Kari Abbott

Kari Abbott is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as the Director of Physician Services at HCA MidAmerica Division since September 2022. Prior roles include Director of Hospitalist Medicine at BJC Medical Group and various leadership positions at Allina Health from 2004 to 2021, including Director of Physician Services, Interim Director of Physician Services, Program Manager for Hospital Based Clinics, Program Manager for Clinical Service Lines, Manager of Risk and Patient Safety, and Clinical Services Coordinator. Kari Abbott began a nursing career as a Staff Nurse at both Parker Hughes Cancer Center and Allina Health. Educational achievements include a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, as well as an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Anoka-Ramsey Community College.