Maria Hames

MANAGING Partner

Nashville, TN

Maria Hames joined HealthCare Links in March of 1999. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in the health care market. Her background includes working with companies in senior management roles in the area of healthcare corporate development, including developing the corporate account management position for a national third party surgical scope maintenance company.

Maria has been involved in start-up and acquisition, operational/sales management, strategic planning, accreditation, practice management, and managed care contracting including the implementation of disease carve out networks and risk contracting.

As a former Ultrasound Technician and avid health and fitness expert, she handles many of our clinically oriented clients focused on diagnostics and treatment in the areas of radiology, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery. With responsibility for GPO and IDN sales growth and contract implementation on behalf of our clients, she simplifies the very complex sales processes at some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. More importantly, her relationships are built on trust with a sincere desire to see all parties benefit.

Her educational experience includes a Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master Degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University.