Carl E. Pate Jr., Msf, Jd, Chc

Carl E. Pate, Jr., MSF, JD, CHC has extensive work experience in the healthcare and legal sectors. Carl E. is currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at Physician Partners of America since May 2022. Prior to this role, they worked at Beaumont Health as the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Director, Corporate Compliance from August 2018 to May 2022.

Earlier in their career, Carl held the position of Assistant General Counsel at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) from November 2009 to August 2018. Carl E. was part of BCBSM's Office of the General Counsel, where they specialized in advising and representing their Medicare, Medicaid, MIChild programs, and the subsidiary Tessellate LLC.

Before their tenure at BCBSM, Carl served in various roles at the company from 2000 to 2009. Carl E. held the position of Manager - Administration, Planning and Performance, Office of General Counsel from 2007 to 2009, and prior to that, they worked as a Senior Financial Analyst from May 2000 onwards.

Overall, Carl E. Pate, Jr. brings a wealth of experience in compliance, legal counsel, and financial analysis to their current role as the Chief Compliance Officer at Physician Partners of America.

Carl E. Pate, Jr., MSF, JD, CHC has an extensive education history spanning various fields. Carl E. obtained a Juris Doctor degree in Law from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science in Finance (Cum Laude) from Walsh College with a focus on Corporate Finance. Prior to this, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Wayne State University and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Pre-Law Studies from Ferris State University. Carl E. Pate, Jr. also holds a high school degree from Chelsea High School.

In addition to their academic achievements, Carl E. Pate, Jr. has obtained certification in Health Care Compliance (CHC) from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) in December 2021.