Jim is a senior executive officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, clinical practice management, business development, hospital administration and management and executive leadership.
Prior to joining MD Cress & Associates, Jim served as the Chief Operating Officer for Specialty Healthcare Management, LLC an asset company used in the purchase and turn-around of distressed rural healthcare facilities located in central and southern Louisiana.
Prior to Specialty Healthcare Management, LLC he served as Director of Business Development for Focus Management Group, a hospital management company specializing in behavioral health and physical rehabilitation hospitals primary focus on new start ups and operational turnarounds.
Mr. Fritschen also served as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Cornerstone Healthcare Group, a $150M hospital company which owns and manages hospitals throughout the country.
Jim's operations experience also includes roles as Chief Executive Officer of hospitals in Texas and Louisiana. He has been a national speaker on healthcare business and clinical topics and supports several charitable organizations.