Maria Hames

Maria Hames currently serves as the Managing Partner of Healthcare Links, where she has been a vital member of the team since March 1999. With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare market, she brings a wealth of expertise in senior management, sales, and corporate development.

Maria’s extensive background includes leadership in start-ups and acquisitions, operational and sales management, strategic planning, accreditation, practice management, and managed care contracting. She has led transformative initiatives such as the implementation of disease carve-out networks and risk contracting, establishing herself as a trusted advisor in navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry.

At Healthcare Links, Maria oversees GPO and IDN sales growth and contract implementation, simplifying intricate sales processes for some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations. Her success is built on fostering trust-based relationships and a commitment to ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

With her foundation as a former ultrasound technician, Maria pairs her technical expertise with her deep passion for health and wellness. As an avid health and fitness advocate, she emphasizes the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle and advancing a whole-patient approach to care.

Maria holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan, Ultrasound Training from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University. She has also earned certifications in personal training and fitness, further underscoring her dedication to health and wellness.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and resides in Brentwood, TN.