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Sharon Stephula MSN MBA has a diverse work history in the healthcare industry. From 2018 to the present, Sharon has been serving as the Director of Operations, Quality, and New Business Development at Amara HomeCare Services Inc. In this role, they have successfully developed business relationships with over 100 physicians and attorneys, increased the visibility of marketing and sales management in multiple counties, and improved the quality of service delivery and the bottom line by 200%. Sharon has also doubled the revenue cycle by obtaining timely physician signed orders for home health care and implemented various quality initiatives. Furthermore, Sharon updated marketing materials and developed long-term strategic relationships with physicians and estate planning attorneys, resulting in a 50% increase in census per quarter. Additionally, Sharon has achieved significant growth in the Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurers population, as well as in the care provided to developmentally delayed or disabled individuals. During their time at Amara Home Health, the company's gross revenue has reached $3 million per year.

Before their role at Amara HomeCare Services, Sharon worked at Health Care Bridge LLC from 2017 to the present as the Director/Consultant of Nursing. In this position, they have played a vital role in increasing revenue through a merger acquisition and boosting physician referrals by 84%. Sharon has also significantly expanded the visit census and implemented quality checks for insurance coverage and revenue documentation. Sharon has actively improved relationships with physicians through marketing initiatives and even learned Russian to conduct physical assessments for a large portion of the case mix.

Prior to these roles, Sharon served as the CEO of Start-up Business Nannies for Grannies from 2008 to 2017, utilizing their MSN MBA background to establish and manage the company. Additionally, they worked as a Legal Health Care Consultant at Susan J. Lax from 2006 to 2008, offering per diem assistance with workman's compensation, malpractice, and bankruptcy cases. Throughout their career, Sharon has consistently demonstrated their expertise in healthcare management, business development, and creating successful partnerships.

Sharon Stephula has a diverse education history. Sharon completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Global Health Care from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing, as well as a Master's degree in Gerontology from Case Western Reserve University from 2000 to 2002.