Maria Faulkner

Maria Faulkner, MSHA, SPHR, is an experienced consultant currently with APEX Practice Optimization since November 2018. Previously, Maria held roles such as Compensation Valuation Manager at Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting and Regional Director of Operations at StrideCare, where responsibilities included onboarding, staff education, and operational performance enhancement. At Alabama Bone and Joint, Maria served as Practice Administrator, driving an 18% increase in annual net profits through improved financial practices. Other notable positions include Regional Director of Practice Management at Curae Health Systems and Program Director at Accelecare Wound Centers, Inc. Maria's educational background includes a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of North Alabama.