ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM WELCOMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION

Berlin, Md. – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System is pleased to announce that Tim Whetstine has accepted the position of vice president of practice administration for Atlantic General Hospital and Health System.

Whetstine has more than 22 years of experience in clinical operations, practice management and revenue cycle management in healthcare systems large and small across the country. Prior to joining Atlantic General, he served as the executive director of clinical operations for Millard-Henry Clinics in Russellville, Arkansas; the senior practice manager for Physicians Professional Management Corporation in Lewiston, Maine; and director of billing operations for McKesson Corporation. Whetstine is a veteran of the US Air Force, where he served as an organizational trainer and nuclear weapons expert, earning several awards during his 11 years of service. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Wayland Baptist University as well as his Master of Business Administration.

“It is truly a privilege to be a part of AGH/AGHS; from my interviews that occurred several weeks ago to being on the job now, everyone has been very welcoming and extremely supportive!” Whetstine said, “Without a doubt, I am thrilled to be on the AGH/AGHS team and will do my part to add value to our health system and our surrounding community!”

Caption: Tim Whetstine, AGH/AGHS new vice president of practice administration.

About Atlantic General Hospital

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset (Md.) and Sussex (Del.) counties since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, Md., combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

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