In 2003, after 26 years of private practice in Tampa, Florida, Dr. James E. Pope joined Healthways as Chief Medical Officer. In that role, he was responsible for all medical quality initiatives. In 2006, he was named Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for product development, delivery and support for all US business. Currently, as Chief Science Officer, he oversees medical and scientific integrity, analytic consultative services, process quality improvements, outcomes and applied research.
Dr. Pope has more than 25 years experience in health care, including 16 years operating a private cardiology practice in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pope has co-authored numerous journal articles, and held a number of executive positions, including President of the HeartCare Institute of Tampa, and President and Medical Director of Florida Cardiac Network, Inc. He also served on the faculty at Wake Forest�s Bowman Gray School of Medicine. |