Stuart Baugher
About Stuart Baugher
Stuart Baugher serves as the System Vice President of Provider Compensation Strategy and Design at CommonSpirit Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in healthcare administration, specializing in care model design and operational improvement.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Stuart Baugher serves as the System Vice President of Provider Compensation Strategy and Design at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives in provider compensation. His role involves designing compensation models that align with value-based care incentives, ensuring financial sustainability within the healthcare system.
Previous Experience at CHRISTUS Health
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Stuart Baugher worked at CHRISTUS Health as the Vice President of Physician Compensation Strategy and Administration from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he focused on developing compensation strategies that supported the organization's operational goals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Baugher holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also earned a Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law, specializing in Business Law, Compliance, and Business Transactions from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained an MBA from UCF College of Business in 2006. His expertise includes operational design and improvement within healthcare organizations.
Background in Healthcare Administration
Stuart Baugher has extensive experience in healthcare administration, having held various leadership roles. He served as the Chief Administrative Officer at CarePoint Health System from 2012 to 2015 and as the Chief Operating Officer at Synergistic Healthcare Partners from 2015 to 2019. His roles have involved driving growth through acquisitions and leading the development of administrative support infrastructures.
Skills in Care Model Design
Stuart Baugher specializes in creating care models that are oriented towards care teams. He has national responsibility for designing financially sustainable care models that align with value incentives. His skills include facilitating operational improvements and leading team formation within healthcare organizations.