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Dr. Robert Parker

Dr. Parker is Chief Medical Officer of Health Alliance Medical Plans, with executive level leadership for pharmaceutical, medical, quality, and provider contracting services. Prior to joining Health Alliance, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Sinai Community Foundation and Chief Medical Officer of Sinai Health System in Chicago. He also serves in many roles at the Carle Organization, including CEO of Carle Clinic Association and President of Health Alliance Medical Plans from 1995-1999. Dr. Parker received his MD degree from the University of Virginia and he also has an MBA degree from the University of Illinois. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.

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A Provider is a professional engaged in the delivery of health services, including physicians, dentists, nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, clinical psychologists, etc. Hospitals and long-term care facilities are also Providers. The Medicare program uses the term "Provider" more narrowly, to mean participating institutions: hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, etc.