About Us
KRU Medical Ventures is a management services company specializing in
the development and operation of dialysis clinics throughout the United
States. Known in the industry for its dedication and commitment to both
the patient and the physician, KMV works in close conjunction with its
physician partners to develop some of the most well-respected state of
the art dialysis facilities offering unsurpassed patient care.
As an alternative to large chain dialysis corporations where many physicians
get lost in the shuffle; at KMV, nephrologists are parters with ownership
gaining much greater control over both clinical and operational decisions.
Medical Directors are given the autonomy they need to make the necessary
clinical decisions to improve patient care. KMV
BACKGROUND OF KEY MANAGEMENT
Lawrence R. Spira, MD, Chairman, Director &
Founder
Dr. Spira developed a chain of dialysis centers located throughout the
U.S. from 1978 through 1994. In 1994 he consolidated the centers under
the common ownership of American Outpatient Services. Dr. Spira was majority
owner of American Outpatient Services, Inc., until it was sold to Gambro
in 1996. Dr. Spira remained active in renal related health care business
by forming KRU in 1996.
Vicki Burrier, RN, MBA, President, Chief Operating
Officer, Director & Co-Founder
Ms. Burrier began with Dr. Spira in 1981 as Regional Administrator of
the Florida operations of the operation that ultimately became American
Outpatient Services. In 1990, Ms. Burrier assumed the role of President
and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the operation of 20 dialysis and
related companies. After the sale of American Outpatient Services, Inc.
in 1996, Ms. Burrier continued with Dr. Spira in the growth and development
of KRU, again in the role of President and Chief Operating Officer. Ms.
Burrier directly oversees all operations, including regulatory affairs,
clinical and business operations.
Robert Moser, CPA, VP of Finance and IT
Mr. Moser has been involved with the KRU team since 1990 where he was
engaged as a tax consultant to assist in the valuation of American Outpatient
Services for a potential IPO. Mr. Moser worked for the public accounting
firm McGladrey and Pullen as both an auditor and tax specialist. Mr. Moser
joined KRU Medical Ventures, LLC in 1996 as Controller of the new company.
Mr. Moser developed and integrated all accounting systems, including the
networking of clinical data into the billing platform. He oversees preparation
and review of all financial information. He is directly responsible for
tax return and Medicare cost report preparation. With his additional background
in IT, Mr. Moser oversees networking and processing.
Christine Collins, RN, BS in Healthcare Administration,
V.P. of Clinical Services
Ms. Collins, one of the original employees of American Outpatient Services,
began with the company in 1980 as Director of Acute Care Services. She
continued with the company through its transition to KRU, advanced to
Administrator of South Florida Operations, and currently serves as VP
of Clinical Services. Her duties include review and revision of clinical
policy and procedure, compliance with network, state and federal clinical
guidelines (DOQI), and internal auditing to assure survey readiness.
Nikki White, BS in International Business &
Marketing, V.P. of Purchasing/Marketing
Ms. White joined KRU Medical Ventures, LLC in 1998, beginning first as
Administrator of the Miami Artificial Kidney Center. Ms White advanced
to the corporate office in 2000, where she has been in charge of vendor
contracting, supply negotiations, inventory management and marketing,
including design and maintenance of the company website.
As a leader in the dialysis industry, KMV is proud of the patient care if offers, the facilities it has developed and the strong relationship it has established with its partners
For more information
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