Mike's breadth of experience puts him in a unique position to understand how technology can address care management issues and support provider-driven decision-making.
Mike got his start as a development engineer at the University of Minnesota and after a stint in technology development at AT&T, went to medical school. After completing his studies Mike practiced medicine for nearly two decades as a partner of a successful medical clinic in Salem, Oregon. While at the clinic Mike was instrumental in developing and installing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system long before they were widely available. Mike also served as Medical Division Chair of the area's regional hospital and as Chair of Clinical Informatics. As Medical Director and Chief Information Officer of Mid-Valley Independent Physicians Association, Mike developed information systems infrastructure and a medical management department for the 455 member association.
Mike is a trustee of the Board of the Oregon Medical Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Independent Physicians Association of America. He is active in the Disease Management Association of America, the Medical Informatics Association, the American College of Physicians and the American College of Physician Executives.
CFO & COO
As Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Dean Andretta is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of PH Tech staff and client services teams. Dean brings the PH Tech team over a decade of health care experience from both the provider and payer sides. Dean has served as CFO for physician-hospital organizations and independent physician associations. He has provided financial and strategic oversight for managed care contracting in health maintenance organizations and integrated delivery systems. Dean's strong HMO and financial skills in IBNR, contract reconciliation, claims processing, fee schedule analysis and impact, and cash management provide him with a keen understanding of organizations' needs for fast, accurate claims processing and payment. As principal and founder of NW TPA, Inc. (merged with PH Tech in 2000) Dean's practical experience is surpassed only by his reputation for integrity and commitment to meeting customer needs.