Employees represent a physician businesses’ single largest cost, as well as one its largest risks. MedHQ’s consultants each has prior experience in the healthcare industry and are uniquely qualified to manage staffing, performance, and workflow improvements that lower costs and improve care. 

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Laura leads MedHQ’s credentialing services area. In her role she leverages 20 years of healthcare management and credentialing experience. She has successfully managed credentialing for a hospitalist group and managed the medical staff department for a prominent community hospital in Chicago. As a credentialing expert, Laura is a contributor to thought leadership articles and healthcare journals including Becker’s ASC Review.

Laura Gifford

Benjamin Effrein is currently a Payroll Professional at [MEDHQ, LLC](/org/medhq-llc). Prior to this, they were a Payroll Tax Specialist at Toast from June 2021 to March 2022. Benjamin has also served as an Account Manager at ADP from May 2017 to June 2021. Effrein's experience also includes working as a Computer Lab Assistant at [Aurora University](/org/aurora-university) from August 2015 to May 2017. In this role, they provided support to students and faculty using software applications and hardware components. Effrein is skilled in responding to payroll discrepancies, managing projects, and providing customer service. Benjamin is also knowledgeable in state and federal regulations regarding taxes. Effrein is dedicated to resolving client questions and concerns in a timely and efficient manner.

Benjamin Effrein's educational career includes a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature, General from [Aurora University](/org/aurora-university).

They are on a team with and Jennifer Washington - Payroll Professional. Benjamin Effrein reports to Yolanda Truman, Payroll Manager.

Benjamin Effrein

Jarod Price

Debra Lubbers is the Client A/P Coordinator at MedHQ. 

Debra Lubbers

Ed Richert

Dhara Raval is the Accounting Manager at MedHQ. Previously, she was a Fund Accountant at RMB Capital.

Dhara Raval

Evan Luna

Jennifer Washington

Yolanda Truman

Shettima Webb

Jaqueline Flores is the Staff Accountant at MedHQ.

Jaqueline Flores

Amy Horvat

Ed Gorz is the Director of Client Accounting Services at MedHQ. Previously, he was the Owner at EG Accounting & Tax Service.

Ed Gorz

Dave leads MedHQ’s outsourced accounting services. He directs monthly financial statement compilations, and provides financial analysis and controller solutions for MedHQ’s surgical facility and outpatient healthcare clients. Prior to joining MedHQ, Dave was controller of MLB Solutions, a $70 million HR outsourcing firm that managed payroll, workers’ compensation, employee benefits and human resources for approximately 130 client corporations. At MLB, Dave led the complete turnover in its business systems as he managed the fast-paced growth of the company. He started his career as a researcher for Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Prior to becoming a Certified Public Accountant, Dave earned a bachelor’s of science in biology/chemistry & math from [Northern Illinois University](/org/northern-illinois-university) and a master’s of science in physiology from Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine.

Dave Becker

Human Resource Leader with extensive experience in all aspects of human resource management in multi-site corporations, including strategy, talent management/ acquisition, employee relations, compensation, executive compensation, benefits and acquisitions. Leader in employee engagement with the ability to mediate tense situations, while mitigating risk. Experience in shepherding mergers and acquisitions as well as guiding companies through growth.

Currently serving on the American Heart Association Chicago Metro Board of Directors and on the American Heart Association National Compensation, Benefits and Human Resources Advisory Board.

Rita Hernandez Figi

Marileny Melquiades

Adel Rekowski is the Staff Accountant Project Controller at MedHQ. Previously, she was an Accounting Manager at Lakewood Real Estate Solutions.

Adel Rekowski

Sara Veitch is the Director of Human Resource Services at MedHQ. Previously, she was an HR Analyst at [Thatcher Technology Group](/org/thatcher-technology-group).

Sara Veitch

Tom has served as CEO of MedHQ since its founding. He brings an enthusiasm for transforming the healthcare employment model through more effective people management. For over a decade, Tom has worked daily with ASC administrators nationwide to improve operations, reduce costs and reduce their employer risk. His own healthcare background includes work as an ASC administrator, which helps him understand and relate to the issues facing his clients. Prior to entering the healthcare field, Tom applied his engineering and operations oriented skill set to high-tech and highly regulated environments including Duke Engineering & Services (a subsidiary of [Duke Energy](/org/duke-energy)); a digital marketing agency; and an enterprise IT solutions company. Tom has a MBA from the [University of Notre Dame](/org/university-of-notre-dame) and a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering from [Iowa State University](/org/iowa-state-university).

Tom Jacobs

MEDHQ, LLC is a company that has been led by a variety of different people over the years. The current leadership team has a lot of experience in different industries, including engineering and business. They also have a wide range of educational backgrounds, which gives them a unique perspective on how to run the company.

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