Hugh Greeley

Mr. Greeley began his health care career in 1973 while working with the National Blue Cross Association and then with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital (now JCAHO) in Chicago, Il.  Since that time Hugh has worked with Medical Societies, Hospital Associations, Universities, Foreign Governments, and others to advance the cause of patient care. He is widely regarded as an expert in matters pertaining to medical staff administration, hospital governance, credentialing, performance improvement, accreditation, antitrust and corporate negligence.

During his career Mr. Greeley has visited approximately 1000 hospitals and has spoken as a faculty member at over 3500 conferences, institutes or seminars.

Hugh is the Chairperson of the Volunteers in Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to assisting hospitals and their communities in establishing free clinics for the uninsured. He is also on the faculty of The Governance Institute, La Jolla, CA; a member of The Bureau of the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, Chicago, IL. and a member of the Selection Committee for the Excellence In Medicine Awards of the Foundation of the  American Medical Association.

Mr. Greeley is the author of numerous publications, articles and electronic letters.  He is regularly requested to assist both medical and hospital organizations in his areas of expertise.