Biloxi Regional Medical Center

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Travis Sisson	Chief Executive Officer	Administration	Healthcare operations, physician relations, strategic planning
Brandon Bullard	Chief Financial Officer	Finance	Financial management, revenue cycle, budgeting
Rachael Williams	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing	Nursing operations, patient care quality, staff development
Ron Cain	VP Physician Support	Medical Staff	Physician recruitment, credentialing, medical staff relations
Debbie Johnson	VP Quality & Clinical Transformation	Quality	Quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance
Traci Rouse	VP Marketing	Marketing	Marketing strategy, community relations, brand management
Susan Bellows	Director of Quality Management	Quality	Quality metrics, performance improvement, accreditation
Tammy Smith	Director of Information Technology	IT	IT infrastructure, clinical systems, cybersecurity

Department	Procedure/Service	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,500 - $2,500	Costs may vary based on complexity
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$25,000 - $35,000	Financial assistance available
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$2,000 - $3,500	Insurance coverage may reduce costs
Neurology	EEG	$200 - $700	Payment plans offered
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session)	$5,000 - $10,000	Varies based on treatment plan
Oncology	Radiation Therapy (per session)	$1,500 - $3,000	Multiple sessions may be required
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Surgery	$30,000 - $50,000	Includes post-operative care
Orthopedics	Physical Therapy (per session)	$50 - $150	Multiple sessions typically needed
Outpatient Services	General Consultation	$100 - $300	Varies by specialist
Outpatient Services	Minor Surgical Procedures	$1,000 - $5,000	Depends on complexity and duration

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance Program	Income-based discounts for uninsured/underinsured patients
Charity Care	Free or discounted care for eligible low-income patients
Payment Plans	Flexible payment options for medical bills
Social Work Services	Assistance with community resources and support
Home Health Care	Skilled nursing and therapy services at home
Adult Day Care	Daytime supervision and activities for adults
Palliative Care	Symptom management and support for serious illnesses
Transportation Assistance	Help with rides to medical appointments
Prescription Assistance	Help obtaining needed medications
Caregiver Support	Resources and respite for family caregivers

| Department | Financial Counseling Services | |------------|--------------------------------| | Financial Services | Assistance with understanding medical bills | | Financial Services | Explanation of insurance coverage | | Financial Services | Information on payment plans | | Financial Services | Guidance on applying for financial assistance programs | | Financial Services | Help with estimating treatment costs | | Financial Services | Education on available financial support options | | Financial Services | Pre-treatment cost consultations | | Patient Access | Assistance with insurance verification | | Patient Access | Help with pre-registration process | | Patient Access | Information on copayments and deductibles |

Department	Program
Behavioral Health	Senior Care Unit
Cardiology	Cath Lab Rotations
Emergency Medicine	24/7 ED Shifts
Imaging	Diagnostic Imaging Rotations
Internal Medicine	Inpatient Rotations
Neurosciences	Neurology Rotations
Pediatrics	Outpatient Clinics
Surgery	OR Rotations

Department	Research Project	Details
Cardiology	Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Study	Clinical trial testing new treatments for atrial fibrillation
Pulmonology	Lung Cancer Screening Study	Evaluating effectiveness of new lung cancer screening protocols
Pulmonology	Pulmonary Fibrosis Study	Testing novel therapies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Infectious Disease	C. Diff Study	Investigating new treatments for C. difficile infections
Oncology	Cancer Research Studies	Multiple clinical trials for various cancer types and treatments

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Program
Cardiology	American Heart Association	Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Emergency Medicine	American College of Emergency Physicians	Emergency Medicine Board Review Course
Hospital Administration	Mississippi Health Care Association	Healthcare Leadership Development Program
Nursing	American Nurses Association	Nursing Continuing Education Courses
Neurology	American Academy of Neurology	Neurology Update Conference
Surgery	American College of Surgeons	Advanced Trauma Life Support Course

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Chest Pain - MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award	American College of Cardiology
Breastfeeding	Baby-Friendly Designation	Baby-Friendly USA
Hospital-wide	Gold Seal of Approval	The Joint Commission
Laboratory	Laboratory Accreditation	College of American Pathologists
Pharmacy	Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation	URAC
Radiology	Gold Standard Accreditation for MRI and CT	American College of Radiology
Stroke Care	Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Silver Award	American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Family Medicine	3-year residency program
Internal Medicine	3-year residency program
Cardiology	3-year fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Rotation for residents
Surgery	Rotation for residents
Obstetrics/Gynecology	Rotation for residents
Pediatrics	Rotation for residents

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	3-4 year residency
Family Medicine	3 year residency
Internal Medicine	3 year residency
Pediatrics	3 year residency
Pathology	3-4 year residency
Surgery	5 year residency
Transitional Year	1 year program

Department	Service/Support Option
Financial Counseling	Financial assistance program
Financial Counseling	Payment plans
Emergency Department	24/7 emergency care regardless of ability to pay
Financial Counseling	Discounted services for uninsured patients
Financial Counseling	Assistance applying for Medicaid
Financial Counseling	Guidance on health insurance options
Financial Counseling	Charity care for eligible patients
Patient Accounts	Self-pay discounts

Department	Research Partner	Collaboration
Cancer Research	University of Mississippi Medical Center	Clinical trials, biomarker studies
Cardiology	Mayo Clinic	Heart disease prevention studies
Neuroscience	University of South Alabama	Stroke treatment research
Precision Medicine	Tulane University	Genomics and personalized therapies

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
General	A.I.M.S. (Academic Inspiration for MetroHealth Success) Mentoring Program
Nursing	Nurse Mentorship Program for new nurses and Nurse Residents
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine Residency Advising Mentorship Program (RAMP)
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology Mentoring Program for junior faculty
Obstetrics And Gynecology	ACOG Mentorship Program for med students, Junior Fellows and new physicians
Pharmacy	ACCP mentor matching program for clinical pharmacy residents
Medical Students	Educators-4-CARE (E4C) faculty mentorship program
Emergency Medicine	EMRA Student-Resident Mentorship Program
Family Medicine	Faculty mentorship program for family medicine students
Diversity	Diversity Mentorship Program for underrepresented minority medical students