Ranee Guard, PhD
About Ranee Guard, PhD
Ranee Guard, PhD, serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Lighthouse Lab Services, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in healthcare operations, she has previously held leadership roles at Summit Medical Group and other organizations, focusing on operational efficiency and revenue growth.
Work at Lighthouse Labs
Ranee Guard has served as the Chief Operating Officer at Lighthouse Lab Services since 2022. In this role, she oversees operational strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory services. Her leadership contributes to the organization's ability to adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Operations
Before joining Lighthouse Lab Services, Ranee Guard held several key positions in healthcare operations. She was the Chief Operations Officer at Summit Medical Group from 2018 to 2021, where she managed various operational aspects. Prior to that, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Lexington Clinic for 11 months in 2021-2022. Her experience also includes roles as Vice President of Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services and Director of Integrated Health Services at Summit Medical Group.
Education and Expertise
Ranee Guard earned her PhD in Human and Molecular Genetics from Baylor College of Medicine. She also holds a BA in Biology from Baylor University. Additionally, she completed a Lean for Healthcare Certification at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, equipping her with skills in operational efficiency and process improvement within healthcare settings.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Throughout her career, Ranee Guard has implemented various initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency. She managed the integration of 10 new physician practices and 4 de novo clinics, enhancing overall operational performance. Her efforts led to a 25% increase in revenue and utilization at four Imaging Centers through workflow improvements and equipment upgrades.
Innovations in Healthcare Delivery
Ranee Guard has been instrumental in introducing innovative models of care in response to healthcare challenges. During the COVID pandemic, she implemented the 'Extensivist Clinic' model, projected to save $1.5 million in healthcare costs in its first year. She also introduced automation and expanded testing capabilities in the central reference laboratory, boosting capacity and revenue by over 15%.