Robert W. Brenner is a physician executive who has transformed large healthcare organizations. As Chief Medical Officer of Summit Medical Group, one of the largest physician-owned practices in New Jersey, he oversees clinical strategy and operations, population health programs, and the growth of new services. Under his leadership, Summit Medical Group has expanded to over 300 providers, grown annual revenue to over $300 million, and achieved high quality outcomes. Brenner has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, quality improvement, and clinical leadership.
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1. Robert W. Brenner, MD, MMM
Short Hills, NJ | 973-202-6125 | drbrenner5@verizon.net | linkedin.com/in/robertwbrenner
QUALIFICATIONS
I am a physician executive who conceives and implements progressive, effective changes for the evolving health
care environment. In addition to transforming and managing a large multispecialty medical practice, I have
managed administration and operations through a successful turnaround for a nonprofit hospital. I also have
directed graduate medical education programs.
A leader in organizational growth and development, my expertise includes practice transformation, value-based
contracting, population health management, strategic planning, program development, change management,
and external affairs. I am a spokesperson on a wide range of topics in health care.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Medical Officer
Title change from Medical Director in 2009
Summit Medical Group
Berkeley Heights, NJ
2006 to present
Summit Medical Group (SMG) is the largest for-profit, physician-owned multispecialty practice in New Jersey. In
addition to its 250,000 square foot main campus, the Group has satellite more than 20 satellite offices in 5
counties. It employs more than 300 practitioners and 1300 employees who support 72 specialties. The practice
serves and manages more than 200,000 patients with 75,000 unique patient visits each month. It has an annual
revenue of more than $300 million.
Responsibilities include
Planning, implementing, and overseeing clinical strategy, with direct profit/loss responsibility
Ensuring growth through new programs, services, acquisitions, and geographic expansion
Building an infrastructure that accommodates the organization’s rapid growth
Developing robust population health and resource utilization programs
Managing patient safety and professional risk
Working with payors, brokers, and large employers to develop high-quality, affordable health care
Major accomplishments in clinical program growth and development
Developed a comprehensive Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Program that
Includes on-site care at several adult living, nursing home, and rehab facilities
Provides in-hospital consultation, ambulatory geriatric assessments, and home visits
Offers telemedicine access for high-risk cardiopulmonary patients
Significantly increased transition of care quality outcomes, reduced unnecessary emergency room visits
and admissions, and improved overall accountability for our growing senior population and those
receiving inpatient rehabilitation
Led the acquisition and successful integration of a large multisite 28-provider primary care group that
Added 34,000 new patients
Encompasses a 10,000-patient highly functioning Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Significantly enhanced market share, competitive advantage, and negotiating leverage
Opened an integrated Behavioral Health and Cognitive Therapy Center that
Provides in-network adult and pediatric counseling and psychiatric consultation services
Has grown to 15 providers averaging more than 1100 visits and 110 new patients per month
Opened a Nationally Certified Multidisciplinary Breast Center of Excellence that has
Markedly improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
Significantly increased patient visits and patient retention
Transitioned and redesigned a contracted Hospitalist Program that
Markedly improved patient and referring physician satisfaction while operating at a profit
Has achieved the lowest average length of stay, adjusted cost per case, and readmission rate compared
with the local market and has earned the highest national benchmarks, lowering costs by $50 million in 3
years
Developed a successful After Hours Primary Care practice that increases access, particularly for commuter visits
2. Robert W. Brenner, MD, MMM
Short Hills, NJ | 973-202-6125 | drbrenner5@verizon.net | linkedin.com/in/robertwbrenner
Developed a comprehensive Executive Health program that
Fostered new corporate alliances
Operated at a profit within three months
Developed a state-of-the-art Occupational and Employee Health service that
Offers customized pre-employment assessments, workers’ compensation visits, return-to-work exams, and
onsite wellness programs
Developed an active Clinical Trials Program that
Provides advanced treatment options to patients
Augments physician practices and compensation
Established relationships with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations
Spearheaded the first formal group practice affiliation with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Advancements in infrastructure
Information Technology
Facilitated the SMG electronic health record (EHR) implementation strategy and oversees all clinical IT
processes
Transitioned all providers to entirely paperless documentation on the Allscripts Enterprise platform
Facilitated the implementation of numerous modules, including a patient portal, use of voice recognition,
electronic prescribing, and structured notes
Developed a Transitions in Care working group that
Ensures accountability and care for all SMG patients that have been discharged from or admitted to a
hospital or rehabilitation, nursing home, or other facility
Tracks and utilizes data to manage care, streamline processes, improve quality, and lower costs of care
Created a Care Management and Practice Transformation department that
Oversees the current PCMH and CMS Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative (CPCI) and manages the
transformation of all SMG primary care practices to this team-based model of care
Leads the development and negotiation of shared savings contracts with commercial payors
Provides population health and disease management programs that ensure value
Implements and oversees Care Registry and Population Risk Management software, associated
reporting, and clinical/business intelligence
Oversees a team of embedded and central care managers
Provides required data reporting, ensuring more than $2,000,000 in annual quality, performance, and
practice efficiency bonuses
Built a Performance Improvement department that
Collects tracks, analyzes, and distributes meaningful performance data
Works collaboratively throughout the organization to foster process improvement that has resulted in
many metrics above National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 90
th
percentile benchmarks
Provides data information and administrative support for the Clinical Practice Improvement (board
subcommittee), patient safety, infection control, and dedicated credentialing committees
Designed, manages, and distributes the results for patient and physician satisfaction surveys
Lead the implementation of Clinical Quality Solutions software providing a certified Physician Quality
Reporting Initiative registry and a point-of-care clinical outcome tool for providers
Leads a 40-physician hospital gain sharing initiative with a local hospital.
Developed a Comprehensive Risk Management and Patient Safety Program that
Manages all professional liability cases
Provides a consistent and transparent approach for patients with unexpected outcomes
Resulted in higher earlier reporting, trending of data, and expeditious interventions
Worked collaboratively with medical malpractice carrier to create on-site educational programs
contributing to patient safety, risk mitigation, and a discounted premium
Developed a formal review process for potential compensatory events
Developed a peer-review policy and process
Augmented the patient advocacy program, including trending, reporting, and proactive service recovery
3. Robert W. Brenner, MD, MMM
Short Hills, NJ | 973-202-6125 | drbrenner5@verizon.net | linkedin.com/in/robertwbrenner
Serves as Director for Diamond Hill Insurance Company Board, a $14-million offshore malpractice captive
Expanded organization and physician development
Hired more than 180 providers and developed a consistent recruitment process
Restructured the Clinical Council comprised of department chairs and clinical managers who create
policy, direct clinical operations, and developed an SMG clinical model of care
Realigned the clinical leadership structure to pair clinical administrators and operations personnel
throughout the organization by
o Developing roles and responsibilities at each level and providing real-time, applicable management
information
o Aligning performance evaluations and bonuses with organizational goals
Implemented a comprehensive provider evaluation tool and review process, including a
annual physician report review which includes quality, efficiency-of-care, administrative, service metrics,
and an online 360° review with associated bonuses
Organized leadership training with nationally recognized organizations, including the American College of
Physician Executives
Developed an onsite continuing medical education program
Implemented physician coaching and mentoring programs
Senior Executive Team Member, Business Development/Physician Relations
Residency Director, Mountainside Family Practice Associates
Chairman, Department of Family Medicine
Mountainside Hospital/Atlantic Health
Montclair, NJ
1999 to 2006
Medical Director/Associate Residency Director
Assistant Residency Director
President, Somerset Family Physicians Faculty Plan
Somerset Medical Center
Somerville, NJ
1995 to 1999
Physician
Westfield Family Practice
Westfield, NJ
1994 to 1995
Residency Clinical Faculty, Belleville, IL
Wartime Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Torrejon, Spain
Family Physician, Chanute, IL
United States Air Force
1990 to 1994
Professional Memberships
American Medical Group Association (AMGA)
Group Practice Information Network (GPIN)
American College of Medical Quality
American College of Physician Executives
Medical Society of New Jersey
American Academy of Family Physicians, Fellow
Certification/Licensure
Licensed in New Jersey and Massachusetts
American Board of Family Medicine, 1990
4. Robert W. Brenner, MD, MMM
Short Hills, NJ | 973-202-6125 | drbrenner5@verizon.net | linkedin.com/in/robertwbrenner
Education/Training
NYU Stern School of Business, Strategic Leadership, Executive Program, 2011 to present
Carnegie Mellon University-Heinz School of Public Policy and Management
Masters in Medical Management (MMM), 2002
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons/Overlook Hospital
Family Medicine Internship and Residency Program, 1990
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MD, 1987
State University of New York, Binghamton and Buffalo, BA, Psychology 1982
Honors/Awards
Dorland Health- National People Award
Joseph E. Enright Foundation Kingfisher Award
Camp Winadu Humanitarian Award
United States Air Force Faculty Teacher of the Year Award
United States Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service Medals
United States Air Force Health Professions Scholarship
Overlook Hospital Harriet Anson Senior Resident Teaching Award
Professional Activities
Guest Lecturer, Advanced Strategy, MBA Program, NYU–Stern School of Business, 2013
Board Member, National AMGA Foundation, 2013
Innovation Peer Group Member, Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship, Silberman College of Business -
Fairleigh Dickenson University Board Member, 2012
Provider Council, New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, 2009
AMGA CMO/Medical Director Leadership Council, 2006
System of Care Advisory Board, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, 2006-present
Senior Scholar, Jefferson Medical College, Department of Health Policy, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Senior Executive Fellow/Physician Leader, Fairleigh Dickenson University -
Silberman Graduate School of Business, 2002 to 2006
President, NJ Association of Family Practice Residency Directors, 1999 to 2003
Vice President, Somerset Independent Physician Association, 1997 to 1999
Clinical Associate Professor, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 1995 to 2007
Clinical Associate Professor, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1995 to 2007
Hospital Committees
Overlook Hospital Gainsharing Steering Committee, 2009 to present
Mountainside Hospital Medical Board, 2000 to 2006
Mountainside Hospital Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committees, 2005
Atlantic Health Physician Information Systems Advisory Board, 2002 to 2006
Atlantic Health Physician Leadership Program Steering Committee, 2002 to 2006
Somerset Medical Center Strategic Planning Committee, 1997 to 1999
Volunteer Involvement
American Jewish Society for Service, Board Member, 2009 to 2011
American Red Cross Colonial Crossroads Chapter, Board Member, 2009 to 2012
Camp Group, Lead Physician, 1998 to present
Haiti Plunge/Church Outreach to Youth Project,
Lead fundraising for the developed of a regional clinic and served in earthquake relief, 2010 to 2011
Joseph E. Enright Foundation Corporate Chair and Advisor to the Board
Fund raising and organize annual Health Trek, cycling event, 2007 to present
5. Robert W. Brenner, MD, MMM
Short Hills, NJ | 973-202-6125 | drbrenner5@verizon.net | linkedin.com/in/robertwbrenner
Presentations/Appearances
As a spokesperson on radio, national news, and print media, I have discussed a wide range of topics such as
health care reform, practice transformation, pay-for-performance and quality outcomes, patient satisfaction,
preventive medicine, electronic health records, meaningful use, and accountable care organizations, among
others.
Public appearances have included:
Facilitator and Keynote Speaker, Partnering with ACOs Summit, May 2013
Keynote Panelist, Northeast Business Group on Health, April 2013
“Developing a Department of Practice Transformation,” AMGA Annual Meeting, March 2013
“Multispecialty Group Approach to Health Care Reform,” NJ Suburban Chamber of Commerce, February 2013
Special Briefing: “What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for Employers,” New Jersey Business
Industry Association (NJBIA), Panelists, August 2012
“The Impact of Health Care Reform on Your Employees and Businesses,” NJBIZ, Panelist, July 2012
“Forming an Accountable Care Organization,” New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, June 2011
“Improving Health Care Quality and Outcomes,” FIOS1, Let’s Talk with Gary Gellman, February 2011
http://www.gellman.tv/watch-full-episodes/everything-nj
“Clinical Quality Solutions/Meaningful Use,” Allscripts National Conference, with CEO Glen Tullman,
December 2009
“Health Care Reform,” In Full View, November 14, 2009
http://www.ifvnews.com/content/ifv-episode-11142009
“The Public Option,” Fox News, October 7, 2009
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3897215/chief-med-officer-on-health-reform
“Is the Baucus Bill on the Right Track?” Fox News, September 2009
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3895848/doctor-baucus-bill-on-right-track
Invited panelist for “An Effective Healthcare System for the Developed World,” an international debate
conducted by Harvard Business School & McKinsey and Company. Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Corporation. Invitee, Daniel Vasella, CEO, March 2009