX RIS and GEPACS buildand integrationto EMR system
 Managed workflow and data flow discussions with the Stanford's acuteandambulatory areas for Epic implementation
 Participated in EPIC Go-Live andongoing support
 $50MMEMR Projectand $1MMImaging Projects
Project Manager/Architect –Order ofSt. Francis (OSF)–Contract –Peoria, IL
April 2006- November 2006
 Managed $15MM integrationof McKesson PACS system throughout OSF healthcare enterprise
 Developed radiologyandcardiology workflows
 Managed data migrationproject
 Lead HL7andDICOMtesting activities
Consultant –Rhode Island Hospitals(Lifespan) –Contract –Providence, RI
September 2005 - May 2006
 Supported $500KSiemens RIS andGEPACS systemupgrades
 Built and tested integrationto GEPACS
 Client and vendor liaison
Technology Solutions Corporation - Chicago, IL
January 2005 – April 2005
Senior Consultant
 Coordinated PACS vendor selectionprocess (RFP)
 Developed andimplemented systems stabilization process ofexisting systems
 Managed vendor and client relationships
 Performed site readiness assessments
General Electric Healthcare IT - Mt. Prospect, IL
February 2001 – November 2004
Global Marketing Manager-$15MMrevenuestreams
 Business leader for newand existing globalproducts and services
 Managed multi-cross functional programteams
 Developed andmanaged customer relationships
 Six Sigma project leader (Black Belt Certification)
Professional Services -$15MM revenue streams
 Integrated,migrated and coordinated information systems to GEradiology/cardiology systems
 Managed delivery of GEHealthcareradiology and cardiology implementations
 Six Sigma project leader (Green Belt Certification)
UOP LLC - Des Plaines, IL
September 1996- January 2001
Processand Project Engineer
 International field services advisor
 Managed $50MM-$400MMRefinery Unit Implementations
 Managed construction and startupofrefineryprojects (Europe,PacificRim andCentralAmerica)
 Managed troubleshooting activities ofnew and existing units and systems
 Research project and designengineer (Gasolineand DieselProcess Specialties)
EDUCATION
Stuart Graduate School ofBusiness(IllinoisInstituteofTechnology)
Masters of Business Administration(MBA) - 2003
Concentrations –Finance,StrategicManagement,andInternationalBusiness
IllinoisInstituteofTechnology (IllinoisInstitute ofTechnology), Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Sciencein ChemicalEngineering -1996
CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Project Management Professional(PMP) Certified (ID#1695528) 2010
Six Sigma Black Belt(GEITHealthcare) 2003
CPEHR –Electronic Health Record Certification 2010
CPHIT –Health Information Technology Certification 2010
CPHIE –Health Information ExchangeCertification 2010